The WHO has credited insecticide-treated bed nets with preventing an estimated 1.3 billion cases of malaria and 6.8 million deaths from the disease since 2000. There are concerns, however, that mosquitoes are developing resistance against the insecticide. As a result, researchers are looking into!-->…
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Industry Week: Just having insurance isn’t enough to cover losses after a disaster. This article recommends seven key actions manufacturers should take to minimize destruction during a disaster event. The list includes transparency with one’s insurer, understanding business risk, planning in!-->…
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As Donald G McNeil Jr. Reports in the New York Times, preliminary research shows promising results for infant antibiotic administration in Africa. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, a recent study has demonstrated a significant reduction in mortality rates for infants in three African…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting vaccinated to stop the spread of measles. Not getting vaccinated by choice puts those who are biologically unable to get vaccinated at high risk. Watch here to learn more.
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