Although childhood somatic conditions contribute to adult psychiatric conditions, autistic people show elevated psychiatric ...

A republic, if you can keep it.” As the USA commemorates 250 years since the signing of The Declaration of Independence, the ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been a continuous and major cause of morbidity and mortality in babies and older people ...

On May 15, 2026, DR Congo declared its 17th Ebola virus disease outbreak, centred in Ituri Province. By May 17, WHO ...

Assisted dying remains one of the most debated issues in medicine, and legislative proposals are advancing across more than 20 countries worldwide.1 In the UK, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) ...

In this multicentre, prospective, observational, diagnostic accuracy study of children with suspected pulmonary embolism in ...

Kenya has stopped construction of a quarantine and treatment facility for affected Americans after public outcry and legal challenges. Gilbert Nakweya reports.

Pulmonary embolism accounts for 10–15% of all paediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE) events, with an annual incidence of 0·14–0·9 per 100 000 children.1,2 Although rare, pulmonary embolism is a ...

Historically, outbreak research has been fragmented, delayed, and poorly integrated into emergency response. By the time protocols are developed, collaborations organised, funding secured, and ...

The USA is to wind down its PEPFAR support for South Africa—home to the world's largest HIV epidemic—prompting fears of a resurgence in infections. Sharmila Devi reports.

An estimated 2 million individuals die from liver disease every year.1 Progress towards reducing morbidity and mortality due to viral hepatitis has stalled.2 And the burden of liver disease related to ...

The worldwide incidence of hip fractures in 2019, was estimated to be more than 14 million (95% CI 11·1–18·1 million), with a higher incidence in individuals aged 65 years and older and in women.1 The ...