Medications
First effective treatment found for spitting cobra snakebite
Scientists have discovered a new snakebite treatment to prevent the devastating tissue damage caused by African spitting cobra venom.
May 1, 2024
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Medical economics
Wider access to antivenom in Brazil's Amazon is a worthy investment, study finds
Making antivenom more widely available across a network of hospitals and community health centers in Brazil's Amazon region would significantly reduce death and disability from venomous snakebites, a new study has found.
Jan 3, 2024
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Medical research
New drug combinations raise hopes of effective, locally administered snakebite treatment
New drug combinations could protect snakebite victims from the devastating, life-changing injuries caused by toxic venom, suggests research led by Lancaster University.
Dec 14, 2023
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Medications
Low-cost snakebite campaign in South India saving lives
Snakebite victims in India are getting the treatment they need quicker thanks to a public health campaign lead by a University of Reading researcher together with collaborators in India.
Jan 4, 2021
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Medical research
Researchers demonstrate a novel way to treat snakebite
Snakebite is one of the world's biggest hidden health problems with up to 138 000 victims dying every year, and around 400 000 victims left with permanent physical disabilities or disfigurements. Those most affected live ...
May 6, 2020
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Health
It's hard to find treatment for snakebites in Kenya. Thousands of people are dying every year
Esther Kangali felt a sharp pain while on her mother's farm in eastern Kenya. She looked down and saw a large snake coiling around her left leg. She screamed, and her mother came running.
Jun 20, 2024
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Medical research
Snakebites can destroy skin, muscle, and even bone—exciting progress on drugs to treat them
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes annually, resulting in upwards of 138,000 deaths.
May 21, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Snake bites in Paraguay: An occupational health problem
Young men working in agricultural or livestock settings are the most affected by snakebites, according to research in Paraguay based on data from the last six years. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Simple steps can cut snakebite deaths
Scientists have called for simple, effective steps to cut the number of people bitten by venomous snakes.
Jan 24, 2024
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Health informatics
Incomplete notification and underreporting of snakebites can hinder public health actions, study suggests
Approximately 28,000 snakebites caused by venomous snakes of medical importance are reported annually in Brazil, according to Health Ministry data. The number is certainly a significant underestimate because many snakebites ...
Jan 4, 2024
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