Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UN tally of Ebola-linked deaths tops 8,000
The World Health Organization says more than 8,000 people are thought to have died last year from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Jan 2, 2015
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Medical research
An Ebola virus protein can cause massive inflammation and leaky blood vessels
Ebola GP protein covers the virus' surface and is shed from infected cells during infection. A study published on November 20th in PLOS Pathogens reports that shed GP can trigger massive dysregulation of the immune response ...
Nov 20, 2014
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Breakthrough in managing yellow fever disease
Yellow fever is a disease that can result in symptoms ranging from fever to severe liver damage. Found in South America and sub-Saharan Africa, each year the disease results in 200,000 new cases and kills 30,000 people. About ...
Nov 20, 2014
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Study identifies pre-symptomatic markers for hemorrhagic viruses like Ebola
A new study has found it is possible to distinguish between different hemorrhagic fevers, including Marburg (Ebola cousin) and Lassa before the person becomes symptomatic.
Nov 10, 2014
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Genetic factors behind surviving or dying from Ebola shown in mouse study
A newly developed mouse model suggests that genetic factors are behind the mild-to-deadly range of reactions to the Ebola virus.
Oct 30, 2014
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Novel biosensor technology could allow rapid detection of Ebola virus
In 2010, Ahmet Ali Yanik published his first paper on the rapid detection of Ebola virus using new biosensor technology he and colleagues at Boston University had invented. But he found there was little interest at the time ...
Oct 28, 2014
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Rats of New York and the diseases they carry
In the first study to look at would-be diseases carried by New York City rats, scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health identified bacterial pathogens, including ...
Oct 14, 2014
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American doctor exposed to Ebola allowed home
An American physician who was hospitalized in the United States after being exposed to the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone was allowed home Tuesday, health officials said.
Oct 8, 2014
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US woman with Ebola arrives in Atlanta for treatment
An American woman infected with the dangerous Ebola virus arrived at a US military base in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday and is headed for treatment at a specially equipped hospital.
Aug 5, 2014
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NYC hospital testing patient for possible Ebola
A New York City hospital says it's performing Ebola tests on a patient who recently traveled to West Africa.
Aug 4, 2014
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