How do stigma and discrimination feel?
On the cover—one of several expressive accounts from our Commission to help #EndStigmaAndDiscrimination against people with mental health conditions.
Find out more: http://hubs.li/Q01qmbqw0
"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 👇
. Join us virtually for a special discussion on racism, structural discrimination and global health with world-leading experts in health.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eQvDGHAXy8s…
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
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
In case you missed it yesterday: we helped coordinate this joint message from 16 editors of Africa’s leading biomedical journals to global leaders ahead of #COP27. Now is the time to deliver climate justice for Africa. #HealthyClimatehttps://bmj.com/content/379/bmj.o2459…
In this Clinical Picture, electron microscopy of #monkeypox virus shows cells are infected and—because of the presence of both mature and immature virus particles—the locale of virus replication. https://hubs.li/Q01qhCp00#TLClinicalPic
Let’s talk about racism, structural discrimination and health equity.
Register to join us virtually this Friday, 10/21, from 9:00-11:00AM EST to learn about our new work in partnership
Alongside 250+ health journals around the world, we have published an editorial urging leaders to deliver climate justice for Africa at #COP27.
The damage to Africa should be of supreme concern to us all.
Read our collective call for a #HealthyClimate: https://hubs.li/Q01q1djH0
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In a Comment, they outline how widespread use could efficiently reduce cardiovascular diseases around the world and save millions of lives each year:
Menopause has long had negative connotations in many societies—or else been ignored entirely. Attitudes must change towards this natural part of ageing.
For #WorldMenopauseDay, our recent Editorial:
Don't miss out on our free #LancetWebinar on cancer control in sub-Saharan Africa, part of #LGCW2022.
In a panel presentation, Commission members will outline key findings and recommendations before answering your questions.
🗓️ Nov 14
🕘 8:30 am GMT
👉https://hubs.li/Q01pHJxC0
The detection of #poliovirus in London sewage has garnered wide attention.
In our latest issue, Dimitra Klapsa and colleagues present environmental surveillance data; their reports have enabled a rapid public health response. https://hubs.li/Q01p_wG60
A 75-year-old man presented with a 12-month history of increasing knee pain. He reported "popping" sensations, episodic locking of the joint, and feeling like objects were moving inside his knee.
Looking at the x-ray, what is the most likely diagnosis? https://hubs.li/Q01pVfYX0
"#Coffey and the rest of Government need to provide a credible plan... Without it, achieving the Government's goals for the NHS will be impossible."
Our Editorial:
Everyone everywhere should have regular access to enough nutritious food. Yet today, hundreds of millions of people face acute food insecurity.
For #WorldFoodDay, The Lancet Group has contributed related content to
Svante Pääbo has opened up conversations around arguably the most fundamental question of physiology: what is it that makes us human?
Learn more about the
Compassion and connection in medicine—what do they mean to you?
Tell us in an essay for this year's #WakleyPrize competition. Submit your entry soon, as the deadline is Oct 19 👉https://hubs.ly/Q01pS9t20
"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: https://hubs.li/Q01pS7pg0
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
"The global health community owes it to the millions of people who have lost their lives and their livelihoods in this #pandemic to apply the lessons we have learned at huge cost."
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