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Lymphoma :: Risk of lymphoma in rheumatoid arthritis decreased by long-term treatment with steroids

Two years or more of oral steroid treatment decreases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis related lymphoma, according to data presented today at EULAR 2007, the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, in Barcelona, Spain. Furthermore, these effects were found regardless of when in the course of the disease the steroids were first administered. However, these beneficial effects were not observed if the steroids were taken for less than a two-year period.

Influenza :: WHO plans for H5N1 influenza global vaccine stockpile

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it is working with vaccine manufacturers to move ahead on plans to create a global stockpile of vaccine for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

Bacteria :: Bacteria ferry nanoparticles into cells for early diagnosis, treatment

Researchers at Purdue University have shown that common bacteria can deliver a valuable cargo of “smart nanoparticles” into a cell to precisely position sensors, drugs or DNA for the early diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

Smallpox :: Genetic factors are linked to fever following smallpox vaccination

New evidence supports the link between genetic factors and certain adverse events related to smallpox vaccination. The study, published in the July 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online, may have implications for predicting adverse events from other live vaccines.

Polio :: Ethiopia targets 14 million children in polio campaign

A United Nations-backed polio immunization drive conducted by the Ethiopian Government is seeking to protect more than 14 million children under five there from the devastating disease.

Bird Flu :: Egyptian girl dies of H5N1 bird flu virus, Egypt

A ten year old Egyptian girl, from a southern part of Egypt, contracted the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus and died on saturday.

Bird Flu :: Update on Avian Influenza H7N2 Infection, UK

The UK Health Protection Agency contributed to the public health management of the recent avian influenza incident in Wales and the north west of England by providing expert support and advice to the National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) and by coordinating the response within England.

Hepatitis C :: Hepatitis C lookbacks – HPA, UK

Health Protection Agency HPA, UK confirms that a review of patients’ case notes in hospitals across England and Scotland has been carried out.

Cervical Cancer :: GSK’s Cervarix cervical cancer vaccine provides sustained immune response

GlaxoSmithKline announced new Phase III data show that at 18 months after the first of a three-dose regimen, 100 per cent of women up to age 55 vaccinated with the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) cervical cancer candidate vaccine had antibodies present against the two most common cancer-causing human papillomavirus types, 16 and 18.

Malaria :: Malaria and Epstein-Barr virus linked to pediatric cancer in Africa

Endemic Burkitt lymphoma is a form of cancer that accounts for up to 74% of malignant disorders in children in equatorial Africa. Malaria and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are known cofactors in its development, but to date, their relative contribution has not been well understood.