Game-Changers in Diabetes Care? The Rise of Icodec and Efsitora

Introduction: A New Era in Diabetes Care - The Rise of Once-Weekly Insulin Therapy For decades, people living with diabetes have had to rely on daily insulin injections to manage their blood glucose levels — a routine that often comes with physical, emotional, and practical challenges. But the landscape of diabetes care is rapidly evolving. … Continue reading Game-Changers in Diabetes Care? The Rise of Icodec and Efsitora

Achondroplasia in Adulthood: Navigating Health and Quality of Life Challenges

BY: Dr. Farhat Naz Face of patient with Achondroplasia Adnan a 26 years old male with dwarfism presented with history of fever and shortness of breath for the last one month. Fever was high grade, intermittent and relieved with panadol. He also complains of shortness of breath which is there for the last few months. … Continue reading Achondroplasia in Adulthood: Navigating Health and Quality of Life Challenges

“Monitoring Doctors’ Cyberloafing for Productivity and Patient Care: 10 Ethical Strategies”

By: Dr. Farhat Naz Cyberloafing Definition, Cyberloafing among doctors, Examples, Disadvantages, Advantages, Ethical considerations, Prevention. Photo by Antoni Shkraba on Pexels.com What is cyberloafing? Cyberloafing refers to the act of using the internet or other digital technologies for non-work-related activities during working hours. Cyberloafing can include a wide range of activities, such as social media … Continue reading “Monitoring Doctors’ Cyberloafing for Productivity and Patient Care: 10 Ethical Strategies”

“Preventing Doctor Burnout: 10 Institutional and Personal Strategies”

By: Dr. Farhat Naz Doctor's Burn Out, Case Scenarios, Definition, Causes, symptoms, Personal/Institutional Strategies for Prevention. Case scenario 1: Dr. Ali is a resident doctor working in a public hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. He has been working for almost a year now and has been feeling burnt out lately. He works long hours, sometimes up … Continue reading “Preventing Doctor Burnout: 10 Institutional and Personal Strategies”

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (Osler Weber Rendu Syndrome), presentation of a rare genetic cause of anemia

Author: Dr. Farhat Naz Co-author: Dr. Beenish Janjua Case Scenario: Shafique a 70 years old male was admitted with complaints of persistent nose bleeding and lethargy for last 2 days. According to patient he had frequent nose bleeds since childhood. The episodes consisted of minor as well as prolonged nose bleeds for which he used … Continue reading Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (Osler Weber Rendu Syndrome), presentation of a rare genetic cause of anemia

Unlocking the Mystery of Outpatient Headaches: Expert Tips for History-Taking

By: Dr. Farhat Naz Headache Definition, Types, Classification, History, Challanges,Treatment Case scenario What is headache? What are important causes of headache? How headaches are broadly classified? What is the frequency of primary and secondary headache? What are causes of primary headache? What are causes of secondary headaches? How different headaches are diagnosed? Why history taking … Continue reading Unlocking the Mystery of Outpatient Headaches: Expert Tips for History-Taking

“Step Count vs. Step Intensity”: Maximizing Health Benefits through Smart Walking

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com By: Dr. Farhat Naz Smart walking, amazing facts, concepts, benefits. What is smart walking? Smart walking refers to the use of technology to enhance the experience and benefits of walking. This can include using devices such as fitness trackers or mobile apps to track steps, distance, and other metrics, … Continue reading “Step Count vs. Step Intensity”: Maximizing Health Benefits through Smart Walking

Eagle-Eyed Excellence: How Doctors’ Qualities Mirror those of the ”Majestic Bird”

By: Dr. Farhat Naz Qualities of Eagles, Doctors mirror Eagles, keen vision, intelligent, strong, fearless, longevity... What are Eagles and why they are called 'The Majestic Birds'? Eagles are large, powerful predators that inhabit every continent except Antarctica. They are known for their keen vision, sharp talons, and powerful beaks and specific behavioural traits. Eagles … Continue reading Eagle-Eyed Excellence: How Doctors’ Qualities Mirror those of the ”Majestic Bird”