Phil Edwards speaks to BBC Radio 4 Today (at 51m50s) about new research on how switching off street lights at night affects car crashes and crime: “There is no evidence for an increase in road traffic casualties or crime with … Continue reading
In July 1915, Sir Ronald Ross was appointed Consulting Physician on Tropical Diseases and was sent to Alexandria in Egypt for four months to research disease among the troops in the Dardanelles. In his report at the end of his … Continue reading
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is offering a new online course, Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action. The course is free and open to healthcare professionals or anyone working in a health organisation, … Continue reading
A flagship study that inspired large-scale deworming programmes has been reanalysed by School researchers, who conclude that educational benefits of deworming may be less than previously thought. Calum Davey speaks to the Guardian about the impact of the original study: … Continue reading
Want to let the Library know which journals are relevant to you? There’s one more week left to fill in our short survey (deadline is the 31 July). Surveys are specific to Faculty: EPH Survey ITD Survey PHP Survey Taking … Continue reading
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine alumnus Molly Martell graduated in 2005 with an MSc in Health Policy, Planning & Finance. Since graduating Molly has worked exclusively in molecular diagnostics for complex diseases, including HIV/AIDS and cancer. She talked to the … Continue reading
Research led by Helen Hogan and Nick Black showing the unsuitability of Standard Mortality Ratios as a measure of hospital quality receives over 170 pieces of coverage. Helen is quoted in the Guardian: “A case review of patient notes is … Continue reading
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine alumnus Dr Rajesh Babu Bhatchala visited the UK this month for a series of events held to celebrate the winners of the British Council’s 2015 Education UK Alumni Awards. The awards honour outstanding success in entrepreneurship, … Continue reading
On Friday 17th July, the Library will only be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon. It will be closed for the rest of the day to allow staff to attend the School Picnic in Regents Park. We hope to see you there! … Continue reading