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Global aspects of change in diabetes burden

The epidemic of diabetes is sweeping across the world with an estimated 425 million people affected; this number is projected to increase to 629 million by 2045. Of great concern ...
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14 Nov
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Epigenetics as a novel approach to identify factors contributing to the increased type 2 diabetes risk in sub-Saharan Africans

The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing rapidly . T2D in ethnic minority groups in Europe is of particular interest as they have experienced rapidly changing environments ...
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18 Dec
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Understanding the diabetes burden in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the dubious privilege of being a fertile ground for a diabetes epidemic. It has a population of over 1 billion and one of the fastest rates ...
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14 Nov
Non-communicable Diseases
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Diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: a role for HbA1c?

Once thought to be rare in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), an estimated 20 million adults are now living with diabetes, a burden that is predicted to more than double by 2035.(1) ...
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13 Nov
Non-communicable Diseases
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Expanding genomic research in Africa: H3Africa 7th Consortium Meeting

The Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) consortium is an initiative of the Wellcome Trust (UK) and the National Institutes of Health (USA), in partnership with the African Society ...
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30 Oct
Capacity BuildingGeneticsNon-communicable Diseases
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Rethinking Mental Health in Latin America

Mental health disorders are a huge burden for health systems, particularly in low and middle income countries. A new research hub based in Sao Paulo and Lima is exploring the ...
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10 Oct
Non-communicable Diseases
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