Africa’s most dangerous snakes not only kill their victims, they can also destroy skin, muscle, and even bone. New drugs could limit these wounds.
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Two out of five cases of TB remain undiagnosed. A test using a skin patch could help change that.
A significant number of older adults in rural South Africa are HIV-positive. Awareness programmes and self-testing would reduce cases.
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