Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Neglected disease victims find help in Sudan

Behind the brick walls of the Mycetoma Research Centre trying to unravel the mysteries of the infection is a rare story of medical success in impoverished Sudan.

Health

Atlas of palliative care across Europe unveiled

The standard of palliative care provided for those approaching the end of their lives varies greatly, according to the first comprehensive European overview of the service.

Health

Child mortality in Niger plummets

Niger, one of the world's poorest countries, has bucked regional trends to achieve dramatic reductions in child mortality in recent years, according to a Countdown country case study published in The Lancet.

Oncology & Cancer

Cancer incidence predicted to increase 75 percent by 2030

The global cancer burden is set to surge more than 75% by 2030, according to new research published Online First in the Lancet Oncology. The rise is predicted to be even larger in the developing world, with the poorest countries ...

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