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Grand Challenge:a Better Protective Suit for HealthCare Workers
November 2, 2014 Editor 0
The Millionaire Corner website reported that Grand Challenges, a collaborative effort by the governments of the U.S. and Canada and funded by both governments as well as by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations, offers grants through specific initiatives to solve problems that exist in the health care fields around the world. The latesy Grand […]
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A systematic review of the literature on self-management interventions and discussion of their potential relevance for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.
February 25, 2014 Editor 0
A systematic review of the literature on self-management interventions and discussion of their potential relevance for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Patient Educ Couns. 2014 Jan 30; Authors: Aantjes CJ, Ramerman L, Bunders JF Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study systematically reviews the literature on self-management interventions provided by health care teams, community partners, patients […]
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Turning waste into power with bacteria — and loofahs
December 5, 2013 Editor 0
Loofahs, best known for their use in exfoliating skin to soft, radiant perfection, have emerged as a new potential tool to advance sustainability efforts on two fronts at the same time: energy and waste. The study describes the pairing of loofahs with bacteria to create a power-generating microbial fuel cell (MFC) and appears in the […]
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Defending food crops: Whitefly experimentation to prevent contamination of agriculture
November 11, 2013 Editor 0
On November 8th, JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments, will introduce a new technique to aid in the development of defenses against diseases threatening food crops worldwide. The method, published under the title Transmitting Plant Viruses Using Whiteflies, is applicable to such at-risk crops as tomatoes and common bean plants. The whitefly method provides a means […]
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[News & Analysis] Tropical Medicine: Surprising New Dengue Virus Throws a Spanner in Disease Control Efforts
October 30, 2013 Editor 0
At a meeting this week in Bangkok, scientists announced the discovery of the first new dengue serotype in a half century. For vaccine developers who have struggled to make a preparation effective against the four known serotypes, factoring in a fifth may be a major headache. Author: Dennis Normile Go to Source
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Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver vaccines to lungs
September 27, 2013 Editor 0
CAMBRIDGE, Mass– Many viruses and bacteria infect humans through mucosal surfaces, such as those in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract and reproductive tract. To help fight these pathogens, scientists are working on vaccines that can establish a front line of defense at mucosal surfaces. Vaccines can be delivered to the lungs via an aerosol spray, but […]
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