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September 2016
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September 2016
CMV Mom Hopes to Spread CMV Awareness at Mrs. America Pageant
Posted:
2/8/2023
Category:
Advocacy
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Awareness
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Community
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Parent Perspective
CMV mom Kelsi Gagne is participating in the Mrs. America pageant in April. She plans to use this platform to increase awareness and health literacy of cCMV. Read more about her journey.
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CMV Public Health & Policy Conference Roundup - Part One
Posted:
9/30/2016
Category:
Advocacy
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Community
This week saw the conclusion of the 2nd
CMV Public Health & Policy Conference
in Austin, Texas. This conference’s goals were focused around presenting the latest in CMV prevention, diagnostic, and treatment research, while providing information to attendees about early intervention options and other family and professional support resources.
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After a pregnant friend's CMV diagnosis, a pediatrician takes action
Posted:
9/15/2016
Category:
Clinical
National CMV recently had the chance to speak with Dr. Keren Shahar-Nissan, a pediatrician at Schneider Medical Center of Israel, who has launched a Valacyclovir study in the wake of a friend being diagnosed with CMV infection during her pregnancy. With limited funding and increasing enrollment, Dr. Shahar-Nissan, is hoping for an increased appreciation and enthusiasm towards the prevention of congenital CMV infection.
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