► In late February in this space, we linked to Michael Balter's story about Uganda's homosexuality law and the misuse of well-intentioned scientific advisers by Uganda's president, Yoweri Museveni.
We need more fundamental reform: a written constitution that defines the nature and limits of the powers of each arm of the state, and provides legal protection against the misuse of legislative as well as executive power.
A low-cost and rapid identification of influenza types and subtypes in clinical patients is essential for initial clinical treatment and avoidance of antibiotic misuse, as well as prevention of influenza virus transmission, especially in resource-limited regions [ 1].
We map out biological, symptomatic, cognitive and demographic characteristics to assess the risk of developing schizophrenia spectrum disease in the presence of substance misuse as well as the effect of substance misuse on on-going psychotic illnesses.
Patient error is also behind some reports of misuse, as well as efforts to treat one's pain, only using someone else's medication.
Vidal-Hall was a procedural decision, but it cleared the way for claims against international tech companies for the tort of misuse of private information, as well as confirming the availability of damages under the UK Data Protection Act for non-financial losses, such as anxiety and distress.
The Green Party manifesto says that they will "adopt an evidence-based approach to the step-by-step regulation, starting with cannabis, of the drugs currently banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act as well as 'legal highs'".
Giving concise definitions of each concept, the purpose, use and misuse of the archetype, as well as setting appropriate constraints are challenging tasks that require a lot of coordination effort and expert opinion.
However, better regulation of private medical practice seems necessary to prevent overuse and misuse of obstetric ultrasound, as well as stronger public health messages about the need for a medical indication for medical procedures.
The title "solicitor" is covered by section 21 of the Solicitors Act 1974, as well as misuse of "any description implying that [a person] is qualified or recognised by law as qualified to act as a solicitor".
On Thursday, the country's anti-corruption commission said it had opened an investigation into alleged misuse of office by Yingluck as well.
