Test distinguishes Parkinson’s disease from related condition
A test that uses samples of cerebrospinal fluid was able to distinguish Parkinson’s disease from a related condition called multiple system atrophy with 95% accuracy. …read more
Neurons play role in oral cancer
Scientists discovered a new role for nerves in oral cancer progression, in which tumor cells send genetic messages that transform nerves into cancer-promoting agents. …read more
Neural signature predicts antidepressant response
Researchers identified specific patterns of brain activity that predict whether someone with depression is likely to respond to a common antidepressant. …read more
APHL and Partners Urge Emergency Funding to Bolster Novel Coronavirus Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michelle Forman, 240.485.2793
Silver Spring, MD — In a letter to the White House and Congress, the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and partners today requested supplemental appropriations to expand and strengthen public health capacity and coordination in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
“While it is too early to reliably predict […]
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
From 1 December 2019 through 31 January 2020, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 19 additional cases of MERS-CoV infection, including 8 associated deaths. …read more