Infectious Diseases

World Malaria Day 2023

World Malaria Day 2023

Amin Siddig
   
Malaria remains a significant global health issue, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, which bears the brunt of the disease. This post will delve into the latest on malaria and its global impact, the concern regarding treatment resistance, and the progress made in developing vaccines to combat this devastating disease.
Doença de Chagas - Diretrizes e Recomendações Atuais

Doença de Chagas - Diretrizes e Recomendações Atuais

Maísa Corner
   
Esse artigo resume as diretrizes-chave e recomendações atuais sobre a prevenção e manejo da doença de Chagas.
Chagas Disease - Current Guidelines and Recommendations

Chagas Disease - Current Guidelines and Recommendations

Katie Addy
   
This article summarises the key guidelines and recommendations in prevention and management of Chagas Disease.
Podcast: MedShr Insights and Early Warning Systems

Podcast: MedShr Insights and Early Warning Systems

Maísa Corner
   
MedShr's Dr Asif Qasim and Janis Pereira talk to James Dray in an episode of The Trinity Challenge Winners Series: Eight weeks of insights on Spotify.
World Leprosy Day 2022

World Leprosy Day 2022

Katie Addy
   
World Leprosy Day 2022: MedShr is connecting healthcare professionals globally to share experiences, spread awareness, and end Leprosy
All You Need to Know about the Malaria Vaccine

All You Need to Know about the Malaria Vaccine

Katie Addy
   
In 2020, the estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627,000. Over 75% of these deaths were in children and malaria remains one of the leading causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa. In October this year, the WHO approved the first malaria vaccine for widespread use across regions in which malaria is endemic. 
Chagas Disease - What You Need to Know

Chagas Disease - What You Need to Know

Kirsty Hanson
   
Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasites found in the triatomine bug or 'kissing bug', is endemic to all Latin American countries. If left untreated, it can lead to chronic cardiac and gastrointestinal problems which are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article outlines the acute and chronic phases of Chagas disease, what can be down to prevent patients from progressing to chronic infection and how to manage cardiac complications.
Leprosy - A Curable Disease

Leprosy - A Curable Disease

Sugam Taneja
   
Despite widely available treatment, more than 200,000 new leprosy cases are registered each year globally - highlighting the need to stem transmission. At MedShr we are building a global community of health care professionals with an interest in infectious diseases offering a platform for healthcare professionals to share their experiences of managing patients with leprosy and to learn from each other about how best to deliver care in their region.
Race for Vaccines and Anti-Viral Therapies

Race for Vaccines and Anti-Viral Therapies

Samantha Goh
   
How close are we to a cure? Research into a COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral therapy is still underway while the coronavirus spreads to more countries and cities everyday. What is being done in this race for a solution?
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