The COVID-19 pandemic poses one of the greatest threats in recent human history as the virus has spread rapidly worldwide, affecting the lives and livelihoods of billions. As of June 30, 2020, according to WHO, more than 1 million cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in its Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) alone, with considerable differences in the scale and progression of the pandemic in…
Despite tremendous advances in breast cancer research and treatment over the past three decades—leading to a more than 40% reduction in breast cancer mortali…
The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission—a diverse, multidisciplinary international group—are unanimous in our determination to improve the lives of all people who live with or are…
ORBITA-COSMIC found no evidence that the CSR improved transmural myocardial perfusion, but the CSR did improve angina compared with placebo. These findings provide evidence for…
Recognition of misinformation as a public health threat and interest in infodemics, defined as an inundation of information accompanying an epidemic or acute health event,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how infodemics (defined as an overabundance of information, including misinformation and disinformation) pose a threat to public health and could…
A 26-year-old woman with a 2-year history of swelling of her eyelids and reduced vision was referred to our clinic by an ophthalmologist because of…
Valvular heart disease (VHD) is becoming more prevalent in an ageing population, leading to challenges in diagnosis and management. This two-part Series offers a comprehensive…
A well organised pushback against human rights and gender equality is exacerbating marginalisation. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
Baghdad has ordered the closure of camps where 300 000 Yazidis live, but health systems are unlikely to be able to cope. By Sharmila Devi.
