This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In the wake of a second patient entering remission, Pacific Standard takes a look back at the first time doctors successfully cured a patient of HIV. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers found that having a higher level of education does not help elderly populations battle cognitive decline and dementia. • How can donors make an impact…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tara Law explains how research and anecdotal evidence show that the most effective way to convince vaccine skeptics is to thoroughly address their concerns through respectful conversations. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Susan Keown reports on the promising results of a non-randomized immunotherapy drug trial for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and deadly skin cancer. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian reports that the crisis and collapse of Venezuela’s healthcare system could fuel spread of malaria and other diseases across region and whole of South…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Tony Birtley reports that distrust sowed by a fake vaccine program and misinformation about vaccines threatens a vaccine campaign in Afghanistan. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A team of investigators has found new evidence connecting food allergies and relapses of multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory disease activity. • How can donors help provide funds…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With the help of cutting-edge technology, scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have been able to follow the mutations of HIV used to escape from our body’s neutralizing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to new research conducted in sub-Saharan Africa, severe droughts caused by climate change can cause an increase in HIV infection rates. · What are some other ways…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The World Health Organization recently released a list of the top 10 global health threats for 2019 ranging from air pollution to HIV. · Why are areas…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the UK’s effort to help the world’s poorest regions and people in warzones by sending maggots to treat infected wounds. The larvae eat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • British doctor Mike Tomson writes about his experience helping refugees and vulnerable people in Lebanon for Doctors Without Borders. • How do first-hand accounts help donors…