Introduction The proportion of the world’s population that is 65 years of age or greater has grown over the last decades, and this trend will continue. Advancing age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia1, 2. If there is no change in age-standardized prevalence,…

Acute injuries have been considered the “number one killer and major cause of disability of children and young people” for more than 20 years[1] and the “neglected disease of modern society” for more than 50 years[2]. In those countries that have replaced the concept of…

Falsified and substandard medical products[1] (including vaccines, medical devices and veterinary products) – products that are ‘fake’ or of poor quality – are an increasing global scourge that threaten life, health and security in significant ways. Patients receiving these products not only get ineffective treatment…