The role of WHO guidelines in shaping global health policies
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 Hidden figures of health: Uncovering the untold stories of women in medicineHidden figures of health: Uncovering the untold stories of women in medicine
 
For many years, there have been discussions and debates on the presence of women in medicine. The recent increase in the number of women in the field of medicine and the change in gender composition stems from the contribution of many women in the past two centuries. This article is focused on the important contribution of women in medicine and how it has impacted society's outlook.
 
 
 The role of WHO guidelines in shaping global health policiesThe role of WHO guidelines in shaping global health policies
 
The global role of the WHO lies in its establishment and monitoring of international standards or guidelines, helping to standardize healthcare services and goals worldwide.
 
   Innovative approaches needed to overcome health system barriers in malaria vaccinationInnovative approaches needed to overcome health system barriers in malaria vaccination
 
The current literature to investigate the challenges malaria vaccination faced in reaching high-risk children.
 
   T1-spanin breakthrough offers new hope against antibiotic resistanceT1-spanin breakthrough offers new hope against antibiotic resistance
 
Given the worldwide prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, the research fraternity is on the lookout for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches.
 
   Acute malnutrition raises risk of malaria treatment failure in young childrenAcute malnutrition raises risk of malaria treatment failure in young children
 
Children with acute malnutrition across Africa and Asia have a higher risk of treatment failure and malaria reinfection, even after being given the best currently available and recommended malaria treatment.
 
 Special insecticide paint shows promise in controlling dengue and zika mosquito vectors in Cabo Verde
 
Special insecticide paint shows promise in controlling dengue and zika mosquito vectors in Cabo VerdeMalaria and other illnesses caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria transmitted by organisms that spread infectious pathogens account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide.
 
 
 "Copy-paste" genetic mechanism increases the genetic diversity of malaria parasite
 
"Copy-paste" genetic mechanism increases the genetic diversity of malaria parasiteBy dissecting the genetic diversity of the most deadly human malaria parasite – Plasmodium falciparum – researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have identified a mechanism of 'copy-paste' genetics that increases the genetic diversity of the parasite at accelerated time scales.
 
 
 Investigating the antibacterial effects of T1-Spanin on antibiotic-resistant bacteria
 
Investigating the antibacterial effects of T1-Spanin on antibiotic-resistant bacteriaThe research community is searching for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches due to the global prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria. Japanese researchers have now compared the effectiveness of enzymes derived from bacteriophages in fighting drug-resistant bacteria. (a) Schematic diagram of the construction of a φ80 phage capsid containing T1-spanin gene.