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DRC Ebola total hits 699 amid more resistance, insecurity

Lisa Schnirring

Jan 22, 2019

The number of confirmed cases in the DRC has jumped by 19 in recent days.

Osterholm named Science Envoy

Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has been selected by the US Department of State as one of five 2018 US Science Envoys. As a Science Envoy for Health Security, he will focus on antimicrobial stewardship and preparedness.

Experts on watch for resistance to new flu drug

Lisa Schnirring

Jan 18, 2019

New one-dose drug prevents malaria relapse, studies show

Stephanie Soucheray

Jan 18, 2019

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CDC says flu season still going strong

Lisa Schnirring

Jan 18, 2019

Three more pediatric flu deaths were reported, bringing to 19 the number of deaths in children this season.

WHO expert: Ebola outbreak to continue at least 6 more months

Stephanie Soucheray

Jan 17, 2019

Peter Salama says high rates in children might be due to facility types.

Nearly a fourth of outpatient antibiotics unneeded, study finds

Chris Dall

Jan 17, 2019

Experts found 23.2% of antibiotics were inappropriate, but many other prescriptions fell in gray areas.

Study finds dermatologists have cut antibiotic use

Chris Dall

Jan 16, 2019

Oral antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists fell 37% from 2008 through 2016, but use in some areas rose.

Ebola cases grow by 9, including 1 in new area

Stephanie Soucheray

Jan 15, 2019

The new cases and 6 new deaths bring the outbreak total to 658 and the fatality count to 402, with 200 cases still being investigated.

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University of Minnesota, Mayo building aerial view

Jan 14, 2019
CIDRAP has received a $5.4 million gift from the Walton Family Foundation to address significant drug and medical supply shortages experienced globally.

Oct 16, 2018
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has a commentary in JAMA detailing why our vulnerability to pandemic flu could be greater today than a century ago.

Jun 8, 2018
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has been selected by the US Department of State as one of five 2018 US Science Envoys. As a Science Envoy for Health Security, Dr. Osterholm will combat biological threats by working with priority countries on infectious disease preparedness and antimicrobial stewardship.

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