Disease outbreak

Scabies: UK facing unusually large outbreaks – and treatment shortages appear mostly to blame

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Outbreaks happen regularly – with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year.

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  • Outbreaks happen regularly – with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year.
  • But since the start of winter, outbreaks in the UK have been higher than normal.
  • While there a probably a few factors that can explain this spike, treatment shortages appear to be at the heart of it.
  • The skin rash is also more severe, with a crust over the surface of the infected area.
  • Itching may take up to a month to completely subside after treatment.

Outbreak causes

  • This means mites spread more easily in places where people come into close contact with each other for extended periods of time – such as schools, universities and prisons.
  • Residential care and nursing homes are particularly high-risk settings for scabies outbreaks, with vulnerable populations and staff members alike at risk of infection.
  • Another factor in the outbreak could be stigma against having scabies, with many people claiming the disease is caused by being unclean or a lack of bathing.
  • In reality, there’s no good evidence about a lack of washing being a risk factor.
  • While some evidence suggests that scabies incidence is higher in the winter, in reality outbreaks can happen at any time of the year.
  • Since September 2023, there’s been a shortage of both permethrin and malathion in the UK due to supply issues.

Preventing infection

  • If anyone has symptoms that might be scabies or another skin infection, such as itching and a rash or skin wounds, these should be reported to a doctor or healthcare provider as early as possible.
  • This is especially important if they have potentially been in close contact with a known case.
  • Scabies outbreaks can be brought under control – but diagnosis and treatment as early as possible is required for that to happen.


Michael Head has previously received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Department for International Development, and currently receives funding from Research England and the UK Medical Research Foundation.

ZERO LATENCY LAUNCHES OUTBREAK, THE MOST THRILLING AND ADVANCED FREE-ROAM VR ZOMBIE ADVENTURE EVER MADE

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Latency, the global leader in immersive entertainment and creator of the largest free-roam VR network in the world, is excited to announce the spine-tingling Outbreak, the most advanced free-roam VR zombie game ever made.

Key Points: 
  • Outbreak brings intense action and breathtaking moments on a gigantic scale in the most advanced free-roam VR zombie game ever made.
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Latency , the global leader in immersive entertainment and creator of the largest free-roam VR network in the world, is excited to announce the spine-tingling Outbreak, the most advanced free-roam VR zombie game ever made.
  • "Our dedicated development team has been hard at work on making Outbreak the most polished and thrilling experience possible.
  • For more information about Zero Latency, go to https://zerolatencyvr.com/ .

ZERO LATENCY LAUNCHES OUTBREAK, THE MOST THRILLING AND ADVANCED FREE-ROAM VR ZOMBIE ADVENTURE EVER MADE

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Latency, the global leader in immersive entertainment and creator of the largest free-roam VR network in the world, is excited to announce the spine-tingling Outbreak, the most advanced free-roam VR zombie game ever made.

Key Points: 
  • Outbreak brings intense action and breathtaking moments on a gigantic scale in the most advanced free-roam VR zombie game ever made.
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Latency , the global leader in immersive entertainment and creator of the largest free-roam VR network in the world, is excited to announce the spine-tingling Outbreak, the most advanced free-roam VR zombie game ever made.
  • "Our dedicated development team has been hard at work on making Outbreak the most polished and thrilling experience possible.
  • For more information about Zero Latency, go to https://zerolatencyvr.com/ .

IBO Technology Announces FY2022/23 Annual Results

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Monday, July 3, 2023

HONG KONG, July 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - IBO Technology Company Limited ("IBO Technology" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 2708.HK) announces the audited consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (the "Year").

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  • HONG KONG, July 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - IBO Technology Company Limited ("IBO Technology" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 2708.HK) announces the audited consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (the "Year").
  • Internationally, the Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade tension between China and the United States posed a huge impact on the international situation.
  • Leveraging favorable policies, 5G technology has been developing in the PRC, and the industry application scenarios have been broadening, becoming a new engine in the construction of "Digital China".
  • Mr. LAI Tse Ming, Chairman and Executive Director of IBO Technology, said, "There are close connection and synergy among our three major business segments in the aspects of underlying technology, application technology, supply chain, project and business model.

Global Professional Hygiene Market Report 2023: Rising Popularity of Eco-friendly Products Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The "Professional Hygiene Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Professional Hygiene Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global professional hygiene market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.29% during 2022 to 2028.
  • A growing number of outbreaks has made people aware of hygiene, thereby supporting the growth of the professional hygiene market.
  • COVID-19 has spread to several regions worldwide, impacting the demand for sensor-based professional hygiene products at an exponential rate.

New Report: 1.8 Million Children in Somalia Facing Acute Malnutrition, Worse Expected Before Year-End

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

An official declaration of famine in the Bay region of Somalia is predicted as soon as October.

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  • An official declaration of famine in the Bay region of Somalia is predicted as soon as October.
  • Of those, 2.2 million are projected to face a hunger emergency (IPC phase 4) and at least 300,560 people could face famine (IPC Phase 5, catastrophe).
  • Over 500,000 children under age 5 have been treated for malnutrition in Somalia and this only represents the few who get reported.
  • According to data from the Somalia Drought Displacement Monitoring Dashboard, more than one million people were displaced between January 2021 and July 2022.

The North America Gaming Market is Expected to Reach USD 83.73 billion by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 11, 2022

The "North America Gaming Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Gaming Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The North America gaming market was valued at USD 42.83 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 83.73 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • Adopting Gaming Platforms, such as E-sports, drives the market as North America is the world's leading region.
  • According to GSMA, the number of smartphone subscribers in North America is expected to reach 328 million by 2025.

Plutonic Partners with FIX Health to Bring The Outbreak™ to The Workplace

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Plutonic , a digital health and gamification company whose mission is to improve lives by providing gamified solutions to both organizations and individuals, is pleased to announce a partnership with FIX Health to bring Outbreak to companies across America.

Key Points: 
  • Plutonic , a digital health and gamification company whose mission is to improve lives by providing gamified solutions to both organizations and individuals, is pleased to announce a partnership with FIX Health to bring Outbreak to companies across America.
  • We continue to expand our gamified content library to effectively address growing company health and well-being needs, said James Shu, Plutonics Co-Founder and CEO.
  • "When James presented us with his vision for Plutonic, jumping aboard was an easy yes," adds Mike Tinney, Founder and CEO of FIX Health.
  • Plutonic, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a digital health and gamification company that believes gamified content has the power to engage and improve millions of lives.

Production Illustrator Donna Cline to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Concept Illustrator and Storyboard Artist, Donna Cline, who brings a unique plethora of art and technical experience to Feature Films and Television Series, (such as The Doctor, Outbreak and Bones), will receive the Art Director's Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illustrators and Matte Artists (IMA) at the 26th Annual ADG Awards .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Concept Illustrator and Storyboard Artist, Donna Cline, who brings a unique plethora of art and technical experience to Feature Films and Television Series, (such as The Doctor, Outbreak and Bones), will receive the Art Director's Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illustrators and Matte Artists (IMA) at the 26th Annual ADG Awards .
  • It is unusual to offer that breadth of experience and creative talent to entertainment projects," saidTim Wilcox, ADG Illustrators & Matte Artist Council Chair.
  • "This multi-faceted career has allowed Donna to provide many forms of art and research to the film and television projects as the technical advisor on productions.
  • Further inquiries regarding the ADG Awards may be directed to ADG Awards & Events DirectorDebbie Patton at (818) 762-9995 or email [email protected] .

Preparing for the next disruption: 10 analytics trends to watch in 2022

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Monday, January 10, 2022

SAS, the leader in analytics, asked its experts in health care, retail, government, fraud, data ethics and more.

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  • SAS, the leader in analytics, asked its experts in health care, retail, government, fraud, data ethics and more.
  • Curiosity will be the most sought-after job skill in 2022 because curious employees help improve overall retention, even during the Great Resignation."
  • This identified an acute need to bolster investments in traditional analytics teams and techniques for rapid data discovery and hypothesizing.
  • Synthetic data generation will play a major role in helping businesses respond to continued dynamic markets and uncertainty in 2022."