Abigail Murdy reads this year's winner, entitled 'Lifelines' by Claude Matuchansky; a piece about the lesson of medical humanism. 

Andy Haines reflects on the historic Paris climate change treaty, and outlines ideas for carbon taxation to reduce emissions.

Peter Piot discusses new recommendations for health agencies and public health systems in response to the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak.

Helen Gelband discusses plans for an essential package of cancer prevention and treatment strategies for low-income and middle-income settings.

Martin Yaffe discusses a Japanese randomized trial which investigates the potential role of ultrasound in breast cancer screening.

Salmaan Keshavjee outlines how a new Lancet series can assist in global efforts to eliminate tuberculosis.

Helena Wang with an overview of a china themed issue on the country’s progress towards universal health coverage.

Editor Richard Horton reflects on The Lancet’s history, and looks ahead as the journal publishes its 10 000th issue.

Wayne Hall discusses how doctors could do more to better diagnose and treat patients who have poor health relating to high alcohol use.

Paul Glasziou discusses a systematic review from UK authors which suggests that music could reduce anxiety and pain for patients undergoing surgery.