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Mississippi Child Thought Cured Of HIV Shows Signs Of Infection
Scientists hoped the baby's apparent cure would lead to similar treatments in infants worldwide. But with the child still HIV-positive, some question the ethics of a large study in other children.
Scientists hoped the baby's apparent cure would lead to similar treatments in infants worldwide. But with the child still HIV-positive, some question the ethics of a large study in other children.
Why HIV Spreads Less Easily In Heterosexual Couples
People in heterosexual relationships are about 20 times less likely to pass HIV to their partners than homosexual men. Now scientists have found a clue to why this disparity exists.
People in heterosexual relationships are about 20 times less likely to pass HIV to their partners than homosexual men. Now scientists have found a clue to why this disparity exists.
Sanofi dengue vaccine promising but questions remain
The first vaccine against dengue fever, from France's Sanofi, provided moderate protection in a large clinical study, but questions remain as to how well it can help fight the world's fastest-growing tropical disease.
The first vaccine against dengue fever, from France's Sanofi, provided moderate protection in a large clinical study, but questions remain as to how well it can help fight the world's fastest-growing tropical disease.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jul 11, 2014, 8:26am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jul 11, 2014, 8:26am
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In A Lab Store Room, An Unsettling Surprise: Lost Vials Of Smallpox
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health made an unpleasant discovery as they cleaned out an old laboratory: The lab contained vials of the smallpox virus, previously unknown to authorities.
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health made an unpleasant discovery as they cleaned out an old laboratory: The lab contained vials of the smallpox virus, previously unknown to authorities.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2014, 10:22am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2014, 10:22am
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Master plan hatched as African Ebola deaths pass 500
African nations have hatched a strategy to halt the world's worst outbreak of Ebola and doctors are demanding greater use of technology in the fight
African nations have hatched a strategy to halt the world's worst outbreak of Ebola and doctors are demanding greater use of technology in the fight
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2014, 10:22am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2014, 10:22am
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As Pig Virus Spreads, The Price Of Pork Continues To Rise
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus has killed more than 7 million piglets in the past year. There's no cure, but a vaccine that may protect piglets has been approved even though it's still being tested.
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus has killed more than 7 million piglets in the past year. There's no cure, but a vaccine that may protect piglets has been approved even though it's still being tested.
'Drastic action' needed on Ebola
"Drastic action" is needed to contain the spread of deadly Ebola in West Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
"Drastic action" is needed to contain the spread of deadly Ebola in West Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 26, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 26, 2014, 7:56am
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Ebola outbreak in West Africa is deadliest ever
An ebola epidemic described as "out of control" has now claimed more lives than any other outbreak of the virus since it first infected humans 30 years ago
An ebola epidemic described as "out of control" has now claimed more lives than any other outbreak of the virus since it first infected humans 30 years ago
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Could Wipe Out Malaria
Scientists have figured out a way to modify malaria-carrying mosquitos so they only produce males
Scientists have figured out a way to modify malaria-carrying mosquitos so they only produce males
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Small-scale badger culls 'boost TB'
Scientists say that culling a small number of badgers risks increasing the spread of TB infection to cattle.
Scientists say that culling a small number of badgers risks increasing the spread of TB infection to cattle.
Epidemiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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The Camel Did It: Scientists Nail Down Source Of Middle East Virus
Since the deadly MERS virus was detected two years ago, scientists have struggled to figure out how people catch it. A new study confirms that camels are a key source.
Since the deadly MERS virus was detected two years ago, scientists have struggled to figure out how people catch it. A new study confirms that camels are a key source.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Violence threatens bid to eradicate guinea worm
Ethnic violence, food shortages and cholera in South Sudan may imperil a global effort to make guinea worm the second human disease ever eradicated
Ethnic violence, food shortages and cholera in South Sudan may imperil a global effort to make guinea worm the second human disease ever eradicated
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Thriving Towns In East Africa Are Good News For A Parasitic Worm
The worm causes a debilitating intestinal disease called schistosomiasis. And the parasite is spreading rapidly because of an economic boom along the shores of East Africa's Lake Malawi.
The worm causes a debilitating intestinal disease called schistosomiasis. And the parasite is spreading rapidly because of an economic boom along the shores of East Africa's Lake Malawi.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Ebola vaccine for chimps works but may never be used
Chimpanzees threatened by an Ebola outbreak could be protected by a new vaccine, but cuts in chimp research may stymie its development
Chimpanzees threatened by an Ebola outbreak could be protected by a new vaccine, but cuts in chimp research may stymie its development
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Experimental Malaria Vaccine Blocks The Bad Guy's Exit
Most attempts at a malaria vaccine have unsuccessfully tried to keep the parasite from breaking into red blood cells. But a new twist that keeps the parasite from escaping the cells may work better.
Most attempts at a malaria vaccine have unsuccessfully tried to keep the parasite from breaking into red blood cells. But a new twist that keeps the parasite from escaping the cells may work better.
At risk of HIV? Pop a pill for protection, says CDC
Half a million people in the US should be taking Truvada to protect them from HIV, say public health bodies
Half a million people in the US should be taking Truvada to protect them from HIV, say public health bodies
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:02am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:02am
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Fans' World Cup trip could be dampened by dengue
Pack your mosquito repellent. The first early warning system for dengue fever has predicted a high risk of the virus in three Brazilian cities hosting games
Pack your mosquito repellent. The first early warning system for dengue fever has predicted a high risk of the virus in three Brazilian cities hosting games
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Whats the real reason Britons aren't offered the chickenpox vaccine?
A safe, effective prevention for this nasty virus is withheld for surprising reasons
A safe, effective prevention for this nasty virus is withheld for surprising reasons
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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New Virus Related To Smallpox Is Found In Republic Of Georgia
Two men have been infected with a virus newly discovered in dairy cattle, scientists say. The disease causes blisters on the hands and arms, and other symptoms similar to those caused by smallpox.
Two men have been infected with a virus newly discovered in dairy cattle, scientists say. The disease causes blisters on the hands and arms, and other symptoms similar to those caused by smallpox.
Virus Kills Millions of American Pigs, Pushing Up Pork Prices
A fatal virus is killing millions of pigs on American farms, and pushing up meat prices.
A fatal virus is killing millions of pigs on American farms, and pushing up meat prices.
Epidemiology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Avoid camels to escape MERS, warns Saudi minister
Saudi authorities have warned against close contact with camels, and some camel products, after evidence that the animals are the source of the MERS virus
Saudi authorities have warned against close contact with camels, and some camel products, after evidence that the animals are the source of the MERS virus
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Solving the Mystery Flu That Killed 50 Million People
Researchers have wondered for decades why the 1918 flu disproportionately killed so many young people, but a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests the answers are in the pattern of past flu infections
Researchers have wondered for decades why the 1918 flu disproportionately killed so many young people, but a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests the answers are in the pattern of past flu infections
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 8:40am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 8:40am
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Fears Rise Over MERS Outbreak While Saudis Fumble
The deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has neither no definitive origin, nor a known cure, so global public health officials are becoming increasingly concerned by the Saudi government's sluggish response as the number of human cases continues to rise
The deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has neither no definitive origin, nor a known cure, so global public health officials are becoming increasingly concerned by the Saudi government's sluggish response as the number of human cases continues to rise
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 9:25am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 9:25am
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Who's Protecting Whom From Deadly Toxin?
Last year a scientist said he'd found a new form of botulinum toxin, and was keeping details secret to keep the recipe from terrorists. But other science and public health labs were shut out, too.
Last year a scientist said he'd found a new form of botulinum toxin, and was keeping details secret to keep the recipe from terrorists. But other science and public health labs were shut out, too.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Ancient Rome's tap water heavily contaminated with lead, researchers say
Supply became contaminated as it passed through giant network of lead pipes that distributed water around city, scientists believe
Supply became contaminated as it passed through giant network of lead pipes that distributed water around city, scientists believe
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 22, 2014, 7:45am
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Wikipedia searches and sick tweets predict flu cases
Flu cases across the US can be accurately estimated using Wikipedia searches, and fluey tweets from Twitter users also give the game away
Flu cases across the US can be accurately estimated using Wikipedia searches, and fluey tweets from Twitter users also give the game away
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Apr 18, 2014, 8:10am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Apr 18, 2014, 8:10am
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Death Toll in Ebola Outbreak Rises to 121
The World Health Organization says an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa has been linked to the deaths of more than 120 people. As of Monday, the organization recorded a total of 200 suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola, which is normally found in central or eastern Africa, in…
The World Health Organization says an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa has been linked to the deaths of more than 120 people. As of Monday, the organization recorded a total of 200 suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola, which is normally found in central or eastern Africa, in…
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2014, 7:50am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2014, 7:50am
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Scientists Publish Recipe For Making Bird Flu More Contagious
Researchers ignited a debate three years ago when they changed a deadly flu virus so that it could spread between people. Only five mutations are needed to turn the virus into a pandemic threat.
Researchers ignited a debate three years ago when they changed a deadly flu virus so that it could spread between people. Only five mutations are needed to turn the virus into a pandemic threat.
Online army helps map Guinea's Ebola outbreak
Health workers responding to an Ebola outbreak in Guinea had no maps to go on, so they turned to the internet for help
Health workers responding to an Ebola outbreak in Guinea had no maps to go on, so they turned to the internet for help
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Apr 11, 2014, 8:22am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Apr 11, 2014, 8:22am
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Should we pay drug users to get vital vaccines?
Giving heroin users vouchers in exchange for taking vaccines is the stuff of tabloid headlines. But it works, says addiction researcher Nicola Metrebian
Giving heroin users vouchers in exchange for taking vaccines is the stuff of tabloid headlines. But it works, says addiction researcher Nicola Metrebian
Epidemiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 10, 2014, 8:19am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 10, 2014, 8:19am
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