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Returning travelers cause sizable malaria burden in US

… measures, such as using anti-malarial preventive medications and mosquito repellents, even though they are …
Robert Roos | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Anopheles mosquito emerging from water

News Scan for Dec 10, 2018

… as a standard treatment in heart failure similar to medications." Dec 10 Circulation study Dec 10 AHA press …

Malarial benefits noted for long-acting drugs, treated nets

… is to make it as easy as possible for people to take their medications over a longer period. "When patients have to …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Mosquito on bed net

DRC Ebola outbreak climbs to 32 cases, gets UK funding boost

… and laser thermometers, and health protection kits and medications were already in place in Mbandaka, the release …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Ebola glove

CDC urges readiness as US COVID-19 count passes 600

… older people – including her parents – to stock up on medications, some groceries, and plan on avoiding close …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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News Scan for May 13, 2019

… on these compounds, in combination and with other novel medications, could reduce treatment time for all forms of TB …

US studies offer clues to COVID-19 swift spread, severity

… members and caregivers of older adults should know what medications they are taking and ensure that food and required …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
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Experts say COVID-19 will likely lead to US drug shortages

… a good chance of leading to shortages of critically needed medications in the United States, given the nation's heavy …
Robert Roos | News Writer | CIDRAP News
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Malaria drugs tied to risk of death, heart problems in COVID-19 patients

… disease severity at presentation, and use of other medications. A total of 10,698 patients (11.1%) died. …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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Studies highlight COVID-19 impact on cancer patients

… Apr 16, including data on baseline clinical conditions, medications, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and COVID-19 …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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New COVID studies: Remdesivir yes, hydroxychloroquine no

… the results of two randomized, controlled trials on two medications for the treatment of COVID-19, one supporting …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Remdesivir vial

Report details COVID-19 drug shortages—and solutions

… predicting, managing, and preventing shortages of critical medications.  An in-depth map of the US drug supply chain is …
Lianna Matt McLernon | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Pharmacist with mask and visor

News Scan for Nov 10, 2021

… These patients did, however, require the use of extra medications to control blood glucose and prevent serious …

Twin Cities mail carriers prepare to deliver biodefense drugs

… given the concern that people might try to steal the medications. Recruiting postal workers was the next major …
Robert Roos
 

CDC finalizes flu prevention guidance for health settings

… have been fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours. The CDC recommends that healthcare …
Lisa Schnirring
 

Attention: Battlefield mentality required to get through the upcoming influenza season

… stockpiles are primarily intended for treatment. Antiviral medications are not stockpiled for prophylaxis of the general …
Michael T. Osterholm
 

How to keep the world working during the H1N1 pandemic: Key takeaway messages from CIDRAP's 3rd national summit

… of fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (such as aspirin or acetaminophen) they can come …
Michael T. Osterholm
 

What do the WHO pandemic alert phase changes mean to you?

… CDC also makes recommendations regarding antiviral medications. I encourage you to review these. Few if any …
Michael T. Osterholm
 

Cambodian study hints at subclinical H5N1 cases

… Thailand, and Vietnam require higher doses of antiviral medications, Reuters reported yesterday. "It could be they …
 

CDC: Imperfect flu vaccine was of help in tough season

… failures and should consider early use of antiviral medications for treatment and prophylaxis of persons at high …
Robert Roos
 

News Scan for Dec 18, 2014

… and distributing the agents, some made from expired medications, in bulk for patients without prescriptions or …

NEWS SCAN: More H5N1 outbreaks, EU pandemic resolution, OB flu prevention, H5N1 in China, FDA funding, meningococcal disease in Chad

… (FDA) not only ensures safe food and life-saving medications for the public, it can help expand the economy, …
 

News Scan for May 01, 2015

… on earthquake response in Nepal are deploying extra medications and equipment to prevent the spread of diarrheal …

News Scan for Jul 19, 2018

… to explore policy options to address shortages of certain medications that only have one US-based source. In a …

World TB Day highlights challenges—and hope

… recommended shorter MDR-TB regimens that prioritize newer medications and oral drugs over older, injectable drugs. …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
Man receiving tuberculosis drugs

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