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A Discussion on the Early Detection of Dementia: Expert Insights from Dr. Leena Jain

We are pleased to share the next session in our World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 webinar series, presented by Dr. Leena Jain.In this insightful talk, Dr. Jain focuses on the Early Detection of Dementia, highlighting key warning signs, assessment approaches, and the importance of timely intervention for better patient outcomes.

A Discussion on Status of Dementia – Bangladeshi Context: Insights from Dr. Israt Jahan Dowel

In this session, Dr. Jahan provides an insightful overview of dementia in Bangladesh, highlighting the challenges faced by patients and caregivers, and the urgent need for compassionate, accessible palliative and supportive care services. At Bangladesh Palliative and Supportive Care Foundation, we are committed to raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and advocating for person-centered care for individuals …

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Seminar on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, 2024

On October 14th, the Bangladesh Palliative Care Network Foundation (BPCNF) celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day with a seminar titled “Ten Years Since the Resolution: How Are We Doing?”. The seminar featured insightful discussions on the progress, challenges, and future directions of palliative care in Bangladesh. Prof. Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmed was present for strategic …

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Morphine availability in Bangladesh: A personal account of its value

April 14, 2015 Dear Friends and Colleague I wanted to share my friend Megans delight in being able to prescribe morphine syrup to a small baby ! She thanked us and I would like to thank IPPSG for enabling us with the knowledge and support towards this giant step forward Also would like to thank …

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APHN: https://aphn.org/covid19-resources/ NCCN: https://www.nccn.org/covid-19/ ASCO: https://www.asco.org/asco-coronavirus-information ESMO: https://www.esmo.org/newsroom/covid-19-and-cancer Resource for cancer patients: https://www.cancer.gov/contact/emergency-preparedness/coronavirus MGH COVID19 protocols: https://www.massgeneral.org/news/coronavirus/treatment-guidances BWH COVID19 protocols: http://www.covidprotocols.org/ Ongoing clinical trials for COVID19: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ Ethical guidelines discussing the allocation of healthcare resources in the time of COVID19. (It is not first come first serve). NEJM: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsb2005114 WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019