This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by a gradual loss in kidney function. The last stage of CKD, known as kidney failure (or end stage renal disease [ESRD]),…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Doctors Without Borders, Valeria Reyes Corona shares her experience working in remote Zimbabwe and helping deliver life-saving drugs to those suffering from HIV. · Why are…
Giving Compass’ Take: · With the help of gene-editing technology and a slow-release antiviral drug, scientist from Temple University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have been able to eliminate HIV in mice. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new CDC report, little progress has been made when it comes to targeting incidences of foodborne illnesses, however, data collection and detection has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although Merck & Co has developed a highly effective vaccine for Ebola, quantity is limited and only given to those at high risk of contracting the disease. Experts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the World Health Organization, outbreaks of deadly diseases like Ebola are predicted to become the new normal due to many changes happening in the environment…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the United States grapples with the measles outbreak, there are numerous lessons to learn about improving vaccination coverage to address the contagious disease. • One…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shobana Shankar at The Conversation argues that Nigeria’s highly mobilized efforts to eliminate polio can teach America how to reverse the increase in measles cases and help with vaccination…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A global study on attitudes toward vaccines indicates that people in some regions around the world have low trust in the effectiveness of immunizations. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Wellcome post details efforts from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) to overcome the challenges of researching, funding and creating new vaccines around the world.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Koerth-Baker explains that even though it is possible to predict likely locations for measles outbreaks the CDC does not publicly release predictions. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jake Siegel reports that a small immunotherapy trial successfully prevented 12 high-risk acute myeloid leukemia from relapsing, suggesting the modified T-cells could be a way to prevent…