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How A Dissolvable 'Tampon' Could One Day Help Women Stop HIV
Engineers have come up with an experimental technology that could make HIV prevention as easy as using a tampon. It's based on an ultrafine fabric that's thinner than a human hair.
Engineers have come up with an experimental technology that could make HIV prevention as easy as using a tampon. It's based on an ultrafine fabric that's thinner than a human hair.
Experimental chikungunya vaccine shows promise in human trial
An experimental vaccine being developed by U.S. government scientists to prevent the painful mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya has shown promise in its first human trials but remains years away from approval for widespread use.
An experimental vaccine being developed by U.S. government scientists to prevent the painful mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya has shown promise in its first human trials but remains years away from approval for widespread use.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Aug 15, 2014, 9:42am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Aug 15, 2014, 9:42am
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What Comes After Ebola
The headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is buzzing because of a disease that has never killed a single person on U.S. soil. Here’s why
The headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is buzzing because of a disease that has never killed a single person on U.S. soil. Here’s why
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Blood test identifies people with resistant malaria
Malaria parasites are mutating to resist artemisinin, our most potent antimalarial drug. A new blood test could help build a firewall to stop its spread
Malaria parasites are mutating to resist artemisinin, our most potent antimalarial drug. A new blood test could help build a firewall to stop its spread
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Let's rush the Ebola drug out – and be ready next time
The WHO is right to use unproven drugs against Ebola. But more dangerous novel diseases are out there, and we must be better prepared to tackle them
The WHO is right to use unproven drugs against Ebola. But more dangerous novel diseases are out there, and we must be better prepared to tackle them
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 14, 2014, 11:07am
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Biologists Choose Sides In Safety Debate Over Lab-Made Pathogens
The debate about whether it's OK to engineer and study microbes that could prompt a human pandemic has reignited. Each side now has a website and its own list of Nobelists and superstar supporters.
The debate about whether it's OK to engineer and study microbes that could prompt a human pandemic has reignited. Each side now has a website and its own list of Nobelists and superstar supporters.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Kenya 'at high risk' of deadly Ebola
The World Health Organization classifies Kenya as a high-risk country for the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.
The World Health Organization classifies Kenya as a high-risk country for the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014, 7:45am
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WHO declares escalating Ebola outbreak an international emergency
Only third time designation made; screening of all travelers from affected countries recommended
Only third time designation made; screening of all travelers from affected countries recommended
Epidemiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2014, 10:24am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2014, 10:24am
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Inside the Flying Quarantine Ward Used to Transport Ebola Patients
The Aeromedical Biological Containment System used to transport Kent Brantly, the American doctor infected with Ebola, had never been used before. Brantly's flight was its first real test.
The Aeromedical Biological Containment System used to transport Kent Brantly, the American doctor infected with Ebola, had never been used before. Brantly's flight was its first real test.
Epidemiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2014, 10:24am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Aug 08, 2014, 10:24am
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Discharging Ebola survivors makes the pain worthwhile
As well as a flood of patients, the only working Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone has to deal with rumours of organ harvesting, says doctor Anja Wolz
As well as a flood of patients, the only working Ebola treatment centre in Sierra Leone has to deal with rumours of organ harvesting, says doctor Anja Wolz
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2014, 6:43am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2014, 6:43am
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The Ebola Outbreak: 'A Dress Rehearsal For The Next Big One'
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is spreading at a frightening rate. To find out why this outbreak has been so deadly and what may lie ahead, we spoke with science writer David Quammen.
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is spreading at a frightening rate. To find out why this outbreak has been so deadly and what may lie ahead, we spoke with science writer David Quammen.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Drug-Resistant Malaria Spreads Across Southeast Asia
The most effective drug we have against malaria is losing its potency in Southeast Asia. Doctors can still cure most forms of the disease, but it takes longer and more medications.
The most effective drug we have against malaria is losing its potency in Southeast Asia. Doctors can still cure most forms of the disease, but it takes longer and more medications.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Terrifying Ebola 'facts' for enhanced scaremongering
The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the worst in recorded history, but it has also led to an outbreak of media scaremongering that really isnt helping. So to pre-empt further hysteria, here are some terrifying-but-unlikely facts about Ebola that may be gracing the front pages soon
The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the worst in recorded history, but it has also led to an outbreak of media scaremongering that really isnt helping. So to pre-empt further hysteria, here are some terrifying-but-unlikely facts about Ebola that may be gracing the front pages soon
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014, 7:42am
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How close are we to having a drug to treat Ebola?
As the Ebola virus death toll rises in West Africa, New Scientist rounds up the best contenders for treatments and vaccines
As the Ebola virus death toll rises in West Africa, New Scientist rounds up the best contenders for treatments and vaccines
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 01, 2014, 7:52am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 01, 2014, 7:52am
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Infographic: Ebola By the Numbers
West African countries are trying to contain the deadly disease
West African countries are trying to contain the deadly disease
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 10:59am
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Malaria experts bid to stamp out disease before parasite becomes drug resistant
Leading scientists say spread of artemisinin-resistant parasites to Africa could prove disastrous
Leading scientists say spread of artemisinin-resistant parasites to Africa could prove disastrous
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 10:59am
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The Battle to Eradicate Polio in Pakistan
Political unrest in Pakistan has been a gift to the poliovirus, with 99 cases reported there so far this year. But Rotary International, which has already vaccinated 2 billion children in 122 countries, is hitting back hard
Political unrest in Pakistan has been a gift to the poliovirus, with 99 cases reported there so far this year. But Rotary International, which has already vaccinated 2 billion children in 122 countries, is hitting back hard
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Influenza: How the Great War helped create the greatest pandemic the world has ever known
The Great War helped create the influenza pandemic of 1918, which eventually brought an early end to the Great War.
The Great War helped create the influenza pandemic of 1918, which eventually brought an early end to the Great War.
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Globe-Trotting Virus Hides Inside People's Gut Bacteria
Scientists have discovered what may be the most common virus in people worldwide. The tiny critter doesn't make us sick but may be involved in obesity and diabetes.
Scientists have discovered what may be the most common virus in people worldwide. The tiny critter doesn't make us sick but may be involved in obesity and diabetes.
Threatwatch: Chikungunya virus hits the US and Europe
Locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus have been identified in the US for the first time, while cases soar in Europe and Central America
Locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus have been identified in the US for the first time, while cases soar in Europe and Central America
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Brazil to unleash GM-mosquito swarms to fight dengue
Modified mozzies will be raised and released on a commercial scale for the first time, but critics warn that this biotech has not been sufficiently tested
Modified mozzies will be raised and released on a commercial scale for the first time, but critics warn that this biotech has not been sufficiently tested
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Latest HIV 'cure' claims prompt calls for more caution
Bone marrow grafts have helped both patients stay all but virus-free for three years. But the disease has come back before in others, and a simpler treatment is needed
Bone marrow grafts have helped both patients stay all but virus-free for three years. But the disease has come back before in others, and a simpler treatment is needed
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014, 10:59am
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U.S. CDC says it 'may never know' how bird flu mishap occurred
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "may never know" how a fairly harmless form of bird flu was cross-contaminated with a dangerous bird flu strain before it was sent to a laboratory outside of the CDC, an agency spokesman said on Monday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "may never know" how a fairly harmless form of bird flu was cross-contaminated with a dangerous bird flu strain before it was sent to a laboratory outside of the CDC, an agency spokesman said on Monday.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Drug combo 'game changer' for drug-resistant TB
Early results of a drug combination called PaMZ offer the best hope in decades of bringing the pernicious, drug-resistant form of tuberculosis under control
Early results of a drug combination called PaMZ offer the best hope in decades of bringing the pernicious, drug-resistant form of tuberculosis under control
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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HIV breakthrough reveals virus hidden in immune system cells
Cancer-fighting drug romidepsin has been shown to expose hibernating HIV, making it susceptible to attack
Cancer-fighting drug romidepsin has been shown to expose hibernating HIV, making it susceptible to attack
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014, 8:50am
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Aids researchers on crashed plane
Dozens of passengers on the Malaysia Airlines plane were thought to have been heading to a major international Aids conference in Australia.
Dozens of passengers on the Malaysia Airlines plane were thought to have been heading to a major international Aids conference in Australia.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Aids deaths tumble but rising resistance to HIV drugs threatens gains
Warning over growing resistance to antiretrovirals dampens hopes that Aids can be eliminated by 2030
Warning over growing resistance to antiretrovirals dampens hopes that Aids can be eliminated by 2030
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Viruses may explain why small animals are more prone to cancer
Finding may resolve a biological paradox
Finding may resolve a biological paradox
Epidemiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Breakthrough made in quest for new malaria drugs as resistance fears grow
Australian scientists starve parasite of crucial proteins, providing a target for the development of new antimalarials
Australian scientists starve parasite of crucial proteins, providing a target for the development of new antimalarials
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Fighting fear, denial and death on Ebola frontline
Emergency nurse Anja Wolz, who is tending to the sick in West Africa, says medical staff can beat Ebola with more drugs and better health education
Emergency nurse Anja Wolz, who is tending to the sick in West Africa, says medical staff can beat Ebola with more drugs and better health education
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 10:26am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 10:26am
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