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Cancer survivors may seek unneeded tests for reassurance

Many people who survive cancer fear recurrence after their treatment ends, according to a study that suggests these concerns may lead to unnecessary tests. Data from 12 previously published studies involving 849 patients show that after completing treatment, patients want as many follow-up exams and tests as possible to reassure them that tumours have not returned, researchers found. “Patients want intensive follow-up which comprises a lot of testing,” said senior study author Geertruida de Bock, of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. “Though this is understandable, it is not desirable since care for cancer is already under pressure due to rising numbers of survivors,” de Bock said by email. Worldwide, an estimated 33 million people are cancer survivors. Their ranks are expected to grow due to rising cancer rates in an ageing population as well as improved survival odds with advances in diagnosis and treatment. As cancer increasingly becomes a chronic disease instead o

Ruth Pfau :Not all of us can prevent a war; but most of us can help ease sufferings — of the body and the soul.

Dr Ruth Pfau the great lady was born in  Leipzig in 1929. She saw her home destroy by bombing during the World War 2 when she was child. After world war 2 when the soviets occupied East Germany she escaped to West Germany along with her family and chose medicine as her career .During the 1950's she studied medicine at Mainz University.  She joined the Daughters of the Heart of Mary  Catholic  and was later sent to southern  India  by her order but a visa issue meant she became stuck in  Karachi .  She travelled to various parts of Pakistan  and across the border to Afghanistan    to rescue patients that were abandoned by their families or locked in small rooms for a life time. In 1960 she decided to came pakistan to dedicate the rest of her life to the people of  Pakistan. The great lady Dr Ruth Pfau is known as MOTHER TERESA of PAKISTAN. She serve her life for pakistani people .She got many honours some are :-    Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam, Hilal -i- Imtaiz , Hilal -i- pakisatan , Ra
What is stress? Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction or the "stress response". The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life—giving you extra strength to defend yourself, for example, or spurring you to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. Stress can also help you rise to meet challenges. It’s what keeps you on your toes during a presentation at work, sharpens your concentration when you’re attempting the game-winning free throw, or drives you to study for an exam when you'd rather be watching TV. But beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, yo

Stomach virus hits athletes at official hotel

LONDON: A number of teams staying at one of the official London hotels of the World Athletics Championships have been affected by a stomach virus, the local organizing committee said on Monday. One of the most high-profile victims was reported to be Isaac Makwala of Botswana, one of the favourites for Tuesday's 400 meters final, who was due to race in the first round of the 200 meters on Monday but did not start. He was withdrawn due to "an unspecified medical condition" by an IAAF medical delegate, though it was not immediately confirmed if he was staying at the hotel in question. The London 2017 organisers released a statement later on Monday saying that a number of team members had reported numerous cases of gastroenteritis at their hotel. "There have been a number of cases of gastroenteritis reported by team members residing within one of the official team hotels for the World Championships," the statement said. "Those affected have been supported by b
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Ukraine finally battens down its leaky cyber hatches after attacks :-
Ayesha Gulalai quits PTI, says honour of women not safe because of Imran Khan:- Speaking to the media, Gulalai alleged that the reason for her leaving the party was that the honour of women was not safe. “Party chairman Imran Khan is the reason that the honour of mothers and sisters of Pakistan is not safe.” Gulalai emphasised that she belonged to a Pukhtun family and honour was the most important thing. Ayesha Gulalai called Imran Khan a "fake and characterless Pathan."  The MNA said that Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution should also be applicable on morally corrupt people. She added that workers in the party had been protesting on several issues including corruption and the honour of women [not being safe in the party]. “The atmosphere in the party does not support these things. The way the PTI is portrayed is not the reality of the party.” According to Gulalai, the party chairman was acting like he was in England. “PTI is trying to introduce a western culture
Demand for hackers is on the rise. LAS VEGAS: The surge in far-flung and destructive cyber attacks is not good for national security, but for an increasing number of hackers and researchers, it is great for job security. The new reality is on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual Black Hat and Def Con security conferences, which now have a booming side business in recruiting. "Hosting big parties has enabled us to meet more talent in the community, helping fill key positions, and also retain great people," said Jen Ellis, a vice president with cyber security firm Rapid7 Inc, which filled the hip Hakkasan nightclub on Wednesday at one of the week's most popular parties. Twenty or even 10 years ago, career options for technology tinkerers were mostly limited to security firms, handfuls of jobs inside mainstream companies, and in government agencies. But as tech has taken over the world, the opportunities in the security field have exploded. Whole indust
Attack on mosque in Afghan city of Herat kills at least 29. HERAT: A suicide attack on a mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat killed more than 29 people and wounded more than 64 on Tuesday, officials said. More than 1,700 civilians have been killed in attacks in Afghanistan so far this year, hitting confidence in the Western-backed government of President Ashraf Ghani. Abdulhai Walizada, a local police spokesman, said there appeared to be more than one attacker on Tuesday, with witnesses describing a suicide bomber who detonated explosives and at least one other, a gunman who threw grenades at worshippers. "Two attackers entered the mosque and started shooting and throwing grenades at people," said Mohammad Adi, a worshipper at the mosque who was injured in the attack and taken to hospital. Mohammad Asif Rahimi, governor of Herat, said at least 29 people were killed and 64 wounded in the incident which came two months after an attack on a 12th century mosque known as