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Pandemic vs. endemic vs. outbreak: Terms to know
Understanding epidemiological terms such as pandemic, endemic and outbreak can be confusing, especially as more news emerges about Zika virus and dengue fever.
Mar 23, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Victory against Ebola 'within our reach': new UN mission chief
Ending the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history is a difficult task, but it is "within our reach", the UN's new mission chief on the disease said, warning that the world has no choice but to beat back the infection.
Jan 4, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ebola special issue includes clinician primer
Accurate knowledge regarding Ebola is critical and pertinent for practicing physicians and clinicians given the current risk of hazardous global outbreak and epidemic. The Journal, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness ...
Oct 17, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi Arabia urges MERS precautions around camels
Saudi Arabia on Sunday warned those dealing with camels to take precautions as the number of infections in the kingdom from a respiratory illness linked to the animals rises further.
May 11, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lebanon records first case of MERS virus
Lebanon has recorded its first case of the often-fatal Middle East respiratory virus, the Health Ministry said Friday.
May 9, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UAE: Paramedic dies from MERS, others infected
The United Arab Emirates Interior Ministry says one of its paramedics has died after contracting Middle East respiratory syndrome and that five others are also infected.
Apr 11, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi Arabia reports 1 more death from new virus
Saudi Arabia says a man has died from a new respiratory virus related to SARS, bringing to 64 the deaths in the kingdom at the center of the outbreak.
Mar 24, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi Arabia reports one more death from new virus
Saudi Arabia says a man has died from a new respiratory virus related to SARS, bringing to 63 the deaths in the kingdom at the center of the outbreak.
Mar 14, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi Arabia reports one more death from new virus
Saudi Arabia says a man has died from a new respiratory virus related to SARS, bringing to 62 the number of deaths in the kingdom at the center of the outbreak.
Mar 7, 2014
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Medications
New global surveillance tool detectsmonitors public concerns about vaccines in real time
Scientists have developed a global media surveillance system that enables them to look for, and systematically monitor, up-to-the-minute public concerns and rumors about vaccines originating from 144 countries.
May 12, 2013
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