SmallpoxPreparednessPublic's HealthAnthraxCommunicable DiseasesThreatInfectionsPlagueConcernsVaccinesPotentialClinicalNaturallyPreventionHealthProgramSecurityNewsRiskImportantCountermeasuresPreparednessCountering BioterrorismBiosecuritySyndromic Surveillance2001DiseasesBiodefenseEpidemics2016Biological weaponsThreatEmergenciesAgentsOrganizationsThreatsRESEARCHSTRATEGIESDiseasePotentialStateActivitiesMedicineYears
Smallpox2
- Prevention strategies, targeted preparation and medical response toward the disease agents with the greatest potential for bioterrorism (Anthrax, tularemia, plague, smallpox, botulism toxins, and viral hemorrhagic fevers, such as Ebola) must be developed. (medicosecuador.com)
- Smallpox virus, a deadly and much feared organism, is among possible bioterrorism agents. (duke.edu)
Preparedness8
- Title : National Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Initiative Corporate Authors(s) : National Center for Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program. (cdc.gov)
- A core priority of all medical specialties includes information for members regarding inherent priorities and principles.The authors sought to investigate the priority and contribution of various medical specialties to the fields of bioterrorism, terrorism, disaster preparedness, and emergency preparedness. (wmpllc.org)
- A MEDLINE search completed through PubMed using the medical subject headings bioterrorism, terrorism, disaster preparedness, and emergency preparedness coupled with specific medical specialties was conducted to assess the involvement and contribution of each to the medical literature. (wmpllc.org)
- The primary study outcome was to evaluate the priority of and existing resources available to members for bioterrorism/terrorism and disaster/emergency preparedness among various medical specialties as reflected by their representative organizations and scientific publication. (wmpllc.org)
- The search of individual medical specialties and of the medical literature (2000-2010) revealed that these topics (via keywords bioterrorism, terrorism, disaster preparedness, and emergency preparedness) are indeed a priority topic for the majority of medical specialties. (wmpllc.org)
- Bioterrorism/terrorism and disaster/ emergency preparedness are priority topics of most medical specialties. (wmpllc.org)
- In 2003, the characteristics are associated with providing terrorism preparedness training to Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum clinical staff. (cdc.gov)
- Methods-- Information from a Bioterrorism and Mass Casualty Supplement to begun to provide continuing education the 2003 and 2004 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys was used for practicing clinicians and to enhance to provide national estimates of variations in terrorism preparedness training by curricula in health professional schools eight hospital characteristics. (cdc.gov)
Public's Health1
- March 23, 2023) Ready or Not 2023: Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism measures states' readiness to respond to a spectrum of health emergencies and to provide ongoing public health services. (tfah.org)
Anthrax1
- Experts believe that today, the most likely organism to be used in a bioterrorism attack would be Bacillus anthracis , the bacteria that causes anthrax. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Communicable Diseases1
- A systems-level approach to dealing with bioterrorism threats, especially those involving communicable diseases, is needed. (nationalacademies.org)
Threat4
- The growing risk of exposure to infectious disease, coupled with the looming threat of bioterrorism, creates a situation in which health and security are interacting with greater frequency and intensity. (shu.edu)
- How many incidences on foreign soil will it take to make U.S. food producers recognize the deadly threat of bioterrorism? (foodqualityandsafety.com)
- The threat of state sponsored bioterrorism to India is a clear and present danger. (indiandefensenews.in)
- The recent rise of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) perpetuates the public health threat while presenting a potential bioterrorism agent. (omicsonline.org)
Infections1
- Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis of Plague: Recommendations for Naturally Acquired Infections and Bioterrorism Response. (bvsalud.org)
Plague2
- Yersinia pestis , the bacterium that causes plague , leads to naturally occurring disease in the United States and other regions worldwide and is recognized as a potential bioterrorism weapon . (bvsalud.org)
- CDC considered individual expert input while developing these guidelines, which provide recommended best practices for treatment and prophylaxis of human plague for both naturally occurring disease and following a bioterrorism attack. (bvsalud.org)
Concerns1
- This meeting will open a dialogue between those involved in addressing agroterrorism and bioterrorism concerns in Tennessee. (uthsc.edu)
Vaccines2
- The U.S. government stockpiles a variety of medical countermeasures to mitigate the effects of a bioterrorism attack (e.g., antimicrobials, antitoxins , and vaccines ) for which the 21st Century Cures Act mandates the development of evidence-based guidelines on appropriate use. (bvsalud.org)
- This second article in the series focuses on new antibiotics, bioterrorism, and the latest on vaccines. (medscape.com)
Potential2
- In this interactive workshop you will determine whether to rule out or refer several organisms that are considered potential agents of bioterrorism by applying Laboratory Response Network protocols for Level A (sentinel) laboratories. (nwcphp.org)
- This should not be a deterrent to those who are interested in broadening their knowledge about rule-out testing for potential agents of bioterrorism. (nwcphp.org)
Clinical1
- When a possible agent of bioterrorism cannot be ruled out, you will view a video describing the clinical presentation and etiology of the agent. (nwcphp.org)
Naturally1
- The Model Act provides state actors with the powers they need to detect and contain bioterrorism or a naturally occurring disease outbreak. (elsevierpure.com)
Prevention2
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define bioterrorism as "the intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Control and Prevention has provided associated with training staff physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician funding for bioterrorism education and assistants. (cdc.gov)
Health1
- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the UT Health Science Center are hosting a summit on agroterrorism and bioterrorism Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 at the Health Science Center. (uthsc.edu)
Program1
- The Institute is collaborating with the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other state agencies to develop a program to train farmers and veterinarians across the state in procedures for preventing and responding to agroterrorism and bioterrorism. (uthsc.edu)
Security1
- If the different departments within the university know what others are doing to address agroterrorism and bioterrorism, we can coordinate our efforts, share resources, dovetail research and meet more security needs of Tennesseans. (uthsc.edu)
News1
- The religious cult made national news after engaging in immigration fraud, busing homeless people to their commune, and perpetrating the largest bioterrorism attack in US history in an attempt to overthrow local government leaders. (listverse.com)
Risk2
- However, if a terrorist is interested in attacking a distant target as a lone operant, bioterrorism carries much less risk to the person. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- These four groups knew that the outbreak was fic- for risk communication during bioterrorism-related out- breaks. (cdc.gov)
Important1
- Modeling the likely outcomes of different bioterrorism attacks is important for two reasons. (nationalacademies.org)
Countermeasures2
- It was tasked by its sponsor, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, to prepare a short consensus report that articulates the difficulties of testing countermeasures to aerosolized bioterrorism agents and considers whether there are opportunities for improving current approaches to animal testing of countermeasures against aerosols by applying knowledge from other fields of science. (nih.gov)
- Recommendation 15: Create special research organizations to build expertise in countermeasures to bioterrorism. (nationalacademies.org)
Preparedness6
- In October, 2004, Dr. Waldhorn joined the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, where he studies strategically important information requirements for the response to bioterrorism and epidemic disease and analyzes hospital emergency preparedness and response for mass casualty events. (nih.gov)
- AHRQ's investment in bioterrorism and other public health emergencies preparedness research recognizes that community clinicians, hospitals, and health care systems have essential roles in the public health infrastructure. (nih.gov)
- The application of health services research and health system research to the area of bioterrorism and other public health emergency preparedness is a relatively new area of inquiry. (nih.gov)
- AHRQ's particular interest in bioterrorism and other public health emergency preparedness research focuses on the role of the health care system in preparing for and responding to bioterrorism other public health emergencies. (nih.gov)
- This is an emerging field in need of researchers with health services research skills that can be applied to bioterrorism other public health emergency preparedness research. (nih.gov)
- For example, while health services research has examined hospital capacity and throughput, there has been limited application of these techniques to surge capacity as it relates to bioterrorism and other public health emergency preparedness. (nih.gov)
Countering Bioterrorism1
- Although basic and discovery science will continue to be a critical underpinning of all research in countering bioterrorism, a more focused, outcomes-based approach is also warranted. (nationalacademies.org)
Biosecurity1
- He is an associate editor of the Clinicians Biodefense Network and of the journal Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. (nih.gov)
Syndromic Surveillance2
- Title : Syndromic Surveillance and Bioterrorism-related Epidemics Personal Author(s) : Buehler, James W.;Berkelman, Ruth L.;Hartley, David M.;Peters, Clarence J. (cdc.gov)
- DOH is responsible for processing reports of infection with a bioterrorism agent and the syndromic surveillance of emergency department data from hospitals within the District. (dc.gov)
20011
- Cite this: Bioterrorism FAQs - Medscape - Nov 01, 2001. (medscape.com)
Diseases2
- A study published yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases finds low a incidence of pathogens with bioterrorism potential in the Netherlands, which the authors say would hamper efforts to isolate them from natural sources for intentional release. (umn.edu)
- Includes new and emerging topics such as neglected tropical diseases, bioterrorism, and emerging and re-emerging infections. (elsevierhealth.com)
Biodefense1
- Journal of Bioterrorism and Biodefense, Vol..5, pp.1-6. (ac.ir)
Epidemics1
- Bioterrorism or naturally occurring epidemics warrant extraordinary government action to protect the public health. (aclu.org)
20162
Biological weapons1
- The purpose of this article, which is done with a descriptive-analytical method, is to introduce Bioterrorism, definition of biological weapons, and state that, these weapons according to their characteristics and effects on living things and the environment are part of mass destruction weapons. (ac.ir)
Threat6
- The present accelerated pace of development, however, has led to several additional needs: standardization of methods for the generation and characterization of aerosols of bioterrorism agents for use in animal studies (necessary for licensure of vaccines and therapeutics), characterization of the threat to the population, and expansion of the number of laboratories conducting the research. (nih.gov)
- Federal agencies must build human resources in threat-agent characteristics, pathogenic mechanisms, and responses to bioterrorism-induced disease. (nationalacademies.org)
- Bioterrorism, directly targets human rights, endangers global health and security and terrible threat to humanity. (ac.ir)
- MSEHPA was released in October as part of the federal government's response to the threat of bioterrorism. (aclu.org)
- The threat of bioterrorism is of serious concern to each and every one of us, and the government has a responsibility to prevent and respond to incidents of bioterrorism that could have serious and deadly consequences. (aclu.org)
- It seeks to translate research findings in order to protect Americans from the threat of catastrophic bioterrorism, mass casualty incidents and natural and man-made disasters. (nymc.edu)
Emergencies1
- In light of recent events in the U.S., there is considerable urgency to develop a public health infrastructure that is prepared to respond to acts of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. (nih.gov)
Agents3
- The Committee on Animal Models for Testing Interventions Against Aerosolized Bioterrorism Agents was convened by the National Research Council to address these issues. (nih.gov)
- The deliberate use of biological agents as a weapon in terrorist activities is called bioterrorism. (ac.ir)
- The proposed research is to determine feasibility of developing a stable, simple, rapid method of detecting the nucleic acid (NA) from bioterrorism agents. (sbir.gov)
Organizations2
- The possibility of a bioterrorism event haunts all healthcare organizations. (emerald.com)
- This chapter outlines the nature and challenges of bioterrorism for a healthcare organization, the likely "state of the art" preparations for such events on the part of the four categories of healthcare organizations, and finally, the implications for the structuring of multiprovider systems to enhance their ability to plan for, and respond to bioterrorism events. (emerald.com)
Threats1
- Adherence to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention reinforced by confidence-building measures sustained by use of monitoring and verification protocols, is indeed, an important and necessary step in reducing and eliminating the threats of biological warfare and bioterrorism. (ucv.cl)
RESEARCH3
- Due to the lack of empirical research on this topic and firsthand experience with a bioterrorism event, this paper will provide the theoretical underpinnings to support the rationale for multiprovider systems as "first responders. (emerald.com)
- The public and private sectors should explore new funding mechanisms that select for the best ideas and the most productive scientists, that offer great flexibility, and that provide the freedom to pursue bioterrorism-related research in a protected environment (i.e., not subject to 1- or 2-year budget fluctuations or constraints). (nationalacademies.org)
- Shahhosseini, Mohammad Hossein (2012), Defense against biological warfare and bioterrorism , Vol. 1 & 2, Tehran: Basij Resistance Force Research Organization ( In Persian ). (ac.ir)
STRATEGIES1
- Moradipashtdarbandi, Mohammadreza (2015), "Bioterrorism and the strategies to deal with it by looking at the standards of international law", Journal of Political Science, Law and Jurisprudence Studies , Vol. 2, No. 4/1, pp. 100-110 ( In Persian ). (ac.ir)
Disease1
- It is a draft of model legislation to increase state powers to respond to bioterrorism or other outbreaks of disease that the Centers for Disease Control and others want the states to pass into law. (aclu.org)
Potential1
- Potential applicants are encouraged to review information on the bioterrorism page of the NIAID Internet site. (nih.gov)
State2
- State and local officials reported a lack of adequate guidance from the in funding and improving federal government on what it means to be prepared for bioterrorism. (nih.gov)
- In the latter case, or if a nation-state uses it clandestinely, it may also be considered bioterrorism. (wikipedia.org)
Activities1
- The purpose of this program is to fund SBIR and STTR grants focused on organisms that may be used in bioterrorism activities. (nih.gov)
Medicine1
- Daryaei, Mohammad (2014), Bioterrorism in Western Medicine , Tehran: Arman Rushd ( In Persian ). (ac.ir)
Years1
- However, concerns about the possible use of the virus as a weapon of bioterrorism have increased in recent years. (nih.gov)