Today’s challenges lie in non-communicable diseases—a development that calls for political commitment at the highest level […]
Month: July 2019
For the sake of doctors and patients, we must fix hospital culture
When hospitals fail to create a culture where doctors and nurses can speak up patients pay the price, say Blair Bigham and Amitha Kalaichandran. […]
Edward Hockings: Genomic sequencing, a brave new world
The potential benefits and dangers of the NHS’ work with genome data demand a well educated, informed, and engaged public debate about policy, says Edward Hockings […]
Els Torreele: The search for new antibiotics—market based solutions are not the answer
The pipeline for innovative antibiotics is in bad shape, but offering billion dollar rewards to pharmaceutical companies is not the answer, says Els Torreele […]
Christian Mazimpaka: Learning about the “lion” of leadership in Rwanda
Christian Mazimpaka explains how his studies in Global Health Delivery taught him the importance of leadership skills in challenging health provision environments […]
Simiao Chen: The power of awareness
Community-based hypertension screening in China is testament to the adage prevention is better than cure says Simiao Chen. […]
Ann Robinson’s journal review—10 July 2019
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals […]
Data sharing in clinical trials: keeping score
The Good Pharma Scorecard is a vital tool in ensuring ethical and responsible data-sharing, say Jennifer E. Miller and Amy Price. […]
Joe Robinson: The terminology of walking spinal cord injury needs to change
A more appropriate medical term is required to refer to those with spinal cord injuries retaining some meaningful leg function. Joe Robinson offers “ambuplegic” as an alternative to “walkers” […]
Adam Briggs: “Sin taxes”—the language is wrong, but the evidence is clear
Boris Johnson has pledged to review the sugar levy on fizzy drinks if he becomes PM, but all that would prove is that the policy is right […]