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Policywise

Has Zika transmission begun in the continental United States?

June 28, 2016 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

Is it possible that Zika has already entered Aedes aegypti mosquito populations within the continental United States and that people in the at-risk areas of

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Could the 2016 Summer Olympics be safer from Zika than we think?

May 26, 2016 Brazil,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  infectious disease,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Rio de Janeiro,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

There are major concerns about the risks of contracting the Zika virus during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Zika has become widespread

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Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day

April 1, 2016 Arthur Beaudet,  Autism,  Autism Speaks,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Dr. Sherry Vinson,  Genetics,  Healthcare,  Houston,  National Autism Awareness Month,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Nicole Blanton,  pediatrics,  Research,  Vaccines

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and we want to recognize and acknowledge those who are on the front lines battling and treating autism

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn shares her fitness routine

March 4, 2016 Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn,  Healthcare,  Healthy Habits,  Houston,  infectious disease,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers.   It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Dr. Peter Hotez shares his latest concerns about zika virus

January 17, 2016 Community,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  mosquitoes,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  pediatrics,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

On Friday the CDC issued travel advisories for pregnant women in the areas of Latin American and Caribbean region currently affected by zika virus infection.

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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?

December 18, 2015 Community,  Dr. Kristy Murray,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  mosquitoes,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine,  Zika virus

In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses – viruses transmitted by insects. A

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Hotez: Chagas poses threat to Texas, Western Hemisphere

December 9, 2015 Andy Phifer,  chagas,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  infectious disease,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Tropical Diseases,  Tropical Medicine

It has a funny name, but the kissing bug isn’t a laughing matter. The kissing bug (pictured below) is the source of Chagas disease, a

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Science and diplomacy: Cuba

October 16, 2015 Community,  Cuba,  Diplomacy,  Dr. Kristy Murray,  Education,  Healthcare,  Houston,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Science,  Tropical Medicine

When considering options for improving diplomatic relationships between conflicted countries, one of the most political-neutral methods to re-establish ties is through science and medicine. As

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Myths about autism and vaccine spacing

September 30, 2015 Autism,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Healthcare,  Houston,  infectious disease,  MMR,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  pediatrics,  Research,  Tropical Medicine,  vaccine schedule,  Vaccines

The vaccine debate seems to have recently moved in new direction, with many people questioning the timing of vaccines in children. This issue was raised

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Dr. Peter Hotez explains MERS: What is it, who is at risk

June 24, 2015 Andy Phifer,  Dr. Peter Hotez,  Explainer,  Healthcare,  infectious disease,  MERS,  Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome,  National School of Tropical Medicine,  Tropical Diseases

With an outbreak of MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome) abroad, concern is raised here in America about the illness. Since MERS is fairly new –

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

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