U of S receives $700K for Zika virus research03/10/2017CBC.caU of S receives $700K for Zika virus researchCBC.caResearchers at the University of Saskatchewan have received a $700,000 boost as they study the Zika virus, and test new drugs and vaccines to prevent it. The virus has caused an epidemic of birth […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
On the heels of Zika comes its deadlier relative, yellow fever, experts warn – Ars Technica03/09/2017Ars TechnicaOn the heels of Zika comes its deadlier relative, yellow fever, experts warnArs TechnicaUnusually active outbreaks of yellow fever in rural areas of Brazil are stoking fears among experts that the deadly mosquito virus […]
On the heels of Zika comes its deadlier relative, yellow ...
Zika and Ebola affected women worse than men – SBS03/10/2017SBSZika and Ebola affected women worse than menSBSOutbreaks of the Ebola virus – declared as a public health emergency in 2015 – and, more recently, Zika, had a disproportionate impact on women. In issuing emergency advice, international agencies acknowledged the different […]
Zika and Ebola affected women worse than men – SBS
Birth Defects 20 Times Higher for Women Infected with Zika – NOVA Next03/05/2017NOVA NextBirth Defects 20 Times Higher for Women Infected with ZikaNOVA NextInfants of mothers who were infected with the Zika virus in 2016 were 20 times more likely to be born with birth defects than those born just […]
Birth Defects 20 Times Higher for Women Infected with Zika ...
GOP Obamacare repeal plan could hurt fight against Zika, hepatitis, other health problems – Sacramento Bee03/09/2017Sacramento BeeGOP Obamacare repeal plan could hurt fight against Zika, hepatitis, other health problemsSacramento BeeA multibillion dollar federal fund that helps prevent disease outbreaks and fights chronic conditions may disappear with a Republican plan to […]
GOP Obamacare repeal plan could hurt fight against Zika, hepatitis, ...
How Has the Zika Virus Pandemic Changed How Researchers Share Data?03/07/2017Contagionlive.comHow Has the Zika Virus Pandemic Changed How Researchers Share Data?Contagionlive.comDavid A. Schwartz, MD, MS Hyg, FCAP, clinical professor of pathology at Medical College of Georgia, explains how the Zika virus pandemic has brought about a new form of research […]
How Has the Zika Virus Pandemic Changed How Researchers Share ...
Warmer weather could bring fresh Zika misery – New Scientist03/08/2017New ScientistWarmer weather could bring fresh Zika miseryNew ScientistCases of Zika virus – and the neurological disorders it causes in babies – have been declining across the Americas in recent months, in part because of a drop in mosquito numbers during […]
Warmer weather could bring fresh Zika misery – New Scientist
The odds that Puerto Rico will vote for statehood and what happens if they do – Pasquines03/07/2017PasquinesThe odds that Puerto Rico will vote for statehood and what happens if they doPasquinesThe EPA in Puerto Rico works on problems such as mosquito control, aiming to protect and educate citizens about the […]
The odds that Puerto Rico will vote for statehood and ...
Zika virus in Canadian patients 'more severe' than expected – BBC News03/07/2017BBC NewsZika virus in Canadian patients 'more severe' than expectedBBC NewsThe impact of the Zika virus on infected Canadian travellers was "more severe" than expected, say researchers. A new study looked at Canadians returning from trips to Zika-affected regions […]
Zika virus in Canadian patients 'more severe' than expected – ...
Zika complications in Canadian travellers surprise researcher03/06/2017CBC.caZika complications in Canadian travellers surprise researcherCBC.caCanadian adults who went to travel medicine clinics sick with the Zika infection show a range of concerns including severe complications, a new study suggests. The Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes in the Caribbean, South America, Central […]
Zika complications in Canadian travellers surprise researcher
SC DHEC advising residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses, Zika – Aiken Standard03/06/2017SC DHEC advising residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses, ZikaAiken StandardAs South Carolina's unseasonably warm winter appears to be ushering in an early spring, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is advising residents who […]
SC DHEC advising residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses, ...
Zika? It hasn't gone away, but some travelers are shrugging – Akron Beacon Journal03/04/2017Akron Beacon JournalZika? It hasn't gone away, but some travelers are shruggingAkron Beacon JournalZika hasn't gone away, but as the mosquito-borne virus has faded from the headlines, travelers seem less concerned about it than they were last […]
Zika? It hasn't gone away, but some travelers are shrugging ...
Zika Makes Microcephaly 20 Times More Likely – The Atlantic03/04/2017The AtlanticZika Makes Microcephaly 20 Times More LikelyThe AtlanticOne of the things that's been hardest to determine about Zika (and one of the things people most want to know) is, if a pregnant woman gets infected, what are the chances her […]
Zika Makes Microcephaly 20 Times More Likely – The Atlantic
Some birth defects 20 times more likely for moms with Zika, CDC says – CNN03/02/2017CNNSome birth defects 20 times more likely for moms with Zika, CDC saysCNN(CNN) The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to […]
Some birth defects 20 times more likely for moms with ...
Repurposing Licensed Drugs for Use Against the Zika Virus03/03/2017Contagionlive.comRepurposing Licensed Drugs for Use Against the Zika VirusContagionlive.comOn Friday, February 24, 2017, at the First International Conference on Zika Virus, Robert W. Malone, MD, MS, discussed repurposing licensed drugs to serve as both therapy and prophylaxis for Zika. Contagion® sat down […]
Repurposing Licensed Drugs for Use Against the Zika Virus
Darren Soto to file Zika bill – Florida Politics (blog)03/02/2017Florida Politics (blog)Darren Soto to file Zika billFlorida Politics (blog)Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto is introducing a bill that would extend funding to fight the Zika virus through the year 2023 and expand a local mosquito-control grant program to address other […]
Darren Soto to file Zika bill – Florida Politics (blog)
3 New Locally Acquired Cases of Zika Confirmed in Miami-Dade03/03/2017Patch.com3 New Locally Acquired Cases of Zika Confirmed in Miami-DadePatch.comMIAMI — Florida health officials confirmed three new locally acquired cases of the Zika virus in Miami-Dade County on Thursday but said they will not lead to any new Zika zones in […]
3 New Locally Acquired Cases of Zika Confirmed in Miami-Dade
Global Zika Virus Vaccines Market Size, Industry Forecast 2022 – Medgadget (blog)03/02/2017Global Zika Virus Vaccines Market Size, Industry Forecast 2022Medgadget (blog)Zika virus is affecting people staying in Zika-infested regions and also the infection is linked with many babies being born with underdeveloped brains. This is attributed to the high risk […]
Global Zika Virus Vaccines Market Size, Industry Forecast 2022 – ...
DHEC issues Zika Warning – WCBD News 203/01/2017WCBD News 2DHEC issues Zika WarningWCBD News 2“When traveling to any country with active Zika transmission, travelers should proactively take steps to prevent mosquito bites, such as using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, and staying in places with air conditioning or […]
DHEC issues Zika Warning – WCBD News 2
Federal officials are auditing DC public health lab in wake of botched Zika tests – Washington Post02/28/2017Washington PostFederal officials are auditing DC public health lab in wake of botched Zika testsWashington PostFederal regulators are auditing the District's public health lab in response to botched Zika testing that erroneously provided negative […]
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Yale study: Bacteria genes can help control Zika-carrying mosquitoes – New Haven Register02/28/2017The ScientistYale study: Bacteria genes can help control Zika-carrying mosquitoesNew Haven RegisterNEW HAVEN >> Scientists have found a way to sterilize mosquitoes that spread Zika virus and dengue fever, and thus to be able to control the insect […]
Yale study: Bacteria genes can help control Zika-carrying mosquitoes – ...
Hidalgo County and City of McAllen Teaming Up to Fight Zika – RGVProud03/01/2017RGVProudHidalgo County and City of McAllen Teaming Up to Fight ZikaRGVProudCounty health officials and the city of McAllen are teaming up to prevent a Zika outbreak, after a resident tested positive for the virus last week. After completing […]
Hidalgo County and City of McAllen Teaming Up to Fight ...
DC lab botched Zika tests involving pregnant women – Washington Post02/17/2017Washington PostDC lab botched Zika tests involving pregnant womenWashington PostDistrict health officials fumbled Zika testing for hundreds of residents last year, including two pregnant women who were incorrectly told they did not have the virus when in fact they were […]
DC lab botched Zika tests involving pregnant women – Washington ...
New Research Shows Zika Can Damage the Eyes – R & D Magazine02/27/2017R & D MagazineNew Research Shows Zika Can Damage the EyesR & D MagazineScientists have identified another symptom of the Zika virus, this time focusing on the damage it causes to vision. A research team from the Wayne […]
New Research Shows Zika Can Damage the Eyes – R ...
Ethics panel blocks proposed Zika vaccine research – STAT02/28/2017STATEthics panel blocks proposed Zika vaccine researchSTATfederally appointed ethics panel has rejected an application from a team of scientists to deliberately infect people with the Zika virus, a decision that threatens to further slow the search for an effective vaccine. The panel's […]
Ethics panel blocks proposed Zika vaccine research – STAT
In DC, Zika Testing of Pregnant Women Was Mishandled for Months – Governing02/27/2017Infectious Disease Advisor (registration)In DC, Zika Testing of Pregnant Women Was Mishandled for MonthsGoverningWhen Anthony Tran took over the District's public health lab late last year, he had a feeling something was wrong with its testing for the […]
In DC, Zika Testing of Pregnant Women Was Mishandled for ...
Novel mRNA Zika Virus Vaccine Shows Rapid and Durable Protection – Infectious Disease Advisor (registration)02/27/2017Novel mRNA Zika Virus Vaccine Shows Rapid and Durable ProtectionInfectious Disease Advisor (registration)A letter published in an upcoming issue of Nature reports on a new Zika virus (ZIKV) vaccine delivered via a novel messenger RNA (mRNA) […]
Novel mRNA Zika Virus Vaccine Shows Rapid and Durable Protection ...
The District drops the ball on Zika – Washington Post02/25/2017Washington PostThe District drops the ball on ZikaWashington PostNO “CAUSE for alarm from the general public.” That was the reassurance posted on the D.C. government website in the wake of revelations that health officials had botched Zika testing for hundreds of […]
The District drops the ball on Zika – Washington Post
Zika receive Turkey invite – Chronicle02/26/2017Zika receive Turkey inviteChronicleTHE Zimbabwe Kickboxing Association (Zika) has been invited by the Turkish Kickboxing Federation (TKF) to take part in the 2017 Turkish Open International Kickboxing tournament scheduled for Antalya, Turkey from April 6 to 9. The competition will see … Researchers develop portable Zika […]
Zika receive Turkey invite – Chronicle
Does Zika Harm Male Fertility? – WebMD – WebMD02/22/2017WebMDDoes Zika Harm Male Fertility? – WebMDWebMDThe CDC is working with a fertility clinic in Puerto Rico to determine if men infected by Zika have lower sperm counts or lower sperm function after infection.Zika virus harms testes, says studyYale NewsWorkshop identifies complex […]
Does Zika Harm Male Fertility? – WebMD – WebMD
Can Data Sharing Shed Light on Congenital Zika Syndrome?02/26/2017Contagionlive.comCan Data Sharing Shed Light on Congenital Zika Syndrome?Contagionlive.comAlice Panchaud, PharmD, PhD, clinical pharmacist and pharmacoepidemiologist, CHUV, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland, explains how data sharing may be used to answer important questions regarding congenital Zika syndrome. Interview …and more » Congenital Zika Syndrome Results […]
Can Data Sharing Shed Light on Congenital Zika Syndrome?
Zika-fighting 'abortion ship' detained by Guatemala – RT02/25/2017RTZika-fighting 'abortion ship' detained by GuatemalaRTPart of the decision to take the abortion ship to Central America was due to the Zika virus. “The Zika crisis made it very clear once more that abortion is a matter of social justice,” GROUP spokesperson Leticia […]
Zika-fighting 'abortion ship' detained by Guatemala – RT
WHO and PAHO Initiative to Support 17 New Research Proposals on Zika in Seven Countries in Latin America and the … – Pan American Health Organization02/23/2017WHO and PAHO Initiative to Support 17 New Research Proposals on Zika in Seven Countries in Latin America and the …Pan American Health OrganizationGeneva/Washington, DC, […]
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Zika virus investigation ongoing in McAllen – Monitor02/24/2017Zika virus investigation ongoing in McAllenMonitorMcALLEN — A case of the Zika virus is under investigation by city and county officials here. This would mark the first case of Zika in McAllen and the seventh in Hidalgo County, dating back to 2015, according […]
Zika virus investigation ongoing in McAllen – Monitor
International Instructors Provide Zika-Related Training with the Venezuelan Red Cross – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies02/24/2017International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesInternational Instructors Provide Zika-Related Training with the Venezuelan Red CrossInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesOn January 24-30, 2017, the International […]
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Inovio Jumps After Announcing Successful Zika, MERS Vaccine Studies – Benzinga02/23/2017BenzingaInovio Jumps After Announcing Successful Zika, MERS Vaccine StudiesBenzingaInovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) said Thursday it's observed a 100-percent antibody response in a phase I study for a Zika virus vaccine and a 92 percent antibody response in a phase […]
Inovio Jumps After Announcing Successful Zika, MERS Vaccine Studies – ...
Yale study: Zika appears to reduce fertility, increase sexual transmission in mice – New Haven Register02/23/2017Medical XpressYale study: Zika appears to reduce fertility, increase sexual transmission in miceNew Haven RegisterZika is primarily spread by mosquitoes. It causes microcephaly in human fetuses, resulting in smaller heads and undeveloped brains. It is […]
Yale study: Zika appears to reduce fertility, increase sexual transmission ...
Cameron Co. Health Department Seeing Insufficient Zika State Funds – KRGV02/24/2017KRGVCameron Co. Health Department Seeing Insufficient Zika State FundsKRGVBROWNSVILLE – Cameron County officials said their fight against the Zika virus is beginning to feel forgotten. The health administrator said the state is providing more funding to other counties farther from […]
Cameron Co. Health Department Seeing Insufficient Zika State Funds – ...
Does Zika Harm Male Fertility? – WebMD02/22/2017WebMDDoes Zika Harm Male Fertility?WebMDFeb. 22, 2017 — Researchers at the CDC are working with a fertility clinic in Puerto Rico, which has been hard-hit by Zika, to determine if men infected by the virus have lower sperm counts or sperm that doesn't work […]
Does Zika Harm Male Fertility? – WebMD
Zika Virus Testing Market Regulations and Competitive Landscape Outlook to 2027 – Medgadget (blog)02/23/2017WUFTZika Virus Testing Market Regulations and Competitive Landscape Outlook to 2027Medgadget (blog)One of the biggest public growing threat is the rapid emergence of mosquito borne virus called as Zika virus. Zika virus was first identified in rhesus […]
Zika Virus Testing Market Regulations and Competitive Landscape Outlook to ...
'Global epidemic' of Ross River fever 'could be as bad as Zika', scientists warn – The Age02/22/2017The Age'Global epidemic' of Ross River fever 'could be as bad as Zika', scientists warnThe AgeThe Ross River virus risks becoming a global epidemic on the same scale as the Zika virus, Australian researchers […]
'Global epidemic' of Ross River fever 'could be as bad ...
Researchers Aim to Disrupt Egg Production in Dengue- and Zika-spreading Mosquito – UCR Today (press release)02/22/2017UCR Today (press release)Researchers Aim to Disrupt Egg Production in Dengue- and Zika-spreading MosquitoUCR Today (press release)RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The mosquito Aedes aegypti, which can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, and yellow fever virus, […]
Researchers Aim to Disrupt Egg Production in Dengue- and Zika-spreading ...
Zika may cause miscarriages, thin brain tissue in babies carried to term – Science Daily02/21/2017Zika may cause miscarriages, thin brain tissue in babies carried to termScience DailyJohns Hopkins researchers say that in early pregnancy in mice with complete immune systems, Zika virus can cross the placenta — intended to protect […]
Zika may cause miscarriages, thin brain tissue in babies carried ...
Diaz-Balart wants permanent emergency fund for medical epidemics like Zika – Miami Herald02/21/2017Miami HeraldDiaz-Balart wants permanent emergency fund for medical epidemics like ZikaMiami HeraldThe House appropriations committee, appalled by the eight months it took last year to pry loose federal money to fight Zika, is working on a plan to […]
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NIH workshop: Zika-affected infants may face complex health and developmental problems02/21/2017News-Medical.netNIH workshop: Zika-affected infants may face complex health and developmental problemsNews-Medical.netChildren exposed to Zika virus in the womb may face complex health and developmental problems as they grow older, according to discussions at a National Institutes of Health workshop. A […]
NIH workshop: Zika-affected infants may face complex health and developmental ...
CEVEC is Transforming Vaccine Development starting with Zika – (blog)02/20/2017Labiotech.eu (blog)CEVEC is Transforming Vaccine Development starting with ZikaLabiotech.eu (blog)CEVEC Pharmaceuticals recently partnered up with NewLink Genetics to use its CAP technology for the development of new vaccines against the Zika virus. We had the opportunity to ask CEVECs CSO a […]
CEVEC is Transforming Vaccine Development starting with Zika – ...
County grants $50000 to boost Zika research – Fauquier Times02/20/2017Fauquier TimesCounty grants $50000 to boost Zika researchFauquier TimesThe biotechnology company newly located at the Prince William Science Accelerator, will use its proprietary elements to identify and develop a new antibody to fight the Zika virus. The data generated from this […]
County grants $50000 to boost Zika research – Fauquier Times
Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics – Science Daily02/19/2017Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemicsScience DailyThe 2016 Zika virus outbreak, along with recent outbreaks of SARS, bird flu, H1N1 and Ebola, underscore the importance of being prepared for and responding quickly to infectious diseases. Zika, […]
Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics – ...
Moderna breaks its publishing silence, but can it sell its Zika vaccine? – STAT02/17/2017STATModerna breaks its publishing silence, but can it sell its Zika vaccine?STAToderna Therapeutics finally came through on a long-delayed promise: The well-funded, secretive biotech published data in a peer-reviewed journal. But while the disclosure may satisfy some […]
Moderna breaks its publishing silence, but can it sell its ...
New mosquito trap smart enough to keep just bad bugs, but can it stop Zika? – Omaha World-Herald02/19/2017Omaha World-HeraldNew mosquito trap smart enough to keep just bad bugs, but can it stop Zika?Omaha World-HeraldWhether it really could improve public health is still to be determined. But when the robotic traps […]
New mosquito trap smart enough to keep just bad bugs, ...
DEET Works Against Zika-infected Mosquitoes, but High Doses are Best – UC Davis02/17/2017UC DavisDEET Works Against Zika-infected Mosquitoes, but High Doses are BestUC DavisThree researchers in protective lab gloves and clothing work at lab bench UC Davis chemical ecologist Walter Leal, front, Rosangela Barbosa and Gabriel Faierstein study how Zika […]
DEET Works Against Zika-infected Mosquitoes, but High Doses are Best ...
Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics – Medical Xpress02/18/2017Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemicsMedical XpressThe 2016 Zika virus outbreak, along with recent outbreaks of SARS, bird flu, H1N1 and Ebola, underscore the importance of being prepared for and responding quickly to infectious diseases. Zika, […]
Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics – ...
Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics – EurekAlert (press release)02/17/2017EurekAlert (press release)Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemicsEurekAlert (press release)The 2016 Zika virus outbreak, along with recent outbreaks of SARS, bird flu, H1N1 and Ebola, underscore the importance of being prepared for and responding quickly […]
Adaptable model recommends response strategies for Zika, other pandemics – ...
UTRGV in Edinburg to Host Zika Seminar – RGVProud02/16/2017RGVProudUTRGV in Edinburg to Host Zika SeminarRGVProudThe UTRGV Department of Biological Sciences will host a seminar Feb. 17 featuring speaker Scott C. Weaver, Ph.D., John Sealy Distinguished University Chair in Human Infections and Immunity at The University of Texas Medical Branch at […]
UTRGV in Edinburg to Host Zika Seminar – RGVProud
Zika Testing Mistakes Require Re-testing Of Over 400 Specimens – Forbes02/17/2017ForbesZika Testing Mistakes Require Re-testing Of Over 400 SpecimensForbesImagine being pregnant, getting tested for Zika, feeling relieved when you find out that the test is negative, but then months later hearing that your test was actually positive. Well, as the […]
Zika Testing Mistakes Require Re-testing Of Over 400 Specimens – ...
Officials: Lab results reveal no new Zika cases – Brownsville Herald02/16/2017Brownsville HeraldOfficials: Lab results reveal no new Zika casesBrownsville HeraldWhen the first local Zika virus case appeared in Brownsville, Cameron County health officials went door to door collecting urine samples from residents of the neighborhood. Of the 230 specimens the […]
Officials: Lab results reveal no new Zika cases – Brownsville ...
Spotlight Innovation Licenses Additional Anti-Zika Virus Compounds – Yahoo Finance02/15/2017Yahoo FinanceSpotlight Innovation Licenses Additional Anti-Zika Virus CompoundsYahoo Finance15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Spotlight Innovation Inc. (STLT) today announced that it has entered into a second license agreement with the Florida State University Research Foundation (FSURF) for the development and commercialization of […]
Spotlight Innovation Licenses Additional Anti-Zika Virus Compounds – Yahoo Finance
Martinican blood donors help shed new light on the Zika virus – Medical Xpress02/15/2017Martinican blood donors help shed new light on the Zika virusMedical XpressResults from a large study of volunteer blood donors in Martinique during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak – which according to state health authorities affected 568 […]
Martinican blood donors help shed new light on the Zika ...
CDC Issues Zika Virus Update for Spring Travelers – PCT Magazine02/14/2017PCT MagazineCDC Issues Zika Virus Update for Spring TravelersPCT MagazineExperts say that the Zika virus has never been totally eliminated 30 Caribbean islands and 18 countries in South America. And the disease seems to turn up in everywhere from Southeast […]
CDC Issues Zika Virus Update for Spring Travelers – PCT ...
Penn Medicine has developed a vaccine that could protect against the Zika virus – The Daily Pennsylvanian02/15/2017Penn Medicine has developed a vaccine that could protect against the Zika virusThe Daily PennsylvanianA new vaccine developed at Penn Medicine could provide long-term protection against the Zika virus with just a single, relatively […]
Penn Medicine has developed a vaccine that could protect against ...
Sperm-egg fusion proteins are homologous to those used by Zika and Dengue viruses, research shows02/15/2017News-Medical.netSperm-egg fusion proteins are homologous to those used by Zika and Dengue viruses, research showsNews-Medical.netThe protein that helps the sperm and egg fuse together in sexual reproduction can also fuse regular cells together. Recent findings by […]
Sperm-egg fusion proteins are homologous to those used by Zika ...
FDA's Expanded Zika-Testing Guidance Will Test Blood Centers – The National Law Journal (registration)02/06/2017The National Law Journal (registration)FDA's Expanded Zika-Testing Guidance Will Test Blood CentersThe National Law Journal (registration)On Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration recommended that all U.S. blood banks start screening for the Zika virus, […]
FDA's Expanded Zika-Testing Guidance Will Test Blood Centers – The ...
IDRI & NanoPass sign agreement to develop an intradermal rvRNA-based Zika virus vaccine – EurekAlert (press release)02/14/2017IDRI & NanoPass sign agreement to develop an intradermal rvRNA-based Zika virus vaccineEurekAlert (press release)IDRI (Infectious Disease Research Institute) and NanoPass Technologies have signed a collaboration agreement to develop and test a new Zika […]
IDRI & NanoPass sign agreement to develop an intradermal rvRNA-based ...
Woman with Zika miscarries in Cebu | SunStar02/13/2017Woman with Zika miscarries in Cebu | SunStarSun.StarOFFICIALS of the Department of Health (DOH) 7 disclosed that a pregnant woman, who was recently quarantined for the Zika virus, reportedly miscarried just two weeks after being diagnosed with the ailment. But Dr. Shelbay Blanco, […]
Woman with Zika miscarries in Cebu | SunStar
Sperm-Egg Fusion Proteins Have Same Structure as Those Used by Zika and Other Viruses – Newswise (press release)02/14/2017Sperm-Egg Fusion Proteins Have Same Structure as Those Used by Zika and Other VirusesNewswise (press release)Newswise — The protein that helps the sperm and egg fuse together in sexual reproduction can also fuse […]
Sperm-Egg Fusion Proteins Have Same Structure as Those Used by ...
The campaign to eradicate Zika has trampled over women's rights – The Independent02/13/2017The IndependentThe campaign to eradicate Zika has trampled over women's rightsThe IndependentIn addition to causing death and suffering, Zika, which has been linked to various neurological and developmental conditions such as microcephaly and Guillan-Barré, is an example of […]
The campaign to eradicate Zika has trampled over women's rights ...
County expects to receive Zika grant – Valley morning Star02/12/2017County expects to receive Zika grantValley morning StarBROWNSVILLE — Cameron County is expected to receive a $700,000 grant in March to help in the prevention efforts of the Zika virus. The funding will come from a $1.1 billion measure Congress approved […]
County expects to receive Zika grant – Valley morning Star
National lab gets new testing equipment for Zika, Chik-V – Jamaica Observer02/11/2017Jamaica ObserverNational lab gets new testing equipment for Zika, Chik-VJamaica ObserverThe equipment, valued approximately $6.4 million (US$50,000), will boost the lab's capability to test for the Zika and Chikungunya viruses by enabling it to better analyse blood samples. The […]
National lab gets new testing equipment for Zika, Chik-V – ...
Increase in Guillain Barre Syndrome since Zika – Jamaica Observer02/10/2017Increase in Guillain Barre Syndrome since ZikaJamaica ObserverKINGSTON, Jamaica — Since the outbreak of the Zika virus infection in Jamaica, there has been a marked increase in the number of suspected cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Kingston and St […]
Increase in Guillain Barre Syndrome since Zika – Jamaica Observer
Southern Nevada health officials confirm first Zika case not related to travel – Las Vegas Review-Journal02/11/2017Las Vegas Review-JournalSouthern Nevada health officials confirm first Zika case not related to travelLas Vegas Review-JournalThe first Southern Nevada case of Zika virus disease not related to travel was confirmed this week in Clark County, […]
Southern Nevada health officials confirm first Zika case not related ...
The campaign to eradicate Zika has trampled over women's rights – The Conversation UK02/09/2017The Conversation UKThe campaign to eradicate Zika has trampled over women's rightsThe Conversation UKThe World Health Organisation declared that the Zika epidemic was an international emergency in February 2016. While the WHO lifted the declaration nine months […]
The campaign to eradicate Zika has trampled over women's rights ...
US Gov't donates 1.5m condoms to boost Zika prevention – Jamaica Observer02/09/2017Jamaica ObserverUS Gov't donates 1.5m condoms to boost Zika preventionJamaica ObserverKINGSTON, Jamaica —The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), today donated 1.5 million condoms to the National Family Planning Board-Sexual Health Agency. This measure is to aid in […]
US Gov't donates 1.5m condoms to boost Zika prevention – ...
'It's as if we've all forgotten about Zika' – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette02/10/2017Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'It's as if we've all forgotten about Zika'Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRECIFE, Brazil — In this city at the heart of the Zika outbreak, the gloom and dread have lifted from maternity hospitals and delivery rooms. The scary government posters with giant […]
'It's as if we've all forgotten about Zika' – Pittsburgh ...
The panic is over at Zika's epicenter. But for many, the struggle has just begun. – Washington Post02/07/2017Washington PostThe panic is over at Zika's epicenter. But for many, the struggle has just begun.Washington PostRECIFE, Brazil — In this city at the heart of the Zika outbreak, the gloom and dread […]
The panic is over at Zika's epicenter. But for many, ...
Judge brushes aside Zika claim, says dune project can proceed02/09/2017NJ.comJudge brushes aside Zika claim, says dune project can proceedNJ.comMARGATE — A federal judge has decided not to block a protective sand dune project along part of the New Jersey shoreline, ruling that "the parade of horribles" feared by opponents of […]
Judge brushes aside Zika claim, says dune project can proceed
Letter: Planned Parenthood fights Zika? – Pensacola News Journal02/08/2017Letter: Planned Parenthood fights Zika?Pensacola News JournalPlanned Parenthood fights Zika. The Zika virus outbreak demonstrates why the state must ensure that more Floridians have health insurance. Without Medicaid expansion, too many people will be left vulnerable and the public health crisis will […]
Letter: Planned Parenthood fights Zika? – Pensacola News Journal
BMBF funds Zika vaccine research group at LMU – Drug Target Review02/08/2017Drug Target ReviewBMBF funds Zika vaccine research group at LMUDrug Target ReviewAt Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) in Munich's Institute for Infectious Diseases, Dr Asisa Volz will lead a new junior research group devoted to the development of vaccines against emerging […]
BMBF funds Zika vaccine research group at LMU – Drug ...
Novel Assay Detects Zika Virus in Less Than 15 Minutes – Medscape02/08/2017Novel Assay Detects Zika Virus in Less Than 15 MinutesMedscapeNEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A newly developed assay that rapidly detects Zika virus and can be implemented in a mobile suitcase laboratory could facilitate testing of pregnant women in […]
Novel Assay Detects Zika Virus in Less Than 15 Minutes ...
International Zika Virus Conference & Workshop to Be Held in Washington, DC, March 29-31 – Business Wire (press release)02/07/2017International Zika Virus Conference & Workshop to Be Held in Washington, DC, March 29-31Business Wire (press release)WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2 International Zika Virus Conference (iZIKVc) is set to take place in Washington, DC […]
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'It's as if we've all forgotten about Zika'02/08/2017Stuff.co.nz'It's as if we've all forgotten about Zika'Stuff.co.nzInitially, many feared that the infants would be merely the first wave of Zika victims, with many more to follow. Yet as the virus spread across the Americas and infected hundreds of thousands, it did not […]
'It's as if we've all forgotten about Zika'
2 Warren County residents are Mississippi's first Zika cases of the year – WMC Action News 502/06/2017Health242 Warren County residents are Mississippi's first Zika cases of the yearWMC Action News 5The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported Monday its first cases of mosquito-borne illness of the year. The two […]
2 Warren County residents are Mississippi's first Zika cases of ...
Zika Virus Infections – Pipeline Review, H2 2016 – Overview, Comparative Analysis & Pipeline Products Glance … – Business Wire (press release)02/07/2017Zika Virus Infections – Pipeline Review, H2 2016 – Overview, Comparative Analysis & Pipeline Products Glance …Business Wire (press release)Zika virus infection is caused by a virus transmitted primarily […]
Zika Virus Infections – Pipeline Review, H2 2016 – Overview, ...
Virus more common than Zika can cause birth defects, yet most pregnant women are unaware – HPPR02/06/2017HPPRVirus more common than Zika can cause birth defects, yet most pregnant women are unawareHPPRA virus more common than Zika can cause deafness, blindness, cognitive delays, and even death in babies, but an alarmingly […]
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Zika virus is here to stay. Here's how California is preparing for that new reality – Los Angeles Times02/06/2017Los Angeles TimesZika virus is here to stay. Here's how California is preparing for that new realityLos Angeles Times“Unfortunately, we're able to adjust to the new normal that now includes Zika, but […]
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Gov. Scott announces grant funding for Zika virus research and vaccine development – Villages-News02/05/2017Gov. Scott announces grant funding for Zika virus research and vaccine developmentVillages-NewsGov. Rick Scott has announced 34 grant awards for Zika virus research following his authorization of $25 million in state funds for Zika research and vaccine […]
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57 Zika cases in PH; DOH verifying microcephaly case – ABS-CBN News02/03/2017ABS-CBN News57 Zika cases in PH; DOH verifying microcephaly caseABS-CBN NewsSURIGAO CITY — Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial announced on Friday that as of February 2, 2017, there were 57 Zika cases in the country. She […]
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Newborn with microcephaly, mom test negative for Zika02/05/2017Inquirer.netNewborn with microcephaly, mom test negative for ZikaInquirer.netThe mother and newborn baby girl from the Western Visayas who were initially suspected of having contracted the Zika virus have tested negative in confirmatory tests. The Department of Health (DOH) added that the baby girl's […]
Newborn with microcephaly, mom test negative for Zika
Mom, newborn with rare condition test negative for Zika02/04/2017Inquirer.netMom, newborn with rare condition test negative for ZikaInquirer.netThe mother and new born baby girl from Western Visayas who were initially suspected of having contracted the Zika virus have tested negative in confirmatory tests. The Department of Health added that the baby […]
Mom, newborn with rare condition test negative for Zika
How one city in Puerto Rico is fighting Zika — without using chemicals – Miami Herald02/03/2017Miami HeraldHow one city in Puerto Rico is fighting Zika — without using chemicalsMiami HeraldOn this hard hit tropical island, even the dead are getting pulled into the fight against Zika. On a recent weekday, […]
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57 Zika cases reported as of Feb 2 – The Manila Times02/03/201757 Zika cases reported as of Feb 2The Manila TimesThe Department of Health (DOH) said Friday a total of 57 Zika cases have been reported in the country from January last year until last February 2. It said 38 […]
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Texas University Researchers Lead Zika Border Project – Breitbart News02/02/2017Breitbart NewsTexas University Researchers Lead Zika Border ProjectBreitbart NewsTwo University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) professors will lead Zika research along the Texas-Mexico border as part of a multi-institutional consortium to establish a Western Gulf Center for Excellence for Vector-borne […]
Texas University Researchers Lead Zika Border Project – Breitbart News
This virus is much more common than Zika. Why don't expectant mothers know their babies are at risk? – The Denver Post02/03/2017This virus is much more common than Zika. Why don't expectant mothers know their babies are at risk?The Denver PostIt is vastly more common than the Zika virus, which […]
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Connecticut monitoring 30 babies for Zika-related birth defects – New Haven Register01/30/2017New Haven RegisterConnecticut monitoring 30 babies for Zika-related birth defectsNew Haven Register“It is critical that we work with pediatricians to monitor these babies for signs of Microcephaly or other Zika-related birth defects throughout the first year of life because […]
Connecticut monitoring 30 babies for Zika-related birth defects – New ...
Abbott Says FDA Oks Molecular Test To Detect Zika Virus In Whole Blood – Nasdaq02/02/2017Abbott Says FDA Oks Molecular Test To Detect Zika Virus In Whole BloodNasdaq(RTTNews.com) – Abbott ( ABT ) said Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized its molecular test, the Abbott RealTime ZIKA […]
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Angola announces first 2 cases of Zika, but strain not clear – Fox News01/11/2017Fox NewsAngola announces first 2 cases of Zika, but strain not clearFox NewsJOHANNESBURG – Angola has announced its first two cases of the Zika virus, but it is not clear whether the strain is the one spreading […]
Angola announces first 2 cases of Zika, but strain not ...
Zika ebbing in Latin America but vigilance needed -WHO – Yahoo Finance02/01/2017Yahoo NewsZika ebbing in Latin America but vigilance needed -WHOYahoo FinanceGENEVA, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Brazil and Latin America are recording lower numbers of Zika infections than last year, but all countries must remain vigilant against the virus which […]
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Zika: Year 101/31/2017NBCNews.comZika: Year 1NBCNews.comZika: Year 1. The Zika virus came seemingly out of nowhere and broke all the rules. Here's a look at the plot twists during the first year of the virus – and where it's going next. By Anna Brand, Maggie Fox & Tynan DeBold Feb 1, […]
Zika: Year 1
8 new Zika confirmations, 5 among pregnant women – Virgin Islands Daily News02/01/20178 new Zika confirmations, 5 among pregnant womenVirgin Islands Daily NewsThe V.I. Health Department said eight new cases of Zika were confirmed by lab tests during the last week. The confirmations raise the total number of positive Zika […]
8 new Zika confirmations, 5 among pregnant women – Virgin ...
Researchers find Zika virus replicates in placental trophoblasts, could have implications for early prenatal diagnosis – Medical Xpress01/30/2017Medical XpressResearchers find Zika virus replicates in placental trophoblasts, could have implications for early prenatal diagnosisMedical XpressWhy is there a delay between when a pregnant woman is infected with Zika virus and when […]
Researchers find Zika virus replicates in placental trophoblasts, could have ...
Angola at risk for Zika – West Herald01/31/2017West HeraldAngola at risk for ZikaWest HeraldAngola faces Zika outbreak risk, as the country was already hit by a serious cholera and a yellow fever epidemic. According to local health officials, two Zika cases have been recently found inside the country, one in […]