The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the use of a genetically modified virus (Pexa-Vec) for a liver cancer treatment trial. The Pexa-Vec virus […]
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UPDATED: MERS outbreak in South Korea – Expert reaction
The latest reports from South Korea confirm that 16 people have died in an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). […]
Continue readingNew viral immunotherapy for skin cancer completes phase 3 trials – Expert Reaction
A new drug that specifically targets cancer cells has shown promising results in phase three clinical trials. A genetically-modified herpes virus injected into […]
Continue readingEbola becoming airborne – experts respond
Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]
Continue readingFirst case of Ebola in United States – experts respond
The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Continue readingEbola screening at NZ airports – experts respond
Screening of at-risk passengers will begin at airports as part of increased efforts to prevent Ebola reaching New Zealand undetected, […]
Continue readingWHO meeting to address growing Ebola outbreak
As the number of cases of Ebola in West Africa continues to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) plans to hold a two-day […]
Continue readingSurvey finds NZ hygiene slipping – NZ Herald
An article in the New Zealand Herald reports on the results of a Kleenex-commissioned survey of the hygiene of Kiwis, […]
Continue reading‘Flu hospitalisations higher than expected
The number of flu cases recorded in Auckland city are higher than would be expected, according to the latest data […]
Continue readingNorovirus outbreaks in Auckland, Tauranga hospitals
Tauranga and Middlemore hospitals are on alert following outbreaks of the gastrointestinal bug norovirus over the weekend. A number of […]
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