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In The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology, Debra Leung and colleagues explore perioperative shared decision making through a global equity lens. Read now:

In The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology, Debra Leung and colleagues explore perioperative shared decision making through a global equity lens. Read now:

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What's the diagnosis? Dr Chloe Wilson, Senior Editor at The Lancet, presents the case of a 63-yo man presenting with fever of unknown origin & masses surrounding both kidneys. Did you reach the correct diagnosis before the reveal? Read the full case:

What's the diagnosis? Dr Chloe Wilson, Senior Editor at The Lancet, presents the case of a 63-yo man presenting with fever of unknown origin & masses surrounding both kidneys. Did you reach the correct diagnosis before the reveal? Read the full case:

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The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology has published its first piece of content online 📝 Ntuli Kapologwe & colleagues highlight the importance of global surgery to global health and the need for synergy between the World Health Organization (WHO) ECO Strategy & NSOAPS. Read now:

The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology has published its first piece of content online 📝 Ntuli Kapologwe & colleagues highlight the importance of global surgery to global health and the need for synergy between the World Health Organization (WHO) ECO Strategy & NSOAPS. Read now:

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📣 Join Kamlesh Khunti as he discusses early detection and screening at The Lancet Summit: shaping the future of diabetes prevention, taking place Nov 30-Dec 2, in Sitges, Spain. Register today:

📣 Join Kamlesh Khunti as he discusses early detection and screening at The Lancet Summit: shaping the future of diabetes prevention, taking place Nov 30-Dec 2, in Sitges, Spain. Register today:

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Want to stay up to date with the latest clinical research & reviews? 📚 Discover The Lancet’s Clinical Resources:

Want to stay up to date with the latest clinical research & reviews? 📚 Discover The Lancet’s Clinical Resources:

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In the past 50 years, childhood vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives* 💉🌏 We cannot afford to backtrack on this public health success 📉 For Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s pledging summit, Richard Horton reiterates the need to step up global immunisation efforts – to protect children, their families & generations to come 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #VaccinesSaveLives 1/3

In the past 50 years, childhood vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives* 💉🌏 We cannot afford to backtrack on this public health success 📉 For Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s pledging summit, Richard Horton reiterates the need to step up global immunisation efforts – to protect children, their families & generations to come 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #VaccinesSaveLives 1/3

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Launching The Lancet Pulse 🚀 From xenotransplantation to psychedelic drug research, The Lancet Pulse translates science into practical insights about new clinical research—and why it matters. Listen today:

Launching The Lancet Pulse 🚀 From xenotransplantation to psychedelic drug research, The Lancet Pulse translates science into practical insights about new clinical research—and why it matters. Listen today:

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Combined food policies, including labelling and advertising bans, have real-world impact on reducing child obesity, first evidence plausibly shows. Read more in The Lancet:

Combined food policies, including labelling and advertising bans, have real-world impact on reducing child obesity, first evidence plausibly shows. Read more in The Lancet:

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Women’s health issues remain underreported, underrepresented, and under-prioritised—despite making up half the global population. 🎥 In a new video, experts and Lancet Editors advocate for equitable healthcare to transform women’s health:

Women’s health issues remain underreported, underrepresented, and under-prioritised—despite making up half the global population. 🎥 In a new video, experts and Lancet Editors advocate for equitable healthcare to transform women’s health:

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Neurology is entering a biologically informed era. Tania Nikolcheva, Gavin Giovannoni, and Tharick Pascoal join our Editors to discuss their landmark studies from The Lancet's special issue on neurology. 🔊 Listen now:

Neurology is entering a biologically informed era. Tania Nikolcheva, Gavin Giovannoni, and Tharick Pascoal join our Editors to discuss their landmark studies from The Lancet's special issue on neurology. 🔊 Listen now:

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In the last decade, the field of Alzheimer’s disease has seen transformative advances that are beginning to reshape clinical practice. In a new Seminar, authors summarise the progress made and highlight the unmet needs and priorities for future research:

In the last decade, the field of Alzheimer’s disease has seen transformative advances that are beginning to reshape clinical practice. In a new Seminar, authors summarise the progress made and highlight the unmet needs and priorities for future research:

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The brain is complicated 🧠 And managing decline can be a focus, rather than changing outcomes. The Lancet’s neurology issue shows how the field has—and is—moving forward. Senior Editor, Dr Chloe Wilson, explains the aims of our issue & spotlights standout content. Read now:

The brain is complicated 🧠 And managing decline can be a focus, rather than changing outcomes. The Lancet’s neurology issue shows how the field has—and is—moving forward. Senior Editor, Dr Chloe Wilson, explains the aims of our issue & spotlights standout content. Read now:

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The 2025 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy. During #COP30, explore recommendations for action: #LancetClimate25

The 2025 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy. During #COP30, explore recommendations for action: #LancetClimate25

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“You cannot deliver high-quality care for all your population now and for future generations unless you tackle climate change.” 🎥 Health and sustainability experts discuss measures to decarbonise our hospitals and health care:

“You cannot deliver high-quality care for all your population now and for future generations unless you tackle climate change.” 🎥 Health and sustainability experts discuss measures to decarbonise our hospitals and health care:

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Evidence suggests ultra-processed foods are displacing long-established dietary patterns, worsening diet quality & are associated with increased risk of multiple chronic diseases. Find out more 👉

Evidence suggests ultra-processed foods are displacing long-established dietary patterns, worsening diet quality & are associated with increased risk of multiple chronic diseases. Find out more 👉

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What are the benefits of urban green & blue spaces for health? In a new episode of The #LancetVoice, experts explore this question & the challenges in translating the benefits into improved health outcomes. 🔊Listen to the full episode: #Lancet200

What are the benefits of urban green & blue spaces for health? In a new episode of The #LancetVoice, experts explore this question & the challenges in translating the benefits into improved health outcomes. 🔊Listen to the full episode: #Lancet200

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Diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to increased disease risk ↗️ Coordinated policies – recognising food access & affordability issues – can help reduce these impacts & support healthier diets 🍽️ 🔗

Diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to increased disease risk ↗️ Coordinated policies – recognising food access & affordability issues – can help reduce these impacts & support healthier diets 🍽️ 🔗

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How can clinical research better involve & recognise those with lived experience? Callam Davidson is joined by Otavio Berwanger & Vicki Grey to discuss the benefits and challenges of patient & public involvement. 🔊 Listen to the full episode: #Lancet200

How can clinical research better involve & recognise those with lived experience? Callam Davidson is joined by Otavio Berwanger & Vicki Grey to discuss the benefits and challenges of patient & public involvement. 🔊 Listen to the full episode: #Lancet200

22,695 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

The health and wellbeing of all children and adolescents matters now. On #WorldChildrensDay, watch our latest #Lancet200 video, where experts speak to the importance of prioritising Children and Adolescents in research, health policies, & more.

The health and wellbeing of all children and adolescents matters now. On #WorldChildrensDay, watch our latest #Lancet200 video, where experts speak to the importance of prioritising Children and Adolescents in research, health policies, & more.

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In 2020, Lancet colleagues formed a Group for Racial Equity (GRacE). Learn more about the group’s purpose, initiatives, and how members are holding The Lancet Group accountable when it comes to advancing anti-racism efforts. 👉

In 2020, Lancet colleagues formed a Group for Racial Equity (GRacE). Learn more about the group’s purpose, initiatives, and how members are holding The Lancet Group accountable when it comes to advancing anti-racism efforts. 👉

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