With a new year comes new opportunities . In the world of healthcare , the opportunity to improve lives is ever-present and , similarly , always strived for .

In our Top 10 feature this month we highlight medical breakthroughs in big pharma , featuring pharmaceutical drugs that pose the opportunity to save thousands of lives in 2015 . From stomach cancer to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to dengue fever , these drugs are sure to change the healthcare industry for the better .

Additionally , with the recent news that mental health nurses are “ under unprecedented strain ” due to staff shortages , it ’ s clear that a new approach towards managing permanent staff is needed . Lead nurse Gaynor Farmer offers her insight on how technology is playing a major role in optimizing the NHS workforce to improve both patient safety and care .

Finally , we look at a current phenomenon taking place in Madagascar and determine whether it should be something the entire world should be taking note of .

The year 2015 will bring new technology , new medical practices and new opportunities for improving care and Healthcare Global will be there to cover it every step of the way .

We hope you enjoy this issue and wish you the best of health !

Editor stephanie . ocano @ healthcareglobal . com

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