Doctor's Note

DOCTOR'S NOTE
Pakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions
With 33 million people affected by flooding, increased risks of waterborne diseases and disrupted access to healthcare.
Published On 13 Sep 2022
DOCTOR'S NOTE
Long COVID, rest, and helping our immune systems recover
Dr Khan on why we need to identify those at risk of long COVID and understand the underlying causes of the illness.
Published On 1 Aug 2022
DOCTOR'S NOTE
Tumours disappear in all participants of small cancer drug trial
Dr Khan looks at ground-breaking results from a drug trial with a small group of rectal cancer patients in the US.
Published On 12 Jul 2022
DOCTOR'S NOTE
Can new Omicron subvariants evade vaccine immunity?
Why COVID cases are rising and what we know about how past infections and vaccines interact with Omicron BA.4 and BA.5.
Published On 4 Jul 2022

Vaccines changed the pandemic’s course. A look at other life-changing vaccines and why hesitancy undoes progress.

A look at why some people report pleasant smells as rancid and how mint and garlic could help retrain noses.

What you need to know about the possible links between contracting COVID-19 and developing diabetes.

Dr Khan looks at the new outbreak of an old virus that has been detected in about a dozen countries in two weeks.

When large volumes of two viruses that are genetically linked circulate, there’s a risk of a new ‘hybrid’ virus forming.

As experts investigate a surge in cases of hepatitis among children, Dr Khan explains the symptoms to look out for.

What to eat at suhoor and iftar, what order to eat it in, how to stay fit and how to protect yourself from COVID.

Dr Khan travelled to the Poland-Ukraine border where thousands of refugees have fled Russia’s invasion.

The consequences of this conflict are likely to be felt for years to come. Here is what to look out for and how to help.

A study has revealed changes in several parts of the brains of people who contracted COVID.

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