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Breast
Health

New Study Finds Healthcare Sector Failing Breast Cancer Patients

Arnold Pinto
Report Unveils Inequalities And Hidden Struggles A new report has shed light on the stark realities faced by individuals living with breast cancer, highlighting pervasive inequalities and overlooked suffering within the global healthcare landscape. Led by Professor Charlotte Coles from the University of Cambridge, the Lancet Commission presents a comprehensive analysis of
Eye
Health Tech

GPT-4 Outperforms Doctors In Assessing Eye Problems

Arnold Pinto
University Of Cambridge Study Reports The University of Cambridge has conducted a groundbreaking study that reveals the artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4 surpasses non-specialist doctors in accurately assessing eye problems and providing recommendations. The research represents a significant advancement in integrating AI into healthcare, particularly in
human
Health

Interspecies Competition Shaped Ancient Human Evolution

Arnold Pinto
New Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom A groundbreaking study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has unveiled startling revelations about the intricate dynamics of interspecies competition and its profound impact on ancient humans’ evolutionary trajectory. Led by Dr Laura van Holstein, a biological anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, the
Cholera
Health

WHO Grants Prequalification To New Oral Cholera Vaccine

New Hope Against The Disease The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to a new oral vaccine for cholera, marking a pivotal development in global health. The inactivated oral vaccine Euvichol-S received the WHO’s stamp of approval on April 12, 2024. Its simplified formulation promises to scale up production capacity rapidly. Dr Rogerio Gaspar,
Healthcare
Health Tech

5 Ways AI Is Transforming Healthcare Access

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Abu Dhabi’s MBZUAI Plays A Key Role Amidst rising healthcare costs and mounting environmental challenges, Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising healthcare access, extending services to underserved communities, and bolstering preventive care and diagnosis. Given the above scenario, Abu Dhabi-based Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is
Promoter
Health

WHO Introduces Digital Health Promoter

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S.A.R.A.H. To Revolutionise Public Health With AI With the world set to observe World Health Day on April 7, 2024, under the theme ‘My Health, My Right’, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, S.A.R.A.H. – a digital health promoter prototype poised to redefine public health engagement using cutting-edge artificial
Autism
Health Travel

Emirates Awarded Certification For Autism Accessibility

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World Autism Awareness Day On April 2, 2024 To enhance travellers’ accessibility and coincide with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, Emirates has secured a Certified Autism Centre Designation for all its UAE check-in facilities. The certification, conferred by the US-based International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), underscores
TB
Health

WHO urges increased investment in TB control

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World Tuberculosis Day is on March 24, 2024 With World Tuberculosis (TB) Day approaching on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a compelling investment case for TB screening and preventive treatment. A modelling study developed in collaboration with governments from Brazil, Georgia, Kenya, and South Africa underscores the transformative impact of
Menus
Food Health

AI predicts healthiness of eat-out menus in Britain

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Study conducted by the University of Cambridge Cambridge researchers have leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to forecast the nutritional quality of menus in cafés, takeaways, and restaurants in Britain. This groundbreaking study, featured in Health & Place, reveals disparities in food environments across British local authorities, especially affecting residents in
Peanut
Food Health

New discovery unveils natural peanut defence mechanism

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Paves the way for disease-resistant varieties Scientists have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that could revolutionise the development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanuts, a crucial oilseed with economic importance, are particularly susceptible to Aspergillus infection, which can lead to aflatoxin contamination. Researchers from the
Mental
Health

New diagnostic manual unveiled for mental health diagnoses

Arnold Pinto
WHO initiative aims to support healthcare professionals The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive diagnostic manual geared towards advancing the identification and understanding of mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Titled ‘The Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, Behavioural, and Neurodevelopmental
Cambridge
Education Health

Cambridge mathematicians unveil project to decode infectious diseases

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Initiative aimed at students aged 11 to 14 Mathematicians from the University of Cambridge have launched a comprehensive set of resources aimed at helping students and teachers comprehend the vital role mathematics plays in combating infectious diseases. Named the ‘Contagious Maths’ project, this educational endeavour is spearheaded by Professor Julia Gog from Cambridge’s
Long Covid
Health

Long Covid continues to challenge survivors

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WHO answers, what are the symptoms? In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals grapple with a perplexing and debilitating condition known as long Covid. Beyond the initial respiratory symptoms, some survivors are experiencing persistent health issues that extend far beyond the typical recovery period. As the medical community intensifies its efforts to
Pathogen
Health

WHO’s IPSN unveils $4 million catalytic grant fund

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Global initiative aims to boost pathogen genomics In a groundbreaking move aimed at fortifying the world’s defences against emerging health threats, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a $4 million catalytic grant fund to bolster organisations engaged in pathogen genomic surveillance. This initiative, spearheaded by the International Pathogen
Gaza Strip
Health

CNC reports malnutrition crisis is gripping Gaza Strip

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Children’s lives are seen as particularly at risk A dire surge in malnutrition, particularly among children and pregnant or breastfeeding women, is threatening lives in the Gaza Strip as the conflict enters its 20th week, warns a comprehensive analysis released by the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) on February 19, 2024. The report, titled ‘Nutrition Vulnerability
Data breaches
Cybersecurity Health

Surge in healthcare data breaches raises concerns

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Calls made for more robust cybersecurity measures In a startling development that has reverberated across the healthcare industry, the tally of patient records compromised in data breaches witnessed a twofold increase in 2023, intensifying concerns over healthcare data security. The alarming spike in breaches has prompted a call for immediate attention to the vulnerability