Health
This can be a pivotal moment for global health
As a global action plan to achieve health for all is launched at the United Nations General Assembly, Alex Harris explores what this means for research and innovation.
Sep 25, 2019
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Cardiology
Hypertension poorly managed in low- and middle-income countries
Health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are poorly prepared for the increasing number of people with high blood pressure, with more than two-thirds of people affected going without treatment, according ...
Jul 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
We're developing the world's first vaccine suitable for humans and livestock
If ever there were proof that humans are animals too, it's in the diseases that we share with other species. From rabies and Zika to Ebola and bird flu, many deadly diseases around the world can pass between animals and people.
May 7, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Index that tracks impact of pharmaceuticals worldwide to relaunch, focus on more diseases
The Global Health Impact Index, developed by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York to rank pharmaceutical companies based on their drugs' impact on global health, is launching a new, more-robust model ...
May 6, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer genes' age and function strongly influence their mutational status
Researchers have provided new insight on why some genes that formed during the evolution of the earliest animals on earth are particularly impaired (or dysregulated) by specific mechanisms during cancer development.
Feb 26, 2019
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Health
Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero
Just because it's legal, doesn't mean it's safe.
Feb 5, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Delivery method associated with pelvic floor disorders after childbirth
Research completed at Johns Hopkins and the Greater Baltimore Medical Center has demonstrated that vaginal childbirth substantially increases the probability a woman will develop a pelvic floor disorder later in life. Pelvic ...
Dec 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UMSOM and GRAS begin second typhoid conjugate vaccine study in Africa
A new study has been launched in Burkina Faso for Bharat Biotech's typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV). It is the second clinical study underway in Africa for the vaccine and the first in West Africa. The vaccine study is a joint ...
Dec 3, 2018
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Health
The BMJ launches special collection on research for health in the Americas
Collection seeks to shape the research agenda and help fulfil the promise of high quality health for all
Jul 16, 2018
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Health
Taxes key in war on 'lifestyle' disease: health experts
Global health leaders declared war on lifestyle diseases Thursday, decrying the impact of tobacco, alcohol and soft drinks on the world's poor, while calling for taxes to curb consumption and finance healthcare.
Apr 4, 2018
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