Doctor Waqas Ali Khan

Doctor Waqas Ali Khan MBBS (KMC)
MCPS (SURGERY)
MRCS A ( UK )
FCPS II (UROLOGY)

29/10/2025

💤 Scientists Just Figured Out the Best Time to Shower

When it comes to the age-old debate — morning vs. night showers — the answer depends on what you’re after. But if your goal is better sleep, science has a clear winner.

🧠 Research by Dr. Shahab Haghayegh of Harvard Medical School found that taking a warm shower 1–2 hours before bed helps your body cool down and sync with its circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

It sounds backward, but here’s why it works:
Warm water helps your body release heat through the skin, triggering the cooling process your brain needs for deep, restful sleep.

Dr. Haghayegh himself noticed he fell asleep faster with consistent nighttime showers, while sleep expert Matthew Ebben emphasizes that routine is key for lasting sleep benefits.

🌙 Bonus: Night showers don’t just help you snooze better.
Dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch notes that evening baths remove daily sweat, allergens, and pollution that can irritate your skin and dirty your sheets. Plus, it supports overnight skin repair — especially if you have oily skin.

☀️ Morning showers, meanwhile, can boost alertness, help you style your hair, and even mimic natural body temperature cycles — great for an early energy kick.

So, the verdict?
🛁 For better sleep and skin, go for night showers.
🌞 For a fresh start and energy boost, stick with morning showers.

Source: M. Fuchs, “Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night?” TIME, July 2025

⚠️ Scientists warn that COVID cases are on the rise again. And that's not all. As fall settles in, so does the annual wa...
29/10/2025

⚠️ Scientists warn that COVID cases are on the rise again.

And that's not all.

As fall settles in, so does the annual wave of respiratory viruses—flu, Covid-19, and RSV. U.S. health officials warn that this season will likely mirror last year, with high numbers of hospitalizations and deaths. But vaccines remain a critical line of defense. Though no vaccine can fully prevent infection, they significantly reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Last season alone saw nearly a million flu-related hospitalizations and over 130,000 deaths from flu and Covid combined—many of which were preventable with vaccination.

This year, updated Covid-19 shots are available for everyone aged six months and older, but under a new "shared decision" approach, individuals are encouraged to discuss vaccination with their healthcare provider. Flu vaccines continue to be recommended for nearly everyone, and FluMist, a needle-free nasal spray option, is now more widely accessible. For those most vulnerable—older adults, pregnant people, and infants—RSV immunizations or antibody treatments can offer critical protection. Experts advise getting vaccinated at least two weeks before gatherings like Thanksgiving to allow immunity to develop in time for peak virus season.

Source: "Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting this year’s vaccines." CNN Health, 15 October 2025.

29/10/2025

✨ Multiple Kidney Stones Successfully Removed! ✨
Kidney stones can cause severe pain and complications if left untreated. Early diagnosis, proper hydration, and timely medical intervention are key to preventing kidney damage. 🩺💧
Always listen to your body — pain is a warning sign!

✅ Small multiple stones removed
✅ Patient relieved from pain
✅ Quick recovery expected

👁️ The fastest-growing sport in America just sent thousands to the ER with eye injuries.Pickleball’s rise as America’s f...
28/10/2025

👁️ The fastest-growing sport in America just sent thousands to the ER with eye injuries.

Pickleball’s rise as America’s fastest-growing sport has come with an unexpected downside: a surge in serious eye injuries.

A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology analyzed nearly 20 years of emergency room data and found that pickleball-related eye injuries have spiked dramatically—especially in the past year.

Of the estimated 3,100 reported injuries between 2005 and 2024, more than 40 percent occurred in 2024 alone. Most cases involved players aged 50 and older, with injuries ranging from corneal abrasions to orbital fractures and even ruptured eyeballs.

Experts say the sport’s smaller courts and faster-paced play increase the risk of close-range collisions and fast ball impacts. “People think of pickleball as safer than tennis,” said Dr. Matthew Gorski, “but a single hit to the eye can cause lasting damage.” The study also noted that many injuries involved first-time or casual players not wearing protective eyewear. As participation soars—growing from 3.5 million players in 2019 to nearly 20 million in 2024—doctors are urging the public to take safety more seriously. Without action, they warn, this beloved sport could leave a lasting mark on players’ vision.

Source: "‘Alarming’ Surge in Eye Injuries From Fastest-Growing US Sport." Newsweek, 16 October 2025.

28/10/2025

🚨 Critical Intervention in a Urological Emergency 🚨
In this video, we explore how timely placement of a PCN (Percutaneous Nephrostomy) can make a life-saving difference in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis—a rare but rapidly progressive necrotising kidney infection.
📌 Understand:
• The pathophysiology of EPN: gas-forming bacteria, tissue necrosis and renal parenchymal involvement.
• Why drainage via PCN + antibiotics is increasingly preferred over immediate nephrectomy in selected cases.
• Key risk factors and prognostic indicators: diabetes, obstruction, thrombocytopaenia, high radiologic grade.

🎯 For urologists, nephrologists, emergency physicians and all healthcare professionals: mastering this approach means improved renal salvage and better outcomes.

👉 Watch now, share with your team, and let’s raise awareness of this critical condition.

28/10/2025

Best time to take your supplements.

💊Uses of Ringer Lactate💊:🔻Burn and trauma need fluids🔻Acute blood loss 🔻Metabolic acidosis🔻Electrolyte loss
28/10/2025

💊Uses of Ringer Lactate💊:

🔻Burn and trauma need fluids
🔻Acute blood loss
🔻Metabolic acidosis
🔻Electrolyte loss

🧠 Science says gratitude can literally rewire your brain—and even change how your genes behave.Yes, really.Gratitude isn...
27/10/2025

🧠 Science says gratitude can literally rewire your brain—and even change how your genes behave.

Yes, really.

Gratitude isn’t just good manners — it’s good medicine for your mind and body.

Neuroscience research shows that when you practice gratitude, you activate the medial prefrontal cortex — the part of your brain linked to emotions, empathy, reward, and decision-making.

Even a few moments of genuine thankfulness can light up this region on brain scans, improving how you think and feel.

But that’s not all. Gratitude also boosts dopamine (the “feel-good” chemical) and helps balance serotonin, which regulates your mood and social connections.

✨ And here’s where it gets even more fascinating:
Gratitude might influence your genes through epigenetics — changing how genes related to inflammation, stress, and immunity behave (without altering your DNA).

Studies show that grateful, optimistic people express fewer pro-inflammatory genes and have lower cortisol, the main stress hormone.

So yes — a simple daily gratitude habit, like journaling or quiet reflection, may actually be rewiring your brain, calming your stress, and strengthening your health from the inside out.

📚 Source: “Effects of gratitude meditation on neural network functional connectivity and brain–heart coupling,” Scientific Reports, July 11, 2017.

27/10/2025

General Term vs Medical Term.

26/10/2025

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