Rare disease news, mapped to the diseases behind the headlines. AI-classified across pipeline, policy, funding, science, and community.
Be among the first to receive Kisho Intelligence Briefings
Showing 2421–2440 of 3013 stories
The eighth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day highlights renewed national commitment to HIV prevention, spurred by President Obama's National HIV/AIDS Strategy. This initiative aims to enhance efforts in combating HIV across the nation.
Recent analysis indicates that while cigarette consumption has decreased, this decline is being countered by rising use of other smoked tobacco products. Loopholes in tax structures and classification systems may be contributing factors.
The CDC reports an increase in West Nile virus disease cases this year, prompting a call for preventive measures. Outbreaks are occurring earlier and with greater intensity across various regions in the U.S.
A study reveals that individuals in two Amazon communities in Peru survived rabies virus exposure without vaccination. This research, conducted by the CDC and the Peruvian Ministry of Health, may provide insights into rabies immunity.
CDC highlights progress in reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in South Africa, showcasing innovations and challenges in PMTCT efforts across Africa. The report emphasizes best practices from Mozambique and new clinical data relevant to resource-limited settings.
New CDC studies reveal that early treatment of HIV patients significantly improves outcomes and recommend viral load testing to identify treatment failures. The findings also address challenges in ART enrollment rates, providing insights for better patient retention strategies.
The CDC is enhancing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment capabilities in Africa through collaborative research and training initiatives. Presentations at the XIX International AIDS Conference highlight the impact of these efforts on improving care for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
CDC hosted a telebriefing to discuss the rise in pertussis cases across the U.S., highlighting the ongoing epidemic in Washington State. This update aims to raise awareness and inform public health responses.
The CDC has released a report detailing pertussis cases from 1922 to 2011. This historical data may serve as a reference for understanding trends in whooping cough incidence over the decades.
A CDC report reveals that methadone, which constituted only 2% of painkiller prescriptions in 2009, was linked to over 30% of prescription painkiller overdose deaths. This highlights the urgent need for awareness and policy changes regarding opioid prescriptions.
CDC will hold a telebriefing to discuss a new report highlighting the risk of overdose deaths associated with methadone used for pain relief. The report covers data from 1999 to 2010, emphasizing the ongoing concerns around opioid safety.
The FDA has authorized the CDC DENV-1-4 Real Time RT PCR Assay for detecting dengue virus, enhancing diagnostic capabilities for dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever. This test can be performed with existing laboratory equipment, streamlining the process for public health labs.
The 'Tips From Former Smokers' ad campaign has successfully generated nearly 200,000 additional calls to state quitlines and over 400,000 unique visitors to smokefree.gov in just 12 weeks. This initiative highlights the effectiveness of targeted public health campaigns in promoting smoking cessation.
A CDC study reveals that universal motorcycle helmet laws significantly increase helmet use and lead to annual cost savings nearly four times greater per registered motorcycle compared to states without such laws. This highlights the financial benefits of comprehensive helmet regulations.
A CDC study reveals that only about half of U.S. adults were receiving essential preventive health services before 2010. This highlights a significant gap in healthcare access and preventive care utilization.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) convenes to provide expert guidance on vaccine-preventable diseases. This meeting highlights ongoing efforts to control diseases through immunization strategies.
A recent CDC report highlights that U.S. high school students have improved health-risk behaviors related to motor vehicle crashes over the past two decades. Despite this progress, risky practices like texting while driving remain prevalent among youth.
The CDC's Vaccines for Children program, which provides free vaccines to eligible children, is highlighted in a recent OIG report identifying vulnerabilities in vaccine management. This program is crucial for improving vaccination access across the U.S., involving over 44,000 provider sites.
The CDC has updated its Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to include cell phone data alongside land-line data for the annual report. This adjustment aims to enhance the accuracy of health behavior data collection.
CDC announces a telebriefing to discuss the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey results, focusing on high school students' behaviors. This survey is conducted biennially to track health-related risk behaviors among youth.
Get the week's most important rare disease developments — pipeline moves, policy changes, and funding signals — delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Free weekly briefing. Unsubscribe anytime.