Yearly Archives: 2017


Sanofi rejects US Army request for 'fair' pricing for a Zika vaccine – Pharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association,05/18/2017Sanofi rejects US Army request for 'fair' pricing for a Zika vaccinePharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.comSanofi Pasteur has rejected a request from the U.S. Army to set an affordable U.S. price for […]

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New Zika virus inhibitor identified – Science Daily05/17/2017New Zika virus inhibitor identifiedScience Daily"We identified a small molecule that inhibits the Zika virus protease, and show that it blocks viral propagation in human cells and in mice," Terskikh says. "Anti-Zika drugs are desperately needed. The fact that the compound seems to […]

New Zika virus inhibitor identified – Science Daily







New research could be first step toward drug to treat Zika infections05/17/2017News-Medical.netNew research could be first step toward drug to treat Zika infectionsNews-Medical.netNew research led by Alexey Terskikh, Ph.D., associate professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), and Alex Strongin, Ph.D., professor at SBP, could be a first […]

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Researchers Find Zika Virus Inhibitor – R & D Magazine05/16/2017EurekAlert (press release)Researchers Find Zika Virus InhibitorR & D MagazineResearchers from the Sanford-Burnham Preby's Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) in San Diego have pinpointed the molecule that inhibits the Zika virus, a step towards finding a drug to combat the virus, which […]

Researchers Find Zika Virus Inhibitor – R & D Magazine



Urine test could detect Zika virus quickly, protect unborn babies – Science Daily05/15/2017CBS DetroitUrine test could detect Zika virus quickly, protect unborn babiesScience DailyAnd, no quick, reliable test for Zika virus … until now. Babies born with the virus often have lifelong, devastating birth defects. Testing for the virus currently […]

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UT Researchers Create Computer Model to Track Zika Spread in Real-Time – KUOW News and Information05/16/2017KUOW News and InformationUT Researchers Create Computer Model to Track Zika Spread in Real-TimeKUOW News and InformationFirst, Zika must be transported to Texas by an infected individual. A mosquito must then bite that individual and […]

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Flyers issued about Zika – Brownsville Herald05/14/2017Brownsville HeraldFlyers issued about ZikaBrownsville HeraldFlyers are being distributed in Brownsville neighborhoods titled “What You Need To Know About Zika.” The flyer mentions the risk to a mother's pregnancy and what the symptoms are. It also provides helpful tips for getting rid of mosquitoes […]

Flyers issued about Zika – Brownsville Herald



Q&A: Zika testing guidance for pregnant women – Healio05/13/2017Q&A: Zika testing guidance for pregnant womenHealioThe CDC recently updated guidance on the interpretation of Zika testing results for women who plan on becoming pregnant and live in or frequently travel to areas where Zika is circulating. Because Zika antibodies can remain […]

Q&A: Zika testing guidance for pregnant women – Healio









US may be severely underestimating Zika's potential impact; costs could be in the billions – CNBC05/11/2017CNBCUS may be severely underestimating Zika's potential impact; costs could be in the billionsCNBCThe Zika virus stands to cost the United States billions of dollars, even if few people are infected. Researchers from several American […]

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Potential Zika virus vaccine developed – India Today05/11/2017Potential Zika virus vaccine developedIndia TodayNew York, May 11 (PTI) Scientists have developed a potential Zika virus vaccine that may offer safe and effective protection against the infection as well as its serious effects such as microcephaly. Microcephaly is a birth defect where […]

Potential Zika virus vaccine developed – India Today



Police joke warning of Zika-tinged meth draws cheers, jeers |05/09/2017KSL.comPolice joke warning of Zika-tinged meth draws cheers, jeers | KSL.comKSL.comThe Morgan County Sheriff's Office has drawn laughter and criticism for post warning some meth is infected with Zika.and more » useful content  helpful resources  my blog  More Info

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Partner Coordination and Community Engagement are Key in Addressing Zika in Colombia – ReliefWeb05/10/2017Partner Coordination and Community Engagement are Key in Addressing Zika in ColombiaReliefWebBogota, Colombia. On May 2-5, the Americas Zika Response Team at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), representatives from the Colombian […]

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Governor's Zika Virus Orders Extend Deadlines for Development Permits – Lexology (registration)05/09/2017Lexology (registration)Governor's Zika Virus Orders Extend Deadlines for Development PermitsLexology (registration)An opportunity to obtain substantial permit and development order extensions is available as a result of Emergency Orders issued by Florida Gov. Rick Scott because of the Zika virus. […]

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Promising Zika Virus Vaccine Candidate – PR Newswire (press release)05/09/2017Promising Zika Virus Vaccine CandidatePR Newswire (press release)TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — TechnoVax, Inc., a biotechnology developer of novel vaccines, announced preclinical results showing its Zika virus (ZIKV) vaccine, which is developed using the company's proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) … […]

Promising Zika Virus Vaccine Candidate – PR Newswire (press release)





Studying Zika – Harvard Magazine05/08/2017Harvard MagazineStudying ZikaHarvard MagazineTo understand the outbreak of a disease like Zika, and ultimately to fight it, researchers must work on multiple levels. There are questions of molecules and chemical processes: how does the virus infect a cell, and what components provoke an immune …Natural Antibodies Could […]

Studying Zika – Harvard Magazine



French Researchers Discover a Target to Prevent Zika Birth Defects – (blog)05/08/2017French Researchers Discover a Target to Prevent Zika Birth DefectsLabiotech.eu (blog)Researchers from the Institut Pasteur and the Inserm have identified a protein target that, when overexpressed, can block Zika infections. The recent Zika epidemics in the Pacific and South […]

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Local officials roll out Zika prevention campaign – Martinsville Bulletin05/07/2017Martinsville BulletinLocal officials roll out Zika prevention campaignMartinsville Bulletin“To get ahead of the mosquito season, the (West Piedmont Health District) and the City of Martinsville Police Department have already kick-started year two of our successful door-to-door campaign distributing Zika prevention door […]

Local officials roll out Zika prevention campaign – Martinsville Bulletin



Zika virus confirmed in Clark County man – MyDaytonDailyNews05/04/2017MyDaytonDailyNewsZika virus confirmed in Clark County manMyDaytonDailyNewsThe Clark County Combined Health District has confirmed that a Northridge man has Zika that he contracted after traveling to an area affected by the virus. The man's illness previously was a suspected case reported by […]

Zika virus confirmed in Clark County man – MyDaytonDailyNews



Visual impairment associated with congenital Zika syndrome – Healio05/06/2017Visual impairment associated with congenital Zika syndromeHealioLOS ANGELES — Babies presenting with congenital Zika syndrome can have significant visual impairment, regardless of whether they have other ocular findings, Camila Ventura, MD, said at Cornea Subspecialty Day preceding the American Society of … Abbott […]

Visual impairment associated with congenital Zika syndrome – Healio





Governor Abbott In Brownsville To Lead Zika Prevention Roundtable – kurv05/05/2017kurvGovernor Abbott In Brownsville To Lead Zika Prevention RoundtablekurvGovernor Greg Abbott traveled to Brownsville Friday to urge local health officials kick their Zika response plans into gear now that mosquito season is upon us. Abbott gathered with city and county […]

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City prepares to fight Zika as mosquito season begins05/05/2017NBC4i.comCity prepares to fight Zika as mosquito season beginsNBC4i.comCOLUMBUS (WCMH) — Last year, 12 cases of Zika were found in Franklin County. The Columbus Public Health department says Zika can be a year-round threat when traveling–however, it starts sounding like more of […]

City prepares to fight Zika as mosquito season begins





Low-cost, Low-tech Zika Surveillance Tool Developed – Technology Networks05/05/2017Low-cost, Low-tech Zika Surveillance Tool DevelopedTechnology NetworksTo combat potential outbreaks of the Zika virus, some countries have considered using pesticides so strong that they are banned elsewhere. But if you could quickly determine that mosquitoes were not carrying the Zika virus, the […]

Low-cost, Low-tech Zika Surveillance Tool Developed – Technology Networks



Pregnant women unaware of Zika basics, Texas study finds05/02/2017Chron.comPregnant women unaware of Zika basics, Texas study findsChron.comZika's primary victims are developing babies in the womb, but a new survey suggests that many pregnant women don't know basic information or take recommended steps to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne virus. […]

Pregnant women unaware of Zika basics, Texas study finds



Researchers advance low-cost, low-tech Zika virus surveillance tool – Science Daily05/03/2017The ScientistResearchers advance low-cost, low-tech Zika virus surveillance toolScience DailyTo combat potential Zika virus outbreaks, some countries have considered using pesticides so strong that they are banned elsewhere. But what if you could quickly determine that mosquitoes were not carrying […]

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Three of 48 fetuses exposed to Zika in utero had abnormal fetal MRIs – EurekAlert (press release)05/04/2017EurekAlert (press release)Three of 48 fetuses exposed to Zika in utero had abnormal fetal MRIsEurekAlert (press release)During a recent trip Sarah B. Mulkey, M.D., Ph.D., made to Colombia, where Children's National Health System researchers […]

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Suspected Zika case puts Ohio neighborhood on mosquito alert05/03/2017fox8.comSuspected Zika case puts Ohio neighborhood on mosquito alertfox8.comThe Springfield News-Sun reports the Clark County Combined Health District is awaiting test results for a man who had symptoms of the virus after visiting a Zika hot spot that officials aren't naming. District […]

Suspected Zika case puts Ohio neighborhood on mosquito alert



Virginia urges residents to help combat spread of Zika virus – Lynchburg News and Advance05/01/2017Virginia urges residents to help combat spread of Zika virusLynchburg News and AdvanceOfficials say residents can help prevent the spread of Zika by tipping containers that collect water, like flower pots, where mosquitoes like to breed. […]

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Novel compound blocks replication of Zika and other viruses American Society for Microbiology – EurekAlert (press release)05/02/2017Novel compound blocks replication of Zika and other viruses American Society for MicrobiologyEurekAlert (press release)Drugs that activate those existing systems suggest a promising novel approach to treating dangerous infections by Zika and other viruses, […]

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Miami-Dade hiring insect expert as Zika tab approaches $30 million – Miami Herald05/02/2017Miami HeraldMiami-Dade hiring insect expert as Zika tab approaches $30 millionMiami HeraldThe hiring of an insect scientist reflects the increasingly pricey effort by Miami-Dade to prevent Zika outbreaks once the rainy days of summer arrive. Miami-Dade's latest estimate […]

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Zika virus suspected in Clark County – Dayton Daily News04/29/2017Dayton Daily NewsZika virus suspected in Clark CountyDayton Daily NewsClark County Health Commissioner Charlie Patterson said the unidentified person recently returned from a trip to a “Zika hot spot” and there is no evidence that the disease has been transmitted locally. […]

Zika virus suspected in Clark County – Dayton Daily News









Texas Health Officials Say We're Still 'Quite Vulnerable' To Zika This Mosquito Season – KUT04/25/2017KUTTexas Health Officials Say We're Still 'Quite Vulnerable' To Zika This Mosquito SeasonKUTMosquito season is upon us, and Texas still isn't out of the woods when it comes to Zika. The mosquito-borne illness can cause birth […]

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State briefs: Arizona health officials promote steps to counter Zika – Kdminer04/26/2017State briefs: Arizona health officials promote steps to counter ZikaKdminerPHOENIX (AP) – State officials are launching a campaign to encourage Arizona residents and visitors to take steps to counter the spread of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause […]

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Warm weather to resurrect Zika fears across the US04/24/2017AccuWeather.comWarm weather to resurrect Zika fears across the USAccuWeather.comThough American's fear over the local Zika virus transmission has all but disappeared since last fall, health officials say the threat will return as temperatures rise in the coming months. The Zika virus is […]

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Texas Seeks to Round 'Em Up – Zika Fears Spread – Lexology (registration)04/20/2017Lexology (registration)Texas Seeks to Round 'Em Up – Zika Fears SpreadLexology (registration)Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt was quoted in an April 7, 2017 news release saying “Zika remains a significant health risk […]

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Gene-RADAR Authorized for Zika Testing: Interview with Nanobiosym Founder and CEO, Dr. Anita Goel – Medgadget (blog)04/20/2017Medgadget (blog)Gene-RADAR Authorized for Zika Testing: Interview with Nanobiosym Founder and CEO, Dr. Anita GoelMedgadget (blog)The World Health Organization reports that over 60 countries and territories suffer from continuing transmission of Zika, while the […]

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Zika-Fighting Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Key West04/19/2017NBCNews.comZika-Fighting Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Key WestNBCNews.comMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Thousands of bacteria-infected mosquitoes were released in the wild Tuesday near Key West, testing a new way to kill mosquitoes that carry Zika and other viruses. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District released 20,000 […]

Zika-Fighting Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Key West





NeuroBreak: Zika Epilepsy; Opioid Beliefs – MedPage Today04/18/2017NeuroBreak: Zika Epilepsy; Opioid BeliefsMedPage TodayAnother potential complication of congenital Zika virus infection: seizures and epilepsy. In a statement, the CDC cautioned that cases of Zika-associated epilepsy may be misdiagnosed or underreported. "Caregivers' and healthcare providers' ability to … Zika virus can trigger epilepsy […]

NeuroBreak: Zika Epilepsy; Opioid Beliefs – MedPage Today



Brazilian twins with Zika celebrate their first birthday – Daily Mail04/17/2017Daily MailBrazilian twins with Zika celebrate their first birthdayDaily MailMother Raquel Barbosa (left) contracted the Zika during her pregnancy, and her twins, Heloisa (second left) and Heloá (second right), were born with microcephaly, believed to be linked to the virus. […]

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'Indian firm's Zika virus vaccine 100% efficient in animal trials' – The Hindu04/18/2017The Hindu'Indian firm's Zika virus vaccine 100% efficient in animal trials'The HinduThe Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's 'killed Zika virus vaccine' using an African strain has shown 100% efficacy against mortality and disease in animal studies, a study has shown. […]

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The first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects against Zika infection – Science Daily04/10/2017Science DailyThe first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects against Zika infectionScience DailyThe first live-attenuated Zika vaccine still in the development stage completely protected mice against the virus after a single vaccination dose, according to new research from The […]

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Zika Found in Common Backyard Asian Tiger Mosquito04/14/2017NBCNews.comZika Found in Common Backyard Asian Tiger MosquitoNBCNews.comA common backyard mosquito can be infected with the Zika virus and it may pass the virus along in its eggs, researchers reported Friday. The findings add to worries that the Asian tiger mosquito, scientifically known […]

Zika Found in Common Backyard Asian Tiger Mosquito



Health official: Woman with Zika virus to deliver in Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi Caller-Times04/13/2017Corpus Christi Caller-TimesHealth official: Woman with Zika virus to deliver in Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi Caller-TimesA pregnant woman diagnosed with Zika virus will be coming to Corpus Christi for delivery and care, according to a public health […]

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Taiwan's first imported Zika case this year reported – Taiwan News04/14/2017Taiwan NewsTaiwan's first imported Zika case this year reportedTaiwan NewsTAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Thursday a case of the Zika infection in a young man living in northern Taiwan who traveled to Angola in […]

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Four reasons why we shouldn't forget about Zika – The Conversation UK04/13/2017The Conversation UKFour reasons why we shouldn't forget about ZikaThe Conversation UKA group of researchers investigating yellow fever, in 1947, discovered a new virus in a sick monkey – the Zika virus. The researchers probably never imagined that nearly […]

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Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decades – Healio04/13/2017Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decadesHealioAn analysis of blood samples collected from febrile patients from 1992 to 2016 in West Africa revealed that Zika virus has been “silently circulating” in the […]

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India vulnerable to Zika, Ebola; level of preparedness inadequate: Experts – Hindustan Times04/13/2017Hindustan TimesIndia vulnerable to Zika, Ebola; level of preparedness inadequate: ExpertsHindustan TimesSouth Asian nations, including India, are vulnerable to emerging infectious diseases such as Zika and Ebola, and their level of preparedness is inadequate to protect public health, […]

India vulnerable to Zika, Ebola; level of preparedness inadequate: Experts ...





Emeril Lagasse's Kitchen House opens in College Park, Zika, Measles – Orlando Sentinel04/12/2017Orlando SentinelEmeril Lagasse's Kitchen House opens in College Park, Zika, MeaslesOrlando SentinelSo far this year, there have been 36 Zika cases in Florida, two of which were acquired locally, according to the Florida health department. Orange County has […]

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Austrian biotech Themis launches Zika vaccine clinical trial – Yahoo Finance04/11/2017Austrian biotech Themis launches Zika vaccine clinical trialYahoo FinanceApril 11 (Reuters) – Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience said on Tuesday it had started a clinical trial of an experimental Zika vaccine in healthy volunteers, opening up another front in the […]

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Former township manager admits stealing $159k in municipal funds – Citizens Voice04/11/2017Citizens VoiceFormer township manager admits stealing $159k in municipal fundsCitizens VoiceWILKES-BARRE — Former Newport Township Manager Richard Zika on Tuesday admitted stealing nearly $160,000 from the township's refuse and recycling fund. Zika, 72, of 9007 E. Route 973, Montoursville, […]

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Zika could cost Latin America, Caribbean countries $18 billion by 2018 – Down To Earth Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)04/11/2017Down To Earth Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)Zika could cost Latin America, Caribbean countries $18 billion by 2018Down To Earth Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)The report used three scenarios based on […]

Zika could cost Latin America, Caribbean countries $18 billion by ...



FDA Grants Nanobiosym Diagnostics Emergency Use Authorization for Gene-RADAR® Zika Virus Test – Yahoo Finance04/11/2017Yahoo FinanceFDA Grants Nanobiosym Diagnostics Emergency Use Authorization for Gene-RADAR® Zika Virus TestYahoo FinanceThe Gene-RADAR® Zika Virus Test is authorized for the qualitative detection of RNA from Zika virus in human serum from individuals meeting Centers […]

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New Zika Testing Recommendations Issued For Deep South Texas – kurv04/09/2017kurvNew Zika Testing Recommendations Issued For Deep South TexaskurvWith the mosquito season upon us, state health officials are issuing new recommendations for Zika virus testing for people in Deep South Texas. The Texas Department of Health Services is now urging […]

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