The Lancet


About The Lancet

The Lancet is an independent, international general medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley. Since its first weekly issue (October 5, 1823), the journal has strived to make science widely available so that medicine can serve, and transform society, and positively impact the lives of people.


News

18 Aug 2026
Duke-NUS Medical School
Kidney disease can remain hidden until it becomes life-threatening: up to half of cases may go undiagnosed, despite simple blood and urine tests that can detect it early. This stark message is laid out in a landmark series of research papers by a team of global experts, including scientists from Duke-NUS.
Children and workers
08 Mar 2022
Asia Research News
A recent study in The Lancet provides the most comprehensive understanding of this global health problem to-date.