Independent Living Research Utilization

Introduction

Resistance could lead to breakouts of the infection in communities where it has been brought under control, a Canadian study in the Lancet reports.

Ivermectin, used since the late 1980s, is the only drug available for the mass treatment of river blindness.

Experts warned the findings highlighted the urgent need for new treatments.

River blindness (onchocerciasis) is caused by a nematode worm which is transmitted by a black fly.

In Fraser v. Goodale (9th Cir. September 8, 2003), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Rebecca Fraser had presented a genuine issue of material fact** on whether her diabetes substantially limited the major life activity of eating so she could proceed to trial. This case assuages some of the fears that people with diabetes cannot qualify for the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her employer, U.S. Bancorp, had refused to accommodate Fraser by not allowing her to eat at her desk. After making several requests for accommodation, she passed out due to a low blood sugar level and made a complaint to her superiors. She was subsequently fired.