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Targeting tuberculosis 'hotspots' could have widespread benefitBaltimore MD (SPX) May 31, 2012 Reducing tuberculosis transmission in geographic "hotspots" where infections are highest could significantly reduce TB transmission on a broader scale, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. An analysis of data from Rio de Janeiro showed that a reduction in TB infections within three high-transmission hotspots could reduce citywide transmission by 9.8 percent over 5 years, and as much as 29 percent over 50 years. The study was published by t ... read more |
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 Powerful new approach to attack flu virus international research team has manufactured a new protein that can combat deadly flu epidemics. The paper, featured on the cover of the current issue of Nature Biotechnology, demonstrates ways to u ... more | .. |
 Cambodian girl, 10, dies from bird flu: WHO A 10-year-old Cambodian girl has died from bird flu, the World Health Organization said Monday, the country's third fatality from the virulent disease this year. ... more | .. |
  Earlier detection of bone loss may be in future Are your bones getting stronger or weaker? Right now, it's hard to know. Scientists at Arizona State University and NASA are taking on this medical challenge by developing and applying a technique t ... more | .. |
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 Engineered microvessels provide a 3D test bed for human diseases Mice and monkeys don't develop diseases in the same way that humans do. Nevertheless, after medical researchers have studied human cells in a Petri dish, they have little choice but to move on to st ... more | .. |
 Analyzing disease transmission at the community level Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found evidence of a role for neighborhood immunity in determining risk of dengue infection. While it is established that ... more | .. |
  Quantum dots appear safe in pioneering study on primates A pioneering study to gauge the toxicity of quantum dots in primates has found the tiny crystals to be safe over a one-year period, a hopeful outcome for doctors and scientists seeking new ways to b ... more | .. |
 New discoveries about severe malaria Researchers from Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (Seattle BioMed), the University of Copenhagen and the University of Edinburgh have uncovered new knowledge related to host-parasite interactio ... more |
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North Korea to soon unveil 'next-stage' nuclear plans, Kim says
Greenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe: Macron
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 Flu shots during pregnancy could benefit babies: study Women who get flu shots while pregnant could also be protecting the health of their babies before and after birth, a new study suggests. ... more | .. |
 Could the ways animals regenerate hair and feathers lead to clues to restore human fingers and toes? This summer's action film, "The Amazing Spider-Man," is another match-up between the superhero and his nemesis the Lizard. Moviegoers and comic book fans alike will recall that the villain, AKA Dr. ... more | .. |
 Biologists produce potential malarial vaccine from algae Biologists at the University of California, San Diego have succeeded in engineering algae to produce potential candidates for a vaccine that would prevent transmission of the parasite that causes ma ... more | .. |
 Trashing old, unused medications best for reducing environmental impact A new study suggests that dumping old or unneeded medications in the trash can may be the best way to reduce the environmental impact of the 200 million pounds of pharmaceuticals that go unused in t ... more |
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 Bio-hybrid device acts as 'thermostat' to control systemic inflammation in sepsis A small, external bioreactor holding human cells pumped out an anti-inflammatory protein to prevent organ damage and other complications in a rat with acute inflammation caused by bacterial products ... more | .. |
 Health experts narrow the hunt for Ebola Response efforts to outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Africa can benefit from a standardized sampling strategy that focuses on the carcasses of gorillas, chimpanzees and other species known to ... more | .. |
 Ultrasensitive biosensor promising for medical diagnostics Researchers have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and "personalized medicine" tailored to the specific biochemistry of individua ... more | .. |
 Molecular subtypes and genetic alterations may determine response to lung cancer therapy Cancer therapies targeting specific molecular subtypes of the disease allow physicians to tailor treatment to a patient's individual molecular profile. But scientists are finding that in many types ... more |
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NASA advances space based tracking of marine debris
Trump-era trade stress leads Western powers to China
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 HIV/AIDS patients at higher risk of cardiac death: study People suffering from HIV/AIDS are at much higher risk than the general population of sudden cardiac death, researchers in California have found. ... more | .. |
 US AIDS relief program saved 740,000 lives: study A US aid program aimed at helping foreign countries battle the AIDS epidemic saved 740,000 lives from 2004-2008, according to a US study published Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  A Solution for Medical Needs and Cramped Quarters in Space Imagine you're an astronaut exploring the surface of Mars, when suddenly you fall ill or injure yourself. As your team struggles to get you safely back to base, you become seriously dehydrated. With ... more | .. |
 Botswana makes new pitch for circumcision in AIDS fight "Should I, shouldn't I?" That's the question that 31-year-old Kabo Moeti ponders as he waits outside a clinic in a Botswana village, where he's considering getting circumcised. ... more |
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 Cancer Treatment Delivery Humanity is on the constant search for improvements in cancer treatments, and the International Space Station has provided a microgravity platform that has enabled advancements in the cancer treatme ... more | .. |
 Hip implant for long-term use Hip replacement is one of the most frequent operations carried out in Germany. Each year, doctors implant some 200,000 artificial hip joints. Often the artificial hips need to be replaced just ten y ... more | .. |
US experts urge approval of first AIDS prevention pill US health advisers on Thursday urged regulators to approve Truvada, made by Gilead Sciences, as the first preventive pill against HIV/AIDS instead of just a treatment for infected people. ... more | .. |
 Advanced genetic screening method may speed vaccine development Infectious diseases-both old and new-continue to exact a devastating toll, causing some 13 million fatalities per year around the world. Vaccines remain the best line of defense against deadly ... more |
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Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop; EU lawmakers want AI to pay for using copyrighted work
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 African scientist, designer partner to fashion anti-malaria garment that wards off bugs A Cornell University scientist and designer from Africa have together created a fashionable hooded bodysuit embedded at the molecular level with insecticides for warding off mosquitoes infected with ... more | .. |
 China to probe 'dead baby' pills claims China has pledged to investigate allegations that capsules containing the powdered flesh of dead babies are being produced on its soil and smuggled into South Korea. ... more | .. |
After epic debate, avian flu research sees light of day After a marathon debate over a pair of studies that show how the avian H5N1 influenza virus could become transmissible in mammals, and an unprecedented recommendation by a government review panel to ... more | .. |
 Researchers see BPA effects in monkey mammary glands A new study finds that fetal exposure to the plastic additive bisphenol A, or BPA, alters mammary gland development in primates. The finding adds to the evidence that the chemical can be causing hea ... more |
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 Vietnam 'cancer-cure' horn habit threat to world rhinos For desperate Vietnamese cancer patients ground rhinoceros horn is seen as an elixir of life - a medically unproven and illegal obsession that threatens the very survival of the world's wild rhinos. ... more | .. |
 Canada researchers find clues to a universal flu vaccine Canadian researchers have found more clues that may help lead to the creation of a universal vaccine against the seasonal flu, according to a study published on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Africa's last rhinos threatened by poaching Decades of conservation efforts to save rhinos are coming undone, as surging demand for their horns in Asian traditional medicine has spawned a vast criminal trade powered by poaching. ... more | .. |
Fundraising blitz in South Africa to save the rhino The battle against rhino poaching is at a fever pitch in South Africa, the country hardest hit by the scourge, spawning scores of fundraising campaigns running from glamorous to gory. ... more |
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