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Detection Of Free Living Amoebae, Acanthamoeba And Naegleria, In Swimming Pools, Malaysia, Init Ithoi, Y.L. Lau, A.A. Fadzlun, A.I. Foead, R.S. Neilson, Veeranoot Nissapatorn Jan 2010

Detection Of Free Living Amoebae, Acanthamoeba And Naegleria, In Swimming Pools, Malaysia, Init Ithoi, Y.L. Lau, A.A. Fadzlun, A.I. Foead, R.S. Neilson, Veeranoot Nissapatorn

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This study reports the detection of Acanthamoeba and Naegleria species in 14 swimming pools around Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sampling was carried out at 4 sites (the platforms (P), wall (W), 1 meter from the wall (1) and middle (2)) of each swimming pool. These free living amoebae (FLA) were detected under light and inverted microscopes after being cultured on the surface of non-nutrient agar lawned with Escherichia coli. Acanthamoeba species were detected in higher number of culture plates from all sampling sites of all the swimming pools. While Naegleria, were detected in fewer culture plates at 3 …

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Development Of A Low-Cost And Portable Device Controller For Point-Of-Care Medical Diagnostics, P. Jahanshahi, S.Z. Md Dawal, F. Ibrahim, A.A. Nozari, N. Soin Jan 2010

Development Of A Low-Cost And Portable Device Controller For Point-Of-Care Medical Diagnostics, P. Jahanshahi, S.Z. Md Dawal, F. Ibrahim, A.A. Nozari, N. Soin

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The field of centrifugal microfluidics aims to miniaturize common biochemical assays onto specialized discs (CDs). By the exploitation of the centrifugal force, centrifugal microfluidics CDs do not require the syringe pumps that stationary microfluidic platforms require. This paper describes the development of a low-cost and portable controller device that is capable of performing centrifugal microfluidics at the point-of-care (POC). Overall, this system aims to be low in cost, fast, and modular. In this study, the Spin-Stand device controller is the final product of three stages of development: design, virtual simulation and implementation. At the core of the system, the controller …

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Dna Fingerprinting Of Human Isolates Of Burkholderia Pseudomallei From Different Geographical Regions Of Malaysia, K.H. Chua, K.H. See, Kwai Lin Thong, S.D. Puthucheary Jan 2010

Dna Fingerprinting Of Human Isolates Of Burkholderia Pseudomallei From Different Geographical Regions Of Malaysia, K.H. Chua, K.H. See, Kwai Lin Thong, S.D. Puthucheary

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and endemic in Southeast Asia. One hundred and forty six clinical isolates of B. pseudomallei from different states in Malaysia were obtained and molecular typing was carried out using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Overall, nine clusters were successfully identified. Burkholderia pseudomallei isolates used in this study were found to be genetically diverse and there were differences in the clusters of isolates from peninsular and east Malaysia. BS9 cluster was the most common cluster and found in all the states while BS2 cluster only existed in a particular state. Based on the …

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Google Scholar As A Source For Citation And Impact Analysis For A Non-Isi Indexed Medical Journal, S.A. Sanni, A.N. Zainab Jan 2010

Google Scholar As A Source For Citation And Impact Analysis For A Non-Isi Indexed Medical Journal, S.A. Sanni, A.N. Zainab

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

It is difficult to determine the influence and impact of journals which are not covered by the ISI databases and Journal Citation Report. However, with the availability of databases such as MyAIS (Malaysian Abstracting and Indexing System), which offers sufficient information to support bibliometric analysis as well as being indexed by Google Scholar which provides citation information, it has become possible to obtain productivity, citation and impact information for non-ISI indexed journals. The bibliometric tool Harzing's Publish and Perish was used to collate citation information from Google scholar. The study examines article productivity, the citations obtained by articles and calculates …

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High Levels Of Oxidative Stress In Rats Infected With Blastocystis Hominis, S. Chandramathi, K. Suresh, S. Shuba, A. Mahmood, U.R. Kuppusamy Jan 2010

High Levels Of Oxidative Stress In Rats Infected With Blastocystis Hominis, S. Chandramathi, K. Suresh, S. Shuba, A. Mahmood, U.R. Kuppusamy

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Objective: Numerous studies have revealed the presence of oxidative stress in parasitic infections. However, such studies were lacking in the Malaysian population. Previously, we have provided evidence that oxidative stress is elevated in Malaysians infected with intestinal parasites. Stool examinations revealed that about 47.5 of them were infected with the polymorphic protozoa, Blastocystis hominis. However, they were found to have mixed infection with other intestinal parasites. Methodology: Therefore, in order to investigate the role of B. hominis alone in affecting oxidative stress status, here we compared the levels of oxidative stress biomarkers in urine and blood samples between uninfected and …

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Indoor-Breeding Of Aedes Albopictus In Northern Peninsular Malaysia And Its Potential Epidemiological Implications, H. Dieng, R.G.M. Saifur, A.A. Hassan, M.R.C. Salmah, M. Boots, T. Satho, Z. Jaal, Sazaly Abubakar Jan 2010

Indoor-Breeding Of Aedes Albopictus In Northern Peninsular Malaysia And Its Potential Epidemiological Implications, H. Dieng, R.G.M. Saifur, A.A. Hassan, M.R.C. Salmah, M. Boots, T. Satho, Z. Jaal, Sazaly Abubakar

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

BACKGROUND: The mosquito Ae. albopictus is usually adapted to the peri-domestic environment and typically breeds outdoors. However, we observed its larvae in most containers within homes in northern peninsular Malaysia. To anticipate the epidemiological implications of this indoor-breeding, we assessed some fitness traits affecting vectorial capacity during colonization process. Specifically, we examined whether Ae. albopictus exhibits increased survival, gonotrophic activity and fecundity due to the potential increase in blood feeding opportunities. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In a series of experiments involving outdoors and indoors breeding populations, we found that Ae. albopictus lives longer in the indoor environment. We also observed increased nighttime …

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Insecticide Susceptibility And Resistance Development In Malathion Selected Aedes Albopictus (Skuse), S. Selvi, M.A. Edah, W.A. Nazni, H.L. Lee, B.K. Tyagi, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, A.H. Azahari Jan 2010

Insecticide Susceptibility And Resistance Development In Malathion Selected Aedes Albopictus (Skuse), S. Selvi, M.A. Edah, W.A. Nazni, H.L. Lee, B.K. Tyagi, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, A.H. Azahari

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Aedes albopictus was bioassayed to determine resistance development to malathion (OP). Two methods were applied, including WHO larval bioassay to determine the susceptibility to lethal concentration (LC), and adult bioassay to determine lethal time (LT). Larvae from colonies that had undergone selection pressure with malathion to yield 50 mortality were further subjected to selection for subsequent 10 generations. Selection of Ae. albopictus with malathion could relatively induce a consistent resistance ratio of 1.0 throughout 10 generations. It was noted that Ae. albopictus larvae showed less susceptibility to malathion compared to adults. The susceptibility test of adult mosquitoes to diagnostic dosage …

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Isolation Of Ancestral Sylvatic Dengue Virus Type 1, Malaysia, B.T. Teoh, S.S. Sam, J. Abd-Jamil, Sazaly Abubakar Jan 2010

Isolation Of Ancestral Sylvatic Dengue Virus Type 1, Malaysia, B.T. Teoh, S.S. Sam, J. Abd-Jamil, Sazaly Abubakar

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Ancestral sylvatic dengue virus type 1, which was isolated from a monkey in 1972, was isolated from a patient with dengue fever in Malaysia. The virus is neutralized by serum of patients with endemic DENV-1 infection. Rare isolation of this virus suggests a limited spillover infection from an otherwise restricted sylvatic cycle.

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Isolation, Detection And Genomic Differentiation Of Vibrio Cholerae And Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Bachok, Kelantan, B. Vimala, Kwai Lin Thong, V.C. Chong Jan 2010

Isolation, Detection And Genomic Differentiation Of Vibrio Cholerae And Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Bachok, Kelantan, B. Vimala, Kwai Lin Thong, V.C. Chong

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The objective of this study was to determine the genetic diversity and virulence factors of Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus from selected aquatic environments in Bachok, Kelantan, Malaysia. Out of 50 water samples, 33 were confirmed with the presence of presumptive V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus based on biochemical tests. Primers targeting toxR gene specific for V. cholerae (800bp) and V. parahaemolyticus (368bp), tdh (251bp) and trh (250bp) virulence genes were used in the PCR. Results of PCR showed that only 25 isolates of V. parahaemolyticus and 3 of V. cholerae had the toxR gene. None of the V. parahaemolyticus …

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Molecular Characterization Of Leishmania Species Isolated From Cutaneous Leishmaniasis In Yemen, M. A. Mahdy, H. M. Al-Mekhlafi, A. M. Al-Mekhlafi, Y. A. Lim, N. O. Bin Shuaib, A. A. Azazy, R. Mahmud Jan 2010

Molecular Characterization Of Leishmania Species Isolated From Cutaneous Leishmaniasis In Yemen, M. A. Mahdy, H. M. Al-Mekhlafi, A. M. Al-Mekhlafi, Y. A. Lim, N. O. Bin Shuaib, A. A. Azazy, R. Mahmud

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected tropical disease endemic in the tropics and subtropics with a global yearly incidence of 1.5 million. Although CL is the most common form of leishmaniasis, which is responsible for 60 of DALYs lost due to tropical-cluster diseases prevalent in Yemen, available information is very limited. Methodology/Principal Findings This study was conducted to determine the molecular characterization of Leishmania species isolated from human cutaneous lesions in Yemen. Dermal scrapes were collected and examined for Leishmania amastigotes using the Giemsa staining technique. Amplification of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer 1(ITS-1) gene was carried out using …

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Molecular Identification Of Adenovirus Causing Respiratory Tract Infection In Pediatric Patients At The University Of Malaya Medical Center, Juraina Abd Jamil, B. -T. Teoh, E. H. Hassan, N. Roslan, Sazaly Abubakar Jan 2010

Molecular Identification Of Adenovirus Causing Respiratory Tract Infection In Pediatric Patients At The University Of Malaya Medical Center, Juraina Abd Jamil, B. -T. Teoh, E. H. Hassan, N. Roslan, Sazaly Abubakar

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Background There are at least 51 adenovirus serotypes (AdV) known to cause human infections. The prevalence of the different human AdV (HAdV) serotypes varies among different regions. Presently, there are no reports of the prevalent HAdV types found in Malaysia. The present study was undertaken to identify the HAdV types associated primarily with respiratory tract infections (RTI) of young children in Malaysia. Methods Archived HAdV isolates from pediatric patients with RTI seen at the University of Malaya Medical Center (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 1999 to 2005 were used. Virus isolates were inoculated into cell culture and DNA was extracted …

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Molecular Identification Of Adenovirus Causing Respiratory Tract Infection In Pediatric Patients At The University Of Malaya Medical Center, J. Abd-Jamil, B.T. Teoh, E.H. Hassan, N. Roslan, Sazaly Abubakar Jan 2010

Molecular Identification Of Adenovirus Causing Respiratory Tract Infection In Pediatric Patients At The University Of Malaya Medical Center, J. Abd-Jamil, B.T. Teoh, E.H. Hassan, N. Roslan, Sazaly Abubakar

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Background: There are at least 51 adenovirus serotypes (AdV) known to cause human infections. The prevalence of the different human AdV (HAdV) serotypes varies among different regions. Presently, there are no reports of the prevalent HAdV types found in Malaysia. The present study was undertaken to identify the HAdV types associated primarily with respiratory tract infections (RTI) of young children in Malaysia. Methods Archived HAdV isolates from pediatric patients with RTI seen at the University of Malaya Medical Center (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 1999 to 2005 were used. Virus isolates were inoculated into cell culture and DNA was extracted …

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Opportunities And Obstacles To The Elimination Of Malaria From Peninsular Malaysia: Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Malaria Among Aboriginal And Rural Communities, A.H. Al-Adhroey, Z.M. Nor, H.M. Al-Mekhlafi, R. Mahmud Jan 2010

Opportunities And Obstacles To The Elimination Of Malaria From Peninsular Malaysia: Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Malaria Among Aboriginal And Rural Communities, A.H. Al-Adhroey, Z.M. Nor, H.M. Al-Mekhlafi, R. Mahmud

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Background: Despite continuous efforts by the government and private sectors, malaria is still a public health problem in rural Peninsular Malaysia. This study investigated household knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding malaria in two malaria endemic communities, forest-aboriginal and rural communities, in the Lipis district of Pahang state, Malaysia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with a semi-structured questionnaire was carried out among 100 and 123 households from forest-aboriginal and rural areas, respectively. Results: Knowledge about malaria and its transmission is significantly higher among the rural participants than the aborigines (86.2 vs 76, p < 0.01). However, use of medicinal plants and beliefs in witchcraft and sorcery in treating febrile diseases were significantly higher among the aboriginal population (p < 0.01). There were no significant differences between the two communities in terms of the knowledge about malaria symptoms, attitudes towards its severity and practices in preventive measures against malaria by using mosquito bed nets. However, the knowledge and practice of different preventive measures to combat malaria, such as insecticide and the elimination of breeding areas, was significantly higher among the rural population than the aborigines (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Both communities were aware of malaria as a disease, but knowledge, attitudes and practices were inadequate. Providing efficient health education to people residing in malaria endemic areas would improve their understanding about malaria prevention in order to bring about the elimination of malaria from the country.

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Review Paper Plasmodium Knowlesi In Humans: A Review On The Role Of Its Vectors In Malaysia, I. Vythilingam Jan 2010

Review Paper Plasmodium Knowlesi In Humans: A Review On The Role Of Its Vectors In Malaysia, I. Vythilingam

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Plasmodium knowlesi in humans is life threatening, is on the increase and has been reported from most states in Malaysia. Anopheles latens and Anopheles cracens have been incriminated as vectors. Malaria is now a zoonoses and is occurring in malaria free areas of Malaysia. It is also a threat to eco-tourism. The importance of the vectors and possible control measures is reviewed here.

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Susceptibility Of Field-Collected Aedes Aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) To Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis And Temephos, S.R. Loke, W.A. Andy-Tan, S. Benjamin, H.L. Lee, Mohd Sofian-Azirun Jan 2010

Susceptibility Of Field-Collected Aedes Aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) To Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis And Temephos, S.R. Loke, W.A. Andy-Tan, S. Benjamin, H.L. Lee, Mohd Sofian-Azirun

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The susceptibility status of field-collected Aedes aegypti (L.) from a dengue endemic area to Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and temephos was determined. Since August 2007, biweekly ovitrap surveillance (OS) was conducted for 12 mo in 2 sites, A & B, in Shah Alam, Selangor. Site A was treated with a Bti formulation, VectoBac® WG at 500 g/ha, from December 2007 - June 2008 while Site B was subjected to routine dengue vector control activities conducted by the local municipality. Aedes aegypti larvae collected from OS in both sites were bred until F3 and evaluated for their susceptibility. The larvae were …

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Off-Label Drug Promotion Is Lost In Translation: A Prescription For A Public Health Approach To Regulating The Pharmaceutical Industry's Right To Market And Sell Its Products, Mariestela Buhay Jan 2010

Off-Label Drug Promotion Is Lost In Translation: A Prescription For A Public Health Approach To Regulating The Pharmaceutical Industry's Right To Market And Sell Its Products, Mariestela Buhay

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

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Timpanogos Hospital And Zurich American Insurance V. Tara Bishop And, Utah Labor Commission : Brief Of Petitioner, Utah Court Of Appeals Jan 2010

Timpanogos Hospital And Zurich American Insurance V. Tara Bishop And, Utah Labor Commission : Brief Of Petitioner, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

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Immunity For Vaccine Manufacturers: The Vaccine Act And Preemption Of Design Defect Claims, Eva B. Stensvad Jan 2010

Immunity For Vaccine Manufacturers: The Vaccine Act And Preemption Of Design Defect Claims, Eva B. Stensvad

Minnesota Law Review, Vols. 1-106:1 (1917-2021)

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Growing Local: Anthropological Reflections On Current Challenges Facing Central Florida Organic Farmers, Cheney Swedlow Jan 2010

Growing Local: Anthropological Reflections On Current Challenges Facing Central Florida Organic Farmers, Cheney Swedlow

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis considers Central Florida's emerging local food movement from an anthropological perspective. Area farmers and organizations spearheading this movement and the benefits of purchasing and consuming locally grown food are ethnographically explored. Interviews with natural and organic farmers highlight the challenges affected farmers face in creating a sustainable local food movement in the greater Orlando region. Their motivations for farming organically and the counter-hegemonic tendencies inherent in this mode of cultivating are critically analyzed. Taken as a whole, this work addresses the limitations and opportunities afforded to farmers amid the popularity of local food consumption as a social movement. …

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Cost, Quality And Access: An Analysis Of Health Care In The United States, Canada And The United Kingdom, Katherine Elizabeth Reidy Jan 2010

Cost, Quality And Access: An Analysis Of Health Care In The United States, Canada And The United Kingdom, Katherine Elizabeth Reidy

Honors Program Theses

Comparing international health care systems assists in identifying effective reforms to address three constant problems within health care around the globe: cost, quality and access. Until recently, the United States health care scheme has been administered through private enterprise while Canada and the United Kingdom have implemented national forms of health care. In order to determine which system more effectively deals issues related to cost, quality, and access, statistical information was gathered to compare each system based on cost, quality and access. Such statistics include but are not limited to waiting times for specialized care, financial expenditures for each country …

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Is The Failure To Respond Appropriately To A Natural Disaster A Crime Against Humanity - The Responsibility To Protect And Individual Criminal Responsibility In The Aftermath Of Cyclone Nargis, 38 Denv. J. Int'l L. & Pol'y 227 (2010), Stuart K. Ford Jan 2010

Is The Failure To Respond Appropriately To A Natural Disaster A Crime Against Humanity - The Responsibility To Protect And Individual Criminal Responsibility In The Aftermath Of Cyclone Nargis, 38 Denv. J. Int'l L. & Pol'y 227 (2010), Stuart K. Ford

UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship

On May 2 and 3, 2008, Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, devastating large portions of the Irrawaddy Delta and creating the potential for a massive humanitarian crisis. Yet, the Myanmar government rejected aid from some countries, limited the amount of aid entering the country to a fraction of what was needed, and strictly controlled how that aid was distributed The United Nations and many governments criticized Myanmar's response to the Cyclone as inadequate and inhumane, and senior politicians from a number of countries discussed whether the situation justified invoking the "responsibility to protect" doctrine This article explores several questions, including: (1) …

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Access To Assisted Conception: A Call For Legislative Reform In Light Of The Modern Family (Susan Doe V. Attorney General Of Canada), Lisa Feldstein Jan 2010

Access To Assisted Conception: A Call For Legislative Reform In Light Of The Modern Family (Susan Doe V. Attorney General Of Canada), Lisa Feldstein

Canadian Journal of Family Law

This paper explores the impact of laws regarding assisted conception and the discriminatory effect these laws have in light of non-traditional family forms. Specifically, it considers the Processing and Distribution of Semen for Assisted Conception Regulations and how these regulations serve to exclude certain individuals who do not fit into the "traditional" nuclear family model. The author critiques the judgement of Susan Doe v. Attorney General of Canada and calls for legislative reform in order for the laws to accurately reflect realities of the family in the 21st century.

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An Alternative Conception: The Legality Of Home Insemination Under Canada’S Assisted Reproduction Act, Fiona Kelly Jan 2010

An Alternative Conception: The Legality Of Home Insemination Under Canada’S Assisted Reproduction Act, Fiona Kelly

Canadian Journal of Family Law

Despite access to fertility clinics, at-home self-insemination with the sperm of a known donor is a common practice amongst lesbian and single women. Home insemination is understood to provide several advantages over conception at a fertility clinic, particularly given the federal prohibition on sperm donation by donors who have had sex with other men. Despite the prevalence of the practice, there is some doubt in Canada as to whether home insemination is legal. While the Assisted Human Reproduction Act ("AHRA") does not explicitly address home insemination, it could be interpreted as outlawing the practice. This article addresses the …

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Emerging And Transitioning Countries’ Role In Global Health, Jennifer Prah Ruger, Nora Y. Ng Jan 2010

Emerging And Transitioning Countries’ Role In Global Health, Jennifer Prah Ruger, Nora Y. Ng

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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Reflections On Preparedness: Pandemic Planning In The Bush Administration, Stewart Simonson Jan 2010

Reflections On Preparedness: Pandemic Planning In The Bush Administration, Stewart Simonson

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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A Hidden Epidemic: Assessing The Legal Environment Underlying Mental And Behavioral Health Conditions In Emergencies, James G. Hodge Jr., Lainie Rutkow, Aubrey Joy Corcoran Jan 2010

A Hidden Epidemic: Assessing The Legal Environment Underlying Mental And Behavioral Health Conditions In Emergencies, James G. Hodge Jr., Lainie Rutkow, Aubrey Joy Corcoran

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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Cross-Border Legal Preparedness: A Comparative Review Of Selected Public Health Emergency Legal Authorities In Canada And Mexico, Daniel D. Stier, María Guadalupe Uribe Esquivel Jan 2010

Cross-Border Legal Preparedness: A Comparative Review Of Selected Public Health Emergency Legal Authorities In Canada And Mexico, Daniel D. Stier, María Guadalupe Uribe Esquivel

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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Pandemics, Populism And The Role Of Law In The H1n1 Vaccine Campaign, Wendy E. Parmet Jan 2010

Pandemics, Populism And The Role Of Law In The H1n1 Vaccine Campaign, Wendy E. Parmet

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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Assessing The Impact Of Federal Law On Public Health Preparedness, Benjamin E. Berkman, Susan C. Kim, Lindsay F. Wiley Jan 2010

Assessing The Impact Of Federal Law On Public Health Preparedness, Benjamin E. Berkman, Susan C. Kim, Lindsay F. Wiley

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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Assessing The Public Health Response During And After The Emergency: Lessons From The Hiv Epidemic, Zita Lazzarini Jan 2010

Assessing The Public Health Response During And After The Emergency: Lessons From The Hiv Epidemic, Zita Lazzarini

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy

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