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Creutzfeldt−Jakob disease - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2016
Two cases of variant Creutzfeldt−Jakob disease (vCJD) were identified in the EU/EEA in 2016: one probable case from Italy and one confirmed case from the UK.
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Variant Creutzfeldt−Jakob disease - Annual Epidemiological Report 2016 [2014 data]
No new confirmed cases of variant Creutzfeldt−Jakob disease (vCJD) were reported in 2014.
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Diagnostic workshop on Real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC) to enhance MS capacity to diagnose CJD
In order to enhance the understanding of the methodology and its consistent application, a training day on the analytical and clinical aspects of analysing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples by RT-QuIC in the investigation of patents with suspected sporadic CJD (sCJD) was held at the National CJD Research & Surveillance Unit (NCJDRSU).
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European CJD Surveillance Experts Meeting
The EuroCJD Surveillance network hosted its biennial expert meeting in Budapest.
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Real time quaking-induced conversion analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF RT QuIC) diagnostic technique for the investigation of sporadic CJD workshop
The National Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease (CJD) Research & Surveillance Unit of the University of Edinburgh organized two one-day information workshops on Real time quaking-induced conversion analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF RT QuIC) diagnostic technique for the investigation of sporadic CJD
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EuroCJD network meeting 2013
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EuroCJD network meeting
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the way forward for the EuroCJD surveillance network.
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Annual EuroCJD network meeting 2013
The EuroCJD meetings are held annually/biannually and constitute a valuable platform for: 1) the assessment of the latest scientific and diagnostic findings and developments in the field of CJD; 2) the assessment of their impact on the needs of future surveillance; and 3) sharing country-specific experience, case studies and public health activities.
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Tonsil Biopsy Training Day
Tonsil biopsy is an important tool to support diagnosis of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD).
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Sensitivity to biases of case-control studies on medical procedures, particularly surgery and blood transfusion, and risk of creutzfeldt-jakob disease
De Pedro Cuesta, J., Ruiz Tovar, M., Ward, H., Calero, M., Smith, A., Verduras, C.A., Pocchiari, M., Turner, M.L., Forl F., Palm, D., Will, R.G.