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The politics of vaccine replication and access

With Moderna pledging not to enforce its COVID-19 vaccine patent in 92 LMICs, a hub in South Africa is pushing ahead with replication. Read for more details.

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Infographic: Understanding the mechanisms of action of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy

Exploring the mechanisms of action of Tumour Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy, this infographic highlights how TTFields selectively target and disrupt the progression of cancer cells.

The price is wrong

The pandemic has exacerbated already troubling trends in the market access but has also created an opportunity for change in how drugs are priced and procured.

Patient as Part of the Decision Process Symposium at 18th World Congress on Menopause

There still exists real fears and misconceptions surrounding the use of hormone replacement therapies (HRTs) for the treatment of women undergoing menopause.

Are Leukaemia-Linked Immune Cells Key Drivers of Autoimmune Disease?

New research has indicated that gene variants associated with leukaemia, can produce ‘rogue’ immune cells that drive autoimmune diseases…

Overview of Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Obstructive HCM is a condition in which the heart has thickened walls that are not caused by blockage of the heart valves or by very high blood pressure. For the majority of patients, the cause of their disease has a genetic basis and is hereditary. A genetic test can diagnose HCM in some patients, but the results are inconclusive in others.

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EMJ 7.4 2022

We are excited to share the latest issue of EMJ, which covers a multitude of topics across medical disciplines. From the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on people with migraines to umbilical cord haematoma and uterine torsion in pregnancy, and metabolic syndrome, this journal features research articles, case studies, and reviews in fields including microbiology, reproductive health, and diabetes.

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Current Evidence on Tobacco Harm Reduction in Pneumology: Interviews with Two Key Opinion Leaders

The harmful effects of cigarette smoke on human health are well documented and supported by evidence from preclinical, clinical, and epidemiological studies. Cigarette smoking damages multiple organs and leads to 8 million global deaths per year from direct use and passive exposure of cigarette smoke to non-smokers.

EMJ Cardiology 10 [Supplement 8] 2022

Obstructive HCM is a condition in which the heart has thickened walls that are not caused by blockage of the heart valves or by very high blood pressure. For the majority of patients, the cause of their disease has a genetic basis and is hereditary.

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Management of Children with Swallowing Problems: New Advances in Paediatric Thickeners

Dysphagia is defined as “any disruption to the swallow sequence that results in compromise to the safety, efficiency, or adequacy of nutritional intake.” Dysphagia may have an oropharyngeal or oesophageal cause, resulting in delayed transit of liquids or solid food from the mouth to the stomach.