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 Expert Interview - The Psychological Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
How does recovery differ in natural disasters vs terrorists attacks? What information do trauma survivors need most? Edna B. Foa, PhD, talks to Medscape.
CME CDC Describes Current Vibrio Infections in Katrina's Aftermath
The investigation highlighted the need for heightened awareness, appropriate culturing, and empiric treatment of illnesses, particularly those associated with wound infections.
Hospital Operator Says Little Damage Done by Rita
Hospital operator HCA Inc. on Saturday said its Houston and Louisiana hospitals sustained "very little damage" as a result of Hurricane Rita.
Research Lost in Katrina Flood: A Newsmaker Interview With Paul K. Whelton, MD, PhD
Ongoing studies at New Orleans institutions on heart disease, cancer, AIDS and other diseases may be compromised by lost tissue samples, laboratory animals, data, and research facilities.
Epidemiologic Consequences of Hurricane Katrina: A Newsmaker Interview With Raoult Ratard, MD
Despite concerns about epidemics of cholera, typhoid, malaria, and yellow fever emerging from the flood waters, the greatest risk is the possible outbreak of gastrointestinal disease in shelters, according to the chief epidemiologist for Louisiana.
Healthcare After the Hurricane: A Newsmaker Interview With Frank Battafarano and Sean Muldoon, MD, MPH
When Kindred Hospital in New Orleans was turned into a CDC command center, electronic records facilitated ongoing healthcare for evacuees.
Highlights From MMWR: Vaccination Guidelines for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees and More
The CDC has reported on influenza vaccination guidelines for Hurricane Katrina evacuees; injuries related to the improper disposal of hazardous substances; direct and indirect benefits of pneumococcal vaccination in children; pneumococcal vaccination rates among nursing home residents; and an update on West Nile Virus activity.
In the Wake of Katrina: A Surgeon's First-Hand Report of the New Orleans Tragedy
Scott E. Delacroix, Jr., MD, provides an eyewitness account of his experiences in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Community Health Centers Respond to Hurricane Katrina
Local and national community health centers have mobilized to provide healthcare to thousands of evacuees.
Varied Clinical Presentations of Vibrio vulnificus Infections
Cases of V. vulnificus have been reported among survivors of the hurricane. How can they be treated?
NIH Emergency Response to Katrina: A Newsmaker Interview With David K. Henderson, MD
The National Institutes of Health are setting up a communications network with U.S. academic medical centers, deploying a field team to Mississippi, and creating a website on environmental hazards.
After Katrina: Health Professionals' Notes From the Field
Medical workers share their stories about participating in relief efforts. Also, read ongoing coverage from our blog.
Rescue Unit: A Physician's Tour of New Orleans
Harold Brandt, MD, Medical Director of the Baton Rouge Clinic, accompanies a rescue team looking for survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
New Orleans Pharmacy Students Face School Hiatus
The pharmacy college at Xavier University has rescheduled its academic year to start in January, while students in clinical rotations seek new assignments.
New Orleans Med Students Rally to Help Others
Even though they are victims themselves of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent floods, some med students are focused on helping others and on moving forward with their lives.
Katrina Scatters New Orleans Med Students
Communication has been difficult for students and faculty of the Tulane University medical school since floods forced them to evacuate, but they are regrouping slowly.
Medical Teams Head to Gulf for Katrina Aftermath
Experts in sanitation, infectious disease and mosquito-borne illnesses are heading to the Gulf region to help cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the CDC is combing its ranks for doctors who can pitch in.
Hurricane Katrina: Surviving the Aftermath
Recommendations from the CDC and FEMA on safe drinking water, returning to a flooded home, and more.
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