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Tulane researcher develops vaccine for multi-drug resistant malaria

"The countries most affected by malaria are some of the poorest in the world, so clearly this could be enormously helpful to them," says developer of the vaccine, Don Krogstad.

Very Low or High Weights Increase Risk of Early Death
Chinese adults who are either underweight or obese increase their risk of early death, say Tulane epidemiologists in an article published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Health Campaigns Should Address Public Norms
Targeting people at highest risk for HIV and STD infection may not be the best approach, says Tulane University public health expert Tom Farley.

Professor Develops Solutions for Recovery
When Health Systems Management faculty member Stuart Capper arrived at Tulane as a freshman in 1965, he faced Hurricane Betsy. Now, after Katrina, he's turning the experience of two hurricanes into recovery solutions.
Urban Black Women Underestimate Heart Disease Risk
Two out of three urban black women at high risk for heart disease do not consider themselves at risk, says Tulane University researcher Karen DeSalvo.
Inflammation Markers Tied to Narrow, Blocked Arteries
Hardening of the arteries in the legs is strongly associated with biological markers of inflammation, which may be a warning sign of heart trouble, say Tulane University epidemiologists.

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