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Syphilis Makes A Comeback, UK - 25 Mar 2008
Medical News Today (press release),The review was written by Dr Kevin Fenton from the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control
Dr. Howard Fields to Join NanoViricides as Vice-President of Virology - Mar 24, 2008
Business Wire (press release),He has applied his knowledge to the study of viral hepatitis during an illustrious 32 year career at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Novosibirsk Region to Beat Viral Infections - Mar 24, 2008
Financial Information Service(Registration),.../FIS/ According to the resolution signed by the Governor Viktor Tolokonsky, inoculation against viral hepatitis B, measles and flu will be conducted at
Blue Foundation grant to fund hepatitis care - Mar 13, 2008
MSN MoneyThe grant will fund the Hepatitis Care Network of Central Florida, which will provide free viral hepatitis prevention and treatment services to the
Hepatitis-C Can Add Problems For Diabetics - Mar 7, 2008
KLAS-TV,...the presence of the viral hepatitis and the liver disease associated with it makes the management of the diabetes a little more complicated," he said.
Consultant Clinical Scientist/Honorary Senior Lecturer - Feb 25, 2008
Nature.com (subscription),We offer excellent opportunity to undertake translational research in viral hepatitis and support the development of diagnostic hepatitis testing service.
Scientists unite to fight disease - Mar 17, 2008
China Internet Information Center|,For the past two years, Wen has led a team studying and testing a therapeutic vaccine for viral hepatitis B patients. The vaccine has been tried on 242
Jaundice cases on the rise in the city - Mar 11, 2008
Daily News & Analysis,Hepatitis A infection, commonly known as viral hepatitis or jaundice, has cropped up in some areas in Mumbai. Akhila Kale, 13, a resident of Thane
Further education fees included in personal reliefs, rebates - Mar 23, 2008
Malaysia Star,...“ Other similar diseases� in relation to serious diseases include heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, chronic liver disease, fulminant viral hepatitis,
Hepatitis B Foundation Testifies Before Congressional ... - Mar 20, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...billion with a $50 million increase for the Division of Viral Hepatitis, and to provide a 6.7% increase for the NIH bringing the total to $31.2 billion,
Hepatitis - C: A silent killer - Mar 4, 2008
Central Chronicle,Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the viruses (A, B, C, D, and E), which together account for the vast majority of cases of viral hepatitis.
Hepititis conference in Whakatane attractes world leaders - Feb 28, 2008
1XX Whakatane,A number of the world's leading hepatitis experts are attending the second New Zealand Viral Hepatitis Conference starting in Whakatane.
Infectious diseases claim 668 lives in China in Feb. - Mar 11, 2008
Xinhua,B-Class infectious diseases include 25 diseases such as viral hepatitis and C-Class infectious diseases include ten diseases such as influenza.
More - Mar 15, 2008
Sunday Leader (subscription),Although not usually as serious as other types of viral Hepatitis, Hepatitis A causes inflammation of the liver, seriously compromising its functions.
Stockwire.com: CHAT LIVE in the only dedicated CHAT ROOM for ... - Mar 24, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),He has applied his knowledge to the study of viral hepatitis during an illustrious 32 year career at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Expert Available to Discuss Las Vegas Clinic Hepatitis C Debacle ... - Mar 12, 2008
Newswise (press release)HCV is one of the most common types of viral hepatitis. It can lead to long-term, persistent infections, chronic liver disease, and in many cases,
EGYPT: Poor hygiene, ignorance blamed for prevalence of hepatitis C - Mar 6, 2008
IRINnews.org,The survey is being conducted by the National Committee for the Control and Prevention of Viral Hepatitis, a government body formed last year to tackle the
• Learn more - Mar 11, 2008
Richmond Times Dispatch,To get help: Virginia HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Hot Line, (800) 533-4148. 8 am to 5 pm Trained counselors answer questions and provide crisis intervention,
World's Water Needs Grow More Urgent - Mar 18, 2008
Environment News ServiceMore than 170000 cases of water-related diseases - including over 120000 cases of viral hepatitis A - were reported in 2006.
BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES: Patients on clinic's bottom line - Mar 2, 2008
Las Vegas Review - Journal,...pin down the point of transmission, according to Dr. Scott Holmberg with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Viral Hepatitis.
Celebrity Chef Sandra Lee Offers Recipes and Shortcuts in the ... - Feb 28, 2008
FOXBusinessIndividuals who have or have had viral hepatitis should tell their doctor. The doctor may want to examine them for hepatitis before use with ORENCIA.
Experts Delve Into Issues of HPV Vaccination - Feb 26, 2008
Earthtimes,John Ward, MD, Director of the Division of Viral Hepatitis at the CDC, offers advice for the effective implementation of the HPV vaccine based on the
Public health struggles to reach gay ‘hidden population’ - Mar 21, 2008
Southern Voice,...work and play,� Kevin Fenton, director of the CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD & TB Prevention, said last week.
US syphilis rate up for 7th year in row, CDC says - Mar 12, 2008
Reuters...infections including HIV in the first place, said Dr. Kevin Fenton, who heads the CDC's STD, AIDS, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis prevention effort.
One In Four Teenage Girls Has Sexually Transmitted Disease, CDC ... - Mar 12, 2008
Science Daily (press release)...young women in this country every year,� said Kevin Fenton, MD, director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.
Illicit drug use and risky sex fueling rise in syphilis - Mar 19, 2008
News-Medical.net,Dr. Kevin Fenton from the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention at the CDC says the resurgence calls for new training efforts
1 in 4 US teen girls infected with STD - Mar 12, 2008
Baltimore Sun,...occur among the 14 to 25 age group, said Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of the CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.
What Change Does Prokineticin 2/Bv8 Have In Human Hepatocellular ... - Mar 19, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),...gastric cancer, liver cancer, viral hepatitis, colorectal cancer, and H pylori infection for providing a forum for both clinicians and scientists.
STDs continue to rise among teenage girls - Mar 17, 2008
The Daily Collegian Online,...country every year," Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, wrote in a study summary.
Honey and diabetes go together safely: DUHS expert - Mar 2, 2008
Daily Times,In the case of viral hepatitis-C, the use of honey is not usually discussed but because of the nutrition it offers, it could be used as an energizer.
Scientific Evidence Proves Significant Anti-Cancer Effect of Milk ... - Feb 26, 2008
Natural News.com,Many of his scientific research publications are focused on viral hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, all of which have significantly
Liver group raising £50k for innovative scanner - Feb 29, 2008
Belfast Telegraph,Dr Neil McDougall, consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at the Royal, said: "Liver diseases due to viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease,
Science, symphonies mix with Alsop's 'CSI' - Feb 27, 2008
Baltimore Sun,It is hard to know if he had a viral hepatitis, or if the cirrhosis came from moderate alcohol use. His liver was not metabolizing toxins as it should have.
Auction featuring former AU football stars will benefit UAB Liver ... - Mar 16, 2008
The Birmingham News - al.com,Proceeds allow UAB physician-scientists to continue to address the public health challenges - and the devastating effects - of viral hepatitis and other
One in Four Girls has STD, New CDC Study Estimates - Mar 14, 2008
BYU Newsnet,...health priorities," said Kevin Fenton, MD, director of the CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention in a news release.
Many STIs Not Detected in US Because of Lack of Testing Among MSM ... - Mar 14, 2008
Kaiser network.org,Kevin Fenton -- director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention -- said, "It is imperative that we make [STI]
4 Out of 4 Teen Girls Need Better Sex Ed - Mar 14, 2008
RH Reality Check,...our highest public health priorities," said Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.
Cancer is leading cause of death in Beijing - Mar 14, 2008
People's Daily Online,Viral hepatitis and tuberculosis caused the most deaths, accounting for about 80% of deaths from infectious diseases. Deng Xiaohong said that in recent
Syphilis rates up on gay male sex - Mar 13, 2008
Washington Times,...director of the Centers on Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.
25% Of US Girls, Young Women Ages 14 To 19 Have Common STIs, CDC ... - Mar 13, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),Kevin Fenton, director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention at CDC, said that "screening, vaccination and other
Syphilis rates continue to increase in gay men - Mar 12, 2008
Sovo.com,Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of the CDC National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, said the CDC must find new ways to reach out to
Youth & Health | About 3.2M Teenage Girls Have a Common STI; More ... - Mar 12, 2008
Kaiser network.org,The segment includes comments from nurse practitioner Paula Bryant-Barnett and Kevin Fenton, director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis,
Study: 1 in 4 teen girls has sex disease Health officials worry ... - Mar 12, 2008
Allentown Morning Call,...director of the CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. CDC officials called sexually transmitted diseases a public
New Study Shows One in Four Girls Have STDs in the United States - Mar 11, 2008
Feminist Majority FoundationAt today's National STD Prevention Conference in Chicago, Kevin Fenton, director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB
Risk of Hepatitis C from tattoo art not sharply defined, experts say - Mar 22, 2008
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin,...and becoming infected with hepatitis C, the potential is there, said Wendy Dillon, coordinator for the state’s adult viral hepatitis prevention program.
Hawaii doctors study cancer - Mar 6, 2008
Honolulu Star-Bulletin,...cancer medicines, prostate cancer and diet, soy foods and breast cancer risk, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and chronic viral hepatitis and liver cancer.
Does Artificial Intelligence Help Clinicians To Recognize Atrophic ... - Feb 28, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),...gastric cancer, liver cancer, viral hepatitis, colorectal cancer, and H pylori infection and provides a forum for both clinicians and scientists.
Chronic Hepatitis E with Cirrhosis in a Kidney-Transplant Recipient - 20 Feb 2008
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),To the Editor: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. 1 Kamar et al. in this issue of the Journal 2 and others 3
NanoViricides Appoints Leading Hepatitis C Expert to Advisory Board - Feb 4, 2008
FOXBusinessDr. Fields is a distinguished international expert in Viral Hepatitis. During his thirty-two year career at the CDC, he was the Team Leader of Assay
Regular Marijuana Use Increases Risk Of Hepatitis C-related Liver ... - Jan 29, 2008
Science Daily (press release)This form of viral hepatitis may lead to cirrhosis, or scarring, of the liver. Coinfection of hepatitis C in patients who are HIV positive is common;
Infectious diseases claim 571 lives in China in January - Feb 15, 2008
Xinhua,A-Class illnesses include only two diseases, namely plague and cholera; B-Class infectious diseases include 25 ailments, such as viral hepatitis,
What is hepatitis B and how is it spread? - Feb 10, 2008
TamilStar.com,HBV is one of several viruses that cause viral hepatitis. Most individuals that are infected with HBV recover from the acute phase of the hepatitis B
Hepatitis A making inroads in Colombo - Feb 16, 2008
Sunday Times.lk,Eleven people, living in homes close to the massive garbage dump in Mattakkuliya have been diagnosed with viral Hepatitis A which is contracted by eating or
Getting under the skin of HIV, hep C - Feb 5, 2008
News-Medical.net,...approaches to treat those with HIV/AIDS," said Associate Professor Greg Dore, who is head of Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program at NCHECR.
CDC acknowledges Black HIV/AIDS Day - Feb 6, 2008
Gay.com,Dr. Kevin Fenton, the CDC's director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, urged The federal Centers for Disease
FibroScan® for Hepatitis - Feb 11, 2008
WHOI,By Jen Christensen Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with a virus. Two important types are hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Pfizer Presents New Data from HIV/AIDS Portfolio at Conference on ... - Feb 6, 2008
WELT ONLINE,However, caution should be used when administering Selzentry to patients with pre-existing liver dysfunction or who are co-infected with viral hepatitis B
Mississippi briefs - Feb 18, 2008
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Kevin Fenton, director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Treating Viral Infections: Time it Right! - Feb 6, 2008
Ivanhoe,...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds timing is everything when using growth factor treatment for patients with chronic viral infections such as HIV or
Solagran Limited Announce Unexpected Efficacy of Ropren in ... - Feb 14, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),These improvements with Ropren treatment were registered in patients who were also suffering from chronic viral hepatitis (B & C) and type 2 diabetes
Afghanistan establishes Disease Early Warning System - Feb 16, 2008
Xinhua,Diarrhea, Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), particularly pneumonia and influenza, meningococcal diseases, viral hepatitis, measles, typhoid,
Need of health research policy in Bangladesh - Feb 16, 2008
The Daily Star,...snake bite, various poisoning particularly fatal organophosphorus pesticide poisoning, viral hepatitis, typhoid, dengue, leptospirosis, amoebiasis,
Doctors fail to report a fifth of infectious diseases - Feb 2, 2008
Sunday Business Post,The majority of these underreported cases were for viral meningitis, infectious mononucleosis, viral hepatitis C and acute encephalitis.
The United Nations' Unscientific War on Biotechnology - Feb 7, 2008
World Politics ReviewThis makes them vulnerable to water-related infections, such as cholera, dysentery, E. coli, viral hepatitis A and typhoid. To remedy this situation,
African Americans Still Disproportionately Affected By HIV/AIDS - Feb 7, 2008
365Gay.comThe key to reducing HIV/AIDS among African Americans is education said Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD,
Thursday Is Black HIV Awareness Day In The US - Feb 6, 2008
Dog Flu Diet and Diseases,..."There is a great deal of work to be done," stated Dr. Kevin Fenton, the CDC's director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD,
Guidelines Updated on Managing Drug Interactions When Treating HIV ... - Feb 6, 2008
Medscape (subscription)These new recommendations from the CDC Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention,
AIDS awareness - Feb 6, 2008
Auburn Citizen,Workman is a staff member of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs and TB Prevention. From 10 am to 3 pm, the state Department of Health
Tracy Hampton, PhD - Feb 5, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),The findings may be useful for treating conditions that lead to excessive liver scarring, such as viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.
Heavily-polluted IZs built to spill - Feb 5, 2008
Viet Nam News,The pollution can cause up to 25 different diseases including viral hepatitis and dermatitis, according to the HCM City Public Health and Hygiene Institute.
Next step in Tuskegee ethics fellowship - Jan 31, 2008
Tuskegee University,Presentations focused on ethics activities within the NCIPC related to HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. Other highlights included a
Innate Pharma and Novo Nordisk A/S Partnership Refocused on the ... - Jan 31, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),...most advanced molecule, IPH 1101 is in Phase II clinical development (4 ongoing Phase I/II or Phase II trials in oncology and in viral hepatitis C).
New Report Provides Information on HIV Prevalence in the US ... - Jan 30, 2008
HealthNewsDigest.com,New CDC estimates of annual HIV incidence are currently under development by CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Binge drinking blamed for rising liver disease deaths - Jan 28, 2008
Daily Mail,It aims to tackle the three main causes liver disease - alcohol, obesity and viral hepatitis B and C - and develop a national registry of patients and a
How do I know it's bird flu? - Jan 28, 2008
Central Chronicle,There is resurgence of Kala Azar and there is Japanese encephalitis, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis. Child mortality is on the rise.
Rapid HIV Testing in Outreach and Other Community Settings—United ... - Jan 22, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),MD, Div of HIV/AIDS Prevention; J Cleveland, MS, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention; E Tai, MD, EIS Officer, CDC.
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