Global health -- The Gates-Buffett effect

Article Abstract:

The $29 billion worth Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a large impact on improving global health, by enabling research and aid to prevent and treat HIV-AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, and maternal and child health in countries with insufficient resources. The added contribution of Warren Buffett, the world's second-richest man, of an estimated $37 billion to the foundation, has led to attention on the issue of global inequities and health care, and has attracted funding for global problems.

Donations, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Buffett, Warren E., AIDS treatment

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Glimpses of Guantanamo: Medical ethics and the war on terror

Article Abstract:

The US military released a report in July 2005 detailing the incidents that had occurred at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba between 2002 and 2004 in which interrogators used techniques as frequent sleep disruption, prolonged exposure to loud music and strobe lights, exposure to temperature on detainees for intimidation. Organizations for mental health professionals plan to set ethics guidelines for their members for national security related purposes.

Analysis, Ethical aspects, Criminal investigation, Medical ethics, Prisoner abuse

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White coat, mood indigo - depression in medical school

Article Abstract:

The causes and states of depression experienced by medical students and their reluctance in disclosing their illness is studied. Various approaches that include workshops to teach 'mindfulness' and self-renewal skills are being adopted by several medical schools, which could be used by students to overcome their depression.

Causes of, Medical students, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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