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Inhibition of chikungunya virus replication by harringtonine, a novel antiviral that suppresses viral protein expression.
This study suggests for the first time that harringtonine exerts its antiviral effects by inhibiting CHIKV viral protein synthesis. PMID: 23275491 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy - January 1, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kaur P, Thiruchelvan M, Lee RC, Chen H, Chen KC, Ng ML, Chu JJ Tags: Antimicrob Agents Chemother Source Type: research

Public Health Nursing, Ethics and Human Rights
Abstract Public health nursing has a code of ethics that guides practice. This includes the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health, and the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing. Human rights and Rights‐based care in public health nursing practice are relatively new. They reflect human rights principles as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and applied to public health practice. As our health care system is restructured and there are new advances in technology and genetics, a focus on providing care that is ethical and respects ...
Source: Public Health Nursing - January 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Luba L. Ivanov, Tami L. Oden Tags: Special Features: Law and Ethics Source Type: research

Publishers' Note
Source: Public Health - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Determinants of early case‐fatality among stroke patients in Maputo, Mozambique and impact of in‐hospital complications
The burden of stroke is increasing in developing countries that struggle to manage it efficiently. We identified determinants of early case‐fatality among stroke patients in Maputo, Mozambique, to assess the impact of in‐hospital complications. Patients admitted to any hospital in Maputo with a new stroke event were prospectively registered (n = 651) according to the World Health Organization's STEPwise approach, in 2005–2006. We assessed the determinants of in‐hospital and 28‐day fatality, independently of age, gender and education, and computed population attributable fractions. In‐hospital mortality was ...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - January 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Joana Gomes, Albertino Damasceno, Carla Carrilho, Vitória Lobo, Hélder Lopes, Tavares Madede, Pius Pravinrai, Carla Silva‐Matos, Domingos Diogo, Ana Azevedo, Nuno Lunet Tags: Panorama Source Type: research

A New Year's Resolution for Physicians: Time to Focus on the Public Health Threat of Gun Violence.
PMID: 23277894 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - January 1, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Laine C, Taichman DB, Mulrow C, Berkwits M, Cotton D, Williams SV Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: research

Physical activity experiences of individuals living with a traumatic brain injury: a qualitative research exploration.
Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health issue due to the incidence, complexity, and cost associated with treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine physical activity (PA) knowledge, attitudes, intentions, and barriers among individuals with a TBI undergoing outpatient rehabilitation. Seventeen participants completed a series of group interviews regarding their PA needs. A qualitative research design was adopted and trustworthiness was established through investigator triangulation of data. A cross-case analysis was completed to identify themes and conceptual patterns. The mai...
Source: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Self M, Driver S, Stevens L, Warren AM Tags: Adapt Phys Activ Q Source Type: research

Sitting and Watching the Others Being Active: The Experienced Difficulties in PE When Having a Disability.
Abstract The experience of participation in physical activity was explored in a qualitative study with twenty Norwegian adults with physical and visual disabilities. The interviews showed that more than 75% of negative experiences reported in this study originated from physical education (PE), suggesting that this was a particularly challenging arena. The negative experiences were centered in these common themes: experiences of not being included, experiences of failing, and experiences of not being listened to. The interviews were analyzed applying an existential-phenomenological approach. The participants with re...
Source: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bredahl AM Tags: Adapt Phys Activ Q Source Type: research

Acquiring a stable estimate of physical activity in adults with visual impairment.
Abstract As a first step toward the development of adapted physical activity (PA) programs for adults with visual impairment (VI), the purpose of this study was to determine the time frame needed to reliably estimate weekly PA in adults with VI. Thirty-three adults with VI completed 7 days of pedometer-based PA assessment. Generalizability theory analyses were conducted to quantify sources of variance within the PA estimate and determine the appropriate number of days of PA monitoring needed for the total sample and for participants with mild-to-moderate and severe VI. A single-facet, crossed design was employed in...
Source: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Holbrook EA, Kang M, Morgan DW Tags: Adapt Phys Activ Q Source Type: research

Intracyclic velocity variation and arm coordination assessment in swimmers with down syndrome.
This study examined the differences in intracycle velocity variation and arm coordination in front crawl in swimmers with Down syndrome in three breathing conditions. International swimmers with Down syndrome (N = 16) performed 3 × 20 m front crawl at 50 m race speed: without breathing, breathing to the preferred side, and breathing to the nonpreferred side. A two dimensional video movement analysis was performed using the APASystem. Breathing conditions were compared using Repeated Measures ANOVA. Swimming velocity was higher without breathing and intracyclic velocity variation was higher while breathing. Swimmers tended...
Source: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Marques-Aleixo I, Querido A, Figueiredo P, Vilas-Boas JP, Corredeira R, Daly D, Fernandes RJ Tags: Adapt Phys Activ Q Source Type: research

Physical activity and sedentary behavior in older adults with intellectual disabilities: a comparative study.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity patterns of older adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) in comparison with younger adults with ID and older adults without ID. A sample of 109 participants was included in the study. Sophisticated data reduction, time stamped technology, and multiple objective measures (i.e., pedometers and accelerometers) were used to determine physical activity intensities and walking patterns of participants. Results indicate that older adults with ID are performing less physical activity than comparison groups. A small proportion of older adults with I...
Source: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Dixon-Ibarra A, Lee M, Dugala A Tags: Adapt Phys Activ Q Source Type: research

Perceptions of constraints to leisure time physical activity among latinos in wake county, north Carolina.
Conclusions. This study highlighted that among Latinos, there may be an opportunity to increase activity levels by targeting knowledge about PA resources, increasing access to opportunities for PA, and enhancing the social environment for PA. Such efforts that target these constraints to increase PA may ultimately improve health. PMID: 23286589 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Casper JM, Harrolle MG Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Association between biologic outcomes and objectively measured physical activity accumulated in ≥10-minute bouts and
Conclusion. Engaging in nonbouts, as opposed to bouts of PA, is just as strongly associated with several biologic health outcomes, suggesting that adults who perceive themselves as having little time to exercise may still be able to enhance their health by adopting an active lifestyle approach. PMID: 23286590 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Loprinzi PD, Cardinal BJ Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Assessing and Comparing the Short-Term Effects of TPB Only and TPB Plus Implementation Intentions Interventions on Snacking Behavior in Iranian Adolescent Girls: A Cluster Randomized Trial.
Conclusion. Overall, the study suggests that adding implementation intentions on top of TPB-based persuasive messages improves effectiveness and sustainability of desirable changes. PMID: 23286591 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Karimi-Shahanjarini A, Rashidian A, Omidvar N, Majdzadeh R Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

An intervention to increase compliance with a tobacco-free university policy.
Conclusion. An efficacy-enhancing message card campaign shows promise in improving compliance with tobacco-free campus policies. PMID: 23286592 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Fallin A, Johnson AO, Riker C, Cohen E, Rayens MK, Hahn EJ Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Smoking is bad for babies: obstetric care providers' use of best practice smoking cessation counseling techniques.
Conclusion. Few obstetric care providers performed the recommended 5 A's smoking cessation counseling with their pregnant smokers. Effective and innovative methods are needed to improve obstetric providers' use of the 5 A's. PMID: 23286593 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chang JC, Alexander SC, Holland CL, Arnold RM, Landsittel D, Tulsky JA, Pollak KI Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Restaurant volatility and the iowa city, iowa, smoke-free restaurant ordinance.
Conclusion. The IC-SFRO did not adversely impact the restaurant industry in terms of restaurant closures. The Iowa legislature was urged to draft evidence-based legislation, such as amending preemption of the IC-SFRO, to protect and promote the health of its communities. PMID: 23286594 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sheffer MA, Squier CA, Gilmore GD Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Assessment of the impact of adjunctive proactive telephone counseling to promote smoking cessation among lung cancer patients' social networks.
Conclusion. Proactive telephone counseling focusing on adaptive coping skills was difficult to implement among smokers in lung cancer patients' social network. Although this study did not demonstrate any added benefit to cessation rates, this null finding may be a result of an intervention that was weaker than intended, owing to difficulties in completing the counseling phone calls. We discuss lessons learned and areas for future research in this special population. PMID: 23286595 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bastian LA, Fish LJ, Peterson BL, Biddle AK, Garst J, Lyna P, Molner S, Bepler G, Kelley M, Keefe FJ, McBride CM Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Effectiveness of weight loss interventions for obese older adults.
Conclusion. These findings support the promotion of intentional weight loss among obese older adults and provide guidance to health promotion practitioners on effective weight loss interventions to use with this group. PMID: 23286596 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Felix HC, West DS Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Promoting health: media advocacy opportunities in english- and spanish-language masthead editorials.
Conclusion. Editorial writers regularly tackled issues related to a Healthy People 2010 focus area. Public health practitioners can meet with their local newspaper editorial board and discuss the nation's health objectives as manifested by Healthy People 2020 and the National Prevention Strategy, thereby promoting policies that support individual and population health. PMID: 23286597 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lingas EO Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Abstracts.
Authors: PMID: 23286598 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Call for Conference Proposals Producing the Best Health and Financial Outcomes by Using the Most Effective Health Promotion Strategies23rd Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion ConferenceMarch 18-22, 2013, Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaCore Conference: March 20-22, 2013Intensive Training Seminars: March 18-19, 2013.
Call for Conference Proposals Producing the Best Health and Financial Outcomes by Using the Most Effective Health Promotion Strategies23rd Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion ConferenceMarch 18-22, 2013, Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaCore Conference: March 20-22, 2013Intensive Training Seminars: March 18-19, 2013. Am J Health Promot. 2013 Jan;27(3):207-9 Authors: PMID: 23286599 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

The influence of worksite and employee variables on employee engagement in telephonic health coaching programs: a retrospective multivariate analysis.
Conclusion. Both worksite-level and employee-level factors have significant influences on health coaching engagement, and there are gender differences in the strength of these predictors. PMID: 23286600 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Grossmeier J Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

In brief.
Authors: PMID: 23286601 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Now tobacco has killed my big brother.
Abstract Abstract If you know someone who smokes, please tell them that you have a friend who lost two brothers to smoking. Ask them to quit for you, so that you don't lose them so early in YOUR life. PMID: 23286602 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: O'Donnell M Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

The Art of Health Promotion ideas for improving health outcomes.
Authors: PMID: 23286603 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Preventive and Reproductive Health Services for Women: The Role of California's Family Planning Waiver.
Conclusions. The waiver appears to have led to a reduction in pregnancy rates and increased receipt of reproductive health care, particularly routine checkups. PMID: 23286651 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Adams EK, Kenney GM, Galactionova K Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Reaching women through health information technology: the gabby preconception care system.
Conclusion. Results suggest that the PCC system could be effective in influencing positive behavior change. Adding stage of change-focused functionality might have added benefits. This system has great potential to assist in the delivery of PCC. PMID: 23286652 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Gardiner P, Hempstead MB, Ring L, Bickmore T, Yinusa-Nyahkoon L, Tran H, Paasche-Orlow M, Damus K, Jack B Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

The implementation of interconception care in two community health settings: lessons learned.
Conclusions. Interconceptional care is a complex process of matching interventions and services to meet women's unique needs, including their socioeconomic needs. PMID: 23286653 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Handler A, Rankin KM, Peacock N, Townsell S, McGlynn A, Issel LM Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

The impact of social disadvantage on preconception health, illness, and well-being: an intersectional analysis.
Conclusion. African-American women's health and wellness behaviors are influenced by an experience of racism structurally embedded and made more virulent by its intersection with class, gender, and history. These intersecting forces create what may be a unique exposure that contributes significantly to the proximal determinants of health inequities for African-American women. Health promotion approaches that focus on the individual as the locus of intervention must concomitantly unravel and address the intertwining structural forces that shape individual circumstance in order to improve women's interconceptional health an...
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hogan VK, Culhane JF, Crews KJ, Mwaria CB, Rowley DL, Levenstein L, Mullings LP Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

In brief.
Authors: PMID: 23286655 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Recognition of guest reviewers for the american journal of health promotion.
Authors: PMID: 23286656 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Effective strategies for promoting preconception health-from research to practice.
PMID: 23286657 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mitchell EW, Verbiest S Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Consumers' perceptions of preconception health.
Conclusion. The results from this research will inform the development of a social marketing plan for PCH and the development of concepts that will be tested with consumers to determine their viability for use in a national campaign. PMID: 23286658 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Squiers L, Mitchell EW, Levis DM, Lynch M, Dolina S, Margolis M, Scales M, Kish-Doto J Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Couples' notions about preconception health: implications for framing social marketing plans.
Conclusion. Couples may be an important target audience when considering social marketing approaches for PCH. Many couples perceived the relevance of the issue to important aspects of their lives, such as health, family, and their relationships. PMID: 23286659 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lewis MA, Mitchell EW, Levis DM, Isenberg K, Kish-Doto J Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

The effectiveness of bundled health messages on recall.
Conclusion. Combining messages, up to four, should be considered. PMID: 23286660 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: King KW, Freimuth V, Lee M, Johnson-Turbes CA Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

A content analysis of preconception health education materials: characteristics, strategies, and clinical-behavioral components.
Conclusion. Strategic targeting of subgroups of consumers is an important but overlooked strategy. More research is needed around PCH components, in terms of packaging and increasing motivation, which could guide use and placement of clinical-behavioral components within promotional materials. PMID: 23286661 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Levis DM, Westbrook K Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Breaking new ground: the text4baby program.
PMID: 23286662 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Remick AP, Kendrick JS Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Preconception care: the perfect opportunity for health care providers to advise lifestyle changes for hypertensive women.
Conclusion. Health care providers should routinely advise hypertensive reproductive-aged women about lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure and improve pregnancy outcomes. PMID: 23286663 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bombard JM, Robbins CL, Dietz PM, Valderrama AL Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Change in Women's Knowledge of General and Personal Preconception Health Risks Following Targeted Brief Counseling in Publicly Funded Primary Care Settings.
Conclusions. Women's knowledge of general and personal preconception health risks improved following screening and brief counseling in publicly funded primary care clinics. PMID: 23286664 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Dunlop AL, Logue KM, Thorne C, Badal HJ Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Acceptability and Potential Impact of Brief Preconception Health Risk Assessment and Counseling in the WIC Setting.
Conclusion. WIC constitutes a suitable location for identifying low-income African-American women in need of preconception and reproductive health services and at risk for poor reproductive health outcomes. PMID: 23286665 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Dunlop AL, Dretler AW, Badal HJ, Logue KM Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies among nonpregnant american Indian women.
Conclusions. The intervention was successful in modifying self-reported drinking and contraception behaviors. This project is the only one to date that has focused on preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies in nonpregnant American Indian women. PMID: 23286666 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hanson JD, Miller AL, Winberg A, Elliott AJ Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Developing a culturally appropriate preconception health promotion strategy for newly immigrated latinos through a community-based program in South Carolina.
Abstract Abstract Maternal and Child Health (MCH) experts emphasize the importance of preconception health (PCH) in achieving healthy pregnancies and positive birth outcomes. Research demonstrates that Latinas face significant PCH disparities, yet no comprehensive PCH promotion strategy exists to reach them. As a trusted community-based organization that uses culturally competent strategies to promote MCH in the Latino community, PASOs is well-positioned to address PCH among Latinos in South Carolina. With the input and support of Latino community members, PASOs is pioneering a PCH strategy using its successful mo...
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Torres ME, Smithwick-Leone J, Willms L, Franco MM, McCandless R, Lohman M Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Amor y Salud (Love and Health): A Preconception Health Campaign for Second-Generation Latinas in Oregon.
Conclusion. Amor y Salud used mixed media-radio, social media, print materials-to encourage Latinas to consider their preconception health. Anecdotally, we heard positive comments from community members and local media regarding the radionovela; however, evaluation challenges prevent us from saying conclusively that knowledge on this topic increased. PMID: 23286668 [PubMed - in process]
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Dixon-Gray LA, Mobley A, McFarlane JM, Rosenberg KD Tags: Am J Health Promot Source Type: research

Bariatric surgery in Singapore from 2005 to 2009.
CONCLUSION: There is a flux of newer procedures in Singapore. Adjustable gastric banding, which was the only available procedure being performed in 2004, was gradually being replaced by other procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in 2009. PMID: 23270823 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Asian Journal of Surgery - January 1, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Goel R, Agarwal A, Shabbir A, So JB, Pasupathy S, Wong A, Cheng A, Lomanto D Tags: Asian J Surg Source Type: research

[Measurement of the socioeconomic status within the German Health Update 2009 (GEDA)].
Abstract The socioeconomic status (SES) is a central analytical concept for epidemiologic research and health reporting in Germany. Within the German Cardiovascular Prevention Study (GCP), a multidimensional aggregated index of SES has been developed, which is used to this date. We have revised this index critically and reworked it according to the necessities of German health monitoring at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The main changes involve the operationalization and categorization of the status-constituting dimensions education, occupation, and income as well as the categorization of the resulting socioecon...
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lampert T, Kroll LE, Müters S, Stolzenberg H Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research

[Outbreak management : Lessons to learn].
[Outbreak management : Lessons to learn]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz. 2013 Jan;56(1):5-7 Authors: Hengel H, Peters G PMID: 23275949 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hengel H, Peters G Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research

[Evolution and infection biology of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) associated E. coli (HUSEC)].
[Evolution and infection biology of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) associated E. coli (HUSEC)]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz. 2013 Jan;56(1):8-14 Authors: Karch H, Müthing J, Dobrindt U, Mellmann A Abstract Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), which cause hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), are designated as HUSEC. Their exceptional genome variability driven by evolutionary diversification permits fast adaptation to changed environmental conditions. The HUSEC collection (http://www.ehec.org), which has been established at the Institute for Hygiene in Münster,...
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Karch H, Müthing J, Dobrindt U, Mellmann A Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research

[Evolution and infection biology of new influenza A viruses with pandemic potential].
Abstract Wild aquatic birds are natural hosts for a large variety of influenza A viruses. Occasionally, viruses are transmitted from this reservoir to other species, such as chickens, pigs, and man, and may then cause devastating outbreaks in domestic poultry or give rise to human influenza pandemics. The H5N1-, H7N7-, H9N2-, and H2N2-viruses are considered to have high pandemic potential, because of their pathogenicity in humans and because of the lack of immune protection in the human population. However, the unexpected outbreak of the H1N1 pandemic in 2009 demonstrates that the reliability of such predictions is...
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Klenk HD Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research

[Structural requirements and conditions for effective microbiological diagnostics in disease outbreak].
Abstract After the International Health Regulations of 2005, 194 states agreed to minimal standards to assure health; accordingly, the obligation for safeguarding appropriate laboratory diagnostic capacities has existed under international law since 15 June 2007. Basically, developing and optimizing faster and more innovative testing methods should be the main aim of public health reference laboratories in order to guarantee optimal outbreak detection, control measures, and patient management. All these measures can only be successfully implemented if microbiological primary diagnostics remain comprehensive and do ...
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Allerberger F Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research

[Detection of local influenza outbreaks and role of virological diagnostics].
Abstract For many years, the Working Group on Influenza (AGI) has been the most important influenza surveillance system in Germany. An average sample of the population is covered by both syndromic and virological surveillance, which provides timely data regarding the onset and course of the influenza wave as well as its burden of disease. However, smaller influenza outbreaks cannot be detected by the AGI sentinel system. This is achieved by the information reported by the mandatory notification system (Protection Against Infection Act, IfSG), which serves as the second pillar of the national influenza surveillance....
Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - January 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Schweiger B, Buda S Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research