Health
Drug combination reduces risk of HIV infection among teen males
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Zika virus selectively infects and kills glioblastoma cells in mice
Transmission electron microscope image of negative-stained, Fortaleza-strain Zika virus (red), isolated from a microcephaly case in Brazil.
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CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 31th, launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating effects of sepsis. This initiative emphasizes the importance of early recognition and timely treatment of sepsis, as well as the importance of preventing infections that could lead to sepsis.
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Some Infants still not receiving the recommended screenings and interventions for hearing loss and critical congenital heart disease at birth
The report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) highlights the benefits of and gaps in assessing point-of-care newborn screening for hearing loss (HL) and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). These critical gaps need to be closed to help all children have a better chance to reach their full potential.
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NIAID scientists illuminate mechanism of increased cardiovascular risks with HIV
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have expanded the understanding of how chronic inflammation and persistent immune activation associated with HIV infection drive cardiovascular disease risk in people living with HIV. People living with HIV are up to twice as likely to experience heart attacks, strokes and other forms of cardiovascular disease as people who do not have the virus, even when HIV infection is well-controlled with the use of antiretroviral therapy.
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NIAID scientists illuminate mechanism of increased cardiovascular risks with HIV
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have expanded the understanding of how chronic inflammation and persistent immune activation associated with HIV infection drive cardiovascular disease risk in people living with HIV. People living with HIV are up to twice as likely to experience heart attacks, strokes and other forms of cardiovascular disease as people who do not have the virus, even when HIV infection is well-controlled with the use of antiretroviral therapy.
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Sequencing all 24 human chromosomes uncovers rare disorders
Conceptual image of a cell karyotype exhibiting trisomy, three copies of one chromosome.
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Project Signing: Bangladesh Receives $515 million World Bank Financing to Improve Health and Nutrition Services
The government of Bangladesh on August 28th, signed a $515 million financing agreement with the World Bank to improve the country’s health, nutrition, and population services.
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World Bank Mobilizes US$200 Million to Combat Cholera in Yemen
The World Bank on August 25th, announced an emergency US$200 million grant to support Yemen as it struggles to contain one of the world’s largest cholera outbreaks. This will strengthen the country's health, water and sanitation systems, addressing the source of the epidemic and improving systems to prevent future outbreaks.
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Spread of acute watery diarrhoea and suspected cholera slows in Yemen amid unprecedented response efforts from unsung local heroes
Children receive treatment for acute watery diarrhoea at the Sab'een Hospital in Sana'a, Yemen.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020