Zika virus outbreak in Brazil—Lessons learned and perspectives for a safe and effective vaccine

passivity in waiting for godot and endgame: a psychoanalytic reading

this study intends to investigate samuel beckett’s waiting for godot and endgame under the lacanian psychoanalysis. it begins by explaining the most important concepts of lacanian psychoanalysis. the beckettian characters are studied regarding their state of unconscious, and not the state of consciousness as is common in most beckett studies. according to lacan, language plays the sole role in ...

Challenges and Perspectives toward Development of more Effective Influenza Vaccine

Influenza viruses continue to be a major health threat in human and bird populations. The improvements in formulation and production level of the current influenza vaccines are not sufficient to afford complete protection. The continuous antigenic drifts and emergence of endemic and zoonotic strains make influenza vaccine planning difficult. Concern about the emergence of new influenza pandemic...

Considerations for Developing a Zika Virus Vaccine.

Current prevention strategies fo­ cus on mosquito control, protec­ tion of the blood supply, barrier protection during sex, and other forms of contraception. When this explosive epidemic abates, Zika vi­ rus could remain endemic in many countries, where the risk to preg­ nant women, the general public, and travelers will persist. There­ fore, a safe and effective vaccine is essential. Developme...

Perspectives on the Zika outbreak: herd immunity, antibody-dependent enhancement and vaccine

Providing Safe and Effective Surgical Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak in the UK – Changing Strategies