Nepal can greatly reduce its vulnerability to climate-sensitive infectious diseases by improving its public health surveillance and prediction capabilities, says a paper due to be published April in Acta Tropica.
Mar 12, 2020
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How did it feel getting out of bed this morning?
Mar 12, 2019
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Anti-fat stigmatization is a common problem in Canada's health-care system, but one that is preventable, says Dr. Patty Thille, assistant professor of physical therapy in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.
Feb 22, 2019
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The diagnosis of the mental disorder schizophrenia is a highly subjective and qualitative process. If a patient presents with particular characteristic symptoms such as false beliefs, unclear or confused thinking, hearing ...
Oct 30, 2018
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The story of Joseph Merrick, the so-called 'Elephant Man', takes centre stage in a new audio tour of Whitechapel, offering an immersive history of The Royal London Hospital and Medical College through a free smartphone app.
Dec 1, 2017
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When the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) released its Human Genome Editing Report last week, a wave of questions arose regarding the report's scientific and clinical implications. The report, which outlines criteria that ...
Feb 27, 2017
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The advantages of speaking a second language - for health and mental ability - are to come under the spotlight at an event at the AAAS annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Feb 13, 2016
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Four out of five parents and grandparents in Michigan say they'd rather take children to a hospital that does medical research for children than one that does not, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.
May 13, 2013
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One in six people in England aged over 50 are socially isolated. They have few socially orientated hobbies, little civic or cultural engagement with society, and may have very limited social networks. This was a key finding ...
Oct 15, 2012
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In this week's BMJ, two experts debate whether celebrity involvement in public health campaigns can deliver long term benefits.
Sep 25, 2012
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