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   New rotavirus vaccine now available at all SA clinicsIn South Africa approximately six children die a day from severe rotavirus gastroenteritis.¹, ² This devastating disease causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, as well as mortality and morbidity in children under five. 10 Nov 2009 12:28 Japanese data suggests a protocol for schools to follow during H1N! pandemicAs flu season approaches in the northern hemisphere, parents around the country are starting to face school closures. However, flu is one of those illnesses that can strike any time of the year, and when it comes to H1Ni (swine flu), how should schools react? 5 Nov 2009 14:03 Study indicates possibility of a vaccine to prevent Group B Streptococcus infectionScientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have completed a Phase II clinical study that indicates a vaccine to prevent Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection is possible. GBS is the most common cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns in the United States, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can also cause severe illness in pregnant women, the elderly and adults with chronic illnesses. Colonization of the genital or gastrointestinal tract is a critical risk factor for infections due to GBS. 2 Nov 2009 08:31 130 million children to be immunised against pneumoniaGAVI plan offers 'historic opportunity' to immunize 130 million children and further reduce mortality. 2 Nov 2009 08:24 Wildlife Conservation Society to monitor diseases for preventing global pandemicUSAID develops initiative to monitor diseases that move between animals and people. 26 Oct 2009 07:09 New news on H1N1Patients with severe cases of the H1N1 virus are at risk for developing severe complications. 16 Oct 2009 13:56 Impact of swine flu Australia, NZ revealedA three-month study reveals the impact of swine flu on the health of the general public in Australia and New Zealand. 12 Oct 2009 12:29 New measles vaccination methods to reduce costs and improve safetyWorldwide, there are estimated to be 10 million cases of measles and 197 000 deaths from the disease each year. While vaccines exist to protect children against measles, the vaccines are often difficult to store, costly to transport and may be prone to contamination when shipped to developing countries. Research to be presented at the 2009 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition will reveal new methods for delivering measles vaccines that could potentially reduce costs and improve safety. 29 Sep 2009 14:09 Contagious diseases more prevalent due to 'presenteeism'While employers may celebrate a low absenteeism rate among their employees, there may be a more serious problem if sick employees are coming to work. 28 Sep 2009 09:25 D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Identification Kit can be used for detecting H1N1 virusDiagnostic HYBRIDS announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has cleared an additional claim for the company's D3 UltraTM DFA Respiratory Virus Identification Kit, which confirms that the assay can detect the 2009 influenza A (H1N1)v virus. 1 Sep 2009 07:36 New understanding on meningitis causeA specific protein on the surface of a common bacterial pathogen allows the bacteria to leave the bloodstream and enter the brain, initiating the deadly infection known as meningitis. The new finding, which may guide development of improved vaccines to protect those most vulnerable, including young infants and the elderly, is now available online in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. 19 Aug 2009 13:23 H1N1 pandemic: no time for complacencyPrevention of H1N1 influenza virus through vaccination must be our top priority if disease patterns in the northern hemisphere follow those in the southern hemisphere this fall, writes Paul Hébert, editor-in-chief of CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) in an editorial. 18 Aug 2009 10:39 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Setting research priorities for reducing childhood deaths from diarrhoea by 2015 11 Mar 2009 09:01 Global transmission of oseltamivir-resistant influenza 5 Mar 2009 14:30 Gaps in measles cover in Zambia 20 Feb 2009 10:55 Effect of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on pneumococcal meningitis 21 Jan 2009 11:15 Towards the elimination of schistosomiasis 12 Jan 2009 14:02 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather  Other industry news
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