Imperial Valley News Center
Analysis of 1976 Ebola outbreak holds lessons relevant today
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- Written by Ann Puderbaugh
With the recent Ebola epidemic in West Africa reviving interest in the first outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever 40 years ago, scientists led by Dr. Joel Breman of the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health have released a report highlighting lessons learned from the smaller, more quickly contained 1976 outbreak (link is external).
Johns Hopkins Scientists Lead Effort to Protect Vital Networks
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- Written by Arthur Hirsch
Baltimore, Maryland - Johns Hopkins University computer scientists have led an effort to create a proven way to prevent sabotage from disrupting electronic networks supporting major infrastructure such as power grids and the electronic cloud.
This Fourth of July, Leave Fireworks to Professionals
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Rochester, Minnesota - Thousands of accidents each year underscore the danger of fireworks. In 2014, 11 people died and an estimated 10,500 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. Statistics show the typical victim of a firework injury is a 25- to 44-year-old male.
Alzheimer's or depression: Could it be both?
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota - Early Alzheimer's disease and depression share many symptoms, so it can be hard - even for doctors - to distinguish between the disorders. Plus, many people with Alzheimer's disease also are depressed.
Portion control is key for weight loss
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- Written by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
Scottsdale, Arizona - Large portion sizes have been thought to be one of the major contributors to excessive calorie intake leading to overweight and obesity in the U.S.
Coach Pat Summitt Remembered for Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
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- Written by Susan Barber Lindquist
Rochester, Minnesota - After legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at Mayo Clinic in 2011, the winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 history went public with her battle against the disease. Today, Mayo Clinic mourns the loss of Coach Summitt and extends condolences to her family.
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