Bacteriophages: antibiotic resistant tuberculosis’ worst nightmare
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, another silent killer, tuberculosis (TB), loomed.
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Collaboration, regional focus needed for dementia care in India
Dementia affects more than 55 million people, making it one of the world’s most widespread public health problems.
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Child labor: What are the health and social implications?
What are the long-term health risks of child labor, and what can be done to establish new policies and community support?
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Remembering a vaccine pioneer on World NTD Day
Drs. Peter Hotez and Maria Elena Bottazzi reflect on the life and career of Maj. Gen. Philip K. Russell, M.D., a pioneer in virology.
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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Fighting conditions of poverty
Today, the World Health Organization designates 20 parasitic and related infections as neglected tropical diseases. They represent the world’s most common health afflictions of people
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Taking a hike? Stay protected from fleas and ticks
Illnesses related to flea and tick bites in the United States have significantly increased in recent years. If you’re planning to enjoy the great outdoors
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Could recent hurricanes cause reemergence of cholera in Puerto Rico?
The Caribbean has a long history with cholera, a severe diarrheal illness associated with high mortality. Throughout the 19th century, cholera epidemics were relatively common
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Why are we seeing outbreaks of mumps in Texas?
Texas has seen a record number of mumps cases in 2017. The Texas mumps outbreaks began in 2016, with almost two hundred cases in that
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The Vatican takes on neglected and rare diseases
The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers hosted a historic high level summit at the Vatican on Nov. 10-12. The international conference entitled, “Towards a
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‘Blue Marble Health’ explores global shift of neglected tropical diseases
There is often a belief that neglected tropical diseases mostly affect those who live in poverty-stricken countries. Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School
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