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WHO says 2023 saw the highest number of tuberculosis cases on record

TB likely returned to being the world’s top infectious disease killer after being replaced by COVID-19

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Encephalitis lethargica: the mysterious disease that inspired Awakenings is finally starting to give up some clues

“People have forgotten what life is all about,” Robert De Niro’s character says in the film Awakenings after being revived from the shut-down state he had been in for 30 years. “They’ve forgotten what it is to be alive.”

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024

'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

AAP · Oct 29, 2024

This is the surprising key to managing diabetes remission

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is of various types: type 1, type 2, genetically-mediated and others. The current discussion regarding remission of diabetes pertains only to type 2 DM. As of now, other types of DM cannot be put into remission. First, we need to clarify two terminologies which are often inter-changeably…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2024

Australia’s COVID inquiry shows why a permanent ‘centre for disease control’ is more urgent than ever

The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future pandemics.

The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024

Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are 'fueling the fire,' Guterres says

The U.N. chief says Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces are escalating attacks with outside powers “fueling the fire,” which is intensifying hunger and disease for millions

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.

AAP · Oct 29, 2024

Man sees deadly brain tumour shrink by half thanks to a new treatment

New cancer trial is a ‘lifeline’, says 62-year-old Paul Read who would’ve had less than a year to live due to aggressive brain tumour

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Radical new cancer treatment shrinks man's deadly brain tumour by half

London hospital is leading a new clinical trial to treat glioblastoma

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Olympic athletes live much longer than ‘average Joes’ – but elite AFL and rugby union players don’t

You would assume athletes who dedicate their lives to keeping fit and healthy would generally live longer lives.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2024