Hippos Help Explain Tanzania Anthrax Outbreaks
Researchers tracking the movement of hippos in Tanzania were able to use the GPS data to study the progress of an outbreak of anthrax in 2017.
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Hippos Help Explain Tanzania Anthrax Outbreaks
Researchers tracking the movement of hippos in Tanzania were able to use the GPS data to study the progress of an outbreak of anthrax in 2017.
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The Year in Pathogens
According to an article in The Scientist magazine, several high profile pathogens dominated the medical news landscape in 2014.
Read MoreUS Lawmakers Expand Probe of Federal Biolab Mishaps
US lawmakers on Monday said they were expanding their investigation of federal biosecurity lapses including problems at the CDC that led to the mishandling of anthrax and bird flu pathogens.
Read MoreUS Officials Purge Biosafety Board in Midst of Anthrax Crisis
Federal officials have dismissed 11 scientists from a 23-member panel that advises the US government on dangerous pathogen research.
Read MoreSecond Probe Details More CDC Anthrax Lab Problems
A second investigation has detailed additional safety problems at federal health laboratories in Atlanta, including the use of expired disinfectants and the transfer of dangerous germs in Ziploc bags.
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CDC Closes Two Labs After Anthrax, Bird Flu Blunders
After a series of laboratory blunders involving anthrax, avian flu, and most recently smallpox, the CDC has temporarily suspended activity at its anthrax and flu labs until new health and safety policies are introduced.
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Disaster Management for Respiratory Therapists
Serious tactical planning for bioterrorism and other acts of mass violence has been under way since the early 1990s. Health practitioners’ skills are being honed, but questions remain.
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Biological Terror Countermeasures and Respiratory Care
Respiratory care can play a significant role in the diagnosis, initial care, and follow-up care of victims of bioterrorism attacks. The opportunities for expansion of the scope of respiratory practice are legion.
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Respiratory Care Practitioners to the Rescue
It is a crucial time for the services of respiratory care practitioners and will continue to be for an indefinite period.
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