Caught in Columbia's crossfire

Article Abstract:

The medical staff and civilians struggle to remain outside the violence in Columbia's 'low-intensity conflict', where if they are found collaborated with any of the illegal armed factions, they would either be interrogated or killed as collaborators. A combination of obstacles related to the conflict and chronic problems with the medical system makes health care inaccessible for many patients and keeps them beyond the reach of doctors.

Public affairs, Colombia, Health aspects, Social aspects

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SARS and Carlo Urbani

Article Abstract:

Dr. Carlo Urbani was the first doctor to investigate one of the first outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in North Vietnam in February, 2003. He subsequently developed SARS and died from the infection. He was a former president of the Italian branch of Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders).

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Cases, Investigations, Death of, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Urbani, Carlo (Italian epidemiologist)

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Adherence to medication

Article Abstract:

Adherence to a medication regimen is generally defined as the extent to which patients take medications as prescribed by their health care providers. The World Health Organization has published an evidence-based guide for clinicians, health care managers, and policymakers to improve strategies of medication adherence.

Services information, Services, World Health Organization

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