Tag: Epidemiology
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Measles Comeback in Canada: Are the numbers signaling trouble?
Rising concerns in a familiar thread When epidemiologists speak of a disease’s “return,” they reference patterns that sound alarms even before a hospital ward fills. In Canada, recent measles activity has reignited debate about vaccination coverage, surveillance gaps, and the social dynamics that allow preventable illnesses to re-emerge. The phrase, “If the numbers are right,…
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If the numbers are right, we’re in trouble: Canada’s measles comeback explained
Why measles is resurging in Canada Measles, once pushed toward near-elimination in Canada, is reappearing in pockets across the country. The warning signs aren’t loud alarms yet, but they are persistent: clusters of cases in communities with low vaccination coverage, gaps in surveillance, and changes in how people access healthcare. The comeback isn’t a single…
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Motorcyclist Battles Deadly Parasite in African Bush
From Survivor to Sentinel In the sun-beaten plains of the African bush, a motorbike hums along dusty tracks as a lone rider peers into the horizon. This is Andrew Ochieng, a man who has turned a childhood survival into a lifelong mission. He survived what many call the world’s second deadliest parasite, a threat that…
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High-fat Cheese and Cream May Lower Dementia Risk, Swedish Study Finds
New Swedish study links high-fat dairy to potential dementia risk reduction A long-term Swedish study involving nearly 28,000 adults suggests that consuming high-fat dairy products, particularly high-fat cheeses like cheddar and gouda, and high-fat cream may be associated with a lower risk of developing dementia over time. The researchers tracked participants for about 25 years,…
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Indian Scientists Outline How Bird Flu (H5N1) Could Spread to Humans
Why Bird Flu Could Leap to Humans Bird flu, officially known as the H5N1 strain, has long been on scientists’ radar as a potential zoonotic threat. While it primarily circulates among birds, experts warn that a genetic shift or a combination of ecological factors could enable the virus to infect humans. A recent synthesis of…
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Indian scientists map how bird flu could jump from birds to humans
Understanding the looming risk: Bird flu and human infection For years, scientists have warned that bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, could one day leap from birds to humans and trigger a global health crisis. In recent months, researchers in India have expanded efforts to understand the transmission dynamics that could enable such a leap.…
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Indian Scientists Map How Bird Flu Could Spread to Humans
Overview: A Warning from Indian Researchers In a developing field of study, Indian scientists are outlining plausible scenarios for how the H5N1 bird flu could leap from birds to people. By examining viral mutations, animal-human interfaces, and environmental triggers, researchers aim to map the most likely routes of transmission and identify points where intervention could…
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Predicting How Bird Flu Could Reach Humans: Indian Scientists Map H5N1 Pathways
Overview: Why H5N1 Matters in India Bird flu, or avian influenza H5N1, has long been a concern for global health due to its potential to jump from birds to humans. Researchers in India are increasingly focused on understanding the specific pathways that could enable this leap, especially given the country’s extensive poultry sector and dense…
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How Indian Scientists See Bird Flu Could Spread to Humans
Understanding the Threat: What the Study Suggests About H5N1 Bird flu, officially known as H5N1, has long unsettled public health officials due to its potential to leap from birds to humans. A team of Indian scientists has advanced our understanding by outlining plausible pathways the virus could take to infect people, and by highlighting where…
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Indian Scientists Map Transmission to Humans
Understanding the Threat: H5N1 and the Leap to Humans Bird flu, better known as H5N1, has long been on the radar of global health authorities. For years, scientists have warned that this avian influenza could mutate or adapt in ways that enable sustained transmission between humans. A recent wave of research from Indian scientists adds…