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Trachoma is an infection of the eyes by Chlamydia trachomatis and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Although it is very well in developed nations, in overcrowded regions with limited access to clean water and healthcare it is abundant. It is characterized by discharge from the eyes and repeated infections tend to cause the eyelashes to curl into the […]
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A pharmacist plays an important role in the healthcare team to dispense medications to patients and ensure they are used in the safest and most effective way. They are responsible for checking that the doses are safe, and that there are no potential drug interactions that could have adverse effects for the patient. Additionally, they may be involved with health […]
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Recent trends show that primary reason for the measles outbreak affecting several European countries is the decline in vaccination coverage. The spread of anti-scientific theories has been blamed, but it’s not the only reason. A new study conducted by Bocconi scholars Veronica Toffolutti, Alessia Melegaro and David Stuckler, with Martin McKee (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) and Walter […]
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