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Public Health and Safety RSS FeedsMalaria Researchers Identify New Mosquito Virus - Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health?s Malaria Research Institute have identified a previously unknown virus that is infectious to Anopheles gambiae?the mosquito primarily responsible for transmitting malaria. According to the researchers, the discovered virus could one day be used to pass on new genetic information to An. gambiae mosquitoes as part of a strategy to control malaria, which kills over one million people worldwide each year....Feed Source: www.jhsph.edu De Beers African Health Scholars Named - De Beers African Health Scholars Named
... Older Patients More Satisfied with Care When Accompanied to Medical Visits - A study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that 38 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are accompanied to routine medical visits. These accompanied beneficiaries tended to be older, sicker and less educated but more satisfied with their health care provider compared to unaccompanied patients. The study is published in the July 14 edition of Archives of Internal Medicine.... Hand Washing Saves Newborn Lives - Washing hands with soap and water in preparation for delivery significantly reduced the risk of death for infants within the first month of life, according to a study in Nepal conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study found a 19 percent lower risk of death among newborns born at home in rural Nepal when the birth attendant washed their hands before delivery. The study also found a 44 percent reduction in risk of death if mothers washed their hands prior to handling their newborn infant. The findings are published in the July 2008 edition of the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
... Newborn Vitamin A Reduces Infant Mortality - A single, oral dose of vitamin A, given to infants shortly after birth in the developing world can reduce their risk of death by 15 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study is published in the July 2008 edition of the journal Pediatrics.
... Researchers Study Hidden Homicide Trend - Gun-related homicide among young men rose sharply in the United States in recent years even though the nation?s overall homicide rate remained flat, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Between 1999 and 2005, homicide involving firearms increased 31 percent among black men ages 25 to 44 and 12 percent among white men of the same age. The study is published in Online First edition of the Journal of Urban Health.... Blood Pressure Levels in Childhood Track into Adulthood - High blood pressure in childhood is associated with higher blood pressure or hypertension in adulthood, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. ... Racial Disparities Reduced in Injury Related Mortality - When it comes to injury-related deaths, the gap between black and white American youths is narrowing, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study found that between 1999 and 2005 injury-related deaths among blacks ages 15 to 24 decreased, while injury-related deaths among whites increased. The findings are published in the June, 2008, edition of Injury Prevention.... Extended Infant Antiretroviral Prophylaxis Reduces HIV Risk During Breastfeeding - In many resource-poor countries, infants born to mothers with HIV receive a single dose of nevirapine (NVP) and a one-week dose of zidovudine (ZDV) to prevent transmission of HIV from the mother to her newborn. The results of a randomized trial led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Malawi College of Medicine found that extending the routine antiretroviral regimen can significantly reduce the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission. The study is available in the June 4 online edition of New England Journal of Medicine and will appear in the June 10 print edition.
... Estimated 3.2 Million Burmese Potentially Affected by Cyclone - As many as 3.2 million Burmese are estimated to be affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis, according to geographic risk models developed by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Lehman College, CUNY. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the researchers calculated the likely distribution of the population of Burma (also known as Myanmar) and developed maps of the regions at greatest risk from the storm?s effects. The maps and a summary of the current humanitarian situation are available at www.jhsph.edu/burmacyclone.
... Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia - Obesity may increase adults? risk for having dementia, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Their analysis of published obesity and dementia prospective follow-up studies over the past two decades shows a consistent relationship between the two diseases. The results are published by The International Association for the Study of Obesity in the May, 2008 issue of Obesity Reviews.... Statement Regarding POPLINE Database - Dean Michael J. Klag strongly disagrees with this decision and has directed that POPLINE administrators restore "abortion" as a search term immediately. He has also launch an inquiry to determine why this change occurred.
... Program Aims to Bring ?A Good Life? and Prevent HIV Among South African Youth - Mpilonhle (pronounced em-pee-lon-shlay) is a Zulu term that in English means ?a good life.? It?s also the name of an innovative program that operates in South Africa?s rural Umkhanyakude District and aims to help adolescents achieve a good life and avoid HIV through health education and computer-skills training.... Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Establishes Executive Degree Program for Asia-Pacific Region - The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has signed an agreement with the Education Development Corporation in Taiwan to create an Executive Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program for health professionals in the Asia-Pacific region.... Secondhand Smoke a Risk for Children Worldwide - Parents worldwide are doing little to protect their children from exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Exposure to secondhand smoke has been extensively shown to increase the risk for numerous illnesses and premature death. The household study, conducted in 31 countries, found that 82 percent of parents who smoked reported smoking around their children.... JHMRI Hosts 4th International Malaria Research Conference - The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute is hosting its Fourth International Research Conference at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Md. March 17-18. The two-day conference will explore the latest developments from many fields of malaria research, including discussions of malaria parasite genetics and strategies for controlling mosquitoes without insecticides.
... Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Signs Collaborative Agreement with Abu Dhabi Health Authority - The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has signed a long-term agreement with the Health Authority?Abu Dhabi (HAAD) to develop research, educational and public health programs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.... Center Established to Study Asthma in Baltimore - The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has received a five-year, $12 million dollar grant to fund the Center for Childhood Asthma in the Urban Environment. The center, led by Patrick Breysse and Gregory Diette, will examine how exposure to indoor and outdoor pollution and allergens may impact asthmatic children in Baltimore. The center is one of three new research centers of the DISCOVER (Disease Investigation Through Specialized Clinically-Oriented Ventures in Environmental Research) initiative funded by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. The DISCOVER centers are expected to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical treatment of diseases caused by environmental factors.
... One Third of Child Deaths and 11 Percent of Global Disease Burden Due to Maternal and Child Undernutrition - Maternal and child undernutrition are the cause of more than 35 percent of all child deaths and 11 percent of the global disease burden, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study, published in the medical journal The Lancet, is the first in a series of five studies analyzing the global impact of maternal and child undernutrition. The research series highlights the critical role of early nutrition in the health and development of children and the economic growth of nations.... Physical Education and Active Play Help Teens Maintain Normal Weight as Adults - Adolescents who participate in physical education at school are more likely to maintain a normal weight as young adults, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. For each weekday of physical education at school the odds of being an overweight adult decreased by 5 percent.... ONTARIO: Another death tied to tainted meat - (Winnipeg Sun) - At least two deaths have been linked to the strain of Listeria prompting a massive Canada-wide recall of meat products.
The Ontario deaths – confirmed by health units in Hamilton and Peterborough – surfaced yesterday amid the recall of ready-to-eat deli meat products from restaurants, deli counters and old age homes.
In a press release today, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit said there were two cases of Listeria monocytogenes reported i... ONTARIO: Health Hazard Alert - Certain ready-to-eat deli meat products produced at establishment 97B may contain Listeria monocytogenes - (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) - OTTAWA -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to clarify some information on the recall of the 23 ready-to-eat deli meat products produced at Establishment #97B, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Some reports indicate that the 23 products involved in this recall carry Best Before dates ranging from September 30 to January 1, 2009, or indicate only a single Best Before date; such coding information is not ac... WASHINGTON, DC: FDA: Irradiating spinach, lettuce OK to kill germs - (Associated Press) - WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs, a key safety move amid increasing outbreaks from raw produce.
Irradiated meat has been around for years, particularly ground beef that is a favorite hiding spot for E. coli. Spices also can be irradiated.
But there had long been concern that zapping leafy greens with... AUSTRALIA: New food safety laws to protect vulnerable people - (NSW Food Authority) - New food safety standards that will give added protection to people in hospitals and aged care facilities came into effect on 18 August, 2008.The Vulnerable Persons Food Safety Scheme will mean NSW’s 1,300 public and private hospitals and aged care facilities will be required to have mandatory food safety programs.
The new laws, which will protect vulnerable people in the community including seniors and those that are unwell, mean that hospitals... ALASKA: Interior Alaska Fish Processors of Fairbanks recalls salmon - (Daily News-Miner) - FAIRBANKS -- Interior Alaska Fish Processors of Fairbanks is recalling about 150 pounds of its Santa’s Smokehouse smoked keta salmon because of potential contamination.
A test by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation detected listeria monocytogenes in the batch of salmon, which can cause serious infections in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product was sold in random weight portion... KENTUCKY: LCDH Department reports inspections - (Commonwealth Journal) - For the complete list of restaurant inspection scores, please visit http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/local/local_story_233090238.html... ONTARIO: Maple Leaf expands recall of packaged meats, temporarily closes plant - (The Canadian Press) - TORONTO -- Maple Leaf Foods is expanding a recall of its packaged meats and temporarily closing a Toronto plant that prepares the products.
A number of the affected products are part of a listeriosis outbreak investigation.
No direct link has been made between the affected products and illnesses, though the Public Health Agency of Canada and provincial public authorities are trying to confirm the source of the illnesses.
Maple Leaf is recallin... ONTARIO: Maple Leaf broadens product recall from Toronto plant as a precautionary measure - (Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.) - TORONTO -- Maple Leaf Foods today announced it is voluntarily expanding a recall of packaged meat products manufactured at its Bartor Road (Establishment No. 97B) facility in Toronto, as a precautionary measure, as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Elderly, the very young, pregnant women and people with weakened immune sys... Listeriosis outbreak in ONTARIO - (Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care) - TORONTO -- Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health is advising the public that there is an outbreak of Listeriosis in the province.
Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious food-borne illness that can severely affect the elderly, pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems. It is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
In July 2008, routine surveillance conducted by the Ministry detected a marked increase in cases... CHINA: Rimmer progresses despite illness - (The Press Association) - Britain's Michael Rimmer overcame a bout of food poisoning to book his place in the semi-finals of the 800metres at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Rimmer won his heat in a time of one minute 47.61 seconds, battling hard to the line to ensure qualification with only the first two in each heat guaranteed to advance.
Rimmer was quoted as saying, "I felt quite rough. I think it was a mix between the food poisoning and nerves. I am over it but I felt... OTTAWA: Some parts of controversial food inspection plan may be cut: Minister - (Canwest News Service) - OTTAWA -- The Conservative government will not say if all aspects of a controversial plan to transfer key parts of food inspection to industry will move forward after word leaked out about the details.
The confidential document obtained last month by Canwest News Service said an official announcement of the plan, drafted by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and approved by Treasury Board last November, "has been deferred owing to significant commu... SWEDISH two-year-old dies from E. coli: officials - (AFP) - STOCKHOLM -- A two-year-old girl has died in Sweden after contracting the lethal enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) bacteria, the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control said Tuesday.
“No one has yet identified the source of the contamination,” institute spokeswoman Aase Sten told AFP, adding that the case was being investigated.
The girl had fallen ill during a visit to Mora in central Sweden on June 29 and had died a few days later at... KANSAS: Group urges posted letter grades for restaurants - (The Kansas City Star) - Kansas City doesn’t give its restaurants a health inspection letter grade — and that’s giving the city a low grade from a consumer advocacy group.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington looked at 539 restaurant inspection reports — from high-end, medium-range and fast-food operations — in 20 cities and found many high-risk violations. Kansas City ranked among the five cities with the most severe violations.
So the center is... US: Investigation of outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Saintpaul - (Department of Health and Human Services) - CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. An initial epidemiologic investigation in New Mexico and Texas comparing foods eaten by persons who were ill in May to foods eaten by well persons identified consumption of raw tomatoes as strongly linked to ill... Listeria – a nightmare in a processing plant - (Globe and Mail) - The latest listeria outbreak will fade, but one expert on food-borne pathogens says he hopes people will learn from it and take their own precautions against the potentially deadly bacteria.
Cornell University food science professor Martin Wiedmann was quoted as saying, “What I worry about with these outbreaks is that people throw up their hands and say: ‘There is this big company that has contaminated our food and there is nothing that we can d... Copyright © 2008, The Veggie Lady - Free Organic Gardening Advice. All Rights Reserved. |