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What if a Flu Like 1918’s Broke Out Now?
Five years after an avian flu outbreak in Asia made pandemic flu planning a priority, some experts are concerned that states in the region have not been equally vigilant about preparing.
Five years after an avian flu outbreak in Asia made pandemic flu planning a priority, some experts are concerned that states in the region have not been equally vigilant about preparing.
Indonesia 'needs bird flu help'
Indonesia needs more help to rein in the bird flu virus, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation has said.
Indonesia needs more help to rein in the bird flu virus, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation has said.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008, 9:47am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008, 9:47am
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London's HIV epidemic was driven by clusters of sexual contacts 
The rapid growth of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in London during the late 1990s was driven in part by transmission of the AIDS virus within clusters of sexual contacts, with individuals frequently passing the virus to others within months after becoming infected themselves
The rapid growth of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in London during the late 1990s was driven in part by transmission of the AIDS virus within clusters of sexual contacts, with individuals frequently passing the virus to others within months after becoming infected themselves
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008, 9:30am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008, 9:30am
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Foodborne outbreaks from leafy greens on rise
Over the past 35 years the proportion of foodborne outbreaks linked to the consumption of leafy green vegetables has substantially increased and that increase can not be completely attributed to Americans eating more salads
Over the past 35 years the proportion of foodborne outbreaks linked to the consumption of leafy green vegetables has substantially increased and that increase can not be completely attributed to Americans eating more salads
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 3:16pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 3:16pm
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Severe West Nile infection could lead to lifetime of symptoms
Most people who suffer severe infection with West Nile virus still experience symptoms years after infection and many may continue to experience these symptoms for the rest of their lives according to research presented today (March 17) at the 2008 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in Atlanta, Georgia.
Most people who suffer severe infection with West Nile virus still experience symptoms years after infection and many may continue to experience these symptoms for the rest of their lives according to research presented today (March 17) at the 2008 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in Atlanta, Georgia.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 12:53pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 17, 2008, 12:53pm
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Toddlers affected most by secondhand smoke exposure at home
Secondhand smoke in the home appears to induce markers for heart disease as early as the toddler years, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
Secondhand smoke in the home appears to induce markers for heart disease as early as the toddler years, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2008, 8:08am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2008, 8:08am
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Scientists say tropics are next emerging disease hotspot
Diseases that originate in animals are a primary concern
Diseases that originate in animals are a primary concern
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 13, 2008, 11:45am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 13, 2008, 11:45am
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Many teens spend 30 hours a week on 'screen time' during high school
While most teenagers (60 percent) spend on average 20 hours per week in front of television and computer screens, a third spend closer to 40 hours per week, and about 7 percent are exposed to more than 50 hours of ‘screen-time’ per week, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
While most teenagers (60 percent) spend on average 20 hours per week in front of television and computer screens, a third spend closer to 40 hours per week, and about 7 percent are exposed to more than 50 hours of ‘screen-time’ per week, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 3:39pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 3:39pm
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Model identifies targets for eradication of malaria
Scientists at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), in Portugal, have shown that Malaria eradication in Africa is sustainable, and any re-emergence of malaria in industrialized nations is highly unlikely.
Scientists at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), in Portugal, have shown that Malaria eradication in Africa is sustainable, and any re-emergence of malaria in industrialized nations is highly unlikely.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:36am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:36am
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Asia shows way to fight dengue as global spread looms
Clarissa Poon was one of an estimated 50 million people who contracted mosquito-borne dengue fever last year. She spent an agonizing week on a drip in a Bangkok hospital as she battled the potentially deadly disease.
Clarissa Poon was one of an estimated 50 million people who contracted mosquito-borne dengue fever last year. She spent an agonizing week on a drip in a Bangkok hospital as she battled the potentially deadly disease.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:35am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2008, 8:35am
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Bird flu shows signs of mutation: China expert
A Chinese expert on respiratory diseases says the H5N1 bird flu virus has shown signs of mutation and urged vigilance at a time when seasonal human influenza is at a peak
A Chinese expert on respiratory diseases says the H5N1 bird flu virus has shown signs of mutation and urged vigilance at a time when seasonal human influenza is at a peak
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008, 8:44am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008, 8:44am
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Pandemic flu may be well mitigated until vaccine is available
Researchers model flu to help guide national pandemic planning
Researchers model flu to help guide national pandemic planning
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 4:54pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 4:54pm
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India culls poultry to contain new bird flu outbreak
Only a month after authorities declared bird flu was under control in eastern India, veterinary workers began culling thousands of chickens on Monday to contain a fresh outbreak in poultry.
Only a month after authorities declared bird flu was under control in eastern India, veterinary workers began culling thousands of chickens on Monday to contain a fresh outbreak in poultry.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 9:07am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Monday, Mar 10, 2008, 9:07am
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Hong Kong wild bird tests positive for H5N1
A wild magpie robin in Hong Kong has tested positive for the H5N1 birdflu virus
A wild magpie robin in Hong Kong has tested positive for the H5N1 birdflu virus
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 07, 2008, 8:12am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 07, 2008, 8:12am
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High levels of estrogen associated with breast cancer recurrence
Women whose breast cancer came back after treatment had almost twice as much estrogen in their blood than did women who remained cancer-free – despite treatment with anti-estrogen drugs in a majority of the women –according to researchers in a study published in the March issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Women whose breast cancer came back after treatment had almost twice as much estrogen in their blood than did women who remained cancer-free – despite treatment with anti-estrogen drugs in a majority of the women –according to researchers in a study published in the March issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Cancer
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 8:16am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 8:16am
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Study finds bacteria may reduce risk for kidney stones
Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that the bacteria Oxalobacter formigenes (O. formigenes), a naturally occurring bacterium that has no known side effects, is associated with a 70 percent reduction in the risk of recurrent kidney stones.
Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that the bacteria Oxalobacter formigenes (O. formigenes), a naturally occurring bacterium that has no known side effects, is associated with a 70 percent reduction in the risk of recurrent kidney stones.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 8:16am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 8:16am
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Epidemiologic study links low maternal education to intellectual disabilities in offspring
Low maternal education linked to intellectual disabilities in offspring
Low maternal education linked to intellectual disabilities in offspring
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 8:15am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 8:15am
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Indonesia says H5N1 samples show no signs of mutation
Bird flu virus samples that Indonesia sent to a World Health Organisation laboratory last month have not shown signs of any mutation
Bird flu virus samples that Indonesia sent to a World Health Organisation laboratory last month have not shown signs of any mutation
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008, 9:58am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008, 9:58am
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Whatever Happened To... Avian Flu?
“We are going to have another pandemic. It will occur.”
“We are going to have another pandemic. It will occur.”
Epidemiology
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008, 9:38am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2008, 9:38am
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Study uncovers cause of flu epidemics
The exchange of genetic material between two closely related strains of the influenza A virus may have caused the 1947 and 1951 human flu epidemics, according to biologists. The findings could help explain why some strains cause major pandemics and others lead to seasonal epidemics.
The exchange of genetic material between two closely related strains of the influenza A virus may have caused the 1947 and 1951 human flu epidemics, according to biologists. The findings could help explain why some strains cause major pandemics and others lead to seasonal epidemics.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008, 10:39am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008, 10:39am
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WHO Cites Urban Yellow Fever Threat
The U.N. health agency said Wednesday it is closely monitoring vaccine supplies for yellow fever as it confirmed the first cases of the deadly disease in a Latin American urban area in six decades.
The U.N. health agency said Wednesday it is closely monitoring vaccine supplies for yellow fever as it confirmed the first cases of the deadly disease in a Latin American urban area in six decades.
Epidemiology
Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:23am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:23am
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WHO Says Drug-Resistant TB Spreads Fast
Drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading even faster than medical experts had feared, the World Health Organization warned in report issued Tuesday. The rate of TB patients infected with the drug-resistant strain topped 20 percent in some countries, the highest ever recorded, the U.N. agency said.
Drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading even faster than medical experts had feared, the World Health Organization warned in report issued Tuesday. The rate of TB patients infected with the drug-resistant strain topped 20 percent in some countries, the highest ever recorded, the U.N. agency said.
Epidemiology
Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:23am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:23am
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Spread of bird flu strains slowed at some borders
Study results detail H5N1 migration, provide means to measure intervention success
Study results detail H5N1 migration, provide means to measure intervention success
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008, 9:22am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008, 9:22am
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Malaria map brings good news
Disease transmission is low throughout large areas of malarial risk.
Disease transmission is low throughout large areas of malarial risk.
Epidemiology
Source: Nature
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:19am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:19am
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Watching Peru's Oceans for Cholera Cues
Before 1991, no one in Peru could remember a cholera outbreak. Then, in a single day, it hit hard up and down the coast and took off from there, eventually killing thousands.
Before 1991, no one in Peru could remember a cholera outbreak. Then, in a single day, it hit hard up and down the coast and took off from there, eventually killing thousands.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:19am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:19am
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Yellowstone ready to kill about 180 more bison
It's part of an accord designed to protect domestic cattle from brucellosis. Opponents say it's not necessary.
It's part of an accord designed to protect domestic cattle from brucellosis. Opponents say it's not necessary.
Epidemiology
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:17am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:17am
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Genetic Diversity Allows Pathogens to Go Where Other Pathogens Have Gone Before
The ability of some pathogens to “superinfect” animals that were already infected is the driving force behind greater genetic diversity in those pathogens, according to work by scientists at Washington State University. Their results shed light on the evolution of some of the most debilitating pathogens of humans and animals, including those that cause malaria, sleeping sickness and syphilis.
The ability of some pathogens to “superinfect” animals that were already infected is the driving force behind greater genetic diversity in those pathogens, according to work by scientists at Washington State University. Their results shed light on the evolution of some of the most debilitating pathogens of humans and animals, including those that cause malaria, sleeping sickness and syphilis.
Epidemiology
Source: Newswise
Posted on: Monday, Feb 25, 2008, 10:09am
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Source: Newswise
Posted on: Monday, Feb 25, 2008, 10:09am
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Indonesia Sends Bird Flu Samples to WHO
Indonesia sent 12 bird flu samples to a World Health Organization laboratory this week after receiving assurances its rights to any vaccines produced from them would be recognized, the health minister said.
Indonesia sent 12 bird flu samples to a World Health Organization laboratory this week after receiving assurances its rights to any vaccines produced from them would be recognized, the health minister said.
Epidemiology
Source: US News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 22, 2008, 8:13am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 22, 2008, 8:13am
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Scientists make first map of emerging-disease hotpsots
An international research team has provided the first scientific evidence that deadly emerging diseases have risen steeply across the world, and has mapped the outbreaks’ main sources. They say new diseases originating from wild animals in poor nations are the greatest threat to humans.
An international research team has provided the first scientific evidence that deadly emerging diseases have risen steeply across the world, and has mapped the outbreaks’ main sources. They say new diseases originating from wild animals in poor nations are the greatest threat to humans.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 6:32pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 6:32pm
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Researchers create first chikungunya animal model
Researchers have developed the first animal model of the infection caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an emerging arbovirus associated with large-scale epidemics that hit the Indian Ocean (especially the French Island of La Réunion) in 2005, later spreading to India, and Italy in 2007.
Researchers have developed the first animal model of the infection caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an emerging arbovirus associated with large-scale epidemics that hit the Indian Ocean (especially the French Island of La Réunion) in 2005, later spreading to India, and Italy in 2007.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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