Why vaccination adherence is higher before discharge
Due to the heightened focus on vaccination, patients with cardiovascular disease are now more willing to receive influenza vaccination.
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Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Making the case for universal flu vaccination
In the US, influenza vaccination is recommended for the entire population, while in some others countries it is limited to at-risk groups.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Spreading the word on influenza vaccination
The link between influenza vaccination and heart health is clear. Vaccines, tailored formulations, and collaborations can improve outcomes.
Chris Coulter — Canada & Derek Yach - US
- 3 min
Why mental health care matters in a pandemic-scarred world
Governments and charities are committing billions of dollars to safekeep the world from future pandemics.
Jyotsna Singh — India
- 8 min
Getting to the heart of women’s healthcare in India
Women in India are at heightened risk for cardiovascular disease, yet struggle to access preventative, emergency and follow-up care.
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 8 min
Towards better prevention and care for stroke in LMICs
Death or disability from stroke is a growing concern around the world, with low- and middle-income countries more affected.
Anne Stake — United States of America
- 4 min
The missing ‘global fund’ for mental health care
Mental health and funding
Brian Mastroianni — US
- 9 min
Can digital solutions revolutionise mental health care?
The pandemic-induced lockdowns lent fresh energy to teleconsultations for mental health, as clinic visits became impossible.
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
- 7 min
Polypill or poly-problem? Probing a many-sided debate
Will a new major study help find more takers for the polypill as a solution to the world’s leading cause of death—cardiovascular disease?
Re:solve Global Health
- 1 min
From cigarette sensation to smoking cessation
What happens in the body after quitting smoking?
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 1 min
Editor's letter
A note on our cardiovascular health special report
Lily Chhatwal & Eliza Ennis — US
- 11 min
Discovering IV iron's untapped market in LMICs, drip by drip
IV iron supplementation is an effective way to improve maternal health and chronic disease outcomes globally.
Ann-Lise Mikolajczak & Herb Riband - Switzerland
- 4 min
Invest now to beat NCDs
A world that rallied together to tackle the covid-19 pandemic must stay united in the fight against non-communicable diseases through...
Re:solve Global Health
- 1 min
Costs and benefits of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4
Most countries have made little progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.4, which calls for a reduction in...
Vanessa Peberdy — Switzerland & Melissa Rendler-Garcia - US
- 4 min
A collective approach can improve access to quality cancer care
The task of taking quality care to those living with cancer grows more difficult with the exploding number of new cases.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Empathy meets tech: Digital aid for teen suicide prevention
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in Hong Kong and Singapore. Digital screening tools might help.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 2 min
Mental health and the community: Cultural differences hold the key
The most effective population-wide approach to preventive mental health care is nuanced and tailored to the needs of diverse communities.
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 8 min
Recovering from our collective trauma towards a more resilient future
Cases of depression and anxiety continue to skyrocket, as it is becoming clear that the pandemic will leave a legacy of poor mental health.
Cæcilie Bachdal Johansen — Denmark
- 4 min
Caribbean youth ask their governments to do more for their mental wellbeing
Caribbean youth have set their governments an agenda for change in a region hobbled by inadequate mental health services.
Teresa Tseng — the US & Sean Lybrand - Switzerland
- 5 min
Healthy minds for healthier hearts
Chronic illnesses often lead to poor mental health, and in the case of heart disease it can worsen the condition.
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