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From polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with ‘forever chemicals’
Paris, France - They didn't exist a century ago but today PFAS "forever chemicals" contaminate the environment from groundwater to Antarctic...
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Novartis Q1 profit at $2.3bn
Heart disease, cancer medicines helped enhance revenue.
- Novartis said that its operating profit would likely increase in the high single-digits this year.
- The group would prioritize "high-value" medicines" across five core areas to drive its productivity.
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Air pollution causes more than 1,200 deaths a year: EU agency
The EU environmental agency said that air pollution is responsible for causing more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in...
- The overall death tolls for the continent could be higher as the report did not cover the major industrial nations of Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom
- According to figures released on Monday, ninety-seven percent of the urban population were in 2021 exposed to air that did not meet WHO recommendations
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67mn children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF
A grim UNICEF report warns of a potential outbreaks of polio and measles in children who didn't get vaccinated because...
- Africa and South Asia were the hardest hit as vaccine coverage among children declined in 112 countries and the percent of children vaccinated worldwide slipped 5 points
- Each year immunization saves 4.4 million lives, a number the United Nations figures could jump to 5.8 million by 2030 if its ambitious targets to leave "no one behind" are met
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M42 acquires Diaverum
Diaverum is world’s third-largest provider of dialysis services.
- Founded in 1991, Diaverum operates across 23 countries, with 440 clinics and over 13,000 employees.
- It has a strong track record of clinical excellence, providing critical care to around 39,000 patients.
Business
Glaxo buys Bellus for US$2bn
Move after GSK demerged its consumer healthcare unit.
- GSK has agreed to buy Quebec-based biopharmaceutical Bellus Health Inc. for $14.75 per share, the British drugmaker said in a statement.
- Chronic cough is defined as a persistent cough that lasts more than eight weeks and affects an estimated 28 million people worldwide.
Science
Special glasses can slow down myopia in children
Developed by Japan's Hoya Corporation, the Miyosmart lenses, which also function as normal glasses to help the children see clearly,...
- Eyewear firm EssilorLuxottica claims its own Stellest lenses reduce myopia's progression by 67 percent when worn at least 12 hours a day.
- Research has suggested that the percentage of people affected by myopia worldwide could surge from 27 percent in 2010 to 52 percent by 2050.
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Medical tourists spent $270m in Dubai during 2022: DHA
Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the DHA, said Dubai’s ability to provide high-quality patient-centered medical care has accelerated its...
- 39% percent of the medical tourists were from Asian countries, 22% from Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
- The three specialities that saw the highest number of medical tourists were dermatology (31%) dentistry (24%) and gynecology (18%).
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WHO may aid Iraq in a bid to localize pharmaceutical sector
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - The World Health Organization (WHO) affirmed it is likely to support Iraq in the localization of its...
- The WHO official said the organization has a plan with Iraq's health ministry for seven years to advance the health reality.
- He said that "coronavirus testing laboratories have increased from one laboratory to more than 70 laboratories.
Business
Microsoft, G42 sign MoU
MoU will leverage core competencies of both the firms.
- The MoU will help explore joint business development and marketing opportunities across a variety of areas G42 covers.
- Microsoft and G42 will be working in the coming months to finalize the development required to ensure regulatory compliance.
Geostrategy
Children to be vaccinated in quake-hit northwest Syria
CAIRO/AMMAN, EGYPT/JORDAN - Measles and polio vaccination campaign will be launched on Saturday across northwest Syria to protect some 800,000...
- The vaccination drive is supported by WHO, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, in partnership with local NGOs and the Syria Immunization Group.
- Raising immunization levels among children is a priority in an area where the earthquakes partially or totally destroyed 67 health facilities.
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WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
Geneva, Switzerland - Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and more rapid diagnoses, but the World...
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Women’s health gap costs US$1trn worldwide: report
Women spend a quarter more of their lives suffering from poor health than men, a disparity that includes an unequal...
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WHO urges pandemic plans as ‘painful’ Covid ends
Geneva, Switzerland - The head of the WHO said on Tuesday the world needs to properly prepare for future pandemics after...
- WHO head urged nations to seal a "monumental" pandemic accord to plug preparedness gaps that were exposed during the pandemic.
- Tedros said that in terms of emergency preparedness and response, gaps remain in the world's readiness to prevent the next pandemic.
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Global health crisis looms amid climate change: WEF
Global coalition and trillions of dollars are required to prevent escalating human deaths due to climate change, Dr. Shyam Bishen...
- Global coalition and trillions of dollars are required to prevent escalating human deaths due to climate change, Dr. Shyam Bishen of the World Economic Forum tells TRENDS.
- He emphasizes a strong link between climate change and human health, underscoring the critical role of private sector engagement in combating related health issues.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
In recent years, dozens of studies have found that people who eat lots of UPFs have a higher risk of...
- Researchers warning of their dangers have called for taxation and even bans of products
- However some nutrition experts have started to push back against such all-encompassing claims