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Nanotechnology for health: Facts and figures

WebNanotechnology — the science of the extremely small — holds enormous potential for healthcare, from delivering drugs more effectively, diagnosing diseases more rapidly and …

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Nanotechnology for health

WebSouth Africa is using nanotechnology to improve existing tuberculosis drugs. Munyaradzi Makoni looks at a developing country's experience. Nanotech in hygiene, fake drug …

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AI risks in global health ‘must be accounted for’ – WHO

WebHealthcare providers need to be aware of the risks of using AI – especially in low- and middle-income countries – the World Health Organization (WHO) said.. Large multi …

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Does biobanking hold the key to achieving universal health

WebThe data generated through biosamples is a key resource for the digital transformation of health systems, he suggested. World revenue for biobanking will surpass $53 billion in …

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AI predicts a healthier future for Latin America

WebScientists in Latin America are using AI for a variety of health applications. Machine learning is used to predict dengue and Zika outbreaks. But efforts lack coordination and ‘real …

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Integrating modern and traditional medicine: Facts and figures

WebMushrooms are used to treat a wide range of illnesses in traditional medicine in China, Japan, Eastern Europe and Russia. Opiates. Analgesic. Unripe poppy seeds. Traditional …

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Traditional medicine for modern times: Facts and figures

WebMushrooms are used to treat a wide range of illnesses in traditional medicine in China, Japan, Eastern Europe and Russia. Opiates. Painkilling. Unripe poppy seeds. Traditional …

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Prepare for disease deadlier than COVID – WHO chief

WebThe world should be prepared to respond to a disease outbreak of “even deadlier potential” than COVID-19, the head of the WHO said after the UN agency launched a global …

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Data crucial for Africa's mental health response

WebAfrica CDC unveiled new guidance for reinforcing the surveillance system related to non-communicable diseases, injuries and mental health (NCDI/MH) at a panel discussion at …

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Traditional medicine in spotlight

Web[SYDNEY] Traditional medicines and their natural sources must be protected from threats such as illegal wildlife trade to secure their role in narrowing the global health gap, say …

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Malawi launches national health research agenda

Web[LILONGWE] Malawi has launched a national health research agenda to guide its health research activities, policymaking and healthcare service delivery.. The Malawi National …

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Catalysing momentum for health negotiations at COP28

WebPolitical momentum is building, and this year, for the very first time, world leaders gathering at COP28 will engage in an official programme focused on climate and health. We …

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Climate change a major threat to global health — WHO

WebBy: Neena Bhandari. [SYDNEY] Climate change poses a serious threat to human health that calls for urgent action and global collaboration on scales seen in the COVID-19 …

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Ghana to roll out telemedicine after successful trial

Web[ACCRA] Ghana is now in the process of rolling out telemedicine — a remote method of diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology — to expand …

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African healthcare workers ‘suffering stress, burnout’

Web[ACCRA] The pandemic could worsen in Sub-Saharan Africa if healthcare workers leave their jobs because of fear of COVID-19, stress, burnout and poor remuneration, a study …

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Kenyan health sector at breaking point in doctors' strike

Web[NAIROBI] Kenya’s public health sector is at risk of a collapse as a countrywide doctors’ strike stretches into the second month with no solution in sight, warns the national …

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Mental illness burden and care: Facts and figures

WebSuicide and self harm; Self-harm: a set of behaviours that can take many forms, from cutting or poisoning yourself to hair pulling, overexercising, overdosing and eating disorders.It is …

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