Leukemia is a serious blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced. In this disease, the body starts producing abnormal white blood cells that do not function properly and multiply uncontrollably. These defective cells crowd out healthy blood cells, leading to infections, weakness, bleeding problems,…
Healing Wounds with Nature and 3D Printing Imagine a wound dressing that doesn’t just cover an injury, but actively helps the body heal—fighting bacteria, supporting new skin growth, and slowly disappearing once its job is done. That future may be closer than we think. Scientists are now blending natural plant materials, traditional herbal medicine, and…
Imagine a world where surgical tools could “feel” the pressure they apply or where wearable devices could monitor movement with surgical precision without needing a power source. At the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, NUST College of EME, Dr. Hassan Elahi and his research team have made a major leap toward this future. Their latest innovation,…
Background Dengue is a major public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions including the capital of Pakistan. In recent times the need for robust and active dengue surveillance system has become more pressing. Such system is not only for early outbreak detection but also for monitoring circulating dengue serotypes and quantifying the disease…
Challenge: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) remains a leading global health issue, significantly contributing to mortality and serving as a primary cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Early detection and accurate diagnosis of CAD are crucial for timely intervention, potentially saving lives. Detecting CAD early without coronary angiography, the gold standard for CAD diagnosis, presents significant challenges. Angiography…
HPV: The Silent Trigger for Cancer Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a non-enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family and one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Nearly all sexually active individuals acquire HPV at least once, with most infections being asymptomatic and cleared by the immune system. However, persistent infections can lead…
