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Researchers track genetic changes in Brazil's rare Sabi" virus
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (573+ words) The Sabi" virus causes an acute hemorrhagic and neurological syndrome. Four fatal cases have been recorded in the state of S'o Paulo since 1990. The virus has been circulating in Brazil for about 142 years. Genomic analyses of two cases recorded in…...
Andes hantavirus outbreak highlights global spillover and transmission risks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (490+ words) A Virginia Tech disease ecologist said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses circulating silently in wild rodent populations before they spill into humans. Viruses with…...
Eight hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius cruise ship
1+ week, 4+ day ago (314+ words) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, briefed media today on a cluster of hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, the MV Hondius. Eight cases have been reported so far, including three deaths. Five of the 8 cases have been confirmed…...
Study warns of rising severe malaria risk due to testing delays
1+ week, 5+ day ago (424+ words) Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in collaboration with colleagues across the country, found that more than one in four pediatric patients treated for malaria in the United States had a delay in their initial diagnosis, increasing the risk…...
WHO congratulates The Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
3+ week, 6+ day ago (180+ words) In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. I congratulate The Bahamas on this outstanding…...
First comprehensive road map shows how the ovarian reserve forms in primates
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (760+ words) UCLA scientists have developed the first comprehensive road map showing how the ovarian reserve forms in primates, providing crucial insights into women's health that could revolutionize treatments for infertility and hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. The…...
High-resolution model identifies nationwide plague risk zones in Madagascar
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Plague (Yersinia pestis) remains endemic in Madagascar and causes recurrent outbreaks leading to substantial mortality. High-resolution model identifies nationwide plague risk zones in Madagascar Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal....
Biodegradable sanitary pads made from water hyacinth pass safety and absorbency tests in new study
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (550+ words) A recent study in the journal'Processes developed a laboratory-scale approach for producing a biodegradable absorbent material from water hyacinth for sanitary pads. Effective menstrual protection is essential to the physical, mental, and economic well-being of the approximately 300 million people menstruating…...
Paid sick leave emerges as key workplace support for frontline workers, new study shows
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (681+ words) New evidence shows how paid sick leave may buffer stress, improve job satisfaction, and support frontline worker resilience during infectious disease crises. Study: How Paid Sick Leave Access Influences Perceived Risk, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction Among Home Service Workers....
Expanded vaccine supply allows resumption of cholera prevention campaigns
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (646+ words) Global cholera vaccine supply has now increased to a level sufficient to allow the resumption of life-saving preventive campaigns for the first time in over three years, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today....