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Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a concise, pocket-sized manual that can be used in a crisis to guide medical personnel in the prophylaxis and management of biological casualties.
Perceived Threat, Risk Perception, and Efficacy Beliefs Related to SARS and Other (Emerging) Infectious Diseases: Results of an International Survey
A phone survey was conducted that asked respondents their perceived threat of SARs and 8 other diseases.
Stewardship or Censorship: Balancing Biosecurity, the Public's Health, and the Benefits of Scientific Openness
This document discusses the conflict between open scientific communication and national security in the biosciences in order to contribute to the national dialogue on the costs and benefits of regulatory regimes.
Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to the Synthesis of Select Agents
Describes concerns about reconstructing select agents de novo via DNA synthesis.
Twenty-First Century Biological Threats
This hearing before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness aims to assess current biological threats in order to decide the necessary countermeasures to be developed.
Biodefense: Next Steps
This hearing before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness discusses the threat to US security posed by bioterrorism.
Public Health Response to Biological and Chemical Weapons
The report assesses the health aspects of the threat of biological and chemical weapons, including specific agents, focusing on civilian impacts. It then makes recommendations for preparedness and prevention of attacks.
NIAID Research Agenda for CDC Category A Agents
This progress report details the progress of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases towards the recommendations made by the Blue Ribbon Panel on Bioterrorism and Its Implications for Biomedical Research in February 2002. These…
Foot and Mouth Disease: To Protect U.S Livestock, USDA Must Remain Vigilant and Resolve Outstanding Issues
This report discusses the dangers to livestock of foot and mouth disease and whether or not we can prevent it in the US following an outbreak in the UK.
The Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases
This hearing before the Committee on Foreign Relations held two panels to discuss the threat of biological weapons use and emerging infectious diseases, calling on experts in both fields. The first panel was centered on a smallpox simulation known as…
Bioterrorism: Our Frontline Response, Evaluating US Public Health and Medical Readiness
This hearing before the Subcommittee on Public Health examines topics related to US bioterrorism preparedness, such as the national pharmaceutical stockpile, deterrence, outbreak containment, and research and development.
Working Paper Submitted by South Africa
This paper evaluates African horse sickness, Lumpy skin disease, Pernospora hyoscyami, and Claviceps purpurea on the lists of animal pathogens and plant pathogens
Outcome of Discussions by the Friend of the Chair on Definitions
This paper gives criteria for human, plant, and animal pathogens and toxins.