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Eradicating malaria by 2050 would be 'an achievement of historic proportions', say experts

According to a major report by 41 leading scientists, health-policy experts and economists, the world could be free of malaria by 2050.

9 Sep 2019

Facebook takes a stand against Anti-vaxxers and vaccine misinformation

Vaccination conspiracy theories and false information regarding vaccination safety has led to decline in vaccine uptake among millions of parents for their children. This has resulted in the comeback of infections that could be prevented by widespread vaccination such as measles, whooping cough etc.

8 Sep 2019

South African study finds link between low language ability and depression in young people

One of the first studies of its kind focusing on South African children's language ability and mental health outcomes, has found clear evidence for a link between low language ability and depression in young people.

7 Sep 2019

Large-scale study maps the genetic underpinnings of early TB progression

While the vast majority of the 1.8 billion people infected with the TB bacterium never experience active disease, an estimated 5 to 15 percent do develop full-blown infections--roughly half of them within 18 months of exposure.

4 Sep 2019

New $3.75 million grant to support second phase of Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

With the receipt this summer of an additional $3.75 million for a total of $7.2 million of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding since 2015, the Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, led by Regenstrief Institute research scientist Debra Litzelman, M.A., M.D., is launching its second phase, known as GWEP 2.0.

4 Sep 2019

ACC to join fellow experts at NCD Café to kick off Global Week for Actions on NCDs

Noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, are the leading cause of death around the world. NCDs already account for over 70 percent of deaths, with this percentage only expected to increase in the coming years.

30 Aug 2019

Study shows economic benefit of reconstructive surgery trips to developing countries

Trips to perform reconstructive surgery procedures in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are cost-effective in terms of reducing the impact of disability on the lives of patients, reports a special topic paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Aug 2019

Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test could deliver results from lab to GPs in under two hours

The threat of antibiotic-resistant strains of infection is an escalating global health concern and improved targeting of antibiotics is crucial in reducing the spread of resistance.

30 Aug 2019

Pins and needles: Pinterest tackles spread of vaccine misinformation

Pinterest, the social media web and mobile application company which collates information on a variety of sites by topic, recognizes the critical role that social media plays in spreading health misinformation, and has taken several radical steps to correct this.

30 Aug 2019

Tanner Pharma Group delivers on “last mile” in global health

The Max Foundation, an international health organization dedicated to serving cancer patients, and Tanner Pharma Group, a global pharma services company specializing in access to critical medication, are committed partners in bringing thousands of patients around the globe daily access to cancer treatment.

From Tanner Pharma Group 29 Aug 2019

Tanner Pharma Group to attend CTS Europe, DCAT, PharmagoraPlus, PQMD, and GCSG US conferences

Key directors from Tanner Pharma Group (“Tanner Pharma”), a Charlotte-based global pharmaceutical services company, will attend several international healthcare conferences throughout the upcoming months of March and April.

From Tanner Pharma Group 29 Aug 2019

Promising vaccine may protect against the Klebsiella superbug

A powerful superbug, a hypervirulent form of the bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae, is a very difficult to curb infection. It causes a variety of infections including rare but life-threatening liver, respiratory tract, bloodstream and other infections.

28 Aug 2019

French organ transplant centers more likely to accept kidneys discarded in the United States

French organ transplant centers are far more likely to accept "lower-rated" kidneys, like those from older organ donors, than centers in the United States, according to a first-of-its kind analysis published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.

26 Aug 2019

New hand-held device can predict your risk of heart failure

A hand-held device to predict heart failure based on saliva could help millions of potential victims take preventative steps to avoid their fate.

26 Aug 2019

Study exposes major gaps in understanding the full burden of ADRD/dementia

A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of the cost impact on society.

26 Aug 2019

Study sheds light on emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria parasites in Africa

In the first continent-wide genomic study of malaria parasites in Africa, scientists have uncovered the genetic features of Plasmodium falciparum parasites that inhabit different regions of the continent, including the genetic factors that confer resistance to anti-malarial drugs.

23 Aug 2019

British ready meals deemed healthier than those sold in India and China

British processed foods are reported to be the healthiest in the world, whereas India and China rank lowest for packaged food product quality.

21 Aug 2019

New model helps doctors identify patients at high risk for adverse events from depression

Researchers at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University created decision models capable of predicting which patients might need more treatment for their depression than what their primary care provider can offer.

21 Aug 2019

Scientists unveil new molecular mechanisms leading to atrial fibrillation

If there could be one organ in the body that works 24/7 nonstop and makes sure the cells get the oxygen and nutrients they need, it’s the heart. The heart also needs its supply of blood rich in oxygen, and in the event, it doesn’t receive adequate amounts of blood, it can suffer serious complications. Atrial fibrillation, for one, is an irregular heartbeat that affects blood flow to the heart muscle and the rest of the body.

21 Aug 2019

Move to single-patient rooms reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections

The move to single-patient rooms at the McGill University Health Centre's Glen site in 2015 resulted in significantly reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections, suggests a study published today in the highly respected journal JAMA: Internal Medicine published by the American Medical Association.

21 Aug 2019

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Eradicating malaria by 2050 would be 'an achievement of historic proportions', say experts

Facebook takes a stand against Anti-vaxxers and vaccine misinformation

South African study finds link between low language ability and depression in young people

Large-scale study maps the genetic underpinnings of early TB progression

New $3.75 million grant to support second phase of Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

ACC to join fellow experts at NCD Café to kick off Global Week for Actions on NCDs

Study shows economic benefit of reconstructive surgery trips to developing countries

Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test could deliver results from lab to GPs in under two hours

Pins and needles: Pinterest tackles spread of vaccine misinformation

Tanner Pharma Group delivers on “last mile” in global health

Tanner Pharma Group to attend CTS Europe, DCAT, PharmagoraPlus, PQMD, and GCSG US conferences

Promising vaccine may protect against the Klebsiella superbug

French organ transplant centers more likely to accept kidneys discarded in the United States

New hand-held device can predict your risk of heart failure

Study exposes major gaps in understanding the full burden of ADRD/dementia

Study sheds light on emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria parasites in Africa

British ready meals deemed healthier than those sold in India and China

New model helps doctors identify patients at high risk for adverse events from depression

Scientists unveil new molecular mechanisms leading to atrial fibrillation

Move to single-patient rooms reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections

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