Jan 8, 2015 · Prevention and treatment. The use of clean water and good sanitation practices are important for reducing rates of infectious gastroenteritis. Handwashing with soap has been shown to reduce the risk of gastroenteritis by up to 47%. Of course, avoiding contaminated foods that could harbour toxic bacteria and parasites is also important.

Dec 17, 2024 · Measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, with 10.3 million reported globally, the World Health Organization warned in November, with vaccine misinformation driving the largest drop in childhood vaccinations in 30 years.

Nov 22, 2024 · The cancer treatment gap The quality of healthcare is strongly affected by the country you live in – and cancer treatments are no different. For example, one in 12 women living in wealthier nations will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime – and one in 71 women will die from it, according to the WHO.

Jan 7, 2025 · This chapter presents the results of the Future of Jobs Survey concerning skills, as classified by the World Economic Forum’s Global Skills Taxonomy.36 It begins by analysing respondents’ expectations of skill disruption by 2030, as well as the skills currently required for work and whether employers anticipate these skills will increase or decrease in importance over the next five years.

Nov 26, 2024 · Climate finance and carbon markets took centre stage at the 2024 UN Climate Conference (COP29), which strongly focused on increasing funding and creating effective carbon market mechanisms.

Feb 22, 2023 · VR can also help people with mental disorders overcome their fears by providing them a controlled environment for social interactions. Two hours of exposure to treatment for fear of heights cut patient anxiety by an average of 68%, according to Forbes.

Dec 19, 2024 · Through these digital solutions, patients will be able to access their medical records in real-time via an easy-to-use app. With streamlined access to care providers for efficient appointment and treatment management, patients will enjoy a seamless care experience.

Oct 21, 2024 · A treatment that makes immune cells hunt down and kill cancer cells was declared a success for leukaemia patients in 2022. Known as CAR-T-cell therapy, it involves removing and genetically altering immune cells, called T cells, from cancer patients.

Dec 20, 2024 · The council members are: Masood Ahmed (Co-Chair), Center for Global Development; Laura Alfaro (Co-Chair), Harvard Business School; Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Bourse & Bazaar Foundation; Roselyne Chambrier, Onze Capital; Era Dabla-Norris, International Monetary Fund (IMF); Gala Díaz Langou, CIPPEC (Centre for the Implementation of Public Policies for Equity and Growth); Paul Donovan, UBS Global ...

Jan 17, 2024 · Once treatments become available, we need the right intelligence to optimize effectiveness and reduce the risk of adverse effects. AI algorithms can help us get there sooner by analysing large datasets, including genetic information and medical histories, to inform treatment plans that factor in predicted outcomes and potential treatment responses.