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Very Good and Very Bad News in the Vaccine Wars
Like any trench war, the fight to protect America's kids against disease is proceeding only inch by inch. A new report shows why there's reason for hope—and reason for worry
Like any trench war, the fight to protect America's kids against disease is proceeding only inch by inch. A new report shows why there's reason for hope—and reason for worry
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Oct 17, 2014, 9:38am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Oct 17, 2014, 9:38am
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How Do You Clean Up an Ebola Patient’s Home?
Decontaminating biohazard sites can be a tough job, but the hardest microbe to wash away may not be what you think
Decontaminating biohazard sites can be a tough job, but the hardest microbe to wash away may not be what you think
Epidemiology
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Oct 17, 2014, 9:38am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Oct 17, 2014, 9:38am
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Why Bats Are Such Good Hosts for Ebola and Other Deadly Diseases
Some of the planet’s scariest, most lethal viruses find a natural refuge inside bats, including Ebola, rabies, Marburg and the SARS coronavirus. Many high-profile epidemics have been traced back to bats, and scientists are discovering new bat-borne viruses all the time.
Some of the planet’s scariest, most lethal viruses find a natural refuge inside bats, including Ebola, rabies, Marburg and the SARS coronavirus. Many high-profile epidemics have been traced back to bats, and scientists are discovering new bat-borne viruses all the time.
Epidemiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014, 8:10am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014, 8:10am
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See How Ebola’s Spread Compares to Other Deadly Outbreaks
These three charts compare Ebola to other disease outbreaks
These three charts compare Ebola to other disease outbreaks
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 7:51pm
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 7:51pm
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HIV's infection tactics could guide AIDS vaccine, study finds
New research that sheds light on the methods and machinery used by HIV to infect cells provides insight into the tricky virus that potentially could guide the development of a vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS, according to U.S. government and other scientists.
New research that sheds light on the methods and machinery used by HIV to infect cells provides insight into the tricky virus that potentially could guide the development of a vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS, according to U.S. government and other scientists.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 09, 2014, 9:15am
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One U.S. Hospital's Strategy For Stopping Ebola's Advance
There are no known cases of Ebola in Connecticut. But a leading Hartford hospital is already updating its infection controls to stop the virus before it gets a foothold.
There are no known cases of Ebola in Connecticut. But a leading Hartford hospital is already updating its infection controls to stop the virus before it gets a foothold.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014, 9:01am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014, 9:01am
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Spain investigates Ebola infection
A Madrid hospital investigates how a nurse became the first person to contract Ebola outside West Africa, as three more people are quarantined.
A Madrid hospital investigates how a nurse became the first person to contract Ebola outside West Africa, as three more people are quarantined.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014, 8:15am
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Hard facts clear the air about catching Ebola from a cough
2007 study of outbreak in Uganda offers most detailed clues to how virus spreads
2007 study of outbreak in Uganda offers most detailed clues to how virus spreads
Epidemiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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What It Will Take to End Polio
Franklin Roosevelt never knew the Pakistani babies battling polio today, but he knew their pain. The world is fighting to end that suffering forever
Franklin Roosevelt never knew the Pakistani babies battling polio today, but he knew their pain. The world is fighting to end that suffering forever
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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'Perfect storm' turned HIV from local to global killer
The rapid expansion of mining and railway links from Kinshasa, the epicentre of the pandemic, helped HIV spread, say a study tracing the virus's first steps
The rapid expansion of mining and railway links from Kinshasa, the epicentre of the pandemic, helped HIV spread, say a study tracing the virus's first steps
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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On The Alert For Ebola, Texas Hospital Still Missed First Case
Diagnosing and treating Ebola isn't so hard, health workers say; hospitals across the U.S. should be ready. But initial symptoms, such as fever and headache, can look the same as other illnesses.
Diagnosing and treating Ebola isn't so hard, health workers say; hospitals across the U.S. should be ready. But initial symptoms, such as fever and headache, can look the same as other illnesses.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 02, 2014, 9:51am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 02, 2014, 9:51am
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Ebola case in the US highlights risk to other nations
As long as the African epidemic continues unabated, researchers warn that the risk to countries in Europe and elsewhere will keep rising
As long as the African epidemic continues unabated, researchers warn that the risk to countries in Europe and elsewhere will keep rising
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014, 2:36pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014, 2:36pm
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Brazil releases 'good' mosquitoes
Brazilian researchers release thousands of mosquitoes infected with a bacteria that suppresses dengue fever into the environment in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian researchers release thousands of mosquitoes infected with a bacteria that suppresses dengue fever into the environment in Rio de Janeiro.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 25, 2014, 8:26am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 25, 2014, 8:26am
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Dire Predictions On Ebola's Spread From Top Health Organizations
The World Health Organization warns of more than 20,000 cases by early November if help doesn't arrive quickly in West Africa. The CDC projects 1.4 million cases by late January.
The World Health Organization warns of more than 20,000 cases by early November if help doesn't arrive quickly in West Africa. The CDC projects 1.4 million cases by late January.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014, 10:20am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014, 10:20am
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U.S. declares war on Ebola epidemic
President Barack Obama and U.S. Senate commit to help West Africa wallop the virus
President Barack Obama and U.S. Senate commit to help West Africa wallop the virus
Epidemiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014, 7:20am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014, 7:20am
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Ebola vaccine trial begins
A trial of an experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus is to begin in Oxford.
A trial of an experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus is to begin in Oxford.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014, 7:20am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014, 7:20am
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Ebola Response Hampered By Limited Air Travel
Many airlines don't want to have their crews overnight in an Ebola area or send them to a place where they can't get adequate health care if something goes wrong.
Many airlines don't want to have their crews overnight in an Ebola area or send them to a place where they can't get adequate health care if something goes wrong.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014, 8:25am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014, 8:25am
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WHO fast-tracks use of experimental drugs for Ebola
The World Health Organization is launching the biggest emergency clinical trials in history as experimental treatments are prepared for the Ebola epidemic
The World Health Organization is launching the biggest emergency clinical trials in history as experimental treatments are prepared for the Ebola epidemic
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 09, 2014, 7:44am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 09, 2014, 7:44am
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Johnson & Johnson Pushes Ahead With Ebola Vaccine
The vaccine would target the Zaire species of Ebola that's now spreading through West Africa. The vaccine worked well in tests on macaque monkeys, and it could be tested in humans starting in 2015.
The vaccine would target the Zaire species of Ebola that's now spreading through West Africa. The vaccine worked well in tests on macaque monkeys, and it could be tested in humans starting in 2015.
British Ebola patient discharged
The first British person to contract Ebola during the outbreak in West Africa has made a full recovery, after being treated in a specialist NHS unit.
The first British person to contract Ebola during the outbreak in West Africa has made a full recovery, after being treated in a specialist NHS unit.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014, 7:56am
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Major quarantine and experimental vaccines to curb Ebola
With the Ebola outbreak in West Africa doubling by the month, the World Health Organization is pushing more extreme measures to contain the virus
With the Ebola outbreak in West Africa doubling by the month, the World Health Organization is pushing more extreme measures to contain the virus
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 02, 2014, 8:21am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 02, 2014, 8:21am
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Ebola Is Rapidly Mutating As It Spreads Across West Africa
For the first time, researchers have tracked the spread of Ebola, almost in real time, during an outbreak. The virus is quickly changing its DNA. But it's still unclear what these mutations mean.
For the first time, researchers have tracked the spread of Ebola, almost in real time, during an outbreak. The virus is quickly changing its DNA. But it's still unclear what these mutations mean.
Ebola vaccine to be tested in UK
A trial vaccine against Ebola could be tested on healthy volunteers in the UK in September, says an international health consortium.
A trial vaccine against Ebola could be tested on healthy volunteers in the UK in September, says an international health consortium.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 28, 2014, 8:35am
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Could A 2-Year-Old Boy Be 'Patient Zero' For The Ebola Outbreak?
Scientists now think the entire outbreak in West Africa was triggered by one person and then the virus took off from there. Early signs pointed to a little boy in southern Guinea.
Scientists now think the entire outbreak in West Africa was triggered by one person and then the virus took off from there. Early signs pointed to a little boy in southern Guinea.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014, 8:39am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014, 8:39am
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Rare flu strains could be key to super-vaccine
Research suggests that unfamiliar flu strains cause immune system to release broadly effective antibodies
Research suggests that unfamiliar flu strains cause immune system to release broadly effective antibodies
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014, 8:39am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014, 8:39am
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The Dread Factor: Why Ebola And 'Contagion' Scare Us So Much
Even just the word Ebola is kind of terrifying. Why? Hollywood has a lot to do with it. But Ebola outbreaks also have all the ingredients for what one psychologist calls the "dread factor."
Even just the word Ebola is kind of terrifying. Why? Hollywood has a lot to do with it. But Ebola outbreaks also have all the ingredients for what one psychologist calls the "dread factor."
Seals, not Spaniards, first brought TB to Americas
Seals and sea lions may have brought a form of tuberculosis to the Americas, centuries before the Spanish did so
Seals and sea lions may have brought a form of tuberculosis to the Americas, centuries before the Spanish did so
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 21, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 21, 2014, 8:01am
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Ebola In The Skies? How The Virus Made It To West Africa
The type of Ebola erupting in West Africa is closely related to one found 2,500 miles away — the distance between Boston and San Francisco. How did the virus spread so far without anyone noticing?
The type of Ebola erupting in West Africa is closely related to one found 2,500 miles away — the distance between Boston and San Francisco. How did the virus spread so far without anyone noticing?
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014, 8:00am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014, 8:00am
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Ebola fight hindered by rumours and bogus cures online
Rumours of dubious treatments are spreading on social media in West Africa, while fishy Ebola treatments are being peddled to anxious US citizens
Rumours of dubious treatments are spreading on social media in West Africa, while fishy Ebola treatments are being peddled to anxious US citizens
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014, 8:00am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014, 8:00am
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A Virtual Outbreak Offers Hints Of Ebola's Future
As the Ebola outbreak rages in West Africa, it is also unfolding — in a virtual sense — inside the computers of scientists trying to predict how far the outbreak will spread and when it will end.
As the Ebola outbreak rages in West Africa, it is also unfolding — in a virtual sense — inside the computers of scientists trying to predict how far the outbreak will spread and when it will end.
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