Review Series: The Politics of TB: TB control services need tailoring for new arrivals, not vice versa

Abstract

High rates of TB amongst new arrivals to the UK require flexible, innovative responses that go beyond traditional biomedical models and take into account the needs of these heterogeneous groups. This article explores the merging of public health and human rights based approaches to TB control in response to the challenge of increasing rates of TB amongst new arrivals in the UK.

Primary Stroke Center Concept: Strengths and Limitations

“…Similarly, other studies including random telephonic surveys concluded that there is insufficient awareness in community about risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies of stroke. Wall et al (2008) with the Massachusetts Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program report that measures such as Stroke Heroes Act FAST media and public awareness campaign is extremely important because stroke outcome may not improved unless people recognize the warning signs of stroke and activate the system by calling 911, regardless of attempts to improve EMS and hospital emergency department systems.…”