News tagged with developing world
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Back-street abortions on the rise, global report warns
A long-term fall in the global abortion rate has tapered off and the number of unsafe pregnancy terminations is rising worryingly, according to a report published by The Lancet on Thursday.
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Jan 19, 2012 |
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Inequality in wealthy states rises, diseases decline: WHO
Social inequality in wealthy nations is increasing while in parts of the developing world many diseases are on the wane, Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization said Monday.
Health
Jan 16, 2012 |
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Study shows antibiotic prophylaxis a vital weapon in preventing streptococcus b infection in newborns
A study investigating epidemiology of Streptococcus B infection worldwide has shown that the highest levels of infection are found in Africa, followed by the Americas and Europe. The study shows the use of prophylactic antibi ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Unhealthy eating: a new form of occupational hazard?
The poor diet of shift workers should be considered a new occupational health hazard, according to an editorial published in this month's PLoS Medicine. The editorial draws on previous work published in the journal, which ...
Health
Dec 27, 2011 |
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Doctor migration to developed nations costs sub-Saharan Africa billions of dollars
Sub-Saharan African countries that train and invest in their doctors end up losing billions of dollars as the clinicians leave to work in developed nations, finds research published on British Medical Journal today.
Health
Nov 24, 2011 |
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1 in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030
(AP) -- The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 14, 2011 |
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DIY screening could save lives of women who cannot access smear test
A study published today in The Lancet shows how a do-it-yourself screen for cervical cancer could help prevent the disease in thousands of women who, for a number of reasons, cannot have a smear test.
Cancer
Nov 02, 2011 |
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World's largest blind symbol unveiled in Vienna
The world's largest blind symbol -- a yellow banner with three black spots -- was unveiled Thursday at Vienna's St. Stephen's cathedral on the occasion of World Sight Day.
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Oct 13, 2011 |
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Scientists find vitamin D crucial in human immune response to tuberculosis
Not just important for building strong bones, an international team of scientists has found that vitamin D also plays an essential role in the body's fight against infections such as tuberculosis.
Medical research
Oct 12, 2011 |
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Preterm infants exposed to stressors in NICU display reduced brain size
New research shows that exposure to stressors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is associated with alterations in the brain structure and function of very preterm infants. According to the study now available in ...
Neuroscience
Oct 04, 2011 |
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New drug could combat killer diseases
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the University of Reading have developed a new drug which could reduce the spread of deadly diseases such as Lassa Fever and Aseptic Meningitis.
Medical research
Sep 30, 2011 |
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More women dying from breast and cervical cancer at a younger age in developing countries
The number of cases and deaths from breast and cervical cancer are rising in most countries, especially in the developing world where more women are dying at younger ages, according to a new global analysis by the Institute ...
Cancer
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Novartis fights patent rejection in Indian court
(AP) -- In a case that could affect India's role as drug provider to the developing world, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments Tuesday over whether the government had the right to deny a patent to Swiss drugmaker Novartis ...
Medications
Sep 06, 2011 |
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India patent case threatens cheap drug supply: MSF
Supply of cheap, copycat drugs for the developing world could be badly threatened if Swiss firm Novartis wins a challenge to India's patent law, medical charity MSF said on Monday.
Medications
Sep 05, 2011 |
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Expert: Cancer rates show it's time for a global asbestos ban
The use of asbestos building materials in developing countries results in millions of preventable cancer cases, a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health epidemiologist reports in the coming issue of An ...
Cancer
Aug 19, 2011 |
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