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New curative therapy brings hope for the treatment of nodding syndrome

A new study suggests that a course of the drug doxycycline can decrease acute seizure-related hospitalization and deaths related to nodding syndrome.

Jun 4, 2024

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Neglected tropical diseases persist in the world's poorest places: Four reads about hurdles and progress

It's sobering to reflect that "neglected tropical diseases" are referred to as "neglected" because they persist in the poorest, most marginalized communities even after being wiped out in more developed parts of the world.

Jan 29, 2024

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Researchers tackle parasitic worms that infect millions worldwide

A new study published in the journal Immunity, by researchers at Trinity College and the University of Manchester has cast new light on how our immune system deals with parasitic worm infection.

Mar 30, 2023

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WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization on Monday called for greater investment in combating neglected tropical diseases, which left more than 1.6 billion people, often in least-developed countries, requiring treatment in 2021.

Jan 30, 2023

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100 million Nigerians are at risk of neglected tropical diseases: What the country is doing about it

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of communicable diseases found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are classified as "neglected" because they have received little or no attention in terms of prevention ...

Jan 27, 2023

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Eliminating neglected diseases in Africa: There are good reasons for hope

Togo had reason to celebrate in 2022 when it became the first country in the world to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases. The west African nation stamped out Guinea worm disease in 2011, lymphatic filariasis in 2017, ...

Jan 27, 2023

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