Infectious Disease
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Novel infectious diseases like H1N1, re-emergent drug-resistant diseases like MDR-tuberculosis, and well-known viruses like HIV/AIDS still spread suffering and often shorten lives. These diseases evolve and so must policies. Continuing efforts and new tools, all informed by rigorous research, are needed to reduce the spread of known diseases and prevent the emergence of new ones.
Infectious Disease Evidence Briefs
Infectious Disease News
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Timothy Lant, research director at ASU’s Decision Theater, and James G. Hodge Jr., the Lincoln Professor of Health Law and Ethics at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, have received a grant...
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China instituted quarantines and strict immigration rules earlier this year, in response to the H1N1 virus. According to a front-page story in The New York Times , "Chinese and foreign health...
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On January 4, 2010, the U.S. will end its ban on HIV-positive immigrants. "The ban's repeal comes after years of lobbying by HIV and AIDS activists and public health leaders who have argued that...
