Medical research
Ten year study shows 'Lethal Factor' could be X-factor for new anthrax vaccine
Researchers have identified a section of the anthrax toxin Lethal Factor that could help produce a more effective vaccine.
May 1, 2014
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Pediatrics
Pediatricians should plan for anthrax attack, US experts say
(HealthDay)—Children may require different treatment than adults after exposure to anthrax, says a new report from leading U.S. pediatricians and health officials.
Apr 28, 2014
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Medical research
Faster anthrax detection could speed bioterror response
Shortly following the 9/11 terror attack in 2001, letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to news outlets and government buildings killing five people and infecting 17 others. According to a 2012 report, the bioterrorism ...
Feb 27, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Better understanding of diseases devastating African communities
While high-profile diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis tend to take the lion's share of both publicity and funding, a number of neglected diseases, transmissible between animals and humans (zoonoses), continue to devastate ...
Sep 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Answering crucial questions about anthrax exposure
If terrorists targeted the United States with an anthrax attack, health care providers and policy makers would need key information – such as knowing the likelihood of an individual becoming infected, how many cases to ...
Aug 15, 2013
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Medications
US adviser on board of firm that sold anthrax drug
(AP)—Former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, who has served as a bio-warfare adviser to the president, the Pentagon, and the Department of Homeland Security, urged the government to stockpile an anti-anthrax drug while ...
May 20, 2013
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Medications
FDA approves new drug for inhaled anthrax
Federal health officials say they approved a new injectable drug from Human Genome Sciences to treat inhalable anthrax.
Dec 14, 2012
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Medical research
Scientists bid to develop anthrax vaccine to counteract world bioterrorism threat
A team of Cardiff University scientists is leading new research to develop a vaccine against anthrax to help counteract the threat of bioterrorism.
Sep 17, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Georgia sees more anthrax cases
(AP) — At least 30 people in Georgia have contracted anthrax this year, prompting authorities to step up safety measures, medical officials said Friday.
Jun 22, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers identify potential target for anthrax drug
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified new targets for drugs that could potentially treat anthrax, the deadly infection caused by Bacillus anthracis.
May 9, 2012
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