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MERS-CoV: Hospitals, Wake Up! Eric Toner, MD, 5/10/2013: 3 suspected new cases of MERS-CoV appear to involve transmission within a healthcare setting. Whether confirmed or not, these cases should prompt hospitals to pay attention to respiratory precautions. . . . More
MERS-CoV Similar to SARS? Amesh Adalja, MD, 5/7/2013: The evolution of the MERS-CoV is beginning to appear similar to the SARS outbreak in 2003, but there are key differences as well. . . More
Genetic Sequencing Provides Some Clues to H7N9. Amesh Adalja, MD, 5/6/2013: The existence of mutations that have occurred in humans suggests that the virus has been circulating in and been spread among people for longer than thought . . . More
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Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity: A fellowship program designed to engage the next generation of leaders. Learn more
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Clinicians Biosecurity News Little Clinical Research Conducted During the 2009 Pandemic (05/17/2013) By Amesh A. Adalja, MD, FACP While many case and anecdotal reports were published during the pandemic, rigorous research is needed to answer crucial clinical questions during public health emergencies. Read CBN  |
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Featured Staff MemberKunal Rambhia, MS, Senior Analyst, researches healthcare preparedness, biotechnology, and pandemic influenza. He helped develop the Clinicians’ Biosecurity Resource iPhone app.
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New Articles by Center Staff: The Price-Anderson Act and the Role of Congress in Compensating Victims After a Catastrophic Nuclear Disaster. R. Morhard and S. Ravi Radiological Disasters: What’s the Difference? T. K. Sell and K. Gilles Funding for Nuclear Consequence Management–Related Programs: FY2012-FY2013. T. K. Sell and C. Franco
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What's NewWe've Changed Our Name.On April 30, 2013, the Center for Biosecurity became the UPMC Center for Health Security. Our new name signals our commitment to protecting people's health from the consequences of epidemics and disasters and to ensuring that communities are resilient to major challenges. More
Center Participates in First Disaster Management Conference in Kuwait: Anita Cicero and Monica Schoch-Spana are participating in the 2013 International EMS/Disaster Management Conference and Exhibition in Kuwait, the first conference of its kind in the country. While in Kuwait, they met with Barges Hmaud Al Barges, President of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society.
When Good Food Goes Bad: To date, legislative and budgetary efforts to reduce harm from foodborne illness outbreaks have been directed at protecting our food supply. However, food safety precautions will not guarantee 100% protection. Our report identifies improvements that could be made in surveillance for foodborne illness and suggests that the best chance we have to reduce harm when outbreaks do occur is to identify them more quickly and then respond with greater speed and accuracy. Executive Summary | Full Report | Video Brief (3/5/13)
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