This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jake Siegel explains why bone marrow transplant patients need to be aware of the risks of developing new cancer after large doses of radiation. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientists in Italy have launched a large-scale experiment to genetically modify mosquitoes in efforts to try and eradicate malaria in Africa. • How can NGOs, governments,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jenny Gold shares the story of John Evard, a senior who became addicted to prescribed opioids. Evard is one of many seniors facing addiction, although most opioid concern is over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The UK has announced that it will hold a conference to raise money for vaccines through Gavi, the vaccine alliance. • How can funders contribute to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Futurity, author Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins discusses how ecstasy may reopen “critical periods” of learning and be used to treat PTSD. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author Jackie Marchildon tells readers what they need to know about C. auris, a superbug fungus which is spreading in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author Leah Rodriguez discusses a recent report from the Guardian which suggests that handing out condoms in schools reduces sexually…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Last Mile Health is a nonprofit that provides access to healthcare for individuals in remote villages in Liberia by offering a digital health education system. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Fred Hutch News Service, author Jake Siegel highlights the efforts of Dr. Guang-Shing Cheng, who is researching early detection of the the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawn Hayward-McGill at Futurity reports on a large study confirming that people with REM sleep disorders had a very high risk of Parkinson’s disease progression. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian reports on new scientific research which warns of danger from dengue fever and other tropical insect-borne diseases in hotter, wetter climate in northern latitudes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Jake Siegel at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, recent trials show that simple blood tests, or liquid biopsies, are a reality and may serve as an effective…