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...he project will also enhance pandemic preparedness efforts by publishing genomic sequences of emerging avian influenza viruses, allowing scientists worldwide to analyze the strains and begin development of vaccines against them. Dr. Giovanni notes that NIAID is working with collaborators who have well-define...Monitoring life, one breath at a time
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... worrying about air pollution they can focus their efforts on preventing and treating the real wintertime threat to their children's health colds and other respiratory infections."...Eye care for refugees, the displaced discussed at UH
...ntations on his international eye care studies and efforts from the past decade. The presentation at noon will be on "Public Health Approaches to Providing Eye Care in the Context of the Vision 2020 Initiative." The 5:30 p.m. presentation will focus on "Eye Care in Refugees, Displaced and War Affected Popu...New compounds effective against Alzheimer's disease onset and progression
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