Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 14th, 2001
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Diagnostics - New Combined PCR/Fluorescent Probe Technique Enables Rapid Genotyping of Varicella-Zoster Virus
Environmental Toxins - Methylvinyl Ketone Can Cause Respiratory Irritation
Environmental Toxins - Particulates in Air Need to be Controlled to Protect Public Health
Public Health - Measles and Pertussis Risk Higher for Children with Personal Exemptions from Immunization
Substance Abuse - No Link Between Problem Drinking and On-the-Job Injuries
Diet and Nutrition - Supplements Industry Tells FDA Ephedra is Safe
Drug Safety - FDA to Change Prescription Warnings
Epidemiology - Columbia, South Carolina HIV Infection Rate Drops
Infectious Disease - CDC Inaugurates High-Tech Lab for Studying HIV, Flu, and Polio
Listeriosis - Four Deaths Linked to Recalled Poultry Products
Rabies - First Deaths Reported in U.S. Since 1998
Regulatory Issues - First-Ever U.S. Standards Established to Protect Personal Medical Records
Sexually Transmitted Disease - Nevada Ranks Below National Average
Substance Abuse - Ecstasy Use Up Sharply; Use of Other Illegal Drugs Steady, or Declining
AIDS Therapies - Experimental Drug Stolen
Drug Development - Government, Industry, and Academia Tackle Regulatory Issues
Immunization - Beliefs Act as Barriers to Getting Flu Shots
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