February 13th 2025
Carlien Pohl-Albertyn's, PhD research highlights the role of the South African brown locust in the transmission and survival of the emerging pathogen Candida auris.
Fighting Disparities and Saving Lives: An Exploration of Challenges and Solutions in Cancer Care
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Advances in™ Atopic Dermatitis: Addressing Unmet Needs in Patients With Skin of Color
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Tackling Inequities in IBD: Inclusive Solutions for Elevated Patient Care
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma: Forging a Path Towards Health Equity in Clinical Trials and Everyday Practice
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Novartis to Invest $100 Million in Malaria Treatment Research
April 30th 2018The pharmaceutical giant will also launch a program committed to equitable pricing in malaria-endemic countries for new treatments along with expanding pediatric treatment availability and work to strengthen health care systems in 4 African nations.
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New Findings on Zika in Semen May Change Recommendations on Preventing Sexual Transmission
April 26th 2018A recent study sheds light on how long Zika virus can be transmitted through semen following infection, while another study assessed the side effects of Zika infection on infants with post-natal exposure.
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Vaccination Week in the Americas Set to Immunize 70 Million Individuals
April 25th 2018Following outbreaks of measles and yellow fever in parts of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, PAHO is leading the 16th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas in an effort to vaccinate 70 million individuals against several diseases.
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Federal Government of Nigeria Ensures Free Treatment for Those Affected In Lassa Fever Outbreak
March 22nd 2018As an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria continues to spread, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is working with Themis Bioscience to develop a vaccine to protect against the virus.
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Yellow Fever Vaccine Needed Before Traveling to Brazil, CDC Warns “Don't Chance It”
March 17th 2018In the wake of news of 10 travelers being infected with yellow fever, 4 of whom have died, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging anyone considering travel to yellow fever endemic regions of Brazil to be vaccinated prior to travel.
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First Tests to Screen for Tick-borne Parasite in Whole Blood and Plasma Approved by FDA
March 7th 2018For use as donor screening tests on samples from individual human donors, the tests will identify antibodies to Babesia microti in human plasma samples and B. microti DNA in human whole blood samples.
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Nigeria Experiencing Biggest Lassa Fever Outbreak To Date
March 2nd 2018An outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria that began at the start of the year has now soared to become the country’s biggest outbreak of the virus to date. Nigerian and global health officials are now working together to stop the outbreak.
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