Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking parasites with satellites
Scientists are teaming up to use satellite data to target deadly parasites to help predict patterns of parasitic diseases such as malaria, worms and hydatids.
Feb 14, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Safer childbirth for women everywhere
Few women in developed countries die of blood loss in childbirth, but in remote areas and developing countries, an estimated 100,000 die every year from post-partum haemorrhage.
Jan 29, 2015
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Health
World must prepare for 'war' against a global pandemic: Gates
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates says the world must use the lessons from battling Ebola to prepare for any future "war" against a global killer disease, with the help of new technology.
Jan 28, 2015
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Pediatrics
Donors pledge $7.5 bn to extend child vaccine drive
Countries and private donors have pledged $7.5 billion (6.6 billion euros) to help immunise 300 million more children in developing countries over the next five years, a major vaccine alliance announced Tuesday.
Jan 27, 2015
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Neuroscience
Common gut microbe might curb multiple sclerosis risk—at least in women
A common gut microbe might curb the risk of developing multiple sclerosis—at least in women—suggests the largest study of its kind published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Jan 19, 2015
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HIV & AIDS
Fast sorting of CD4+ T cells from whole blood using glass microbubbles
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease represents a global health problem concern in the world especially in many areas of Africa. According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), there were 24.7 ...
Jan 13, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study links common human protein to adverse parasitic worm infections
Worm infections represent a major global public health problem, leading to a variety of debilitating diseases and conditions, such as anemia, elephantiasis, growth retardation and dysentery. Several drugs are available to ...
Jan 8, 2015
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Health
Study: Extra income boosts health of elderly in poor countries
Boosting the incomes of poor, elderly residents in developing countries can significantly improve their health and well-being, particularly in lung function and memory, a new study released Monday shows.
Dec 22, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Book sharing could be life-changing for world's poorest children
Book sharing could transform the lives of children living in the poorest parts of the world, the findings of a new University of Reading study suggest.
Dec 16, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Alliance set to buy millions of Ebola vaccine doses
A major vaccine alliance said Thursday it planned to purchase millions of Ebola vaccine doses as soon as a safe and effective one is found.
Dec 11, 2014
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