New Global Patient Alliance Is Raising Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease

A new global coalition, the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health, launched last week. With 17 member organizations spanning five continents, the Alliance hopes to improve screening access and early treatment for a serious but often neglected public health challenge: chronic kidney disease, or CKD.

Calculating Cardiovascular Risk in Australia

One in every four deaths in Australia stems from cardiovascular disease, according to 2021 data. And more than 1 million Australians live with heart disease, stroke or vascular conditions.

In Europe Preserving Patient Choice Amongst COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines have made it possible for most Europeans to resume daily routines, gather with friends and family, and return to school and the workplace. Recent news reports, however, have raised concerns that patients in the EU may soon lack options amongst different vaccines.