Pediatrics
Governments and health leaders call for action on adolescent wellbeing
Governments and health leaders across the globe are today calling for urgent action on adolescent wellbeing.
Mar 31, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People shun malaria testing over mistaken COVID-19 fears
Fears of contracting COVID-19 are preventing people accessing vital health services, experts say.
Mar 25, 2021
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Vaccination
COVID-19 drug and vaccine patents are putting profit before people
Since the birth of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, most member states have had to abide by the Agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which protects patents and copyrights including those ...
Nov 6, 2020
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Cardiology
Combating lifestyle diseases can make a big difference in the lives of older people
Noncommunicable diseases account for about 71% of the 57 million deaths reported around the world every year. Most of these deaths are caused by diabetes, cancers, heart disease and lung disease. Over 85% of these "premature" ...
Oct 9, 2020
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Health
Clear will and capacity to help emergency care in crisis
Operators beyond the confines of conventional emergency healthcare are willing and able to assist in a crisis, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Hotels, schools, and veterinary clinics are among those ready for inclusion ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Health
Sustained support for WHO 'vital to us all as we age,' say AGS experts
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today joined organizations across health care, international development, and science in criticizing the Trump Administration's move to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization ...
Jul 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
California governor urges mask-wearing as virus cases rise
Californians should wear masks and skip Fourth of July family gatherings, Gov. Gavin Newsom pleaded as the state's coronavirus tally surged. But the governor stopped short of threatening a crackdown on those who violate state ...
Jul 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New Delhi plans mass screening effort as virus cases surge
Indian authorities are launching a massive coronavirus survey taking down health details from New Delhi's entire population of 29 million, and testing everyone with symptoms by July 6.
Jun 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mauritius says battle 'won' as all virus patients discharged
Mauritius on Wednesday declared wary victory in its first battle with coronavirus, saying it had "zero" active patients and had not documented a single new case in 17 days.
May 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19: We will be measured by how we support the vulnerable
In a century where the number of urban crises affecting cities around the world has risen, western cities have, for the most part, remained relatively unscathed by pandemics. But with more than half the world's population ...
Mar 27, 2020
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