Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: 14 more US reports of possible Zika spread through sex (Update)
U.S. health officials are investigating more than a dozen possible Zika infections that may have been spread through sex.
Feb 23, 2016
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Seven things you should know about Zika virus
The Zika virus outbreak and related health issues—including an observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations in Brazil—led World Health Organization officials to declare a Public Health Emergency ...
Feb 4, 2016
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As Zika spreads, Texas reports sexually transmitted case (Update)
The Zika virus has been transmitted sexually, top US health authorities confirmed on Tuesday, fueling fears of the rapid spread of the disease blamed for a surge in the number of brain-damaged babies.
Feb 2, 2016
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Neuroscience
Study presents new insights in the search for treatments for neurological diseases
A team of researchers led by professor Patrik Verstreken (VIB/KU Leuven) has exposed the fine details of a mechanism that provides more insight in the communication between neurons. The research has clarified how damaged ...
Nov 19, 2015
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When fat is the solution: Using adipose cells to attenuate chagasic cardiomyopathy
Rio de Janeiro -It could be a plot for a vampire story: In the middle of the night, blood-sucking creatures feed on peoples' faces and spread a deadly disease to the hearts of millions, who are then fated to endure a painful ...
Aug 6, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Transgenic mosquito works to control dengue-carrying mosquitos
Releases of the genetically engineered Oxitec mosquito, commonly known as 'Friendly Aedes aegypti', reduced the dengue mosquito population in an area of Juazeiro, Brazil by 95%, well below the modelled threshold for epidemic ...
Jul 7, 2015
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Experts warn of potential upsurge in mosquito and tick-borne diseases as UK climate gets warmer
Climate change could accelerate the emergence of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, and West Nile virus in the UK, warn leading public health experts Dr Jolyon Medlock and Professor Steve Leach from ...
Mar 23, 2015
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Ebola transmitted via cough possible, not likely
(HealthDay)—Based on prior evidence, health workers dealing with Ebola primarily have worried about disease transmission from a patient's blood, vomit, and feces, all of which contain high levels of virus as symptoms progress, ...
Feb 21, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Estimating the best time of year for malaria interventions in Africa
New methods for analysing malaria transmission can estimate the best time of year to carry out campaigns such as mass drug treatment and spraying of houses with insecticide.
Jan 15, 2015
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Genetics
New technique provides novel approach to diagnosing ciliopathies
Cilia, the cell's tails and antennas, are among the most important biological structures. They line our windpipe and sweep away all the junk we inhale; they help us see, smell and reproduce. When a mutation disrupts the function ...
Dec 18, 2014
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