Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Disease

Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – update

The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China has notified WHO of nine additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - update

WHO has been notified of two additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - Saudi Arabia.

Pesticide linked to Alzheimer's

DDT, once widely used, may increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests. The US is one of the countries where DDT was most widely used and has a correspondingly high incidence of Altzheimer’s.

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