Disaster Plan News

Friday, April 18, 2014

Featured Research

from universities, journals, and other organizations

Tracking Flu Levels With Wikipedia

Apr. 17, 2014 — Can monitoring Wikipedia hits show how many people have the flu? Researchers have developed a method of estimating levels of influenza-like illness in the American population by analyzing Internet ... full story

Bird Flu; Influenza; Cold and Flu; Swine Flu

How a Bird Flu Virus Spreads Could Prevent Pandemics

Apr. 10, 2014 — The H5N1 bird flu virus has killed hundreds of people, despite the fact that the virus can't spread easily between people. The death toll could become much worse if the virus became airborne. A study ... full story

Bird Flu Research; Influenza; Bird Flu; Virology

Clusters of 'Broken Hearts' May Be Linked to Massive Natural Disasters

Mar. 27, 2014 — Dramatic spikes in cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken heart syndrome, were found in two states after major natural disasters, suggesting the stress of disasters as a likely ... full story

Heart Disease; Stroke Prevention; Birth Defects; Vioxx

DIY Vaccination: Microneedle Patch May Boost Immunization Rate, Reduce Medical Costs

Mar. 24, 2014 — There are many reasons some people may not get a flu shot, but would they be more likely to do so if there was a simple device that could be mailed directly to them, was easy enough to use by ... full story

Influenza; Cold and Flu; Bird Flu; Vaccines

Urbanization Exposes French Cities to Greater Seismic Risk

Mar. 7, 2014 — French researchers have looked into data mining to develop a method for extracting information on the vulnerability of cities in regions of moderate risk, creating a proxy for assessing the probable ... full story

Earthquakes; Natural Disasters; Tsunamis; Earth Science

Japanese Town: Half the Survivors of Mega-Earthquake, Tsunami, Have PTSD Symptoms

Mar. 6, 2014 — A new study shows that more than half the survivors in one Japanese town exhibited 'clinically concerning' symptoms of PTSD following the country's mega-earthquake and tsunami. Two-thirds of ... full story

Tsunamis; Natural Disasters; Mental Health; Mental Health Research

European Flood Risk Could Double by 2050

Mar. 2, 2014 — Losses from extreme floods in Europe could more than double by 2050, because of climate change and socioeconomic development. Understanding the risk posed by large-scale floods is of growing ... full story

Floods; Landslides; Environmental Awareness; Natural Disasters

Did Five Years of Drought Lead to Two Years of Revolution in Syria?

Feb. 26, 2014 — Negotiators in Geneva might not have brought the conflict in Syria to an end last week, but new research explains how the 2006–10 drought contributed to its ... full story

Drought Research; Water; Resource Shortage; World Development

Reducing HIV Transmission Among Drug Injectors Lowers AIDS Mortality in Heterosexuals

Feb. 21, 2014 — A recent study sheds light on the pathways connecting HIV epidemics in different populations, concluding that programs for people who use drugs -- like syringe exchange, HIV counseling and testing, ... full story

HIV and AIDS; Infectious Diseases; Sexual Health; STD

Los Angeles' Vulnerability to Future Sea Level Rise Projected

Feb. 18, 2014 — Los Angeles, a metropolis perched on the edge of a coast, can expect to experience sea level rise of as much as two feet due by 2050 due to climate change, according to current ... full story

Floods; Resource Shortage; Global Warming; Urbanization

Featured Videos

from AP, Reuters, AFP, and other news services

NY Man Sues Hospital For Failing To Remove Appendix

Newsy (Apr. 11, 2014) — A New York man is suing a hospital after he had to undergo an emergency appendectomy a year after undergoing what he thought was the same operation. Video provided by Newsy

View video in new page

Powered by NewsLook.com

Flu Drug Row Not to Be Sneezed at

Reuters - Business Video Online (Apr. 10, 2014) — Researchers who have fought for years to get full data on Roche's flu medicine Tamiflu say governments who stockpile it are wasting billions of dollars on a drug whose effectiveness is in doubt. Sonia Legg reports on the impact the row could have. Video provided by Reuters

View video in new page

Powered by NewsLook.com

Does TV Smoking Influence Real-Life Rates?

Newsy (Apr. 4, 2014) — A recent study found a decrease of smoking portrayals on prime-time television shows mirrors a decrease in smoking in real life. Video provided by Newsy

View video in new page

Powered by NewsLook.com

Refurbished Submarine Bring WWII to Life

AP (Mar. 31, 2014) — Royal Navy Submarine Museum opens a new exhibition with the HMS Alliance, a World War II submarine refurbished to bring to life the underwater world of submarine warfare. (March 31) Video provided by AP

View video in new page

Powered by NewsLook.com

All Disaster Plan News

last updated on 2014-04-18 at 3:06 pm EDT

summaries view
headlines view

Bird Flu;
Influenza;
Cold and Flu;
Swine Flu

Tracking Flu Levels With Wikipedia

Apr. 17, 2014 — Can monitoring Wikipedia hits show how many people have the flu? Researchers have developed a method of estimating levels of influenza-like illness in the American population by analyzing Internet ... full story
Water;
Drought Research;
Pollution;
Environmental Issues

Researchers Question Emergency Water Treatment Guidelines

Apr. 16, 2014 — The Environmental Protection Agency's recommendations for treating water after a natural disaster or other emergencies call for more chlorine bleach than is necessary to kill disease-causing ... full story
Natural Disasters;
Disaster Plan;
Tsunamis;
Urbanization

Researchers Propose Network-Based Evaluation Tool to Assess Relief Operations Feasibility

Apr. 16, 2014 — The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction reported that disasters have affected around 2.9 billion people worldwide from 2000-2012- killing more than a million, and damaging around 1.7 ... full story
Gender Difference;
Racial Issues;
Poverty and Learning;
Justice

More Should Be Done for Female Parolees, Experts Say

Apr. 15, 2014 — As the female prison population grows, a new study says more should be done to help women probationers and parolees in poor urban areas remain crime-free. Probation and parole officers, case managers ... full story
Cold and Flu;
Public Health;
Influenza;
Bird Flu

Tamiflu and Relenza: How Effective Are They?

Apr. 11, 2014 — Experts call on government and health policy decision makers to review guidance on use of Tamiflu in light of the most recent evidence. Tamiflu (the antiviral drug oseltamivir) shortens symptoms of ... full story
Urbanization;
Disaster Plan;
World Development;
Workplace Health

New Towns Going Up in Developing Nations Pose Major Risk to the Poor

Apr. 10, 2014 — Satellite city projects across the developing world are putting an increasing number of poor people at risk to natural hazards and climate change, according to a new study. New towns often sit in ... full story
Bird Flu Research;
Influenza;
Bird Flu;
Virology

How a Bird Flu Virus Spreads Could Prevent Pandemics

Apr. 10, 2014 — The H5N1 bird flu virus has killed hundreds of people, despite the fact that the virus can't spread easily between people. The death toll could become much worse if the virus became airborne. A ... full story
Heart Disease;
Stroke Prevention;
Birth Defects;
Vioxx

Clusters of 'Broken Hearts' May Be Linked to Massive Natural Disasters

Mar. 27, 2014 — Dramatic spikes in cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken heart syndrome, were found in two states after major natural disasters, suggesting the stress of disasters as a likely ... full story
Ethics;
Disaster Plan;
Natural Disasters;
Tsunamis

Untrained Volunteers May Do Harm as Well as Good During Disasters

Mar. 26, 2014 — In the immediate aftermath of hurricanes, floods and other disasters, it’s not uncommon for people to turn out in large numbers to assist victims, clear debris and chip in on dozens of other tasks ... full story
Influenza;
Cold and Flu;
Bird Flu;
Vaccines

DIY Vaccination: Microneedle Patch May Boost Immunization Rate, Reduce Medical Costs

Mar. 24, 2014 — There are many reasons some people may not get a flu shot, but would they be more likely to do so if there was a simple device that could be mailed directly to them, was easy enough to use by ... full story
Public Health;
Social Issues;
STEM Education;
World Development

Are Health Departments Tweeting to the Choir?

Mar. 24, 2014 — The use of social media to disseminate information is increasing in local health departments, but a new study finds that Twitter accounts are followed mostly by organizations and may not be reaching ... full story
Floods;
Disaster Plan;
Weather;
Severe Weather

Gear Up for Flood Risk This Spring

Mar. 19, 2014 — Flooding could be severe this spring. An emergency physician and disaster preparedness expert warns to be ready, saying that keeping informed is the key to staying safe during flooding events: know ... full story
Influenza;
Bird Flu;
Cold and Flu;
Computers and Internet

When the Flu Bug Bit the Big Apple, Twitter Posts Told the Tale

Mar. 18, 2014 — Sifting flu-related tweets can help track the illness at the local level, not just on a national scale, researchers have found. The finding is important because key decisions on how to prepare for ... full story
Education and Employment;
Ocean Policy;
Disaster Plan;
Industrial Relations

Migration, Brain Drain in China: Shifting Slightly, but Still Going Strong

Mar. 13, 2014 — The brain drain of educated workers is still felt most severely in China's central and western provinces, since most knowledge-based industries are generally concentrated in its large coastal ... full story
Resource Shortage;
Petroleum;
Energy and the Environment;
Energy Issues

Europe's Resilience of Natural Gas Networks During Conflicts and Crises Probed With Maths

Mar. 12, 2014 — Gas networks in Eastern European countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus are less resilient than the UK during conflicts and crises, according to new research from mathematicians. A decentralized ... full story
Earthquakes;
Natural Disasters;
Tsunamis;
Earth Science

Urbanization Exposes French Cities to Greater Seismic Risk

Mar. 7, 2014 — French researchers have looked into data mining to develop a method for extracting information on the vulnerability of cities in regions of moderate risk, creating a proxy for assessing the probable ... full story
Tsunamis;
Natural Disasters;
Mental Health;
Mental Health Research

Japanese Town: Half the Survivors of Mega-Earthquake, Tsunami, Have PTSD Symptoms

Mar. 6, 2014 — A new study shows that more than half the survivors in one Japanese town exhibited 'clinically concerning' symptoms of PTSD following the country's mega-earthquake and tsunami. ... full story
Perception;
Transportation Science;
Disaster Plan;
Civil Engineering

What Makes Us Feel Vulnerable to Terrorism? Transportation Systems May Hold Answer

Mar. 6, 2014 — How do we perceive our vulnerability to terrorism? Is it through our sense of place, such as urban neighbourhoods where we live or offices where we work (as evidence has previously suggested); or is ... full story
Public Health Education;
Workplace Health;
Mental Health Research;
Sexual Health

HIV/STI Prevention Program in Haiti Is Changing and Saving Lives

Mar. 4, 2014 — A little training can go a long way in a desperate situation, a professor working in Haiti has recently demonstrated. She visited Leogane, Haiti, six times between 2011-2012 training eight displaced ... full story
Floods;
Landslides;
Environmental Awareness;
Natural Disasters

European Flood Risk Could Double by 2050

Mar. 2, 2014 — Losses from extreme floods in Europe could more than double by 2050, because of climate change and socioeconomic development. Understanding the risk posed by large-scale floods is of growing ... full story