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🚨 A is a slimy layer of bacteria or microorganisms that stick to surfaces, forming protective colonies—just like the plaque on your teeth.
🔍 The problem? Biofilms are a major health threat. They cause over 80% of infections in the body.
💊 These bacterial “cities” create a protective shield, making infections resistant to antibiotics and much harder to treat. Chronic infections linked to biofilms cost billions in healthcare every year.
🌎 This , discover how biofilms impact public health on the blog: https://bit.ly/3ODhnVw
What are biofilms? How do they cause antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Biofilms are responsible for over 80% of microbial infections in the body. Many of these are resistant to antibiotics and may even cause severe chronic infections. Apart from the toll on the nation's health, this type of resistance can get expensive. Learn more on our blog: https://www.gideononline....
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🔍 Discover how Dr. Felicia Keesing and Dr. Richard Ostfeld used to fuel their insightful research on rodent-borne !
"GIDEON was excellent for our purposes. Because it was a review, we were not allowed to include a methods section, so we needed a - to get case and host data." - Dr. Felicia Keesing, David & Rosalie Rose Distinguished Professor at Bard College.
Rodents may be everywhere, but only a few carry diseases that impact humans. Dr. Keesing and Dr. Ostfeld identified the unique traits of these species and their link to diseases like , , and .
Read the case study to learn more! 👉
Advancing Research in Rodent-Borne Zoonotic Diseases with GIDEON GIDEON helped Drs. Keesing and Ostfeld uncover key traits of pathogen-carrying rodents. This shed new light on emerging zoonotic diseases. Learn more.
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🚨 Big news: is rolling out for the first time! This milestone is key to controlling this deadly disease, which is vaccine-preventable.
▶️ Malaria claims over 600,000 lives each year, with 90% of deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa.
▶️ In 2023, Sudan reported around 8,000 malaria deaths, though experts believe the true number may be even higher due to underreporting.
With coming up on November 10th, let’s look back at successful campaigns that have saved millions of lives worldwide.
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Successful mass vaccination programs through the years: from smallpox to COVID-19 Mass vaccination programs helped us eradicate smallpox, significantly reduce polio cases through the oral polio vaccine (OPV), and lower the number of deaths, severe diseases, and hospitalizations from diphtheria, cholera, tetanus, influenza, rubella, measles, and more. In light of the R21 malaria v...
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🩺 : Can Travel History Save Lives? 🩺
Lassa fever kills 1 person in the U.S. Early symptoms can mimic other viral infections. This makes tricky. Travel history may be the key.
💡 For instance, adding “Ghana” as a travel destination in ’s module increases the probability of Lassa fever from 7% to 93%!
👉 Discover how GIDEON supports faster and more accurate diagnoses: https://bit.ly/3XvFcEN
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🚨 : in the news!
There has been a surge in Oropouche cases this year, and the virus is spreading to new places.
Most people recover from , but this year marks the first reported deaths from the infection.
Plus, people who are pregnant can transmit the virus to their fetuses.
Learn more on our latest blog.
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What is Oropouche fever? Why is it in the news? | 2024 Oropouche virus outbreaks Oropouche virus outbreaks spread to new regions due to climate change, global travel, and urbanization. First deaths reported in 2024. Get latest insights.
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🏆 New : We're thrilled to have a great partner in Hannah Taylor, Founder & Company Director of , Ltd.
📣 Here's what Hannah says about us:
"I really like GIDEON®. I use it to help travelers gauge risk. It helps me to them when they can see the number of cases in the country they visit.
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About Immunisations UK:
▶️ Hannah is a specialist and with over 20 years of experience.
▶️ She and the rest of the Immunisations UK team are committed to keeping travelers safe abroad.
▶️ Their clinic offers tailored consultations and vital to meet individual needs.
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🛩️ Learn more about how Immunisations UK leverages GIDEON to shape the future of travel health.
How a Leading UK Travel Clinic Boosts Safety with GIDEON See how GIDEON helps a UK travel clinic improve safety with infectious disease risk assessments, outbreak alerts, timely vaccination advice, and more.
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🌍✨ is officially ! This marks a huge win in the battle against .
📅 On October 20th, the WHO recognized Egypt as the 45th country to eliminate malaria.
📜 Fun fact: Did you know that malaria-like symptoms were recorded in Egypt as far back as 4,000 B.C!
🚨 The fight isn’t over—malaria still claims over 600,000 lives every year. 95% of cases occur in Africa, with 4 countries (Nigeria, DRC, Uganda, and Mozambique) accounting for over a quarter of all deaths.
Prevention and is key! Prioritizing vector control, medication access, and mosquito nets can save lives. Read more about this milestone:
Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as ‘malaria-free’, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been pre...
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Preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is essential for patient safety.
🌍 On , let’s remember how hand hygiene helps.
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▶️ Common HAIs: UTIs (urinary tract infections), respiratory infections, surgical site infections, and bloodstream infections.
▶️ Why hand hygiene matters: It’s the simplest and most cost-effective way to stop HAIs and prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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World Health Organization (WHO)'s Hand Hygiene Guidelines:
- Wash hands before patient contact
- Wash hands before aseptic procedures
- Wash hands after exposure to body fluids
- Wash hands after touching a patient or their surroundings
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You play a key role in protecting your patients and stopping the spread of infections! 🧼 GIDEON
View the guidelines here: https://bit.ly/3Ymgxme