Former Buffalo mayor died of CJD (Moldova.org) Former Buffalo, N.Y., Mayor James D. Griffin died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease earlier this year, his family said.Daughter Maureen Tomczak told reporters the family waited to disclose the cause of death until now because they wanted to be sure about the diagnosis, the Buffalo News said.The family said Griffin, described by the newspaper as famously feisty, was ravaged by the disease, which ... [News Source]

Former Buffalo mayor died of CJD (UPI) BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Former Buffalo, N.Y., Mayor James D. Griffin died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease earlier this year, his family said. [News Source]

The most effective way to fight the Nipah virus (The New Straits Times) THE letter by S.P. of Kuala Lumpur ("Be on alert at all times" -- NST, Nov 6) on the Nipah virus has raised a pertinent question about the important role the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) can play in being prepared and vigilant for any disease outbreaks. [News Source]

“Mad cow” outbreak claims 10 lives. Ten persons have been confirmed dead following an epidemic of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis at Yaw Bronya, a farming community near Ofoase in Asante Akim-South District. [News Source]

Griffin died of very rare brain disease (The Buffalo News) The first signs that a terrible and incurable brain disease was afflicting former Buffalo Mayor James D. Griffin began in January, his daughter Maureen Tomczak said. [News Source]

Column: Chronic wasting disease hits Michigan (Niles Daily Star) For the last few years wildlife managers across the country have been dreadfully fearful of a disease called Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) that infects members of the deer family. So far it has been found in the various species of deer, elk and moose. [News Source]

Griffin died of very rare brain disease (The Buffalo News) The first signs that a terrible and incurable brain disease was afflicting former Buffalo Mayor James D. Griffin began in January, his daughter Maureen Tomczak said. [News Source]

High Growth Reported for the Blood Industry (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceu industry is available in its catalogue. [News Source]

Firearm season for deer set to go (Lansing State Journal) Tom Cullimore has two deer blinds on his 77 acres in Williamstown Township. [News Source]

California Aggie // Nov 13, 08 // Artsweek (California Aggie) Occasional high cloudiness. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 47 to 53. Light winds. [News Source]