disease prevention Articles
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A comparative study of antioxidant activity between black tea from Rwandan highlands with green and oolong teas from China
Antioxidant activity of the aqueous extract of black tea from Rwandan highlands was compared with that of green and oolong teas from China and was determined by use of 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydryzyl (DPPH) radical scavenging method. The higher the concentration of the extract, the higher was free radical scavenging activity. Antioxidant activity of the teas extracts decreased in the order: green ...
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US armed forces medical operations other than war
Expertise in combat healthcare planning, operations and technology translates well into domestic and international humanitarian health relief. The US military medical services have extensive daily activities in public health and medicine that are integrated with civilian organisations, and are related to health research, prevention of disease and healthcare rather than to combat operations. These ...
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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease preventive risk management in the Russian Federation
To date, Russia has not reported any cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) in its own territory. Qualitative self risk assessment indicated that if BSE occurred in the Russian Federation, the economic consequences would be devastating for its agriculture and economy. Preventive measures taken by the Russian Government to anticipate and reduce ...
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Airborne Transmission of COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says COVID-19 can be spread through airborne transmission according to updated guidance on the agency’s website. The update to their guidance explains airborne transmission and likens its risk of airborne infection to that of tuberculosis, measles and the chicken pox. This comes after a mishap 2 weeks ago when guidance was published, then ...
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A Synopsis of 30 Years of Major Accomplishments by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in Environmental Health (Part 2 of 2): The 1990s and the 21st
This article reviews significant environmental health projects conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, particularly the Division of Environmental Health, during the 1990s and the following decade. The authors describe lessons learned from a new occupational health initiative, continuing work on the health assessment grant funded by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, ...
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Nanotechnology Startup Challenge for Cancer Will Bring Nanotechnology Inventions to Market
On October 29, 2015, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) published a blog item concerning the Nanotechnology Startup Challenge for Cancer (NSC2), “an open-innovation competition designed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the non-profit Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI) to bring promising cancer nanotechnology inventions to market.” According to ...
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Maryland’s Department of Health - Case Study
Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) aims to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management and community engagement. Public Health Services is a division of Maryland’s DHMH. Recently, the Maryland Public Health Services Laboratory moved into a six-story laboratory facility, designed to ...
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Risk management for bovine spongiform encephalopathy and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in France: policy analysis and lessons learned
The experience of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk assessment and management in France was somewhat unique among BSE affected countries. Due to its proximity to the UK, the French meat and bone meal industry was challenged with particularly high amounts of infectivity from imported contaminated feed and infected cattle. Although France apparently had an adequate BSE control system ...
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Shipshape: sanitation inspections on cruise ships, 1990–2005, vessel sanitation program, centers for disease control and prevention
In the course of a successful collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the cruise ship industry on reducing common-source outbreaks, CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) has expanded its training, education, and cruise ship inspection programs. The study reported here evaluated 15 years of ship sanitation inspection data from the National Center for ...
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Special report health case study
co2balance special report on the health effects of indoor smoke pollution from unregulated indoor cook stoves. Pneumonia accounts for nearly one fifth of childhood deaths worldwide, with approximately 2 million children under five dying each year. The majority of deaths occur in Africa and South-East Asia. Source WHO/ UNICEF. Acute lower respiratory infections {pneumonia) fn young children are ...
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A Break Through in Diabetes Testing and Monitoring: Exclusive Interview with Asad Zaidi CEO of Epinex Diagnostics, Inc.
Not a day goes by without any news on diabetes. It is one the world’s most debilitating chronic disease. The number of people with diabetes is estimated to be over 500 Million, and it is increasing at an alarming rate of 9% every year. Diabetes is also rising more rapidly in the middle and low-income countries. It is one of the leading causes of death in the world. More than 100 million ...
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The Science Of Running Compression Equipment - Taking Compression Socks As An Example
In recent years, one of the new fashions in the running world is the rise of various types of compression equipment. Whether it's a sprinter's compression trousers or a marathon runner's compression socks, runners wearing compression gear can be seen in almost all races. Along with this boom in compression apparel, manufacturers are also trying to promote the effectiveness of their products to ...
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The Significance of Raw Enzymes in the Success of mRNA Vaccines
In the ever-evolving landscape of global healthcare, mRNA vaccines have emerged as an excellent tool in the fight against infectious diseases. This article explores the intricate and indispensable role that raw enzymes play in the manufacturing of mRNA vaccines, delving deep into their significance and impact on vaccine production. As we venture into this fascinating world, we will gain a ...
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Food Nutrition Enhancers
Food nutrition enhancer, also called food nutritional fortifier, refers to natural or synthetic nutrients added to food in order to increase its nutritional content. It can not only supplements people's daily nutritional intake, but also has a positive effect on disease prevention and control. The food nutrition enhancers can be divided into four main categories as following. Vitamins Vitamins ...
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Nanotechnology in cancer prevention, detection and treatment: bright future lies ahead
This paper is an overview of advances and prospects in applications of nanotechnology for cancer prevention, detection and treatment. We begin with a brief description of the underlying causes of cancer. Then we address preventive treatment, disease-time treatment, and diagnosis in the context of some of the most recent advances in nanotechnology. Nanoparticle science is also briefly addressed as ...
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The scientific basis for probiotic strains of lactobacillus
The concept of using Lactobacillus species for disease treatment and prevention as well as health restoration and maintenance is not new. However, in recent times, there has been a renewal of interest in the use of probiotics (as distinct from antibiotics) (also termed biotherapeutic agents), driven in large part by consumers and the lay press. Probiotics have been used therapeutically to ...
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Important Information Regarding Brentwood & COVID-19
Executive Summary: At this time all Brentwood sites are operational. Our Indian facility reopened production this week, following a shutdown that was mandated by the Indian government. Our workforce is committed to continued support of our customers during the COVID-19 outbreak and our supply stream remains strong. As always we will get through this today, tomorrow, and together. The Novel ...
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Norovirus is Spreading More Rapidly – and is on the rise
The very contagious illness, known as the stomach bug, is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data that confirms norovirus cases have seen a nationwide increase, outpacing last year’s numbers so far. The CDC reports that more than 15% of weekly tests for norovirus have come back positive, which is unusually ...
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HM Government Consultation – ‘Health is everyone’s business: Proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss’
The British Occupational Hygiene Society welcomes the consultation on Proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss. As the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, BOHS supports every initiative aiming to achieve healthy workplaces and reduce the burden of preventable diseases caused by exposure to workplace hazards. Occupational hygiene is the discipline of anticipating, recognising, ...
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Why Vaccines should be Refrigerated
Each vaccine needs to be stored in a cool and refrigerated place to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness are maintained during use. Every year, millions of people are vaccinated to strengthen their immunity and protect themselves from infectious diseases. According to the regulations of the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination is an approved tool for dealing with deadly contagious ...
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