Marburg vaccine shows promise

Article Abstract:

Scientists from the US and Canada are developing a new vaccine that can prevent deadly hemorrhagic fever in monkeys after exposure to the Marburg virus, a naturally virulent pathogen that could be manipulated for use as an agent of bioterrorism. The possibility of the vaccine being an effective post-exposure treatment, offers the team hope for its potential use in humans.

Canada, Product development, Vaccines, Hemorrhagic fever, Hemorrhagic fevers

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Officials halt NSAID prevention trails

Article Abstract:

A colorectal cancer study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and trial conducted by the National Institute on Aging revealed a greater risk of stroke and myocardial infarction in participants taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The trial found an increased risk for participants taking celecoxib compared with those taking placebo.

Diagnosis, Colorectal cancer, Heart attack

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Malaria susceptibility heightened for some

Article Abstract:

Some individuals are more attractive to mosquitoes and get bitten a lot more than others, due to certain components in their breath and sweat, which are not well understood. The individuals who are infected most frequently play a role in malaria transmission.

Development and progression, Malaria, Disease susceptibility

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