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- Time-restricted eating: Study reveals best eating window for metabolismThere has been an increase in the popularity of time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, over the last few years.→
- Tracking poison ingestion deaths for South Africa: The need for access to timely reliable dataSouth Africa's President highlighted rising foodborne illnesses. Analysis of 2017-2020/21 surveys revealed an increase in child poisoning deaths, mostly unintentional and caused by pesticides. Adult poisoning deaths also rose, with pesticides being the leading cause. Improved death data and prompt reporting of agricultural poisoning are urged for rapid public health response.→
- Transcranial laser therapy for acute ischaemic strokeA review of four trials on transcranial laser therapy for acute ischaemic stroke found no clear benefit or harm.→
- Transitioning from Paper-Based to an AI-Powered EMR SystemAlmost a year after completing its EMR rollout, publicly-listed healthcare group EMC Healthcare in Indonesia is set to upgrade to an AI-driven system for managing health records.→
- Trends in paediatric antiseizure-medication use and costsEpilepsy is among the most frequent chronic neurological diseases, affecting over 50 million people worldwide, with a major burden in low- and middle-income countries.→
- Types of data requested to inform May 2025 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberationsWHO’s advisory group urges updated COVID-19 vaccines as variants evolve, guiding manufacturers on future vaccine composition.→
- Types of data requested to inform May 2026 COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition deliberationsThe purpose of this statement is to guide the scientific community and vaccine manufacturers as to which data should be generated ahead of the May 2026 TAG-CO-VAC deliberations.→
- UN Commission approves WHO recommendations to place psychoactive substances under international controlUN Moves to Control 5 New Psychoactive Substances & One Medicine After WHO Expert Review on Public Health Risks!→
- US vaccine guideline changes challenge clinical practice, insurance coverageRecent changes to routine vaccine recommendations have created confusion and uncertainty regarding public health guidance.→
- Umbilical cord antiseptics for preventing sepsis and death among newbornsThe umbilical cord, composed of blood vessels and connective tissue, connects the fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.→
- Understanding HMPV: A Quick Reference for CliniciansHidden Respiratory Threat? Meet HMPV—The Lesser-Known Virus Linked to Year-Round Infections!→
- Understanding frailty screening of older adults in the emergency departmentFrailty in the Elderly: Early Detection in the ED Can Prevent Falls, Delirium & Improve Patient Outcomes!→
- Understanding recovery experiences and occupational support needs among substance use peer workersSubstance use peer workers (PWs) fill a critical gap in the care continuum and are a growing sector of the workforce.→
- United States Completes WHO WithdrawalDuring the yearlong process, the U.S. stopped funding the WHO and withdrew all personnel from the WHO.→
- Unlocking the secrets of electrolytes: the prognostic value of sodium-to-chloride ratio in intensive care unit patients with myocardial infarctionElectrolytes and Heart Attacks: Could Sodium-Chloride Ratios Predict ICU Mortality in MI Patients?→
- Update on the 20th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA)WHO looks forward to the opportunity to convene the 20th ICDRA in 2027 and continuing its engagement with regulatory authorities and partners in advancing global regulatory cooperation.→
- Use of angiotensin receptor – neprilysin inhibitors in heart failure: a paradigm shiftHeart failure is a clinical syndrome responsible for at least one-third of hospitalisations amongst cardiac patients, with escalating mortality and healthcare costs on both public and private health care.→
- Using the 99DOTS (directly observed treatment, short course) application for improved adherence to tuberculosis treatment in NamibiaA Namibian pilot study in 2019-2020 evaluated 99DOTS for TB treatment adherence among mobile indigenous communities with high TB rates.→
- Vaccine additive thimerosal deemed unsafe by the CDC: 3 things to knowThe US federal government may ban thimerosal in vaccines, despite its current limited use, primarily in some flu shots. Although a CDC advisory committee called it a "neurotoxin," scientific consensus, including the WHO, deems ethylmercury (in thimerosal) safe. Experts warn that a ban could reduce flu vaccine availability, potentially increasing severe illness, especially among children.→
- Vaccines in the fight against antimicrobial resistance – perspectives from South AfricaGlobal AMR crisis deepens—misuse, poor hygiene, and weak health systems drive resistance in low-income nations.→
- Vaginal lasers for treating stress urinary incontinence in womenA Cochrane review found that vaginal lasers may have little to no effect on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in the short term, with very low certainty evidence.→
- Vagus nerve stimulation to improve post‐stroke motor function and activityVagus nerve stimulation (VNS), applied invasively or non‐invasively (transcutaneously), has been proposed as an adjunct to rehabilitation to enhance neuroplasticity and improve motor outcomes after stroke.→
- Vasodilators for women undergoing fertility treatmentCan Vasodilators Boost IVF Success? Research Explores Their Potential to Enhance Endometrial Receptivity!→
- Vegan vs. vegetarian vs. omnivore: Does diet type have a big impact on gut healthWhat we eat is what helps shape the composition of our gut microbiome.→
- Vericlaim access to EMGuidance ScriptVericlaim users can access a complimentary EMGuidance Script subscription for 1 year! Reach out to us on script@emguidance.com today to activate this benefit .→
- Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitationVirtual reality in stroke rehabilitation shows slight benefits for upper limb function, balance, and activity limitation compared to alternative therapies. Adding VR to usual care further improves upper limb function. Evidence for mobility, participation, and quality of life is mixed or insufficient, with few mild adverse events reported.→
- Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation: time to rethink? Lessons from a Cochrane reviewA recent Cochrane review on virtual reality (VR) for stroke rehabilitation found surprisingly weak conclusions despite 190 trials. The issue stems from high heterogeneity in VR definitions and interventions, with many studies having different primary outcomes. Aggregating diverse "human-computer interfaces" into a single meta-analysis is challenging, as the term "virtual reality" has evolved significantly since 2001, making consistent interpretation difficult across studies.→
- Vitamin D supplementation in pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children for preventing asthmaRandomised controlled studies evaluating vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy or early childhood for preventing childhood asthma have yielded inconclusive results.→
- WHO Bulletin special issue on traditional medicineThe Bulletin of the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a special issue dedicated to Traditional Medicine.→
- WHO Calls for Urgent Action to Ban Flavoured Tobacco and Nicotine ProductsToday, on World No Tobacco Day, the WHO urges governments to ban all flavored tobacco and nicotine products to protect youth from addiction.→
- WHO Highlights the Importance of Addressing Childhood Hearing LossUnder the theme "From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children", WHO is urging governments, civil society, and partners across the health and education sectors to take urgent action to protect children’s hearing.→
- WHO Information Notice for IVD Users 2026/01In vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) manufactured by Meril Diagnostics Pty. Ltd at the Manufacturing Sites.→
- WHO Outlines Recommendations to Protect Infants Against RSV – Respiratory Syncytial VirusThe WHO just issued its first paper on **RSV immunization** for infants, vital since RSV is the top cause of fatal acute lower respiratory infections in young children globally.→
- WHO and partners enable access to candidate vaccine and treatments for outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease in UgandaWHO Ramps Up Response to Uganda’s Sudan Virus Outbreak—First Vaccine Doses & Treatments Arrive in Kampala!→
- WHO announces first prequalification of a tuberculosis diagnostic testWHO Approves Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra: Game-Changing TB Test for Early Detection & Drug Resistance!→
- WHO announces new collaborating centre on AI for health governanceWHO Names Delft University’s Digital Ethics Centre as Global Hub for AI Governance in Healthcare!→
- WHO brings countries together to test collective pandemic responseWHO tests new global emergency response system with 15+ countries in Exercise Polaris, aiming to boost rapid health crisis deployment.→
- WHO calls for revitalized efforts to end malariaWHO calls for a malaria reset—over 2B cases prevented since 2000, but momentum must accelerate now.→
- WHO designates new Collaborating Centre to strengthen evidence and integration of traditional medicineThe WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional, Integrative, and Preventive Medicine for the next four years.→
- WHO expert group’s new analysis reaffirms there is no link between vaccines and autismThe conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism.→
- WHO information notice for users of malaria IVDs 2025/1In 2024, WHO was alerted to faint positive lines in malaria rapid tests across several countries, affecting multiple RDT products.→
- WHO issues first global guideline on infertilityThe WHO called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility→
- WHO issues global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating obesityThe WHO has released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for treating obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.→
- WHO issues its first-ever reports on tests and treatments for fungal infectionsWHO’s first reports on invasive fungal diseases reveal urgent gaps in medicines and diagnostics, calling for R&D innovation now.→
- WHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settingsThe World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.→
- WHO launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and careWHO releases first global guidelines to boost meningitis detection, speed up treatment, and reduce deaths and disability.→
- WHO launches first-ever implementation handbook to accelerate country action on hepatitis eliminationViral hepatitis remains a major health challenge. WHO estimates that 254 million people are living with hepatitis B and 50 million with hepatitis C.→
- WHO launches landmark consolidated operational handbook to strengthen the global STI response amid rising infectionsSTIs remain among the most common infections worldwide, yet services continue to fall short for the people who need them most.→
- WHO launches new framework to tackle drug resistance to HIV, hepatitis B and C, and STIsDrug resistance is a major challenge to prevention and treatment efforts.→
- WHO launches the Vision and eye screening implementation handbook (VESIH)The WHO Vision and eye care programme has recently announced the publication of the Vision and eye screening implementation handbook (VESIH).→