Press Releases
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2004
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Tobacco giant penetrated Asian markets via smuggling and political influence, new research reveals
24 November 2004
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Leading tobacco manufacturer conceals links to tobacco research facility
11 November 2004
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Trial finds little benefit from in-depth comprehensive assessment of older people in general practice
05 November 2004
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Elimination of trachoma one step nearer as major breakthrough announced
03 November 2004
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International MRC trial finds a routine treatment for head injury may do more harm than good
08 October 2004
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Circulation of 'disaster myths' in Haiti could hinder appropriate disposal of bodies
30 September 2004
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China falls victim to deadly alliance of Formula One and British American Tobacco
24 September 2004
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No link found between MMR and autism in large comprehensive MRC study
10 September 2004
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New study reports on infertility in male UK veterans of the 1990-1 Gulf war
14 July 2004
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Research confirms UK Gulf war servicemen report high levels of ill health
13 July 2004
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Tobacco sponsorship of Formula One must stop, say health experts
09 July 2004
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Countries need greater support and less stringent conditions if Global Fund goals are to be met
02 July 2004
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School's tobacco control work wins WHO certificate of appreciation
10 June 2004
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Myth of disease threat posed by dead bodies after natural disasters unfounded
01 June 2004
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New research reveals underhand activities by tobacco companies rife in Former Soviet Union
01 June 2004
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Public health experts act to bypass fortress-like Guildford Depository and expose tobacco giant's secrets to proper public scrutiny
27 May 2004
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Rising allergies are not caused by clean homes or overdoing hygiene, says new report
18 May 2004
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New study reveals doctors' reluctance to ask bereaved parents to consent to post-mortems in clinical trials context may be misplaced
22 April 2004
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'Gambian Archers' helping reduce rates of malaria in West Africa
22 April 2004
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No 'accident' - annual global toll of 1.2 million road deaths and 20-50m injuries as preventable as heart disease or cancer, say public health experts
07 April 2004
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Spread of resistance to anti-malarials more widespread than previously believed
04 April 2004
The importation of resistance to the anti-malarial drugs pyrimethamine and sulphadoxine is far more widespread than previously thought, a study published in today's Lancet reveals.
The paper, by Dr Cally Roper of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, indicates that although drug resistance appears to develop slowly, once it has established it spreads very rapidly through populations across the entire South East African region, making the ongoing development of effective new treatments an absolute priority if resistant malaria is to be contained in years to come.
'A very important threat to new drugs or drug combinations could be posed by importation of resistant or multi-drug resistant parasites that have already occurred elsewhere', explains Dr Roper. 'A priority for future planning is further research into the extent of spread of genetic determinants of resistance, and the potential of combination therapy for arresting or slowing this process'.
To interview Dr Roper, or for more information, please contact the School's Press Office on 020 7927 2073/07941 294885.
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Eight out of ten hospital deaths from childhood malnutrition in developing world are avoidable, and linked to clinical errors and weak health systems
02 April 2004
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New study reports on reproductive health in UK veterans of the first Gulf war
24 March 2004
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New study reveals contemporary face of grandparents
23 March 2004
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One in four visually impaired older people missing out on safe and available treatments
04 March 2004
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Survey shows disgust emotion evolved to safeguard humans from disease and secure adaptive advantage
16 January 2004
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Simple interventions could dramatically reduce rates of cot death in Europe
16 January 2004
