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Trial Shows Two Drugs Can Treat Ebola Virus

By Alan, on August 13th, 2019%

A clinical trial in the Congo shows two different therapies made with synthetic antibodies are better able to treat Ebola infections than two other drugs tested. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Two Drugs Can Treat Ebola Virus

Infographic – Where Vaccine Distrust is Greatest

By Alan, on June 22nd, 2019%

While much attention is focused on the current measles outbreak, distrust of vaccines apparently goes beyond this one disease. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Where Vaccine Distrust is Greatest

A.I. Harnessed to Diagnose Children’s Gut Diseases

By Alan, on June 17th, 2019%

Medical researchers and data scientists are using artificial intelligence, or A.I., to diagnose children’s intestinal diseases found in the developing world. . . . → Read More: A.I. Harnessed to Diagnose Children’s Gut Diseases

Trial Testing Vaginal Ring, PrEP in Teens, Young Women

By Alan, on February 8th, 2019%

A clinical trial is underway testing use and preferences for drugs or a medical device to prevent HIV infection among young women and teenage girls in Africa. . . . → Read More: Trial Testing Vaginal Ring, PrEP in Teens, Young Women

Human Antibodies Devised for Snakebite Treatment

By Alan, on October 3rd, 2018%

An academic-industry team in Europe and Central America assembled a group of human antibodies that protects lab mice against venomous toxins from a dangerous African snake. . . . → Read More: Human Antibodies Devised for Snakebite Treatment

Novartis, NGO Partner on Generic Antibiotics

By Alan, on September 27th, 2018%

Drug maker Novartis and a not-for-profit organization delivering antibiotics for low- and middle-income countries are collaborating on production of generic antibiotics for children. . . . → Read More: Novartis, NGO Partner on Generic Antibiotics

Clinical Trial Testing Anti-Resistant Malaria Therapy

By Alan, on September 11th, 2018%

A clinical trial is getting underway that tests the safety and dosage levels of a new drug to treat malaria and block resistance from developing to it. . . . → Read More: Clinical Trial Testing Anti-Resistant Malaria Therapy

Clinical Trial Underway for Lassa Fever Treatment

By Alan, on September 5th, 2018%

An early-stage clinical trial is underway to test a treatment for Lassa fever, a viral disease found in West Africa, infecting as many as 300,000 individuals a year. . . . → Read More: Clinical Trial Underway for Lassa Fever Treatment

Pet Health Ingredients Shown Effective Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

By Alan, on July 3rd, 2018%

Researchers in the U.S. and the Netherlands found ingredients in over-the-counter products to control fleas and ticks in house pets can also help prevent infectious diseases in humans spread by mosquitoes. . . . → Read More: Pet Health Ingredients Shown Effective Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Inexpensive Blood Test Technique Devised for Hepatitis-B

By Alan, on July 2nd, 2018%

An international research team developed a simple blood testing process to diagnose hepatitis-B at a small fraction of the cost as current methods. . . . → Read More: Inexpensive Blood Test Technique Devised for Hepatitis-B

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