A crushing fear of the disease among many in his neighborhood in Mbandaka, the capital of Equateur province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hobbled the initial response to the country’s 11th Ebola outbreak.
Terrified of the rare but often fatal disease, many people in the DRC were wary and unreceptive of the response teams working to halt the virus, while lack of a clear understanding of Ebola prevention and treatment fuelled misconceptions.
Ebola Vaccinations For Staff Exceed 8,000 in Africa
FDA Approves First Rapid COVID-19 Test for Home Use
Simple nasal swab test requires prescription; people younger than 14 cannot perform the test on themselves
Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo Declared Over
Wednesday marks 42 days, or two incubation periods, since the last survivor tested negative for the virus
Fluvoxamine Linked to Reduction in Clinical Deterioration in COVID-19
Findings seen among adult outpatients with SARS-CoV-2 with oxygen saturation of 92 percent or greater
Pandemic Affecting Young People’s Mental Health
Self-reported symptoms of depression, thoughts of suicide much higher than historical norms
U.S. FDA Reaffirms Commitment to COVID-19 Vaccine Transparency
While Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) have received increased attention during the COVID-19 public health emergency, they are not a new tool to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Commissioner of FDA Stephen M. Hahn M.D., took a moment on November 17, 2020, to reaffirm FDA’s commitment to transparency around the EUA process and share some updates on our plan to provide more information about FDA’s decisions to issue, revise or revoke EUAs for vaccines.
Cervical Cancer Prevention Investments Produce Significant ROI
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer announced today marks the first time that 194 countries commit to eliminating cancer – following the adoption of a resolution at the World Health Assembly in 2020.
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease that is also curable if detected early and adequately treated. Yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women globally.
This WHO cervical cancer strategy outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening, and treatment.
Rochester’s Airport Launches Traveler Digital IDs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Greater Rochester International Airport located in northern New York is now utilizing new state-of-the-art technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and their flight information in near real-time.
This innovative technology will enhance detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent documents at the security checkpoint.
Hospital Mortality Higher for Critically Ill With COVID-19 Versus Flu
Patients with COVID-19 have slower improvement in oxygenation, longer duration of mechanical ventilation, lower rates of extubation
Persistent Fatigue Prevalent After COVID-19 Infection
More than half of those recovered from acute phase of COVID-19 experience postviral fatigue, independent of COVID-19 severity