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01/01/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭? 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞.

While both are life-threatening, they require completely different immediate actions. Misunderstanding them can lead to fatal delays.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦)

• What it is: A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually due to a clot in a coronary artery. The heart usually continues to beat during a heart attack.
• The Signs: Chest pain or pressure, pain radiating to arm, neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea, or cold sweats.
• Your Move: Rush to the Emergency Immediately. Every minute counts to prevent permanent muscle damage and save life.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥" 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦)

• What it is: Cardiac arrest is caused by a sudden electrical malfunction (e.g., ventricular fibrillation) resulting in loss of effective heartbeat. Blood flow to the brain and vital organs stops immediately.
• The Signs: Sudden collapse, unresponsiveness, no normal pulse, and no breathing.
• Your Move: ACT NOW. You cannot wait for the help to arrive. Call emergency services immediately and begin CPR until help arrives. Bystander action is the only bridge to survival.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: A heart attack can trigger cardiac arrest. Treating a heart attack early is the best way to prevent the heart from stopping entirely.

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞—𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐂𝐓.

Learn 𝐂𝐏𝐑. Ask your healthcare provider.

For timely diagnosis and specialised cardiac services, consult the cardiology team at AKUH: https://bit.ly/AKUH-Cardiologists

NOTE: This information is for awareness purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

01/01/2026

Aging doesn’t look the same for everyone but luckily it’s not all guesswork. Clinicians have simple, validated ways to measure how well someone is aging physically. Here are five simple tests that assess strength, balance, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness and how to try them yourself: https://on.natgeo.com/4pZKV1n

13/12/2025

"𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈’𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭?" 🤔💊 This is a crucial question for women with PCOS trying to conceive!

A new analysis of 12 randomised trials, involving 1708 women from 14 countries, sheds light on this important topic. Researchers found that women who continued metformin through the first trimester had significantly better outcomes compared to those who stopped after a positive pregnancy test.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝:
🟢- Stopping metformin at a positive test increased the risk of miscarriage (about 66 more per 1000 pregnancies).
🟢- Continuing metformin into the first trimester led to fewer miscarriages (about 85 fewer per 1000) and a trend toward more live births.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲?🔸 Keeping metformin going in early pregnancy may support better outcomes for women with PCOS.
🔴This challenges older guidelines that suggested stopping immediately after seeing those two lines!

🔸A new analysis of 12 randomised trials involving 1708 women from 14 countries sheds light on this important topic. 🔸Researchers found that women who continued metformin through the first trimester had significantly better outcomes compared to those who stopped after a positive pregnancy test.
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Cheshire J, Garg A, Smith P, Devall AJ, Coomarasamy A, Dhillon-Smith RK. Preconception and first-trimester metformin on pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic o***y syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

🔸American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2025;223(6):530-544.

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

In Finland, public libraries are evolving well beyond their traditional role of lending books — they’re now offering resources that help people piece their lives together, sometimes quite literally. In several cities, sewing machines are becoming a regular part of library collections, enabling low-income visitors to repair clothes rather than discard them. These machines aren’t hidden away; they’re set up in bright, welcoming craft areas where anyone can sit down, sew, and save.

Use of the machines is free and requires no special registration. Nearby, visitors can find donated fabric, thread, scissors, pins, and all the basic tools needed for simple repairs or light tailoring. Librarians often provide tutorials or printed guides, helping newcomers fix zippers, hem sleeves, or reinforce worn seams.

For many, these sewing stations offer more than clothing repair. They become quiet spaces for focus, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment. Patrons leave not only with mended garments but also with renewed confidence and resourcefulness. Some even come back with friends, teaching each other to sew or upcycle scraps into small projects.

This program aligns with Finland’s broader commitment to sustainability, where reuse is valued and waste minimized. By making practical tools available to everyone, libraries are redefining their role — transforming from knowledge centers into hands-on hubs for everyday life. Every stitch made in these spaces doesn’t just mend fabric; it weaves stronger threads of community.

09/12/2025

🦷 Mercury dental fillings are finally on their way out.

The world is about to ban mercury-based dental fillings, ending a practice that has lasted for nearly two centuries.

By 2034, countries across the globe will phase out dental amalgam, a material once commonly used to fill cavities, as part of a major international effort to reduce mercury pollution. The decision was finalized at a summit in Geneva, where over 150 nations participating in the Minamata Convention on Mercury agreed to the deadline, calling it a critical move for public health and environmental safety.

Mercury is considered highly toxic, and while it’s already banned in products like thermometers, batteries, and cosmetics in many places, its use in dental work has oddly persisted. That’s now changing. Some nations, particularly from Africa, pushed for a faster 2030 cutoff and called for a halt to mercury amalgam production and trade. But after negotiation, 2034 was accepted as a compromise. Opposition came from countries like the UK, Iran, and India, who argued that health systems needed more time to transition. Still, the agreement is being praised as a realistic and science-driven plan.

Beyond fillings, the Geneva conference approved 21 measures targeting mercury across industries. One major area of concern was skin-lightening cosmetics, which often contain mercury to reduce melanin production. These products are dangerous, illegal in many countries, and increasingly sold online. Delegates agreed to strengthen enforcement and tackle the illegal trade fueling their spread.

Source: Lanese, N. (2025, November 9). World Agrees to Phase Out Mercury Fillings by 2034. Popular Mechanics.

09/12/2025

A new study finds that young adulthood offers a critical window to greatly reduce future risk of cardiovascular disease.

09/12/2025

ایبٹ آباد بینظیر بھٹو ٹیچنگ ہسپتال ڈی ایچ کیو سے اغوا ء ہونے والی ڈاکٹر وردہ کی نعش ٹھنڈیانی لڑی بانٹی سے برآمد تین روز قبل لیڈی ڈاکٹر کو اس کی دوست نے 67 تولے سونا واپس مانگنے پراغوا ءکی تھا ذرائع کے مطابق جو اس کو جدون پلازہ لے گئی اور وہاں بنوٹہ کے ایک ٹھیکیدار ندیم کے حوالے کیا شمریز اور دیگر سوزوگی میں لیکر گئے بعد ازاں اس کی نعش ملی