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Recent articles from the archives

Better Living through Chemistry

Ali Hashmi Jun 28, 2007

What would you give for a pill that made you happy or thin or helped erase the pain of losing a loved one?

The Anatomy of a Smile

Tanya Ahmed May 29, 2007

“With two years or so of braces, your smile can be improved wonderfully!” So spoke The Dentist.

Reflections on the Virginia Tech School Tragedy

Khalid Sohail Apr 25, 2007

In this land of eminent scientists, avant-garde artists and Oscar award winning actors and directors, we also see the worst serial killers and mass murderers. For some their dreams come true and for others they turn into violent nightmares.

Medicalising Pakistan

Zaheeruddin Babar Jan 8, 2007

A recent visit to Pakistan was the eye opening one. There was one pharmacy in my neighborhood a few years ago, but now the small street is sprawling with five pharmacies and all are doing “wonderful business”.

Leprosy

Ashwini Ahuja Dec 1, 2006

Urvishi is unhappy and silent, walks sluggishly. Did ever Sahil before it watch her slothful? No, no, no. Might a humorous girl grow worried? And much distraught too. She is a silly girl. Silly, silly, silly. Sahil announces.

Cancer Can’t Kill

sehar javaid Nov 26, 2006

Boosting immunity and fighting infections can prolong the life.

The Birth of a Voice

Sheela Jaywant Jun 16, 2006

Other than the hoarseness, there was no other indication that he was ill. Unknown to him, this 75-year-old bachelor, an air-conditioning specialist who loved his cigarettes, had developed a malignancy.

Counterfeit Medicines: A Public Health Policy Failure

Zaheeruddin Babar Dec 31, 2005

The responsibility to tackle this problem does not only lie with the government. All stakeholders must be involved and should join forces against this menace

Pharmacy Education and Practice in Pakistan: Are They Affecting our Healthcare System

Zaheeruddin Babar Aug 30, 2005

In the last 5 years, there has been a rise in the number of pharmacy institutions in the country; currently about 17 universities are imparting pharmacy education. Though, the number of institutions has almost doubled, the change is more quantitative than

Faraz

Xari Jalil Jun 29, 2005

Deeply indulgent in philosophy, classical music and Jaun Elia, Faraz was a thinker more than anything else. He spent much of his time conversing about life, the meaning of existence, and yes death.

Diabetes: Care and Cure

S A Rahman Jun 19, 2005

It is a good idea to take up some form of regular physical activity, such as walking, swimming, dancing or cycling. Consult your doctor or diabetes nurse before taking up any regular exercise, particularly if you are overweight.

The first time I quit

Zehra Rizvi May 19, 2005

Three of my smoking neighbors pass by outside my window. They are sweet and I have been collected by them already. A collection amounts to a wave and a smile.

Jinnah Hospital

Rozaiba Aug 3, 2003

Dried juice stains decorate the stall which is surrounded by decaying fruit peels. A tired guard helplessly watches as endless crowds enter and leave the building

Yesterday and Tomorrow in India Today

Dost Mittar Jun 7, 2003

Here was, then, the India of yesterday: poor, hungry, mired in poverty, highly dependent upon the vagaries of weather and yet full of life with colour, dance and music.