http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on neglected diseases and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/ A multitasking microchip that can test blood samples for diseases including malaria and sleeping sickness has been launched in Singapore.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/us-100-chip-may-ease-diagnosis-of-15-tropical-disease.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 21 May 2013 01:00:03 GMTA diagnostic test targeting syphilis and an oral antibiotic could be used together to help eradicate yaws disease, a WHO meeting was told.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/drug-and-a-syphilis-test-offer-hope-of-yaws-eradication.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 24 Apr 2013 13:44:59 GMTA candidate vaccine against Chagas disease elicited high immunity in mice, and proved to be safe and simple to produce.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/vaccine-against-chagas-disease-shows-effectiveness.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 16 Apr 2013 07:08:07 GMTMobile phone health projects could drastically cut deaths from HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and pregnancy-related conditions, says report.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/mhealth-could-save-a-million-african-lives-by-2017-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 10 Apr 2013 06:55:42 GMTA method developed in Guatemala to pinpoint the origin of Chagas vector blood meal sources has been effective in assessing control efforts.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/novel-dna-analysis-indicates-risk-of-chagas-transmission-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 10 Apr 2013 05:58:14 GMTThe global number of dengue cases is more than three times higher than estimates by the World Health Organization, a study warns.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/scientists-warn-of-invisible-cases-of-dengue.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 09 Apr 2013 16:27:30 GMTNovel comparison of the genomes of four tapeworms will allow the development of therapies for cysticercosis and hydatidosis, two neglected diseases, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/parasite-genomes-open-up-new-therapeutic-targets.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 03 Apr 2013 07:08:50 GMTSix sessions have been dropped from the World Conference on Science Journalism programme due to a lack of money to help speakers attend.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/developing-world-sessions-purged-from-wcsj2013-programme.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:09:22 GMTFresh estimates of dengue fever's social and economic impact on South-East Asia are likely to be too low, says an expert on the disease.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/study-s-asian-dengue-estimates-are-too-low-says-expert-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 26 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTChagas disease costs countries US$7 billion a year, with Latin America paying the greatest price, a study has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/study-reveals-economic-burden-of-chagas-disease.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 13 Mar 2013 16:17:20 GMTHopes of eliminating kala azar in South Asia are receding with the main drug used against the parasitic disease losing efficacy.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/-main-drug-against-leishmaniasis-losing-efficacy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesMon, 11 Mar 2013 13:29:06 GMTResearchers have detected fine genetic changes to a dengue virus strain that can increase disease severity in the future.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/dengue-virus-strain-shows-subtle-genetic-changes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 12 Feb 2013 08:52:40 GMTAfter the 2010 earthquake, Haiti has improved its water and sanitation programmes and expanded its plans for vaccination, HIV and cholera.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/haitian-healthcare-shows-progress-after-2010-earthquake.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesMon, 11 Feb 2013 01:47:51 GMTThe Leishmania parasite uses a sugary secretion to outwit the human immune system and resist antimony drugs, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/new-handle-on-drug-resistant-leishmaniasis.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesFri, 01 Feb 2013 13:56:40 GMTThe neglected tropical diseases are closer to being controlled, and innovation has played a key role in this, says a WHO report.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/who-reports-success-in-tackling-neglected-diseases.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 23 Jan 2013 16:16:22 GMTShort-term surveys to map endemic areas of neglected tropical diseases can help target interventions where they are most needed, study finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/rapid-disease-mapping-could-guide-treatment-in-south-sudan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesTue, 22 Jan 2013 17:29:53 GMTDeveloped and developing nations must pool funding and expertise to deliver new drugs against neglected tropical diseases, urge health organisations.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/global-collaboration-needed-to-fight-neglected-diseases-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesMon, 21 Jan 2013 16:13:43 GMTVector-borne and parasitic diseases are still hindering development in the tropics by dramatically cutting incomes, a study reveals.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/disease-halves-people-s-incomes-in-tropical-countries-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesFri, 18 Jan 2013 16:47:46 GMTEfforts to eliminate sleeping sickness from humans without tackling the disease's animal hosts may only end in fresh outbreaks.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/anti-sleeping-sickness-drives-may-also-need-to-target-animals-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesThu, 17 Jan 2013 22:00:01 GMTA new diagnostic method can transform the management of a diarrhoea caused by a common bug.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/neglected-diseases/news/new-diagnostic-tool-to-tackle-diarrhoea-bug.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_neglecteddiseasesWed, 16 Jan 2013 05:30:51 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/