Worries About Unusual Botulinum Toxin Prove Unfounded
A previously unknown form of botulinum toxin thought to be resistant to standard treatment raised public health concerns. Subsequent research has allayed those fears.
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Endless Ebola Epidemic? That's The 'Risk We Face Now,' CDC Says
Dr. Thomas Frieden visits West Africa this week to assess the fight against Ebola. His goal? Figure out how to keep the disease from turning into a permanent problem.
CDC Warns That The Flu Season May Be A Bad One
The main flu strain circulating now tends to send more people to the hospital than other strains. It also causes more deaths, especially among the elderly, children and people with health issues.
Treatment For HIV Runs Low In U.S., Despite Diagnosis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only a third of Americans infected with HIV have the virus under control. Most have been diagnosed, though that's less common among the young.
Doctor, Put On Your PPE And Go Into The ETU, Stat!
The world of global health is an acronym soup. And the Ebola virus has generated its own list.
Emory Hospital Shares Lessons Learned On Ebola Care
The same Atlanta hospital that treated the first U.S. Ebola patient in August discharged its fourth patient Tuesday. All survived. Patients in isolation need extra emotional support, the team says.
CDC Chief Announces New Shift In Ebola Protocols
The new protocol announced by Dr. Tom Frieden on Monday stops short of the mandatory 21-day quarantines imposed by some states. Instead, it relies on individual assessment and close monitoring.
Nurse Criticizes Quarantine After Negative Ebola Test, Hires Lawyer
Kaci Hickox says she doesn't have a fever; a preliminary blood test came back negative for Ebola. She reportedly hired a civil rights attorney to work for her release Sunday.
Was CDC Too Quick To Blame Dallas Nurses In Care Of Ebola Patient?
It was initially implied that nurses made many of the errors in the handling of Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan. Further scrutiny shows they were not at fault.
CDC Announces New Guidelines For Health Care Workers Treating Ebola Patients
The new guidelines call for a site supervisor, who makes sure healthcare workers put on and remove their personal protective equipment correctly.