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Global causes of blindness and distance vision impairment

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11-Oct-17 A large scale-up of eye care is needed to address avoidable vision loss, a global Imperial College study has found. Preventable vision loss due to cataract and refractive error continue to cause most cases in adults aged 50 plus. [image: The Lancet]

Redefining emerging markets: Arif Naqvi of The Abraaj Group

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07-Oct-17 Arif Naqvi, CEO of PE firm Abraaj Group, wants to dispel the myth of the so-called emerging markets. He insists on calling them global growth markets, saying they "pose enormous growth opportunities in infrastructure, healthcare, education, energy, housing and retail." [image: Live Mint]

UnitedHealth proposes buying Chile's Banmedica

09-Sep-17 Chilean healthcare company Banmedica SA, which operates health insurance, clinics and other services in the sector, has signed a non-binding agreement to sell all of its shares to US-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. [image: Empresas Banmedica]

Lithuanian hospital warns of dangers of cosmetic surgery abroad

17-Jul-17 The Kardiolita Hospital in Lithuania warns those visiting another county for surgery, "having holidays and serious surgery at the same visit is usually a bad idea", speaking about the risk factors involved in travelling after surgery. [image: IHMT]

The new face of medical tourism

19-Jun-17 14 million people go abroad for medical care annually, but these days, the draw of combining care with a luxury vacation is holding more sway than urgent medical needs. Voluntary plastic surgery accounts for nearly half the industry. [image: Chetica Ranch]

Global causes of blindness and distance vision impairment

Redefining emerging markets: Arif Naqvi of The Abraaj Group

UnitedHealth proposes buying Chile's Banmedica

Lithuanian hospital warns of dangers of cosmetic surgery abroad

The new face of medical tourism

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