Adam Parris Long

Nov 27, 2023 | everand.com | Adam Parris Long

Originally published on Global Voices Following the July 26, 2023, military coup in the Republic of Niger, there was a steady flow of statements from the international community. On the one hand, France, the United States, and the UN condemned, and in some cases, implemented sanctions against, the current leadership. Others, such as Russia and Algeria, sounded a warning against any military intervention.

Nov 23, 2023 | everand.com | Adam Parris Long

Originally published on Global Voices Madagascar is gearing up for its forthcoming presidential election against a background of controversy over the dual nationality of former president of the Republic Andry Rajoelina. In fact, under Malagasy law, holding another nationality automatically invalidates Madagascar nationality, which is a prerequisite for seeking election. On November 9, 2023, Madagascans will go to the polls to elect the new president of the Republic of Madagascar.

Sep 1, 2023 | the-hospitalist.org | Adam Parris Long |Ronda Whitaker

Clinical question: What is the diagnostic utility of a head CT in hospitalized patients with delirium or altered mental status (AMS) across a variety of clinical settings and what factors, if any, increase that yield? Background: Delirium is the most common neurological disorder in hospitalized patients and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and cost to the health care system.

Jul 17, 2023 | scribd.com | Adam Parris Long

Originally published on Global Voices In Togo, a journalist's determination and resilience net him an international prize, but cost him exile. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)'s 2023 index places Togo in the 70th position out of 180 countries for freedom of the press. Compared to the 2022 index (100th out of 180), the country, under president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé since 2005, has certainly achieved a good boost of 30 places but its situation remains troubling.

Jun 13, 2023 | thejournal.ie | Adam Parris Long

THIS WEEK WILL see the Hate Offences Bill debated in the Seanad, having been passed by an overwhelming 110-14 margin in the Dáil in what was a rare outbreak of cross-party unity for a crucially important and long-called-for piece of legislation. The Bill, when enacted, will finally bring to an end Ireland’s ‘outlier’ status as one of the very few countries in the western world without any hate crime law.