Research, awards and more: Looking back at 2013
It’s hard to believe 2014 is just two short weeks away. But before we roll into a new year, Momentum continues to look back at
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Tropical Diseases
In Case You Missed It: Dengue fever, successful weight loss, teledermatology and more
Welcome to the weekend and to our usual roundup of news you may have missed from last week. Dengue fever It’s become clear: Dengue fever
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Vaccine Nation: 10 most important diseases without a licensed vaccine
This August, Vaccine Nation, the organizer of the World Vaccine Congress, released its list of the 10 most important infections with no licensed vaccine. In
Read MorePrevention best defense for West Nile Virus
Just like most people know to put on sunscreen to prevent sunburn, easy steps can also help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. In
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Book by BCM's Dr. Peter Hotez spotlights neglected tropical diseases
Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says that neglected tropical diseases are “the most common
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What is Guanarito Virus?
This week, it was reported that a vial of Guanarito virus has gone missing from the Galveston National Laboratory at the University of Texas Medical
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