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Body Mass Index associated with deaths from most causes

Tuesday 30 October 2018

Caption: Freya sniffing malaria samples Credit: Once Upon A Pixel / LSHTM / Durham University / Medical Detection Dogs

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Sniffer dogs could detect malaria in people

Monday 29 October 2018

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Cefiderocol could be an effective new antibiotic…but we are not there yet – expert comment

Friday 26 October 2018

A study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases has found a new investigational antibiotic is effective against drug-resistant bacteria in a phase 2 trial.

Caption: measles vaccine graphic. Credit European Commission

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Vaccine Confidence improving in some EU countries but decreasing in others

Wednesday 24 October 2018

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Joy Lawn elected to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine

Monday 15 October 2018

Joy Lawn, Professor of Maternal, Reproductive and Child Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), has been elected as a member of the prestigious U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM), joining seven other LSHTM staff.

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Innovative ‘Surprise Soap’ gets children washing hands in emergencies, with lifesaving implications

Monday 15 October 2018

Caption: A city health worker prepares to vaccinate a young girl against polio and measles during free home visits for vaccination month in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Credit: © 2014 Gregorio, Jr. Dantes, Courtesy of Photoshare

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Dramatic drop in public confidence after Philippines dengue vaccine controversy

Friday 12 October 2018

Caption: Suffrage Science awards Credit: Medical Research Council

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Dr Ruth Keogh receives Suffrage Science award

Thursday 11 October 2018

Children at Real Hope for Haiti in Cazale Haiti.

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Mental health experts challenge political leaders to take action at global summit

Thursday 11 October 2018

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Dr Takeshi Kasai appointment: third LSHTM alumnus becomes WHO Regional Director

Wednesday 10 October 2018

LSHTM Director Peter Piot has welcomed appointment of Dr Takeshi Kasai as WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific Region.

Geoffrey Odoch, a Lab Technician at the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit removes frozen samples from storage in liquid nitrogen in the Unit's biohazard level 3 laboratories. Credit: Magdalena Bondos

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Minister for Africa hails UK and Uganda co-operation in fighting infectious diseases

Friday 5 October 2018

Birth order and sex education infographic. Credit: LSHTM

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First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents

Friday 28 September 2018