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The rise of antibiotic resistance is linked to air pollution: study

August 8, 2023

Misuse and overuse of antibiotics are the main drivers of antibiotic resistance, but evidence suggests air pollution also contributes to the spread of...

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Female Genital Tuberculosis: All you need to know about this less known form of TB

August 4, 2023

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Genital TB often goes undetected and diagnosis remains a challenge despite being the third most common site for TB infection, after the lungs and lymph nodes...

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Climate change is spreading malaria

August 3, 2023

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An estimated 3.4 billion people in 92 countries are at risk of malaria infection A surge in malaria transmission following flooding events underlines yet again...

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Pandemic, lockdowns aided human trafficking worldwide, says UN

August 2, 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic changed the characteristics of trafficking, pushing it further underground and potentially increasing the dangers to victims by making...

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AI-supported mammography screening is safe and reduces radiologist workload: study

August 1, 2023

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“The greatest potential of AI right now is that it could allow radiologists to be less burdened by the excessive amount of reading,” says Dr Kristina Lång from...

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Gambian child deaths spur probe into cough syrup export by Indian company

July 28, 2023

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The deaths were associated with the ingestion of adulterated anti-histamine and cough-and-cold syrups, manufactured in a single batch in 2021 by an Indian...

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Cancer, sclerosis drugs in WHO’s updated essential medicines list

July 27, 2023

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The newly included treatments are expected to have a substantial positive impact on global public health without imposing excessive financial burdens on the...

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WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children

July 26, 2023

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Globally, drowning ranks as the sixth leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-14 years Drowning is an often overlooked yet deadly public health concern...

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Relentless fighting in Sudan sparks alarming humanitarian crisis, WHO warns

July 26, 2023

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The conflict has also triggered a surge in the spread of diseases such as malaria, cholera, typhoid, and a potential polio outbreak The WHO warns that...

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New AI-based language model could improve assessment of depression in different age groups

July 25, 2023

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AI-driven advancements in mental health research and care bring us closer to more effective and personalized treatments for depression and anxiety, says a...