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Bannu remains polio hotspot, warn experts

PESHAWAR: Experts have warned that Bannu Division is a major concern for global polio eradication efforts alongside Afghanistan. The warning comes as authorities prepare to launch a fractional inactivated polio vaccine (fIPV) campaign following confirmation of the virus in a 10-year-old boy in Khyber tribal district. The drive slated to cover the two districts will begin on Nov 2, according to…

Bannu remains polio hotspot, warn experts

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Afghan trade halt hits pharma exports

KARACHI: After contracting by 30.26 per cent in FY26, the country’s pharmaceutical exports continued to decline, falling 25.53pc in value in the first quarter of 2026-27.

AI Detects Half of Lung Cancers Missed on Neck CT Scans, Highlighting New Opportunities for Medical Imaging

Artificial intelligence could help identify lung cancers overlooked during routine interpretation of CT scans performed for other medical purposes, according to a new study highlighting the potential…

  • AI software AVIEW LCS detects 51.3% of lung cancers missed in neck CT scans
  • Study analyzes 81,794 CT exams, finds 80 cancers not documented initially
  • AI uncovers additional diagnostic information without extra imaging exams

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