Disease
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European commission approves trevicta® (paliperidone palmitate a 3-monthly injection), for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia
Jul 9, 2016News Hour: Janssen-Cilag International NV announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved the use of TREVICTA® (paliperidone palmitate a 3-monthly injection) for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adult patients. TREVICTA will provide the longest... -
New idylla™ ebola virus triage test granted emergency use authorization by u.s. fda
Jul 8, 2016News Hour: As part of Johnson & Johnson’s commitment to combat Ebola, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV announced that the Idylla™ Ebola Virus Triage Test (Idylla™ EBOV Test) was granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food... -
Anthem Blue Cross of California and VRA implement new rates for Breast Cancer patients
Jul 7, 2016News Hour: Anthem Blue Cross of California and Valley Radiotherapy Associates Medical Group (VRA) have developed a new agreement for a single episode-of-care payment for patients with a breast cancer diagnosis requiring radiation therapy treatment. The case... -
Malnutrition was one of the human tragedies of Boko Haram
Jul 5, 2016News Hour: Halima cries as her mother Yagana lifts her up to be weighed. The one-year-old girl’s belly protrudes over legs that are barely more than paper-thin skin and bone. The baby has been treated for... -
7th Union Europe Region Conference – an important moment in confronting TB
Jun 27, 2016News Hour: The 7th Union Europe Region conference launched in Bratislava on 22 June. This three-day event attracted over 600 delegates including government representatives, healthcare professionals, medical experts and organisations. The conference began with an affirmation... -
Camps bring lasting benefits to children with diabetes
Jun 27, 2016News Hour: Little is known about how participating in a diabetes camp affects the health of children and teens with type 1 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. In response, a WDF project partner has assessed the changes... -
Palestinian refugees gain new tool to fight diabetes
Jun 27, 2016News Hour: Palestine refugees, like people all over the world, are now living longer as a result of improved health services. That’s the good news. The bad news is that sedentary lifestyles, obesity, unhealthy diets and... -
Novartis expands partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture to develop next-generation antimalarial treatment
Jun 24, 2016News Hour: Novartis announced that it will further expand its long-standing partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). Novartis will lead the development of antimalarial compound KAF156 with scientific and financial support from MMV in collaboration... -
WHO public health advice regarding the Olympics and Zika virus
Jun 21, 2016News Hour: Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus. Brazil is 1 of almost 60 countries and territories which to... -
WHO/PAHO and partners set out Zika strategic response plan for the next 18 months
Jun 21, 2016News Hour: WHO/PAHO and partners have set out their strategic response to Zika which will place a greater focus on preventing and managing medical complications caused by Zika virus infection. To date, US$121.9 million are necessary...