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In vitro study of traditional Indigenous tea from Canada shows that it is effective against malaria parasite. Further evaluation may follow in animal model studies.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 15, 2023 Source:Traditional Indigenous tea from Canada could combat drug-resistant malaria: study Reference:Chemical Composition and Antiplasmodial Activity of the Essential Oil of Rhododendron subarcticum Leaves from Nunavik, Québec, Canada
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Neat small study teaches children the importance of investigative science and the source of some of our medications does come from plants.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2019 Source:Nonna’s minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests Reference:Screen of traditional soup broths with reported antipyretic activity towards the discovery of potential antimalarials
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Sunday House Call, #710, September 22, 2019: Beating viruses and parasites back
Sunday House Call, #710, September 22, 2019: Beating viruses and parasites back Topics today include:Researchers have uncovered a potential reason why people gain weight as they age. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine report on positive progress in the development of a Herpes Simplex (Genital Herpes) vaccine. Animal models were successful. Now we need…
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Malaria-blocking mosquito gene could dramatically reduce rate of malaria transmission
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November , 2015 Source: Scientists breed mosquitoes with ‘malaria-blocking genes’ Reference: University of California scientists create malaria-blocking mosquitoes
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Sunday House Call, #418, October 28, 2012 – Travel Medicine
Sunday House Call, #418, October 28, 2012 Will you be traveling to warmer locations during the winter months? If so, you should consider what you need to prevent illness when you are away from home in a foreign land. What do you need to do to prepare and when should you do it? What are…
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Malaria vaccine results are promising and could save millions of lives a year
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 19, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Malaria-vaccine trials raise hope of eradicating deadly disease Reference: First Results of Phase 3 Trial of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine in African Children
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What travel vaccinations and medications do I need prior to departure?
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 1, 2010 [display_podcast] Reference: International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers
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Malaria prevention when traveling
Original broadcast date: January 25, 2009 So you are set to travel south for a winter escape vacation. Since many also book these vacations on a last minute basis, they tend to forget that there are some health issues that need to be considered. One such issue is malaria. Dr. Jay Keystone, MD, MSc (CTM),.…
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Malaria risk when traveling
Original broadcast date: February 10, 2008 When it comes to Canadians’ knowledge about malaria and the transmission of the disease, there are some areas that need attention according to a Leger Marketing Survey conducted between November 6, 2007 and November 11, 2007 Dr. Jay Keystone, M.D., M.Sc. (CTM), FRCPC Director of Medisys Travel Health Clinic…