Abstract "Opinion pieces"
Are Evidence-Based Medicine and Public Health Incompatible?
This article by Michael Schulson was originally published on Undark
Health
Public health issues, research on health systems, HTA and HEOR. We provide primary and secondary research on areas like health system, UHC, HTA, emerging diseases, NCDs, mental health, medical education, women’s health. Our vision is to help achieve a framework that ensures health coverage at every stage of life, with particular emphasis on primary health services, to ensure that all people receive quality health services without suffering financial hardship.
IP&Innovation
From Patent Thickets to Biosimilar Boom
larger pharmaceutical companies to create dense clusters of overlapping patents, leading to a contentious landscape known as "patent thickets."
Abstract "Opinion pieces"
In India, a Need for New Antidotes to Curb Deadly Snakebites
This article by Kamala Thiagarajan was originally published on Undark.
Health
In India, a Doubly Neglected Tropical Disease
This article by Monika Mondal was originally published on Undark.
Health
Global Injustice Is the Barrier to Sustainable Development
This article was originally published on Undark by Jag Bhalla.
TBR
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy: Meeting People Where They Are
In India, deeply ingrained cultural beliefs about sexuality and gender roles contribute to vaccine hesitancy. These norms may give rise to concerns about side effects or moral implications of the HPV vaccine.
Health
'We could eradicate malaria by 2040’ says expert after revolutionary vaccine is approved by WHO
This article by Adrian Hill is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license
Health
In India, a Spark of Hope for Detecting a Chronic Lung Disease
This article was originally published on Undark.
Abstract "Opinion pieces"
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world – and that doesn’t bode well for its economy
This article, written by Dudley L. Poston Jr., Professor of Sociology, Texas A&M University, is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
Health
Why Cancer Treatments Might Not Work Very Well for Older Adults
Jyoti Madhusoodanan is a science writer based in Portland, Oregon. This article was originally published on Undark. Read the original article.
ClimateChange
‘Statistically impossible’ heat extremes are here – we identified the regions most at risk
“how long do we have to wait until we experience another similarly intense event?”. This is a challenging question but, fortunately, there is a branch of statistics, called extreme value theory, that provides ways in which we can answer that exact question using past events.
Health
Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
In this interesting article, Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Washington, discusses the relationship between chronic disease and microorganisms in your gut microbiome.
Health
Selling of "Not of Standard Quality" (NSQ) Drugs in India
When the quality of drugs fails quality tests, standards and specifications set for them by national or international standards is when they are termed as NSQ drugs.
Abstract "Opinion pieces"
Book Review: Behind Wall Street’s Huge Gamble on Cancer Drugs
A featured story from the Undark.
Health
Why China’s shrinking population is a big deal – counting the social, economic and political costs of an aging, smaller society
Professor, Feng Wang, University of California, Irvine writes about China's rapidly increasing ageing society and its impact on economy, society, and politics.
Health
Addressing noise pollution on this World Hearing Day 2023
Ms. Neeti in this piece addresses the issue of global hearing problem, noise pollution, and noise induced hearing loss.