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"Our colleagues in #Myanmar... they use words such as hell to describe the situation." In an effort to maintain contact, European physicians have established weekly meetings for medical information sharing. They encourage others to join 👇
My review of the excellent Empty Cradles exhibition in today's The exhibition is at the Brunei Gallery, London til 10th Dec - go see it & spread the word - part of the intention is to get more info on the missing children for the families
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Enormous amounts of plastic packaging, single-use tools, diagnostic devices that produce greenhouse gases after disposal... "Disposability in medical care is a learned habit," say & colleagues. It's high time sustainability was embraced.
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) comprises a triad of non-immune microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, & acute kidney injury. This Seminar discusses different causes alongside diagnosis & management: hubs.li/Q01qjhb70
Figure 1: Aetiology-based classification of haemolytic uraemic syndrome
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"She was a very ambitious person, and she never let anything stand in the way of doing what she wanted to do." explores the life and work of Jane Cooke Wright, innovative oncologist and leader in medicine.
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"The evidence for the benefits of the polypill is now substantial," say Salim Yusuf and . In a Comment, they outline how widespread use could efficiently reduce cardiovascular diseases around the world and save millions of lives each year:
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"Regardless of how the regime pushes back, they can't shut down the conversation that has started..." Following the death of Mahsa Amini and subsequent protests, Sharmila Devi speaks to academics and rights activists about women's health and more: hubs.li/Q01pS7pg0
A young woman shouting during a protest in Iran. Credit: Fernando Sanchez/Europa Press via Getty Images.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (#PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine conditions in women of reproductive age. Yet little progress has been made in improving symptoms & patients' wellbeing. Time for change, say editors:
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