Risks of oral cancer high as most Pakistani youths failing to undergo timely screening’
Karachi
April 25, 2021
“A vast majority of youngsters in Pakistan are still failing to undergo comprehensive oral screenings, and this greatly increases the risk that early signs of oral cancer will go undiagnosed for too long due to its painless nature,” said Prof Jehan Alam, consultant oral & maxillofacial surgeon & head of the Department of Dentistry, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
He was addressing a webinar organised by the Neurospinal & Cancer Care Institute on the occasion of World Oral Cancer Awareness Month last week.
“A patient does not get a comprehensive oral health screening, which also examines the state of the internal soft tissue and mucosa, the thin layer of skin on the inside of the oral cavity, or on the tongue that pre-cancerous lesions first appear, mostly as white patches and ulcers, over time, and in the absence of the required treatment, the lesions can
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Joe Moody set to undergo surgery; ruled out four to five months
25 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM
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The Crusaders have soared to a resounding 29-6 victory over the Blues. SOURCE / Sky Sport
Christopher Reive is a sports reporter for NZME@chrisreive
Joe Moody is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, with the All Blacks and Crusaders prop set to undergo surgery.
Moody was taken from the field with plantar fasciitis in his left foot 26 minutes into the Crusaders win over the Hurricanes on April 11, in what was Moody s 100th game of Super Rugby.
While the extent of the injury was unclear following the game, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has now confirmed Moody will be out for four to five months.
Patrick Gower opens up about emergency surgery for detached retina
19 Apr, 2021 08:33 AM
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Patrick Gower has spoken about his fears of returning to live TV following the scare. Photo / Instagram
Patrick Gower has spoken about his fears of returning to live TV following the scare. Photo / Instagram
NZ Herald
Journalist Patrick Gower has opened up about a condition that has, once again, forced him to undergo emergency surgery on one of his eyes.
Taking to Instagram this evening, the political journalist revealed he s just recently had surgery on his left eye, after his retina detached. I am stoked to say I can still see out of it, but to be honest it has been pretty brutal, Gower wrote.
500 Kazakhstani scientists to undergo internships abroad annually 15 April 2021 19:41 Share in:
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Secretary of State Krymbek Kusherbayev has chaired a regular session of the Republic Commission for training of staff abroad. Under the instruction of the Head of State 500 Kazakhstani scientists are to undergo internships abroad starting from this year, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda press service. Related news
With the purpose of the transfer of scientific technologies, in his recent state-of-the-nation address ‘Kazakhstan In A New Reality: Time For Action’ President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to ensure internships for 500 Kazakhstani scientists at the world’s top-ranking research centers.
At the onset of the session of the Commission, Secretary Kusherbayev praised the growing importance of internships allowing the researchers to refresh their professional knowledge and expertise. The