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is hodgkin’s disease an infectious disease?

the exact cause or causes of hodgkin's disease have not yet been determined. the etiology of the disease suggests, but has not verified, a possible immunological and/or viral relationship. the article reviews the literature on the epidemiology and etiology of hodgkin’s disease from 1955 to the present. the author presents several clinical phenomena that are commonly associated with hodgkin’s di...

Is Hodgkin's Disease Infectious?1

It is not easy to discuss the question of infectivity in a disease for which there is no known cause. In this circum stance, one must rely on the epidemiological observations which suggest that a disease may be infectious. While epidemiological studies alone can never determine the specific etiology of a disease, they can often indicate whether its characteristics are consistent with those of a...

Indicted: Worms Caught using Steroids

Three recent papers provide new insights into endocrinology in the worm Caenorhabditis elegans. These studies identify natural steroid ligands for the DAF-12 nuclear receptor, define a new enzyme in the hormone biosynthetic pathway, and clarify the role of endocrine signaling in adult longevity.

Expert Panel on SARS and Infectious Disease Control (Walker) report--executive summary.

A Survey of Dutch Expert Opinion on Climatic Drivers of Infectious Disease Risk in Western Europe

Climate change is considered to be a significant influence for infectious disease risk in Western Europe. Climatic and non-climatic developments act together resulting in current and future infectious disease risk. This study uses a survey to explore Dutch expert perspectives on climate change induced infectious disease risk. The results show that the experts consider temperature change, precip...