Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare, although serious, autoimmune condition that affects the peripheral nervous system, yet the underlying risk factors remain unknown. Consequently, there is a need for ...
A review of the year’s most notable global health news stories, events and research breakthroughs, and a look towards future challenges in 2016 and beyond. This year has seen a ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
With changing patterns of diseases in Africa, it is increasingly important to train young scientists in order to build research capacity across the continent. Research training is fundamental to enabling ...
Taste is the principal barrier to consumers reducing their salt intake. A research team in Perú conducted a study to establish the amount of salt that could be reduced in ...