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New MUHC study adds more evidence to clear measles mumps rubella vaccine as a risk factor for autism
A new MUHC study provides conclusive evidence that the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). view more (2006-10-18)
UNC, Harvard develop inhaled TB vaccine
A new tuberculosis vaccine successfully tested at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is easier to administer and store and just as effective as one commonly used worldwide. view more (2008-03-17)
University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to Conduct Innovative Smallpox Vaccine Research Study
University Hospitals Case Medical Center (UHCMC) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine are part of a nationwide research study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new smallpox vaccine geared toward adults ages 18 to 34 who have never been vaccinated against the disease. view more (2007-06-04)
Eastern Europe Facing Major Aids Epidemic (p 1035)
Authors of a review in this week's issue of THE LANCET predict that social problems in former eastern-block countries resulting in large numbers of injecting-drug users and a rise in sexually transmitted diseases will soon cause a major HIV/AIDS epidemic in eastern Europe. Fran'§oise Hamers and Angela Downs describe recent trends in the HIV... view more... (2003-03-20)
South Africa In Denial Over Number Of Deaths From HIV/AIDS
A recent study attempting to quantify misclassification of HIV/AIDS deaths concluded that for the year 2000-01, the number of deaths related to HIV/AIDS was likely to be almost three times as high as that published in the Government's statistical report compiled from death certificates. The study suggests that 80% of the excess deaths in men and... view more... (2005-02-09)
HIV Infection Stems From Few Viruses
A new study reveals the genetic identity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the version responsible for sexual transmission, in unprecedented detail. view more (2008-05-16)
Poor Hearing Common Among Elderly People In The UK (p 1466)
Reduced hearing is common-and the provision of hearing aids inadequate-among elderly people in the UK, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The study also highlights how many elderly people do not use hearing aids regularly, and that socially disabling hearing loss is common even when hearing aids are used. Hearing loss... view more... (2002-04-24)
EMERGING STRONGER FROM THE CHINA CRISIS (p 1311)
Issue 19 April 2003 Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 18 April 2003 This week's Lancet Editorial comments on how China can learn from mistakes made in its handling of the SARS crisis-especially in relation to the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS. 'China's lack of openness about SARS is unfortunately reminiscent of its historic response to other... view more... (2003-04-16)
More than half of Texas physicians do not always recommend HPV vaccine to girls
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the human papillomavirus vaccination for all 11- and 12-year-old girls, but results of a recent survey showed that more than half of Texas physicians do not follow these recommendations. view more (2009-08-06)
Harvard team creates spray drying technique for TB vaccine
Bioengineers and public health researchers have developed a novel spray drying method for preserving and delivering the most common tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. view more (2007-02-13)
Encouraging Results For Long-Term Efficacy Of Meningitis C Vaccine
Four-year results assessing the efficacy of the UK meningitis C vaccine programme are reported in a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The vaccine is now showing long-term efficacy, except for infants initially vaccinated younger than 5 months of age. The meningococcal serogroup C conjugate (MCC) vaccine programme was introduced... view more... (2004-07-21)
New study suggests potential for a broadly-protective HIV vaccine
New research conducted at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) suggests that it may be possible to develop a vaccine that protects against the myriad strains of the HIV virus. view more (2007-05-30)
1 in 4 California adolescent girls has had HPV vaccine
Less than two years after the HPV vaccine was approved as a routine vaccination for girls aged 11 and older, one-quarter of California adolescent girls have started the series of shots that protect against human papillomavirus, which is strongly linked to cervical cancer. view more (2009-02-18)
HPV vaccine does not appear to be effective for treating pre-existing HPV infection
For women with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, use of the HPV-16/18 vaccine will not accelerate reduction of the virus and should not be used to treat the infection, according to a study in the August 15 issue of JAMA. view more (2007-08-15)
Early promising results in malaria vaccine trial in Mali
A small clinical trial conducted by an international team of researchers in Mali has found that a candidate malaria vaccine was safe and elicited strong immune responses in the 40 Malian adults who received it. view more (2008-01-23)
Flu vaccine appears safe for young children
Use of the influenza vaccine in children 6 to 23 months is not associated with an increased risk for a medical visit for any serious conditions. view more (2006-10-25)
U of M researchers determine structure of protein that mutates DNA of the AIDS virus HIV-1
Understanding the structure of proteins involved in inhibiting HIV-1 infection could help in the battle against AIDS, and University of Minnesota researchers have taken a crucial step in that direction. view more (2008-02-21)
Cancer Patients not getting live-saving flu and pneumonia shots
Although flu and pneumonia can be lethal for cancer patients, more than one quarter of patients undergoing radiation therapy are not complying with national guidelines to be vaccinated against these potentially life-threatening yet preventable illnesses. view more (2007-10-29)
Personalized immunotherapy to fight HIV/AIDS
For a long time, the main obstacle to creating an AIDS vaccine has been the high genetic variability of the HIV virus. Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy and his team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), in collaboration with Dr. Rafick Sékaly from the Université de Montréal, have overcome this... view more... (2008-08-18)
Volunteers sought for avian flu vaccine study
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is enrolling volunteers in a study to test a new vaccine that targets avian flu, the first such vaccine against the virus. view more (2005-10-31)
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