Ebola Virus
Chinese Scientists Make Progress Againt Ebola Virus
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 18, 2016 12:11 PM EST |
Chinese scientists have made some progress in discovering a breakthrough against the deadly Ebola virus following the outbreak in West Africa in March 2014.
After Surviving Ebola, Patients Suffer Pains and Eye Ailments
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 08, 2015 08:12 AM EDT |
Many Africans, who survived the deadly Ebola, now have to contend with prolonged pains in their joints. The World Health Organization announced on Friday that Ebola survivors also face the possibility of going blind due to serious inflammation in their eyes.
Ebola UPDATE: Deadly Virus Re-Emerges In Liberia; Sparks Fears Over Outbreak Resurgence
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 16, 2015 03:22 PM EDT |
Two months after Liberia was declared virus-free, Ebola re-emerged in one of the three worst-struck nations in West Africa. Based on the data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 30 confirmed cases were documented in the past weeks — 3 in Liberia, 18 in Guinea and 9 in Sierra Leone. Now, the number of cases in Liberia has risen to 6.
Ebola Vaccine Developed? Possible Cure Treats Virus In Monkeys
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 14, 2015 11:35 AM EDT |
The dreaded Ebola virus is not just an extremely fatal type of virus that can affect humans. It also has no cure and no real vaccine. But based on a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a new type of vaccine, which can be inhaled to activate immune cells, can provide protection against the Ebola virus.
Ebola UPDATE: UN Pledges $3.4B To Rebuild Health Systems, Economies Of Outbreak Areas
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 11, 2015 04:42 PM EDT |
Last year, West Africa was devastated with the largest and worst outbreak ever experienced globally — the Ebola epidemic. Now, the three worst-struck nations: Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone have eradicated the deadly virus and are starting to rebuild their health systems and economies shattered by the Ebola outbreak.
Big Data Analytics and Social Media to Help Model Ebola Spread
| Sami Ghanmi | | May 14, 2015 10:57 AM EDT |
Researchers plan to develop a model on the spread of the Ebola virus using big data analytics and social media sites.
Man’s Eye Changed Color from Blue to Green after Diagnosed with Ebola
| Dave Tagacay | | May 13, 2015 09:01 AM EDT |
According to The New York Times reports, less than two months from the time Ebola survivor Dr. Ian Crozier was released from the hospital, he suffered from an explainable pain that caused his left eye vision fade. Surprisingly he discovered that his blue eye is now green. According to doctors who check Dr. Crozier’s condition, the Ebola virus drenched his eye which he thought as the main reason.
Liberia Overcomes Ebola Epidemic, WHO Declares African Nation Free From Deadly Virus
| Staff Writer | | May 11, 2015 08:47 AM EDT |
After weeks of no Ebola cases, World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that Liberia is now free from Ebola virus. There are no new reports of Ebola cases for the last 42 days which shows that they are able to stop the virus from spreading in the country.
Ebola Virus Possibly Spread Rapidly Through Unprotected Sex -Scientists
| Cybelle Go | | May 05, 2015 03:15 AM EDT |
The deadly Ebola Virus, which wiped out more than 10,000 people, was typically transmitted through direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids.
Drug Found In Chinese Herbs Seen To Effectively Treat Ebola
| Geann Pineda | | Feb 27, 2015 04:44 AM EST |
A drug commonly found in traditional Chinese medicines has been found to effectively treat Ebola virus.
CDC Observes Lab Technician Possibly Exposed to Ebola Virus
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Dec 25, 2014 07:17 AM EST |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is observing a laboratory technician who possibly was exposed to the Ebola virus on Monday afternoon. His observation period is for 21 days, the incubation time of the fatal disease.
TSRI Scientists Finally Uncover Weak Spots of Ebola Virus
| Andrian Darylle Torralba | | Nov 18, 2014 10:32 AM EST |
The Scripps research study may now be able to explain how ZMapp was able to stop the Ebola virus.
U.S. Now Free From Ebola Virus; New York City Mayor Greeted Dr. Craig Spencer With Open Arms
| Sydney Bonner | | Nov 12, 2014 02:25 AM EST |
The United States of America is now free of all known Ebola cases. Dr. Craig Spencer, who was infected with the virus while treating patients in Guinea, is cured of the Ebola virus and was released yesterday November 11.
Robots Could Soon Play a Role in Ebola Treatment
| Cory Doyle | | Nov 10, 2014 04:49 PM EST |
Ken Goldberg, an engineering professor at the University of California at Berkeley, believes that robots can reduce the health risk involved for doctors and nurses treating Ebola-effected patients.
Ebola Medical Worker Undergoes 21-Day Quarantine in New Jersey
| Cory Doyle | | Oct 25, 2014 05:31 PM EDT |
The New York City area has implemented new strict measures involving the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Any "high-risk" travelers from Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea arriving in New York must undergo a mandatory quarantine for 21 days.
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