The Lancet Taskforce on #NCDs & Economics showed a strong connection between economic growth & controlling #NCDs & informed the @WHO Independent High-level Commission on NCDs recommendations to @beatNCDs#LancetNCDs#TimeToDeliver: https://t.co/pA7JvytvOU
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New systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 in @TheLancet: #Healthcare access & quality index for 195 countries and territories, https://t.co/RA5qLHT6HD #GBD2016 HT @gatesfoundation
World Report: A #Nipahvirus outbreak has been declared in #India. Experts say they have contained the #outbreak using lessons learned from previous outbreaks. @patralekha2011 reports. https://t.co/Q82WRDL1mG
Thank you to all of those who attended our National Leadership Conference this past weekend in Baltimore and our lobby day in DC! A special thanks to our members for supporting DFA’s medical student scholarship fund!
Walking is top-notch for both your body and your brain! It’s easy on your joints, boosts your mood, and helps you stay heart healthy. https://t.co/RrB7wColN2
The epidemic of gun violence in our society is unacceptable. This #GunViolenceAwarenessDay, we remember those whose lives were tragically cut short by this preventable problem, and renew our commitment to coming together to make real changes that save lives.
As a Trauma Surgeon & survivor of gun violence, it is critical to clear up the false perception set by @RickSantorum.
Victims that go into cardiac arrest after #GunViolence are Bleeding to Death. CPR is NOT effective in this situation. @DocsDemand@shannonrwatts@MomsDemand
"Healthcare is very different from aviation, firefighting, oil exploration & deep-sea fishing, so attempts to implement other industries' safety practices without adaptation are naive and will fail" #BMJresponse https://t.co/NAVR52MrKt