Infectious Disease Control News and Press Releases

Infectious Disease Control

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Roche receives EU approval of Gazyvaro for people with previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma: 9/22/2017 2:45:43 AM; Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that the European Commission has approved Gazyvaro® (obinutuzumab) in combination with chemotherapy, followed by Gazyvaro maintenance in people achieving a response, as a new treatment for previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma.
Indoor Environmental Quality Testing to Help Prevent Fungal Infections: 9/21/2017 2:27:19 PM; While most fungi found growing in indoor environments do not cause infections in humans, there are a few that can cause serious diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 300 out of 1.5 million different species of fungi are known to cause infections in humans.
PEPFAR and Mastercard Launch Partnership to Address HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control: 9/19/2017 5:27:56 PM; At the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Mastercard announced a new public-private partnership aimed at accelerating progress toward HIV/AIDS epidemic control.
Some Storm Damaged Buildings in Puerto Rico Contaminated with Mold Could Lead to Fungal Infections: 9/18/2017 3:03:13 PM; Less than two weeks ago, Hurricane Irma brought powerful winds, storm surge, flooding and heavy rains to parts of Puerto Rico. Today, the region is bracing once again for possible property damage due to Hurricane Maria that is threatening to make landfall later this week.
Doctor Writes a Simple Guide to Understanding Digestive Tract Diseases: 9/18/2017 10:43:39 AM; The digestive system plays a vital role in one’s body, but how well do you know it? In over forty years of practicing gastroenterology, Dr. Frank Lanza observed that only a few of his patients have an inkling about their digestive system, which prompted him to write his book, Gut Check: A Simple Guide to Diseases of the Digestive Tract.
“Florencia,” An Amazon Best-Selling Book is Free For One More Day (09/15/2017): 9/14/2017 6:00:00 AM; Best Seller Publishing announces the release of John Mullen and Douglas Bowman’s new book, “Florencia - An Accidental Story.” It will be available for free download in the Amazon Kindle Store for one more day on September 15th.
Battling Lyme Disease with Cutting Edge Testing Techniques: 9/12/2017 11:36:30 AM; In August, national media outlets published reports of experimental blood tests that showed promise for identifying early cases of Lyme disease. Early stage detection of the infection in people has traditionally been a challenge, as existing blood tests are known to frequently miss infections in the first few weeks.
Houston Flood Victims Benefit from Bacteroides Testing Services From EMSL Analytical, Inc.: 9/11/2017 1:24:28 PM; Hurricane Harvey’s destructive flooding has caused many threats of toxic pollution to Houston, Texas’ water, soil and air. Health department officials say the city of Houston needs help detecting, monitoring, and eliminating these potential hazards.
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Linked to Hot Tub at Popular Gym: 9/11/2017 9:39:30 AM; Last month, Washington’s KEPR published a report about several members of a popular gym that were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. According to the article, local health officials have determined that at least two of the infections could be traced back to the gym’s hot tub where the bacteria that can cause the disease were detected.
Best Selling Book, “Florencia,” Is Now Free on Amazon for 5 Days (until 09/15/2017): 9/11/2017 6:00:00 AM; Best Seller Publishing announces the release of John Mullen and Douglas Bowman’s new book, “Florencia - An Accidental Story.” It will be available for free download in the Amazon Kindle Store on September 11th.
Amazon Best Seller “Save Your Life – A Guide To Detoxification For 21st Century Illnesses,” Free to Download for One More Day: 9/11/2017 6:00:00 AM; Rita Ferraro, ND is delighted to present her new book, “Save Your Life – A Guide To Detoxification For 21st Century Illnesses.” In “Save Your Life – A Guide To Detoxification For 21st Century Illnesses,” Rita Ferraro, a Doctor of Naturopathy, addresses chronic diseases as the consequences of toxic air, water, and food.
John Mullen & Douglas Bowman’s “Florencia” - Free Download Tomorrow (09/11/2017): 9/10/2017 6:00:00 AM; Best Seller Publishing announces the release of John Mullen and Douglas Bowman’s new book, “Florencia - An Accidental Story.” It will be available for free download in the Amazon Kindle Store on September 11th.
Sierra Leone to begin cholera vaccination drive in disaster-affected areas: 9/6/2017 4:30:17 AM; Half a million people in Sierra Leone will be able to access the life-saving cholera vaccine within weeks, the country’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation announced on Tuesday.
Study suggests simple way to predict preterm births: 9/4/2017 8:02:17 AM; Up to 18 percent of babies born worldwide arrive before they are full-term, defined as 37 weeks of gestation. About 1 million of those babies do not survive, and those who do can face developmental problems such as impaired vision or hearing, defects in the heart or lungs, or cognitive impairments.
Santa Rosa Tenants Sue Landlord and Property Manager because of Mold and Bug Infestations: 8/29/2017 8:54:12 AM; This summer, The Press Democrat published a story about a current tenant and a former tenant, of a 55-and-over apartment complex that filed a lawsuit against the complex owner and property manager.
Study identifies genes linked to better immune response to flu vaccine: 8/25/2017 4:47:44 PM; Yale experts and their partners in a national research consortium have identified several genes and gene clusters associated with the immune response to influenza (“flu”) vaccination.
Lead Exposure and Problems for Students Linked in New Research: 8/25/2017 7:57:18 AM; Recently, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) published a working paper that has shed new light on the impact lead exposure has on children.