Tag Archives: Infectious Diseases

27 Genes Make Rubella Vaccine Less Effective

May 2nd, 2013 - 1:05 pm

Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine  less effective for a portion of the population. Mayo Clinic vaccinologist … Continue reading →

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Thirteen States Have Good Reason to Feel Ticked Off, Stats Show

November 7th, 2012 - 3:26 pm

  People with Lyme disease may experience a characteristic bull’s-eye rash. The rash spreads over several days and may reach up to 12 inches across. It might seem like ticks are a spring and summer problem, but it’s also important to … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Infectious Diseases

September 2nd, 2010 - 8:29 am

Larry Baddour, M.D. Robin Patel, M.D. ___________________________________________________________________________ Larry Baddour, M.D. Author of over 200 scientific articles Media Experience: Interview experience with local broadcast and national print media, including Reuters Health. To schedule an interview, call: Media Relations Consultant Bob Nellis … Continue reading →

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