Africa: Chewing Gum Fights Malnutrition Nov 11, 2009
The CCC also noted that global zinc supplementation to reduce the impact of diarrhoea was low, yet it could reduce diarrhoeal mortality for children under five by 50 percent. "Outreach can be particularly cost-effective when Vitamin A supplementation is combined with the delivery of other services such as deworming, distribution of bednets, etc," it noted. (allAfrica.com)
Flood misery Nov 10, 2009
Initially we will only able to see acute patients - diarrhoea, injuries, upper respiratory infections, and possibly dengue fever. There is a lot of standing water around, after the floods, so there is potential for an epidemic. (BBC News -- Americas)
Now a computer game for Yoga! Nov 7, 2009
There have also been instances of people performing the kapalbhati, a breathing technique, over 100 repetitions at a stretch, which may result in giddiness and even diarrhoea. However, the team at Trin 00004000 e clarifies that its research material comprises a range of literature on hatha yoga to Iyengar yoga, videos, websites and certified yoga teachers, two of whom were called into the studio and made to wear suits that would help replicate their postures on the computer. (India Times, India)
Swine Flu Shot Safety Concerns Nov 7, 2009
Why the H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Is Not Safe. Learn how the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine's toxic ingredients can damage your health and find out why Swine Flu Shots may cause chronic autoimmune disorders. (Suite101.com)
Kenya: Replacing the Bucket Latrine Nov 6, 2009
"Wajir is prone to diarrhoea outbreaks," Francis Njoroge, Wajir East medical health officer, told IRIN. "Diarrhoeal diseases are [the] third [most] common illness in children below five years. "Several factors could be contributory: the town lacks a sewerage system [and] uses a bucket system. people depend on boreholes. (allAfrica.com)
Climate change biggest health threat to children this century - Save the Children Nov 6, 2009
Diarrhoea, the killer of one million children every year, is set to increase by as much as 10% by 2020 because of climate change. Malnutrition, which today affects 178 million children and causes 3. (AlertNet)
Kenya: Malteser International starts emergency aid / Effects of El Nio: Drought and flooding in Eastern Africa Nov 4, 2009
In cooperation with the local dioceses Malteser International will provide six health centres, two hospitals and one hospital dispensary with drugs and medical consumables for the treatment of malaria, diarrhoea and bacterial infections. Additionally, 7,500 mosquito nets will be distributed. (AlertNet)
CAP calls for ban on bottled water Nov 4, 2009
High concentrations of antimony can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, he said. Mohamed Idris said Malaysians consumed an average of 100 million bottles of bottled water every year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
UN says $39 bln would stem child pneumonia deaths Nov 2, 2009
Preventing children contracting pneumonia with vaccinations against major triggers, including measles, Hib, pneumococcus and rotavirus, by preventing and treating HIV in children, and by providing zinc for children with diarrhoea. Treating children who get pneumonia with antibiotics and proper care in local communities, health centres and hospitals. (AlertNet)
Vaccination is essential to prevent world's leading child killer: Pneumonia Oct 31, 2009
The plan also aims to introduce the vaccine against rotavirus, which causes diarrhoea, another major killer, in 44 countries. Together, the introduction of the two vaccines could save the lives of up to 11 million children by 2030. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Diarrhoea kills 'three times more than thought' Oct 31, 2009
Diarrhoea kills 'three times more than thought ... Diarrhoea kills at least three times more people than previously thought, the World Health Organisation said, citing latest data showing that 1 ... GENEVA (AFP) - Diarrhoea kills at least three times more people than previously thought, the World Health Organisation said Friday, citing latest data showing that 1. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Shire Secures European Wide Label Extension for FOSRENOL(R) in Chronic Kidney Disease Oct 28, 2009
FOSRENOL(R) (lanthanum carbonate) Now Approved in the EU to Treat hyperphosphataemia greater than 1. 78mmol/L in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis. (Canada Newswire)
Thirsty Gaza Oct 27, 2009
It results in low oxygen levels in an infant's blood, which can cause breathing trouble, diarrhoea and vomiting, and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness, convulsions and death. Some building supplies have arrived, but water and sanitation workers say they need a lot more. (BBC News -- Africa)
US declares swine flu 'emergency' Oct 25, 2009
Stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhoea 4. Aching muscles, limb or joint pain Source: UK NHS. (BBC News -- Americas)
Genome analysis changes diagnosis Oct 24, 2009
" The boy has congenital chloride diarrhoea which affects one in 50,000 people. The main clinical symptom is continual watery diarrhoea which causes dehydration and other metabolic disorders. If untreated, sufferers can go on to develop kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease and may have fertility problems. More patientsThe scientists then looked at 39 patients who had the same condition the boy was originally thought to have and found that five them had the same genetic mutation. All five... (BBC News -- Health)
Mozambique: Remote Villages Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Oct 22, 2009
Villagers complain of stomach aches, diarrhoea, vomiting and the flu as a result of drinking the water. The closest clinic is a day's walk away, so they're not sure of the exact diagnosis of their ailments. (allAfrica.com)
Floods follow drought in Kenya - and there's worse to come Oct 21, 2009
Above normal rains will bring a sharp increase in child diseases, in particular respiratory infections and diarrhoea. Heavy rains could hurt pastoral livelihoods, especially through increased livestock deaths caused by sudden changes in temperature and grazing conditions. (AlertNet)
Democratic Republic of Congo Deports 30,000 Angolans Oct 21, 2009
"Already we have been getting reports of vomiting and diarrhoea which they think is linked to the water and we saw for ourselves a number of people lying sick in tents," said Ditewig. According to Angolan state media, the government is spending $15 million dollars assisting the returnees with shelter, medical care and processing their identity documents. (allAfrica.com)
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Crisis Now Unfolding Oct 21, 2009
"Water is being given directly to the population in buckets - there are reports of people ill with diarrhoea and vomiting," Nahajlo said. However, the exact number of people displaced to Angola is unclear, as people may have fled to Cabinda, the oil-rich Angolan province surrounded by DRC, or other areas bordering DRC, he told IRIN.. (allAfrica.com)
Deadly diseases threaten after two typhoons Oct 20, 2009
Reuters AlertNet - Philippines typhoons: Deadly disease threat as emergency worsens. Tue, 07:46 20 Oct 2009 GMT. (AlertNet)
Ivorian dumping report published Oct 18, 2009
Among the side effects listed death as well as severe burns to the skin and lungs, vomiting and diarrhoea ... Scientific consultant John Minton was commissioned by Trafigura to produce the confidential study into the events of August 2006 in Abidjan, after thousands of people with burns, diarrhoea and breathing difficulties presented at local hospitals. (BBC News -- Europe)
How Salmonella Bacteria Cause Diarrhea In Their Host Oct 18, 2009
17, 2009) Salmonella bacteria are cunning when it comes to triggering diarrhoea in their host ... Their comrades of the same species that remained in the intestine exploit this and proliferate, and the affected person develops violent diarrhoea ... Scientists led by Wolf-Dietrich Hardt, Professor at the Institute of Microbiology (D-BIOL), have now shown for the first time which molecule is sufficient to trigger the diarrhoeal disease: the protein SopE, which Hardt has studied for a good part of... (Science Daily)
Staying Fit and Healthy Trekking on... Oct 17, 2009
These fluids can also be lost from the body by vomiting and diarrhoea from a bacteria or virus. The big danger on the Kokoda Trail can occur when these causes of dehydration work together. (Suite101.com)
What Parents and Carers Say and Recommend Oct 17, 2009
We've already got a shoe cover procedure in place, and now we've added hand gels outside every room to reduce the spread of infections, diarrhoea and sickness bugs. Daisy tumble. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Minister says good sanitation should not be abandoned Oct 17, 2009
She said statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that diarrhoeal diseases kill 2-3 million children globally every year and that in Ghana diarrhoea was one of the major causes of illness and death among children. Dr. Bissiw said although the primary focus was on school children, everybody was a target and that hand washing with soap should not be an occasional act but rather a way of life for everyone. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why do Trekkers Die Hiking Kokoda T... Oct 17, 2009
This can lead to dehydration from the associated vomiting and diarrhoea ... A stomach bug that results in vomiting and diarrhoea. (Suite101.com)
Washing hands can save 400 kids daily Oct 16, 2009
Diarrhoea kills nearly 1,000 children below the age of five everyday in India, but washing hands with soap and water can save the lives of at least 400 of these kids, a UN agency said Thursday on the occasion of Global Handwashing Day. "In India, diarrhoea is a major killer with about 1,000 children below 5 years dying every day due to diarrhoea alone. Handwashing with soap can reduce diarrhoeal deaths in children by 40 percent and is one of the most inexpensive ways to prevent diarrhoeal... (India Times, India)
World Food Day: East Africa’s extended drought fuels disease and malnutrition Oct 16, 2009
This compounds the effects of other diseases such as malaria, diarrhoea as well as acute respiratory infections and children often become too weak to feed. Without clean water, diarrhoeal diseases such as cholera spread quickly. (AlertNet)
Global warming to cut wheat yield Oct 16, 2009
He said 300 million people could be at greater risk of malaria and other vector and water-borne diseases, and that the health costs of climate change were projected to double by 2020, partly as a result of heat stress but primarily because of increased rate of diarrhoea and malnutrition in low-income countries. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Move to cut child diarrhoea death Oct 15, 2009
Diarrhoea is a major killer in the developing world. An international initiative has been launched to cut the number of children who die from diarrhoea around the world ... Diarrhoea is not a significant cause of death in developed countries, but is a major problem in the developing world. (BBC News -- Health)
UNICEF, WHO launch report on 2nd greatest killer of children Oct 15, 2009
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Despite the existence of inexpensive and efficient means of treatment, diarrhoea kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined, according to a report issued here Wednesday by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The report, titled "Diarrhoea: Why Children Are Still Dying and What Can Be Done," includes information on the causes of diarrhoea,data on access to means of prevention and treatment, and a seven-point... (Xinhuanet, China)
Ethiopia: Food Insecurity Continues Across Parts of Country Oct 14, 2009
Meanwhile, according to official reports from the Ethiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute, the incidence of new cases of acute watery diarrhoea continues to decline, with 393 new cases and one death reported in Addis Ababa, Afar, Amhara, Oromiya and SNNP between 28 September and 4 October. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the movement of migrant labourers to private farms are risk factors that threaten to perpetuate the spread of the disease. (allAfrica.com)
'Healthy' yogurt TV advert banned Oct 14, 2009
The company said eight studies were carried out on children up to the age of 16, two of which were carried out on hospitalised children in India who suffered acute diarrhoea or were taking gastritis-related medication ... The watchdog also decided that no health benefits could be established in relation to asthmatic children, and a drop in the number of children with allergic rhinitis and diarrhoea was too small compared to the control group to prove Actimel was the cause. (BBC News -- UK)
Many homes have no toilet facilities - CWSA Oct 14, 2009
Mrs Adomako-Adjei explained that failing to wash one's hands with soap and water before eating, could result in a person indirectly eating their own faeces and which could lead to contracting communicable diseases such as diarrhoea and respiratory-tract infections, adding that diarrhoea and pneumonia accounted for about 3. 5 million deaths among children under five year of age globally. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Improper use of agro-chemicals is a threat to food safety - Namoale Oct 14, 2009
Dr Benjamin Kumbour, Deputy Minister of Health, said food and water borne diarrhoea had devastating effects over both developed and developing countries, leading to the deaths of over two million people annually worldwide. He stressed the need for new a framework and policies to address future management of food safety, adding, "food safety is no longer the normal daily issue but the integral part of all sectors and needed a sectoral approach.". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
UN Philippines fund 'falls short' Oct 14, 2009
"The longer the water is there and is stagnant, the greater the risk of diseases which come from water - malaria, dengue fever, diarrhoea, skin infections, leptospirosis.". About six million people have been affected by the double natural disasters, the Philippine government has estimated, with hundreds of thousands made homeless. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Padang gets going Oct 11, 2009
So its no surprise that some kids have started developing rashes, are vomitting and are down with diarrhoea. (Other places like Pariaman are luckier because the houses are further apart and the wells are deeper, meaning that water from the well is clean. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Pool reopens after bug outbreak Oct 10, 2009
A further eight cases of the bug, which causes diarrhoea, were found in September, leading to the closure. Two other pools at the leisure centre will reopen by the end of November. (BBC News -- UK)
Kenya: Cholera Kills 29 as Water Shortage Bites Oct 10, 2009
Laisamis At least 29 people have died of cholera and hundreds more are being treated for cholera-related symptoms such as acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) in the larger Turkana District in the northwest and in the eastern regions of Garbatulla and Laisamis, say health officials. "Two people have died in Garbatulla, five in Laisamis, three in Turkana North, one in Turkana South and 18 in Turkana Central," said an official in Kenya's Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Lack of Clean Groundwater a Health Threat Oct 10, 2009
"It is when someone complains of stomach pains and diarrhoea that people start speculating about the cause because we do not boil the water.". Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Over 60 Schools in Senegal Still Flooded Oct 10, 2009
To date Dakar has not seen an outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera, but malaria and skin infections are widespread, with some cases of diarrhoea, according to Oxfam, other aid agencies and government health officials. Aid agencies, with government help, have distributed emergency kits including mosquito nets, blankets and water sterilization tablets. (allAfrica.com)
When food doesn't 'SUIT' you Oct 10, 2009
Complaints also include migraine, muscle aches, pains, nausea, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, sneezing, coughing, shortness of breath or wheezing. The most severe reaction is called anaphylaxis. (India Times, India)
Climate change is making us sick Oct 9, 2009
4 per cent of worldwide diarrhoea and 6 per cent of malaria to climate change ... The additional burden of climate-related malaria, malnutrition and diarrhoea alone will add at least $US12 billion to the global health bill. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cholera breaks out in Tanzania schools Oct 9, 2009
Mpembenwe said residents had been advised to dig and use toilets, as well as boil drinking water to prevent cholera, an acute illness characterized by watery diarrhoea. Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is spread by eating food or drinking water contaminated with the bacteria. (AlertNet)
Top 11 sex myths busted Oct 8, 2009
But if you miss pills, are on antibiotics, or have sickness and diarrhoea, you need to use condoms for the next seven days. 5. (India Times, India)
India floods trigger food fears Oct 8, 2009
Cases of villagers suffering from viral fever, diarrhoea and chikungunya, a form of malaria, have been reported from a few flood-affected districts of Karnataka, officials say. "We have asked everybody to be alert and careful," Karnataka health secretary IR Perumal told BBC.. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Coeliac bone loss link uncovered Oct 8, 2009
When damaged and inflamed, the villi are unable to absorb food properly, causing diarrhoea and malnutrition. It affects one in 100 people, and of these a significant proportion may go on to develop osteoporosis - a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of painful and disabling fractures. (BBC News -- Health)
Yemen voices Oct 8, 2009
They all have diarrhoea with blood in it. They are losing weight. (BBC News -- Africa)
Mummy bloggers spit the dummy over Nestle's milk Oct 8, 2009
They claim bottle-fed babies are up to 25 times more likely to die as a result of diarrhoea in areas with unsafe drinking water. UNICEF says about 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Fruit Juices Contain More Vitamin C Than Their Labels Indicate, Spanish Study Finds Oct 7, 2009
However, high levels of ascorbic acid can cause diarrhoea and gastrointestinal problems, as a result of which scientists are attempting to determine the content of vitamin C in foods with greater and greater accuracy. Now, a group of researchers from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the USC has developed a new chromatographic technique (these are used to separate and identify chemical elements) aimed at accurately measuring the ascorbic acid in fruit juices and soft drinks. (Science Daily)
Data From a Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) and Sevelamer Published Today Oct 7, 2009
Direct Comparison of the Two non-Calcium Phosphate Binders Gives new Insights Into Relative Efficacy (Canada Newswire)
Climate change: A cause of child mortality Oct 7, 2009
Change in climatic conditions, which cause floods and increasing temperatures, further cause child killer diseases like malaria and diarrhoea. "Malaria already kills 800,000 children under five each year. Rising temperatures will increase the geographical range and seasonality of the disease. In some areas where temperatures were previously low enough to keep malaria at bay - like the Kenyan highlands - the average temperature has increased so as to increase the risk of transmission," the report... (India Times)
Two-thirds of chicken 'has bug' Oct 7, 2009
Campylobacter, which can cause diarrhoea, cramping and abdominal pain, causes 55,000 cases of food poisoning a year in the UK.. However, cooking the meat properly kills the bug. (BBC News -- Health)
In pictures: Relief effort Oct 7, 2009
They want to prevent the spread of swine flu, diarrhoea and the bacterial disease leptospirosis. Residents are slowly being rescued from their flooded homes, but the authorities say some are still stranded more than 48 hours after the disaster. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Mass burial waits for relatives to arrive Oct 5, 2009
In a few weeks, we will see many people sick with gastro-enteritis and diarrhoea. That will affect the young and the elderly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'In India, a child dies every 15 seconds' Oct 5, 2009
These are pneumonia, measles, diarrhoea, malaria, HIV and neonatal conditions that occur during pregnancy and during or immediately after birth. Severe infections, asphyxia and premature births cause 86% of newborn deaths. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Major report details India's infant mortality crisis Oct 5, 2009
Major causes of death in the first years of life include malnutrition, pneumonia and diarrhoea -- afflictions that are cheap and easy to cure. "Ive had four children, but I lost my second child when he was just two days' old," Mewa, a 25-year-old mother who has tuberculosis and lives in Ajmer in Rajasthan, told Save the Children. (Yahoo! Asia News)
World Vision: Urgent help needed to prevent trauma among child survivors of Asian disasters Oct 5, 2009
"In the short term, they can be overwhelmed by all the changes and fears, perhaps withdrawing into silence, and experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, sleep disorders. They also can become more aggressive or be unable to participate in play. In the longer term, children could find it difficult to manage their emotions, lose interest in school, friends and social activities, and have long term developmental problems.". Young children up to the age of four could suffer regressed development, going back... (AlertNet)
Aid group in child mortality plea Oct 5, 2009
Illnesses such as pneumonia and diarrhoea or the lack of a trained midwife were often the cause, Save the Children said. India accounted for a fifth of infant deaths worldwide, it said, because health care did not always reach those in need. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Samoa health official fear of outbreak of infectious diseases Oct 5, 2009
Besides diarrhoea and gastroenteritis, she was worried about the potential for cases of typhoid and dengue fever to surge. "People are not coming forward to be treated. They are just keeping away from the affected areas and staying inland. So the health professionals, as well as colleagues from Australia and New Zealand, are going out to see them and try to encourage them to come forward," said Toelupe, the CEO of Samoa's Health Ministry. (Xinhuanet, China)
Medical imbalance Oct 5, 2009
DEATHS IN UGANDA Aids: 94,000 Malaria: 41,000 Diarrhoea: 30,000 Tuberculosis: 15,000 Measles: 7,000 Tetanus: 7,000 Source: World Health Organisation, figures from 2002 ... One fifth of the world's diarrhoea-related deaths occur in just three countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Nigeria, all of which have relatively low HIV statistics ... Yet diarrhoea, which is relatively straightforward to combat, is largely ignored by donors in favour of Aids programmes. (BBC News -- Africa)
Fifth Australian dies in Samoa tsunami Oct 4, 2009
"In a few weeks, we will see many people sick with gastroenteritis and diarrhoea. That will affect the young and the elderly. Deaths are inevitable," he told reporters. Eighty-eight Australians have been deployed to Samoa, making up medical and search teams to help those hit by the waves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Never neglect that pain! Oct 4, 2009
Often some pain may be accompanied by problems in bowel movements constipation or diarrhoea. The best way to rule out the possibility of a cyst is to get an ultrasound which can detect it. (India Times, India)
Breast Milk Should Be Drunk At The Same Time Of Day That It Is Expressed Oct 3, 2009
It not only protects the baby against many illnesses such as colds, diarrhoea and sudden infant death syndrome, but can also help prevent future diseases such as asthma, allergies and obesity, and promotes intellectual development. The benefits of breastfeeding also extend to the mother. (Science Daily)
A disease by any other name would be as sweet Oct 2, 2009
It would be hard to forget the icky association, but when said in a breathy tone into a shell like ear, I think Diarrhoea could be a beautiful name. Yes, many generations may need to pass before the icky association will vanish but when it does what a lovely name we will have for our daughters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
