Public Health

Clinical effectiveness and safety of time-lapse imaging systems for embryo incubation and selection in in-vitro fertilisation treatment (TILT) is a multicentre, three-parallel-group, double-blind, randomised controlled trial published in the Lancet. It found that in women undergoing IVF or ICSI treatment, the use of time-lapse imaging systems for embryo culture and selection does not increase the odds of live birth compared with standard care without time-lapse imaging. This finding triggered post-publication peer review by those interested in TILT to which the trialists responded robustly. This vlog presents the entire story of the TILT trial from its very beginning to post publication.

Gender-based violence is a common problem. Professor Khalid Khan presents the public health aspects of the domestic violence problem. Gender-based violence is a basic human rights breach and a very important public health problem. It is highly prevalent, affecting more than 1 in 10 women worldwide. Professor Bueno, interviewed in this blog, said, "I can’t imagine any other disease affecting quality of life as much as violence against women by her partner." And without any doubt, it is a health issue. Injuries are the more visible consequences, but not the most frequent or most severe. Being exposed to physical, psychological or sexual violence affects women's health in many ways, damaging physical, mental and social well-being. The question is: Is intimate partner violence preventable? It is associated with poverty, gender inequality, and discrimination. Violence against women is always a hidden problem. Its prevention can include screening and early detection within the ...