Heart rhythm specialists travel to Eldoret, Kenya to provide lifesaving treatments. On behalf of Arrhythmia Alliance, Dr. Mark Davies, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist from Nottingham Hospital NHS Trust, will be performing the procedures, alongside Dr. Mohammad Jeilan, a cardiologist from Aga Khan University in Nairobi, representing Sponsor Heartbeat. The team will be sharing their experience […]
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Polpharma Group Supports Urgent EU Action to Safeguard Access to Medicines and Strengthen European Pharmaceutical Sovereignty As a member of Medicines for Europe, Polpharma Group joins industry leaders in calling on EU Prime Ministers to adopt a 5-Point Pharmaceutical Action Plan to protect patients, boost manufacturing, and ensure fair competition Polpharma Group, a leading European […]
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Earlier measles vaccine could help curb global outbreak according to systematic review: The global measles outbreak must trigger an urgent debate into whether a vaccine should be recommended earlier to better protect against the highly contagious disease during infancy, a new review states. The systematic review, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), found vaccinating […]
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Surgeons and anaesthetic surgeons from regions all over Ukraine gathered in Lviv, in late March and early April, for two HEST® courses delivered by our foundation. Against the backdrop of continued trauma for the country, as Russian attacks intensify, our focus was to deliver our bespoke Hostile Environment Surgical Training courses: HEST A™ and HEST®, […]
Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity: New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is also strongly influenced by factors such as housing instability, parental mental health and social isolation. The study found that in addition to low income, other major […]
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A third of children worldwide forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050: Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next five years, the researchers stress urgent action now could […]
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European Region – long reputed to have some of the world’s strongest health systems – is largely stagnating or even backsliding on a range of indicators from child and adolescent health to chronic diseases. That’s the thrust of WHO’s latest European Health Report, drawing upon the most recently available data across all 53 Member States […]
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Meat free Veganuary momentum fades as participants struggle to maintain meat-free options beyond January: ‘Veganuary’ has raised awareness of the impact of the food system on climate change but those who take part question their ability to continue a meat-free dietary pattern throughout the rest of the year, new research has found. Academics at the […]
Road Accidents and How to Help Safely – Whether you walk, cycle or drive a motorbike or car, road safety is important for all of us. As such, it is essential to know how to respond in the event of a road accident as they can affect any of us, at any time. Being able […]
University of Queensland research has found antimicrobial usage is significantly higher in affluent communities in Australia. Samples have been collected from 50 wastewater treatment plants in locations across Australia servicing about 11.3 million people. Research has found antimicrobial usage is notably higher in affluent communities across Australia. Dr Jake O’Brien from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for […]
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