Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant--Federated States of Micronesia: FY 2016 Application/FY 2014 Annual Report
A description of the status and activities of the Federated States of Micronesia's maternal and child health programs. Includes data on financial, program, and performance measures. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 26, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
International Perspectives: Microcephaly and Zika Virus Infection in Brazil
The Zika virus was discovered incidentally in Uganda in 1947 and had remained confined to an equatorial zone across Africa and Asia. A great outbreak of Zika virus was described in Micronesia (2007) and in Polynesia (2013–2014). An epidemic Zika virus infection was reported in 2015 in South and Central America and in the Caribbean. In Brazil, the first autochthonus case was reported in May 2015 in the northeastern region of the country and spread quickly to 22 states. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that this outbreak is associated with the increased number of infants born with congenital microcephaly in 2015–2...
Source: NeoReviews recent issues - August 31, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Trindade, C. E. P., Rugolo, L. M. S. d. S. Tags: Pediatric Drug Labeling Update Articles Source Type: news
False Promises: Avoid ‘Miracle’ Rice and Just Eat a Carrot
Vandana Shiva. (Photo: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva film)By Dr Vandana ShivaNEW DELHI, Aug 10 2016 (IPS)Norman Borlaug, father of the Green Revolution, died on September 9, 2009. Alfred G. Gilman died on December 23, 2015.Both were Nobel laureates and now both dead. Gilman was a signatory to a recent letter condemning Greenpeace and its opposition to genetic engineering. How many Nobel laureates does it take to write a letter? Easily ascertained — the dead Gilman and 106 others were enlisted in “supporting GMOs and golden rice”. Correct answer — 107, dead or alive.The laureates were rounded up by Val Giddings (senior...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - August 10, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Vandana Shiva 2 Tags: Biodiversity Crime & Justice Development & Aid Economy & Trade Food & Agriculture Gender Global Green Economy Headlines Health Women's Health Source Type: news
Conservation scientists help fish catch a break in Pohnpei
Underneath the waves of Palikir Pass, one of the world ' s top surf breaks in the Pacific Ocean, lies a new safe zone which aims to ensure the survival of local fisheries and the species that are caught in Pohnpei, Micronesia. It ' s all thanks to a group of scientists from Australia and Micronesia who have found by measuring how far fish travel, habitats can be better protected. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Conservation scientists help fish catch a break in Pohnpei
( < i > ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies < /i > ) Underneath the waves of Palikir Pass, one of the world's top surf breaks in the Pacific Ocean, lies a new safe zone which aims to ensure the survival of local fisheries and the species that are caught in Pohnpei, Micronesia.It's all thanks to a group of scientists from Australia and Micronesia who have found by measuring how far fish travel, habitats can be better protected. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Health Equity Change Makers: Kiki's Story
Describes the work of the Chuuk Women’s Council founded in Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia. This organization’s primary focus is to support education for all children regardless of gender, and to support the advancement of women who have not completed school. The council also provides education and prevention on chronic and non-communicable diseases, and supports legislation that protects women and girls from domestic violence. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - July 18, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Dying Coral Reefs Likely To Be Walloped For Third Year In A Row
Coral reefs, already reeling from a two-year global bleaching event that has left large swaths of ocean biomes dying or dead, will likely continue to suffer during a third year of warmer oceans, researchers warned Monday.
Key reefs, particularly those around the U.S., will likely face widespread destruction as the third global bleaching event in recorded history continues, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Warm oceans have wrought havoc on the planet's coral since mid-2014, spurred by a particularly strong El Nino, which waned earlier this year.
“This is the most widespread, longest ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 21, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
UCLA scientists unravel the genetic evolution of Zika virus
How does a formerly innocuous and obscure virus like Zika transform itself into a feared pathogen inflicting a devastating impact on global health?
A new UCLA study suggests that the virus possesses the ability to mutate rapidly, allowing the current outbreak to spread swiftly around the world. The Cell Press journal, Cell Host & Microbe, published the findings today in its advance online edition.
“The Zika virus has undergone significant genetic changes in the past 70 years,” explained senior author Genhong Cheng, a professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicin...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - April 15, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Compacts of Free Association: Issues Associated with Implementation in Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands
Examines potential impact of proposed legislation approving the 2010 Palau agreement, which would provide financial assistance for education and health services through 2024. Summarizes and updates reports issued from 2007-2013. -- Government Accountability Office (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - April 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Watch highlights from the total solar eclipse
Watch highlights of the total solar eclipse that reached totality at 11:38 a.m. Wednesday in Woleai, Micronesia, or 5:38 p.m. Tuesday Pacific time. (Exploratorium) Did you miss the total eclipse of the sun? No problem! Above you'll find a highlight video of some of the best moments, courtesy of... (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - March 9, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Deborah Netburn Source Type: news
Scientists Strengthen the Link Between Zika Virus and Temporary Paralysis
(LONDON) — Scientists may have the first evidence that Zika can cause temporary paralysis, according to a new study of patients who developed the rare condition during an outbreak of the virus in Tahiti two years ago.
Zika is currently spreading with alarming speed across the Americas. The World Health Organization declared the epidemic to be a global emergency several weeks ago based on suspicions it may be behind a surge in disturbing birth defects and in Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological illness that mostly lasts a few weeks.
Before reaching South America last year, the mosquito-spread Zika had triggered out...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Cheng / AP Tags: Uncategorized Guillain-Barré Syndrome Tahiti temporary paralysis Virus Zika Source Type: news
Federated States of Micronesia: Tracking Progress in Maternal and Child Survival
Reports on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health achievements and challenges experienced in the Federated States of Micronesia to achieve targets of the health-related Millennium Development Goals as outlined in the Federated States of Micronesia National Strategic Plan. Includes statistics on infant and maternal mortality rate trends, weight statuses of adults and young children, and drinking water and sanitation coverage with breakdowns by rural or urban status. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - February 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
State Narrative for Federated States of Micronesia
Overview of maternal and child health services in Micronesia, prepared for a Title V Block Grant. Features statistics on infant mortality, poverty levels, participation in government aid programs, and location in urban, rural, or frontier areas. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - February 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Experts Study Zika’s Path From First Outbreak in Pacific
The virus, which has been around in Asia for decades, first hit hard on Yap Island, and spread across the Pacific, with a huge outbreak now in Brazil. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AUSTIN RAMZY Tags: Yap Island (Micronesia) Epidemics Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas Mosquitoes Brazil Zika Virus Microcephaly Source Type: news
Zika virus: Australia warns pregnant women not to travel to affected areas
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues travel warning for outbreak areas, including Micronesia, French Polynesia and Latin AmericaThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has advised pregnant women to reconsider travel to any area where outbreaks of the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus has occurred, including Micronesia, French Polynesia and Latin America. Related: City at centre of Brazil's Zika epidemic reeling from disease's insidious effects Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 26, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Melissa Davey Tags: Zika virus Infectious diseases Australia news Americas Health Pregnancy Medical research Micronesia Brazil Source Type: news
