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WHO acknowledges eradication of trachoma in Morocco

Today, the World Health Organization acknowledged the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Morocco.

18 Nov 2016

New study to examine effectiveness of old antibiotic drug for treating gonorrhea infections

A new clinical research study seeks to determine whether a rapid molecular diagnostic test can reliably identify gonorrhea infections that may be successfully treated with a single dose of an older antibiotic, ciprofloxacin.

18 Nov 2016

Head injuries increase by 14% after Michigan’s partial repeal of universal helmet law

Fewer motorcycle riders who are involved in crashes across the state of Michigan are wearing a helmet, and the state's trauma centers have seen a 14 percent increase in head injuries among motorcyclists, since the state's partial repeal of its universal helmet law in April 2012, a new study finds.

18 Nov 2016

Connecticut law to temporarily seize guns prevented dozens of suicides, study reveals

A Connecticut law enacted in 1999 to allow police to temporarily remove guns from potentially violent or suicidal people likely prevented dozens of suicides, according to a study by researchers at Duke and Yale universities and the University of Connecticut.

18 Nov 2016

Most rapid diagnostic tests fail to detect P. falciparum malaria parasites in asymptomatic children

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has one of the highest rates of people living with malaria. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) account for more than 70 percent of diagnostic testing for malaria in Africa.

17 Nov 2016

Older first-time mothers may have increased chances of living longer

The average age of a woman giving birth for the first time has risen dramatically in the United States over the past 40 years, driven by factors like education or career.

17 Nov 2016

Scientists develop new model to help eliminate HIV vulnerability among racial/ethnic groups

Although HIV rates are higher among the African American community compared to the White population, research shows that engagement in risky behaviors does not fully account for these differences.

17 Nov 2016

Public's health insurance and financial literacy linked to higher levels of coverage

Uninsured individuals who had greater knowledge about health insurance and financial issues were more likely to gain coverage after health insurance exchanges opened under the federal Affordable Care Act, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

17 Nov 2016

New mouse model by FDA's scientists provides platform for improving understanding of Zika virus pathology

A new mouse model developed by scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may help in exploring the potential activity of Zika virus vaccines and therapeutics.

17 Nov 2016

Hog workers carrying livestock-related, drug-resistant bacteria may be developing skin infections

New Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health-led research suggests that some workers at industrial hog production facilities are not only carrying livestock-associated, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their noses, but may also be developing skin infections from these bacteria.

17 Nov 2016

Concerns about weight gain may affect contraception choices

Concerns about weight gain may be driving contraception choices, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

17 Nov 2016

Researchers compare effectiveness of two treatments for glaucoma

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast together with University of St Andrews and Aberdeen have found that the procedure used to remove cataracts is more successful than current standard treatments with laser in treating Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma - a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

17 Nov 2016

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WHO acknowledges eradication of trachoma in Morocco

New study to examine effectiveness of old antibiotic drug for treating gonorrhea infections

Head injuries increase by 14% after Michigan’s partial repeal of universal helmet law

Connecticut law to temporarily seize guns prevented dozens of suicides, study reveals

Most rapid diagnostic tests fail to detect P. falciparum malaria parasites in asymptomatic children

Older first-time mothers may have increased chances of living longer

Scientists develop new model to help eliminate HIV vulnerability among racial/ethnic groups

Public's health insurance and financial literacy linked to higher levels of coverage

New mouse model by FDA's scientists provides platform for improving understanding of Zika virus pathology

Hog workers carrying livestock-related, drug-resistant bacteria may be developing skin infections

Concerns about weight gain may affect contraception choices

Researchers compare effectiveness of two treatments for glaucoma

Teen stalking victims more likely to engage in risky behaviors, study finds

Highly antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise among U.S. children, study reports

Sleep apnea compromises function of biological sensors that regulate blood pressure

Self-injection of contraceptive feasible, acceptable among women in sub-Saharan Africa, research reveals

Early treatment for stroke patients could help prevent disability and improve chances of recovery

E-cigarette use linked to risk of respiratory symptoms among adolescents

Barriers to internet use for self-care may be preventing women from managing chronic conditions

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