Global Population Anticipated to Peak in 2064
The global population is anticipated to peak in 2064 and then decline to year 2100.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Increasing Trends in Thyroid Cancer Burden Since 1990 Observed Worldwide
Increasing trends in global thyroid cancer burden were observed in a cross-sectional study using data from 195 countries in 21 regions.
Air Pollution Greatly Contributes to Global Excess Mortality, Loss of Life Expectancy
Air pollution contributes significantly to global excess mortality and loss of life expectancy, particularly mortality attributable to cardiovascular disease.
Ethical Implications of Acute Care-Oriented Research in Resource-Limited Settings
Successful implementation of distributive justice and beneficence are essential for research in developing countries.
Global & Regional Estimates of Rates of Unsafe Abortions Available
An estimated 25.1 million unsafe abortions were performed worldwide each year between 2010 and 2014, with the vast majority occurring in developing countries.
How Medical Tourism is Affecting the Canadian Healthcare System
The persistence of medical tourism speaks to capacity and resource-utilization concerns that Canada’s single-payer system has been unable to effectively address.
WHO: Estimated Costs of Reaching Global Health Targets Released
If investments were to aid in development of universal health coverage, the lifespan in some countries could increase as much as 8.4 years.
WHO Encourages Action Against HIV Drug Resistance Threat
The threat of HIV drug resistance is increasing, and action needs to be taken to help improve HIV treatment plans.
WHO Resolution Important Step Forward in Battling Sepsis, Experts Say
The WHO resolution, with its implicit recognition of sepsis as a major threat to patient safety and global health, has the potential to save millions of lives.
Conquistadors of the Operating Room: A Reflection on Medical Mission Trips
The report made me think about things that I could have done to make my visit a win not just for me, but also for the people I was ostensibly trying to help.
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