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Breakthrough research could lead to new potential treatments for malariaGroundbreaking research done at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) could lead to the development of more potent drugs or a vaccine for malaria, which is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes and kills up to three million people each year. 8 Feb 2010 11:33 Sudan: Mixed success on malaria control in the southMore than four million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have been distributed across Southern Sudan since 2007, but universal coverage of treatment remains a long way off, according to experts. 5 Feb 2010 07:20 UCF researcher develops first dual vaccine to fight malaria and choleraHumankind may finally have a weapon to fight two of the world's deadliest diseases. 28 Jan 2010 07:22 For doctors in Haiti, worst is yet to comeAn earthquake killing up to 200 000 people would have been bad enough anywhere, but in Haiti, where AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are rampant, children are malnourished and hygiene is already a challenge, it may create one of the worst medical disasters ever. 19 Jan 2010 07:45 First genetic map of malaria drug plant could increase crop yields, study saysThe first genetic map of the plant Artemisia annua, which could "help scientists develop the species into a high-yielding crop" to fight malaria, was published in a study in the journal Science on Thursday, Reuters reports (Kelland, 1/14). 18 Jan 2010 10:06 New nasal vaccine blocks parasite transmission to mosquitoesAn experimental nasally administered malaria vaccine prevented parasite transmission from infected mice to mosquitoes and could play an important role in the fight against human malaria. The researchers from Japan report their findings in the December 2009 issue of the journal Infection and Immunity. 22 Dec 2009 06:31 USAID grants over $10.5 million for fight against malariaThe U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced over $10.5 million in grants to seven organizations working in six countries in Africa to extend malaria prevention and control activities in communities most affected by the disease, particularly children under age five and pregnant women. 8 Oct 2009 13:21 School-age children least protected from Malaria - researchInsecticide treated mosquito nets (ITN) reduce the chances of developing life-threatening malaria in Africa. However, recent research shows that older children, between the age of 5-19 years are the least well protected by nets. 1 Oct 2009 06:59 Stop-start drug regimen helps infants against malariaPARIS: Giving babies a cheap, standard malaria treatment at key points in their first months of life can reduce their risk of falling sick with the disease, trials reported in The Lancet on Thursday, 17 September 2009, say. 21 Sep 2009 09:35 Leaders aim to eliminate Malaria-related deaths by 2015[Ryan Dicovitsky] Among the challenges facing developing nations in Africa, malaria is one of the deadliest. However, African leaders plan to finally stop the disease in its tracks. 14 Sep 2009 10:43 Malaria vaccine in the pipelineAustralian scientists have developed the first genetically-engineered malaria vaccine and the vaccine will be trialled in humans early next year. 30 Jul 2009 07:49 Promising target for new class of antibioticsSpecial pathway makes bacteria vulnerable - and it's a new target for tailored antibiotics. 15 Jul 2009 07:25 Vitamin A has a role to play in combatting malaria in childrenVitamin A supplements can reduce malaria cases in children by one-third, study finds. 29 Jun 2009 12:16 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Pre-referral rectal artesunate to prevent death and disability in severe malaria 16 Feb 2009 10:28 Use of insecticide treated bed-nets increasing across Africa 5 Jan 2009 12:06 Low CR-1 levels and malaria-associated anemia 27 Aug 2008 07:54 Malaria incidence in Limpopo Province 26 Aug 2008 11:38 Malaria self-treatment in the field 15 Jul 2008 08:21 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather  Motoring
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