Tue, 21-Oct-2025

LHC orders police, FIA action against culprits in expired heart stents case

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday ordered the federal investigation agency (FIA) and capital city police officer (CCPO) to take action against the individuals responsible for inserting expired heart stents at Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC). Justice Shahid Waheed was hearing the petitions of lawyer Rana Sikandar and others seeking criminal action against … Read more

MCB-613 repairs heart tissues; may also prevent heart failure

MCB-613 can repair heart tissues, may also prevent heart failure

Treatment with the chemical MCB-613 restores cardiac tissue after a severe heart attack in mice, reducing the damage that could lead to heart failure. The findings were presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the annual conference of the Endocrine Society. “This is a remarkable discovery that may lead to effective and safe treatments to prevent the … Read more