Tag : Ebola outbreak 2014
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Evidence still lacking for Ebola treatments, concludes European Medicines Agency Subscription
Lack of evidence for seven investigational drugs being developed for the treatment of Ebola means it is impossible to make conclusions about their safety or efficacy.
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Ebola clinical trial suspended after volunteers complain of joint pains Subscription
A phase I clinical trial of the fast-tracked Ebola vaccine VSV-ZEBOV has been halted in Switzerland because some trial participants developed mild joint pain.
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FIP guidance about the Ebola virus Subscription
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has published a suite of resources about the Ebola virus, specifically for community pharmacists. All of the resources, including quick guidance, posters and a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation, are available from the FIP website.
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Ebola research gets a 280m euro boost from EU and drug industry Video Subscription
The European Union has pledged 280m euro to a research project to develop vaccines and diagnostic tests for Ebola.
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Johnson & Johnson accelerates Ebola vaccine push Subscription
Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceuticals unit, Janssen, will invest US$200m in accelerating and expanding production of its Ebola vaccine.
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Not every problem is viral
We must not allow fears about Ebola and other viruses to obscure the threat of antimicrobial resistance, writes Eamonn McArdle.
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Fight against Ebola growing stronger in Liberia Subscription
Pharmacists in Liberia report that the fight against Ebola is gaining momentum with traditional leaders in rural villages implementing measures to stop transmission.
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Ebola update Subscription
The Department of Health has issued an update on the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, providing a reminder of the need to remain vigilant for cases imported to the UK. The update is available from the DH website.
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UK can expect a “handful” of Ebola cases, Hunt tells MPs Subscription
The UK is expected to have a “handful” of Ebola cases in the next three months, health secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs.
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Finger snap silenced by Ebola
People in Liberia have been advised not to shake hands in the traditional manner because of fears that this may spread the Ebola virus, writes Roger Poole.
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