Risk of Transmission of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy to Humans in the United States: Report of the Council on Scientific Affairs

Article Abstract:

Americans probably don't need to worry about bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). BSE is a brain disease caused by an infectious agent that can be transmitted by eating animal remains. It affects cows because they are often fed meat and bonemeal from other animals. One of its human counterparts is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). In 1995, a variant of CJD appeared in Great Britain. However, many of the conditions that caused this outbreak do not exist in the US. Regulations exist to prevent the importation of foreign beef.

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

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Trends in childhood cancer mortality - United States, 1990-2004

Article Abstract:

A CDC report on cancer death rates in the 1 to 19 age group for the period 1990 to 2004 is discussed. Results indicate an overall decrease in age-adjusted childhood cancer death rates among sexes and age groups, most racial and ethnic groups, and all the U.S. Census regions.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Patient outcomes, Market trend/market analysis, Cancer in children, Childhood cancer, Survey

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Hypothermia related deaths- United States, 2003

Article Abstract:

Hypothermia is a preventable disease caused due to lowering of the core temperature to < 95 degree F which is the cause of approximately 600 deaths. The different cases of hypothermia in United States is discussed.

Care and treatment, Development and progression, Hypothermia

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