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27 September 2018
Rare infection surge in the UK threatens contact lens wearers’ sight
The UK has experienced a surge in the number of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) infections since 2011. AK is an infection of the cornea at the front of the eye. It...
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25 September 2018
Selenium intake linked to increase in T2D incidence
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that humans need for proper bodily functions that can be found in foods such as brazil nuts, fish, and eggs. It is available as...
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20 September 2018
Where are the UK’s digital life insurers?
A collaboration between Aviva, Tencent, and Hillhouse, Blue is another global example of an entirely digital life insurance proposition. Its launch should encourage UK providers to follow suit.
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7 September 2018
STI cases are on the rise in the US
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control show that nearly 2.3 million cases of gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and syphilis were diagnosed in the US in 2017. Figure 1 presents the...
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3 September 2018
Saudi Arabia’s doctor recall will hit Canada where it hurts
With Saudi Arabia recalling all of its medical residents by 31 August, Canada’s medical institutions are set to receive a huge blow.
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28 August 2018
Alarming rise of type 2 diabetes in UK children
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common non-communicable diseases and is an escalating public health problem globally. Worldwide, 8.8% of adults aged 20 to 79 are estimated to...
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23 August 2018
US launches first vision and eye health surveillance system
The nation’s first Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System (VEHSS) was recently launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the National Opinion Research Center...
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14 August 2018
Fatal liver disease is on the rise in the US
Recently published data from the CDC show a spike in the number of fatal liver disease deaths in young adults in the US.
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10 August 2018
The UK will extend HPV vaccine to boys in 2019
Last month, the UK announced that the national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program will be extended in 2019 to adolescent boys ages 12 to 13.
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7 August 2018
Finding new ways to stop the spread of seasonal influenza
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. The disease can result in mild to severe illness.
