Dispatches from the front line

Article Abstract:

ProMED system-the Program for Monitoring Emerging Disease was built, as scientists needed a way to communicate quickly, to solicit advice about strange new infections, and to warn colleagues elsewhere to anticipate trouble. ProMED-mail has mushroomed into an e-mail list with more than 30,000 members who have helped to diagnose everything from anthrax in Ugandan hippos to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

United States, Control, Public health administration

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The road to recovery

Article Abstract:

The analysis emphasizes on the urgent need to improve the infrastructure for developing pharmaceuticals to tackle health problems in Brazil. Various improvements in the industrial, as well as the educational policies need to be done to achieve the goal.

Product development, Government domestic functions, Pharmaceutical preparations, Brazil, Pharmaceutical industry, Education policy, Health policy

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Tackling anthrax

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the research which is being undertaken in response to the use of anthrax in terrorist attacks. The development of effective antibiotics and anti-toxin treatments are discussed.

Drug therapy, Terrorism, Anthrax

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