Mysterious `Morgellons disease' prompts US investigation

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which began investigating Morgellons disease in June 2006, plans to first define the disease with a set of criteria that distinguishes it from other illnesses, though most dermatologists deny that such a disease exists. Randy Wymore, assistant professor of pharmacology at Oklahoma State University has found out said that Morgellons patients have masses of dark fibers visible at X60 magnification under the unbroken skin, while unaffected individuals do not have this phenomenon.

Management dynamics, Administration of Public Health Programs, Centers for Disease Control, Management, Company business management, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morgellons disease

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Bugs gain vital ground in their battle against drugs

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A new antibiotic-resistant and virulent form of Staphylococcus aureus has surfaced in significant numbers in cities across the US increasing concerns regarding the limited options for treatment. This new strain has a 'cassette' of genes that bestows resistance and that, at less than 24 kilobases, is more compact than those seen in resistant hospital strains.

Antibiotics, Staphylococcus aureus

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From TB tests, just a 'yes or no' answer, please

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A quick and accurate diagnostic tool for tuberculosis (TB), which is easy enough for an untrained healthcare worker to use, might save many lives. The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) in Geneva is working on new diagnostic tests for detecting TB.

Prevention, Medical tests, Tuberculosis

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