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Ebola: UN says experimental vaccine trials in West Africa could begin by January

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Clinical trials of this candidate Ebola vaccine will take place in the US, Germany, Gabon and Kenya.

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UN warns of economic hardship in Ebola-hit countries as World Bank agrees finance package

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General Community Health Volunteers (GCHVs), who conduct contact tracing, active case finding, and general Ebola awareness, walking through West Point in Monrovia, Liberia.

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Lower Doses of Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Work for Some

Study found many patients with early stage disease stayed in remission with less medication.

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ADHD Linked to Expectant Moms' Smog Exposure

Traffic and fossil fuels for heat, electricity biggest factors, study suggests.

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Combo Treatment for Advanced Melanoma Seems to Improve Survival

Pairing cancer drug, immune booster gave patients about 5 extra months, researchers report.

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Antibiotic-Resistant Hospital Germ Traced to U.K. Livestock, Study Finds

British researchers urge strict agricultural standards to prevent MRSA's spread.

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Redesigning how health services are delivered in Japan would better meet the needs of a super-ageing population, says OECD

Elderly individuals with complex, chronic diseases need continuous and tailored care to maintain their health and maximise their ability to participate in society. Japan must change the way it delivers health services for older citizens by strengthening its specialist primary care and making mental health care services more widely available, according to a new OECD report.

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Typical ADHD Care Leaves Room for Improvement, Study Finds

Many pediatricians fail to follow guidelines for diagnosis, treatment.

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Inhaled Ebola Vaccine Protects Monkeys

Needle-free version would be easier to use in West Africa, experts say, and human trials are next step.

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Study Points to Causes Behind Age-Linked Memory Loss

'Better' connections between brain networks might actually hamper recall, researchers say.

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