Dramatic rescue relieves rare case of smallpox infection

Article Abstract:

An American soldier was vaccinated with the smallpox vaccine in Iraq in January 2007 a month later when he returned to the U.S. his two-year-old son was affected by a rare skin infection caused by the vaccinia virus used in the vaccine given to the soldier. The article explains how the child was saved due to coordinated efforts by various health departments, institutions and a Hollywood actor.

Iran, Case studies, Smallpox

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Sluggish approvals blocking Africans' access to bed nets

Article Abstract:

A report by Africa Fighting Malaria (AFM), a South African advocacy organization, related to sluggish evaluation at the World Health Organization (WHO) of insecticidal bed nets, used to protect against mosquitoes not reaching Africans is presented.

South Africa, Health aspects, Control, Malaria, Mosquitoes, Mosquito control

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Program targets undergrads to make an early start on science

Article Abstract:

The article discusses various programs that are aimed at encouraging undergraduate students to study science and undertake scientific researches.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Students, College, Forecasts and trends, Education, Curricula, Market trend/market analysis, College students, Sciences education, Science education, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Educational aspects

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