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Public Health and Safety RSS FeedsRegulation and Oversight of Gun Sales Reduces Trafficking to Criminals - Comprehensive regulation of gun sellers appears to reduce the trafficking of guns to criminals, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Preventing the diversion of guns to criminals is important because 85 percent of guns recovered by police were recovered from criminal suspects who were not the original purchasers of the guns according to prior research from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Hopkins study is the first to gather and incorporate measures of the enforcement of gun sale laws into a study of the effectiveness of those laws. It is available online in the Journal of Urban Health and in the just-released July 2009 print edition....Feed Source: www.jhsph.edu Injury Center Receives 5-Year Renewal from CDC - The Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is one of four injury control research centers nationwide selected for funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Injury control research centers study the three core phases of injury control—prevention, acute care and rehabilitation—and serve as training and information centers for the public and health professionals.... Sightseeing Helicopter Crashes in Hawaii Decrease Following FAA Regulations - An emergency rule intended to reduce the number of deaths and injuries associated with Hawaiian air tours was followed by a 47 percent reduction in sightseeing crashes, according to a new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy.... Cost-Effective Measures Could Stop Child Pneumonia Deaths - Implementing measures to improve nutrition, indoor air pollution, immunization coverage and the management of pneumonia cases could be cost-effective and significantly reduce child mortality from pneumonia, according to a study led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers found that these strategies combined could reduce total child mortality by 17 percent and could reduce pneumonia deaths by more than 90 percent.... Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Awards Dean's Medal to David Oshinsky - Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has awarded the Dean's Medal—the School's highest honor—to historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Oshinsky. The Dean's Medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of public health. Oshinsky was presented with the Dean's Medal on May 20 at the Bloomberg School of Public Health's convocation ceremony in Baltimore, Md. He also presented the convocation keynote address.... Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Awards Dean's Medal to Richard Horton - Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has awarded the Dean's Medal—the School's highest honor—to Richard Horton, editor of the renowned medical journal The Lancet. The Dean's Medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of public health.... Study Finds Novel Genetic Risk Factors for Kidney Disease - A team of researchers from the United States, the Netherlands and Iceland has identified three genes containing common mutations that are associated with altered kidney disease risk. One of the discovered genes, the UMOD gene, produces Tamm-Horsfall protein, the most common protein in the urine of healthy individuals. Although the Tamm-Horsfall protein has been known for almost 60 years, its functions are not well understood and its relationship to chronic kidney disease risk was not known previously. ... Bacteria Play Role in Preventing Spread of Malaria - Bacteria in the gut of the Anopheles gambiae mosquito inhibit infection of the insect with Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria in humans, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Scientists with the Bloomberg School's Malaria Research Institute found that removing these bacteria, or microbial flora, with antibiotics made the mosquitoes more susceptible to Plasmodium infection because of a lack of immune stimulation. ... Celebrity DUI, Missed Opportunity to Educate Public - The recent drinking and driving (DUI) arrests of celebrities—Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Michelle Rodriguez and Lindsay Lohan—yielded widespread news coverage, however, very little of it offered any public health context, according to a new report by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy. Analyzing stories reported by the New York Times, TIME, People and the evening news broadcasts from ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and Fox, researchers found that only 4 percent of the reports made any mention of injury or potential injury from the DUI events. In 2005, alcohol-related crashes resulted in 16,885 deaths in the U.S. The results of the study will be published in the May 2009 issue of Alcohol and Alcoholism and is available on the journal's website in advance of the print publication.... Malaria Immunity Trigger Found for Multiple Mosquito Species - Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have for the first time identified a molecular pathway that triggers an immune response in multiple mosquito species capable of stopping the development of Plasmodium falciparum—the parasite that causes malaria in humans. ... Indoor Air Pollution Increases Asthma Symptoms - A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found an association between increasing levels of indoor particulate matter pollution and the severity of asthma symptoms among children. The study, which followed a group of asthmatic children in Baltimore, Md., is among the first to examine the effects of indoor particulate matter pollution.... Researchers Find Essential Proteins for Final Stage of Malaria Transmission Cycle - Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI) have identified, for the first time, the molecular components that enable the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium to infect the salivary glands of the Anopheles mosquito—a critical and final stage for spreading malaria to humans.... HIV Transmission Rate Declines in U.S. - Although the number of people living with HIV has increased in the United States over time, the rate at which an infected person passes the virus on to an uninfected person has dropped significantly since the peak of the epidemic, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers found the rate of transmission dropped 88 percent since 1984 and 33 percent since 1997. The study will be published in a letter to JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and is available in advance of publication on the journal's website.... Johns Hopkins and Uganda's Makerere University to Collaborate on African Health Education Initiative - The Johns Hopkins University has received a $4.97 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to undertake the initial phase of a unique program aimed at improving health outcomes in Uganda and East Africa, in coordination with the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, and the Makerere University College of Health Sciences in Kampala, Uganda. As part of the initiative, the faculties of medicine, nursing, and public health at both schools will develop an institution-building relationship to further extend the educational capacity of Makerere University, Uganda's largest university.... Transporting Broiler Chickens Could Spread Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms - Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found evidence of a novel pathway for potential human exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria from intensively raised poultry—driving behind the trucks transporting broiler chickens from farm to slaughterhouse. A study by the Hopkins researchers found increased levels of pathogenic bacteria, both susceptible and drug-resistant, on surfaces and in the air inside cars traveling behind trucks that carry broiler chickens. The study is the first to look at exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria from the transportation of poultry. The findings are published in the first issue of the Journal of Infection and Public Health.... Grandparents a Safe Source of Childcare - For working parents, having grandparents as caregivers can cut the risk of childhood injury roughly in half, according to a new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Compared to organized daycare or care by the mother or other relatives, having a grandmother watch a child was associated with a decreased risk of injury for the child. The study is among the first to examine the relationship between grandparents' care and childhood injury rates.... "Guided Care" Receives Award for Program Innovation - Guided Care, a new model of comprehensive health care for people with multiple chronic conditions, has received the 2008 Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The award is given annually by the Archstone Foundation and the Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). Guided Care was developed by members of the faculties of the Johns Hopkins University's schools of Public Health, Medicine and Nursing.... U.S. Suicide Rate Increases - The rate of suicide in the United States is increased for the first time in a decade, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy. The increase in the overall suicide rate between 1999 and 2005 was due primarily to an increase in suicides among whites aged 40-64, with white middle-aged women experiencing the largest annual increase. Whereas the overall suicide rate rose 0.7 percent during this time period, the rate among middle-aged white men rose 2.7 percent annually and 3.9 percent among middle-aged women. By contrast, suicide in blacks decreased significantly over the study's time period, and remained stable among Asian and Native Americans. The results are published online at the website of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and will be published in the December print edition of the journal.... Efavirenz-Based Initial Therapies Associated with Better Outcomes in HIV-Infected Adults - A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that HIV-infected patients taking the antiretroviral drug efavirenz were more likely to adhere to treatment and less likely to experience virologic failure and death compared to patients taking nevirapine. Nevirapine is the most frequently prescribed drug for patients undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, where the study was conducted. ... JHSPH Receives $7.6 Million Grant to Study Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations - Jonathan Links, PhD, professor and director of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Public Health Preparedness, has been awarded a five-year $7,663,066 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to study disaster preparedness risks and needs for vulnerable populations. The grant was part of a commitment by the CDC to establish Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Centers (PERRCs) at seven universities. The PERRCs will conduct research that will evaluate the structure, capabilities and performance of public health systems for preparedness and emergency response activities.... Good Taste Noodle MFG Recalls "Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins" Because Of Possible Health Risk - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- August 29, 2010 - Good Taste Noodle MFG. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its "EGG NOODLES and WONTON SKINS, labeled with production date from June 19, 2010 to August 19, 2010", because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune system. Healthy persons infected with sa... Whole Foods Market® Announces Recall of Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 2, 2010 - (Cambridge, Massachusetts) – The following press release was issued by Whole Foods Market's North Atlantic Region regarding the voluntary recall of Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese.
Whole Foods Market's North Atlantic region is announcing a voluntary recall Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese due to possible contaminat... California Firm Recalls Cooked Shredded Pork Skin Products Produced Without Inspection - (USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service) - WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2010 - Trinh Company, a San Jose, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,070 pounds of cooked shredded pork skin products because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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8-ounce clear plastic bags of "TRINH CO. BI TUOI COOKED S... Azteca Linda Corp. Expands Recall of Queso Fresco Because of Possible Health Risk - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 1, 2010 - Azteca Linda Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is expanding the 8/24/10 recall of QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE (exp. SEP 11 2010) to include expiration date SEP 12 2010. In addition, the firm is recalling Queso El Azteca brand REQUESON (RICOTTA CHEESE) with expiration date SEP 19 2010 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and someti... Recall from E. coli O26 illnesses reignites non-O157 debate - (Meatingplace.com) - Cargill’s weekend recall of 8,500 pounds of ground beef over concerns about a connection between E. coli O26 and three illnesses in two states was the first recall directly relating a beef product to illnesses traced to a non-O157:H7 STEC, reigniting the debate over testing for and regulating these pathogens.
Less than two weeks ago the American Meat Institute sent a letter to Agriculture Tom Vilsack opposing declaring these pathogens adulterant... QUESERIA CHIPILO INC. Recalls Cheese Products because of Possible Health Risk - (US Food & Drug Administration) - For Immediate Release – August 26, 2010 QUESERIA CHIPILO INC. is announcing a recall of the following cheese products, all date codes up to and including September 26, 2010 – Fresco and Nov 25, 2010 – Oaxaca.
Oaxaca String Cheese
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The Cheese products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with... FSIS Reaches Out To Spanish-Speaking Consumers with the Launch of New Online Tools - (USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service) - WASHINGTON - September 1, 2010 - In a continuing effort to reach more consumers and educators with food safety information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today launched Pregúntele a Karen (Ask Karen), and the FSIS Spanish language Twitter feed. These new features are meant to further prevent foodborne illnesses and promote food safety by reaching out to a broader audience of consumers.
"We are ex... P&G Voluntarily Recalls a Small Amount of Dry Cat Food - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 31, 2010 – CINCINNATI, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from a specific lot of one of its dry cat food products due to potential salmonella exposure.
No illnesses have been reported, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.
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Iams Indoor Weight Control with ... Infrared test finds E. coli faster - (Meatingplace.com) - Infrared spectroscopy can drastically cut the time it takes to detect E. coli in ground beef, scientists at Perdue University concluded in a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Food Science.
Lisa Mauer, an associate professor of food science, detected E. coli in ground beef in one hour using infrared spectroscopy, whereas conventional plating takes 48 hours.
The spectroscopy method also can differentiate between strains of E. ... The Basics - - Salmonella enteriditis and eggs - (Meatingplace.com) - If you are involved with poultry you have probably been asked about Salmonella and eggs at some point during the last few weeks. The recent incidence with Salmonella enteriditis and eggs has put un-necessary fear into many people. So, in case you need some basic information to answer questions, here it is…
Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that commonly live in the intestinal tract of animals and humans. There are over 2,000 types but only a ... Paleta California Co. Announces Voluntary Recall of Frozen Mamey Paletas Because of Potential Contamination with Salmonella Typhi - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 27, 2010 - In response to the voluntary recall by Goya Foods, Inc. of their frozen mamey pulp, Paleta California, Co. is voluntarily recalling its 4 oz. Mamey Supreme Cream Bar (frozen fruit bars also known as "paletas") due to a potential health risk from Salmonella Typhi.
Salmonella Typhi is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening illness called typhoid fever. Persons with typhoid fever develop high and sustai... Morningland Dairy Conducting Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Cheese Labeled as Morningland Dairy & Ozark Hills Farm Because of Possible Health Risk - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 30, 2010 - Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, is recalling 68,957 pounds of cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and also has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
Morningland Dairy’s raw milk cheese is sold in the lower 48 states via mail order, retail stores, crop sharing associations, and direct delivery. The cheese is packaged in vacuum-sealed plast... USDA Offers Food Safety Tips as Hurricane Earl Approaches Eastern Seaboard - (USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service) - WASHINGTON, August 31, 2010 - Due to the potential threat from Hurricane Earl, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing recommendations for residents in the American Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and on the mainland from North Carolina to Maine. FSIS urges those in the projected storm path to watch the storm closely in order to minimize possible foodborne illnesses as a result of power outages and other problems often associa... FDA seeks court order against Michigan dairy - (US Food & Drug Administration) - The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Mich., its president, and three of its managers alleging that they sold dairy cows for human consumption that contained illegal drug residues in edible tissues.
The complaint, filed Aug. 31, 2010, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, also alleges that... Torn & Glasser Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts Fancy, No Peanuts - (US Food & Drug Administration) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 26, 2010 - Torn & Glasser of Rancho Dominguez, CA is recalling its 3.75lb (#10) cans of "Mixed Nuts Fancy, No Peanuts" marked with lot numbers 0980 and 1940 on the outer case label and bottom lid due to undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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