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29 Sep 2020
The George Institute undertook a systematic analysis of global COVID-19 related registered clinical trials by mapping how they relate to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Our analysis outlines the current challenges, and provides recommendations about what we can do even better in the future.
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19 Sep 2020
Key reference on the burden of atopic dermatitis, containing evidence that supports the efforts of the Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas (GADA). Authored by M.R. Laughter (University of Colorado, USA), M.B.C. Maymone (University of Colorado, USA) et al. Published in the British Journal of Dermatology, September 2021.
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26 Aug 2020
The Rehabilitation self-management leaflet provides basic exercises and advice for adults who have been severely unwell and admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. The leaflet assist in self-rehabilitation and recovery management, addressing specifically the common residual COVID-19 symptoms, specifically breathlessness, starting exercise, getting back to functional activities, mental health and p...
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15 Aug 2020
Childhood cancer survivor (CCS) numbers are increasing as a result of advances in both treatment and supportive care. This positive outcome is tempered by the recognition of a high burden of chronic health conditions. Here, we review the nutritional concerns of CCS, including dietary habits after treatment and the factors during treatment that may contribute to chronic health conditions. Dietary i...
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07 Aug 2020
Reflections on 15 WHO commemorative health days prepared to promote conversations in churches on different health matters, with forewords from the WCC General Secretary and WHO Director General. Each reflection is less than a 1000 words and can be incorporated in various church activities. Each entry provides basic scientific information, global bottlenecks, biblical reflection and possible action...
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07 Jul 2020
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (CVDs like heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD and asthma) and diabet...
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26 May 2020
Abstract The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic have focused on containing SARS-CoV-2 infection and identifying treatment strategies. While controlling this communicable disease is of utmost importance, the long-term effect on individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCD) is significant. Although certain NCDs appear to increase the severity of COVID-19 and mortality risk, SARS-CoV-2 infec...
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11 May 2020
Tobacco kills more than 8 million people globally every year. More than 7 million of these deaths are from direct tobacco use and around 1.2 million are due to non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. A review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO on 29 Ap...
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04 Mar 2020
Guide for establishing a pathology laboratory in the context of cancer control
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03 Mar 2020
This policy brief highlights the critical link between air pollution and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), calling for urgent action from policymakers, health professionals, and communities to protect health by improving air quality. It underscores the right to clean air as a fundamental part of the right to health.
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18 Feb 2020
Background More than 5.5 million Syrian refugees have fled violence and settled in mostly urban environments in neighboring countries. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region accounts for 6% of the global population but 25% of the population are ‘of concern’ to the UN Refugee Agency. In addition to large amounts of forced migration, the region is also undergoing an epidemiologic tran...
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15 Feb 2020
It is indisputable that adequate and appropriate nutrition is fundamental to the health, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents, including those with cancer. Nutrition has a role in most of the accepted components of the cancer control spectrum, from prevention through to palliation. The science of nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and bioactive foods (phytochemicals), and how n...
