We have established Endowment Fund for Research, Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students-Prof. Javed Akram
SWAT: Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine (PSIM) organized its first and Mid-Summer conference here from 29th August to 1st September 2019 which attracted a large number of physicians as well as surgeons from all over the country though the local participation was not much.
UHS Lahore starts the first ever Certificate Course in Medical Editing
LAHORE: University of Health Sciences Lahore has taken an important step in the history of medical journalism in Pakistan with the start the first ever Certificate Course in Medical Editing. It was formally inaugurated by Prof. Javed Akram Vice Chancellor of UHS on September 4th 2019 which has become a historic day.
About 500 patients are examined daily at Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital Swat
SWAT: During my recent visit to Swat to cover the Mid Summer meeting of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, I also visited the 110-bed Nawaz Sharif Kidney Hospital which was formally inaugurated in 2016 by former Prime Minister Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif.
PSIM offers Life Time Achievement Award to Dr. Ghulam Yusuf
SWAT: Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine at its Mid-Summer Conference held here from 29th August to September 1st 2019 offered Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Ghulam Yusuf in the inaugural session. Citation for this Award was read by Prof. Aziz, an eminent physician and Principal of Swat Medical College.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
It has happened to me twice in last six months whilst travelling on motorway between Lahore & Islamabad so it’s more than a coincidence. Since bathing out of my junior doctor years the last cardiopulmonary resuscitation effort I participated in was a few years ago.
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Book Review
“Seasons and Cycles of Life” is an
honest, true reflection on personal and
professional life of a Bangash Pathan
Dr. Ashur Khan survived in hostile surroundings,
broke shackles of poverty, ignorance and
rose to the rank of Major General in AMC
due to his hard work, honesty and sincerity
800 patients’ visit PIC daily & about ten primary angioplasties are performed every day-Bilal Mohydin
SWAT: The first scientific session during the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine Mid-Summer meeting held at Swat was devoted to Acute Care Medicine. It was jointly chaired by Prof. Sajid Abaidullah, Prof. Aziz Ahmad, Prof. Bilal Bin Younas and Prof. Bacha Amin while Dr. Madeeha was the moderator.
Symposia on symptomatic management of viral Infections, Diabetes and Hypertension
SWAT: Prof. Sajid Abaidullah Prof. of Medicine at King Edward Medical University was one of the guest speakers at the Searle sponsored symposia during the PSIM Mid-Summer meeting held here recently. He spoke on symptomatic management of viral infections.
Low Dose Aspirin therapy can be used for primary prevention in high risk patients-Prof.Ejaz Ahmad Vohra
QUETTA: While the safety and efficacy of regular use of Low Dose Aspirin therapy is well established in secondary prevention, it can also be used safely for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in high risk patients.