Cel-Sci starts human tests on H1N1 treatment Nov 19, 2009
Vienna-based Cel-Sci said that the study is taking place at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine under the direction of Jonathan Zenilman, MD, a Hopkins medical school professor and the chief of infectious diseases division at the school s Bayview Medical Center. Cel-Sci said the initial study will involve taking blood from 20 hospitalized, laboratory-confirmed H1N1 patients and activating their cells with the company s in order to assess the cells' response. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Wet start to major exams Nov 19, 2009
The Malaysia Examination Syndicate had also issued a circular on guidelines for avoiding contagious and infectious diseases. In KOTA BARU, 140 students of SM Datuk Maher were quarantined following a blackout in the school hall at 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Could Widely Used Rapid Influenza Tests Pose a Dangerous Public Health Risk? Nov 19, 2009
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), found that a test generated a false negative 88. 9 of the time, detecting H1N1 only 11. (Science Daily)
Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack Nov 19, 2009
In fact, excess deaths because of heart disease averaged 35 percent to 50 percent, according to the report in the October issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases ... SOURCES: Marc Siegel, M.D., associate professor, medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York City; Pascal James Imperato, M.D., dean and distinguished service professor, School of Public Health, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn; Gregg C. Fonarow, M.D., professor, cardiology, University... (MEDLINEplus)
Combined Immunodeficiency Associated with DOCK8 Mutations Nov 19, 2009
From the Laboratory of Host Defenses (Q.Z., I.T.L., H.J., H.C.S.), the Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases (A.F.F., J.D., G.U., S.M.H.), the Research Technologies Branch (A.J.F.), and the Laboratory of Immunology (H.F.M.), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (J.C.D.); and the Dermatology Branch, National Cancer Institute (M.L.T.) all in Bethesda, MD. This article (10 ... Address reprint requests to Dr. Su at the National Institute of... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Interleukin-10 in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nov 19, 2009
From the Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.. This article (10. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Texas A&M Researchers Examine How Viruses Destroy Bacteria Nov 19, 2009
" The trigger controlling the transformation process is a segment of the enzyme call the SAR domain, according to the Texas A. "The SAR domain is like the commander it tells the enzyme when to begin restructuring and destroying the cell wall," he says. "This finding enables us to better understand the release process and provides us with a possible target when we want to control the destruction of bacteria cell walls or prohibit this action in some infectious diseases. " Some research has been... (EurekAlert!)
Going on a Cruise? Avoid Public Restrooms Nov 19, 2009
Lack of disinfection may significantly increase risk for illness, and particularly for the severe diarrhea and vomiting caused by highly contagious Norovirus , Carling and colleagues note in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases ... SOURCE: Clinical Infectious Diseases, Nov. 1. (Newsmax)
Shotson horizon for Alzheimers, AIDS, herpes Nov 19, 2009
Shots on horizon for Alzheimer's, AIDS, herpes - Infectious diseases- msnbc ... MORE FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES ... Infectious diseases Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
Beware of cruise ships public restrooms Nov 18, 2009
Lack of disinfection, he and colleagues note in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, may significantly increase risk for illness, and particularly for the severe diarrhea and vomiting caused by highly contagious Norovirus. Therefore, Carling cautions cruise passengers to minimize public restroom use, wash hands with soap and water rather than alcohol-based hand rubs, and be aware of the disease transmission potential from all publicly touched surfaces. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Had the Flu? You May Have Some H1N1 Protection Nov 18, 2009
The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may also help explain why many older people are less likely to have severe disease, said Allison Deckhut-Augustine of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. RELATED. (Fox News)
Qiagen Is Poised for More Purchases After $2 Billion Spree in Last 5 Years Nov 18, 2009
Growth in Asia is being fuelled by testing for infectious diseases such as HIV, HPV, the H1N1 virus behind the swine flu pandemic, and avian flu. Qiagen is also benefiting from drugmakers investing in the region, and an increased focus on public health care is bolstering demand for the Dutch companys products, he said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Opinion: Fighting TB should be priority Nov 18, 2009
Dr. Anthony FauciDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ... For further information, please go to "" at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ... Immunologist Anthony Fauci is an HIV/AIDS researcher and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, Md. (MSNBC -- Health)
Achillion Receives Notice From NASDAQ Nov 18, 2009
Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs to combat the most challenging infectious diseases, today reported that it received notification from the NASDAQ Listings Qualification Department that the Company's stockholders' equity of $7,214,000, as reported in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that it filed with the Securities and Exchange... (Primezone Releases)
Surgical Errors Remain a Challenge in and out of the Operating Room Nov 18, 2009
(June 2, 2005) Although apparently uncommon, fungal contamination of saline-filled breast implants is readily preventable, according to a study in the July 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now. . (Science Daily)
Report: Kentucky is 41st healthiest state Nov 18, 2009
Other bright spots for Kentucky include a low prevalence of binge drinking and a low incidence of infectious diseases. The state ranked No. 4 for binge drinking and No. 19 for infectious diseases, with 10. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Previous Seasonal Flu Infections May Provide Some Level of H1N1 Immunity Nov 18, 2009
The researchers used the Immune Epitope Database--a worldwide research tool developed and hosted by the La Jolla Institute and funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health--to conduct their study. Initially, the research team conducted their studies using computer modeling, and later used blood samples of adults representative of the normal population. (Science Daily)
Lower dose of swine flu vaccine may be enough Nov 18, 2009
Nancy Snyderman talks with infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci about why it is so difficult to get the shots ... 17: Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci about why it is so difficult to get the shots. (MSNBC -- Health)
Alcohol rub to help combat hospital bugs Nov 18, 2009
The hospital's director of infectious diseases, Lindsay Grayson, said the number of patients contracting hospital-acquired infections dropped from 53 three years ago to 32 last year. "We're still unhappy with having 32. We'd like to eradicate it completely," he said. (Yahoo News -- Antibiotics)
Santas lobby forswine flu shots Nov 18, 2009
Nancy Snyderman talks with infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci about why it is so difficult to get the shots. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Health)
PolyMedix completes $20M stock offering Nov 18, 2009
PolyMedix (OTCBB:PYMX), which is developing acute-care therapeutic drug products for infectious diseases and cardiovascular disorders, plans to use the proceeds from the offering to continue the clinical development of two drug candidates: PMX-30063, an antibiotic, and PMX-60056, a heparin antagonist. Phase-II clinical trials, the midstage in product development, for both experimental products are planned for 2010. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 18, 2009
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system ... "It could be used to protect people who have come into contact with the infection, such as health workers, and those who are about to go into areas where the virus has taken hold. "We hope the same technique could be used against all infectious diseases and toxins. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 17, 2009
There's been more research on flu vaccines in the last five years than in the previous 20, notes Dr. William Schaffner, Vanderbilt University's head of preventive medicine and a spokesman for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Now many drugmakers are rethinking vaccines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Kentucky companies get SBIR-STTR grants Nov 17, 2009
a Louisville-based company that is developing a blood test that profiles a patient s blood plasma proteins to help detect autoimmune and infectious diseases. And , a Louisville-based company that is developing therapies that protect patients cells, tissues and organs when blood flow is restored following organ transplants and cardiovascular surgery. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease Nov 17, 2009
Over the next five years, 209 of the participants died 99 from cancer, 59 from heart disease, and 53 from infectious diseases and other causes for an overall death rate of almost 7 percent. The death rate among the slowest-walking one-third of participants those men who walked at the equivalent of about 3. (MSNBC -- Health)
Immune system of healthy adults may be better prepared than expected to fight 2009 H1N1 influenza Nov 17, 2009
grantees of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. The investigators looked at molecular structures known to be recognized by the immune systemcalled epitopeson 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal H1N1 viruses. (EurekAlert!)
South Africa: Unholy Fight to Help Refugee Children Nov 17, 2009
They say the church is a high- risk environment for infectious diseases, especially TB and measles. However, Lamprecht acknowledges that many in the church do not want to move as they feel Verryn is the only one who can protect them against police action and xenophobia. (allAfrica.com)
Growing Skyscrapers: The Rise of Vertical Farms Nov 17, 2009
grown in high-rise buildings erected on now vacant city lots and in large, multistory rooftop greenhouses could produce food year-round using significantly less water, producing little waste, with less risk of infectious diseases, and no need for fossil-fueled machinery or trans-port from distant rural farms. Vertical farming could revolutionize how we feed ourselves and the rising population to come. (Scientific American)
Climate variability and dengue incidence Nov 16, 2009
CONTACT: Michael Johansson Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases 1324 Calle Canada Urb Puerto Nuevo San Juan, PR 00920 United States of America +1 787-706-2399. Related PLoS Medicine Perspective. (EurekAlert!)
Depositions Taken In Anthrax Case Nov 16, 2009
Hatfill, a physician and bioterrorism specialist, worked from 1997 to 1999 in the Army's infectious diseases laboratory at Maryland's Fort Detrick. Hatfill alleges that Justice officials leaked discrediting and false information to the media about him that caused him great harm. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
Families shocked by how fast flu can hit Nov 16, 2009
"They're just estimates," said Dan Diekema, an epidemiologist and professor of infectious diseases at the University of Iowa. "We have to live with the fact we don't really know how many people have been infected with H1N1 because we don't have the ability to test everybody.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prevention Experts Urge Modification to 2009 H1N1 Guidance for Health Care Workers Nov 16, 2009
16, 2009) Three leading scientific organizations specializing in infectious diseases prevention issued a letter to President Obama today expressing their significant concern with current federal guidance concerning the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers in treating suspected or confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza ... The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the Association for Professionals... (Science Daily)
TV news shows Nov 16, 2009
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 10 a.m. and also 3 p.m. on FNC.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quitters get a shot in the arm with smoking vaccine Nov 16, 2009
Researchers are investigating whether the same approach used to prevent infectious diseases could treat addictions to such drugs as nicotine and cocaine ... Like those against infectious diseases, the nicotine and cocaine vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies. (USA Today)
Minnesota State Fair study provides new information about H1N1 (2) Nov 15, 2009
Collaborators Dr. Greg Gray, M.D., of the University of Iowa's Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Jeff Bender, D.V.M., of the University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Safety, were studying swine flu before novel H1N1 emerged. Funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), their 2008-09 research study was developed to test up to 300 adults and children who exhibited pigs. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Researchers Mobilizing Global Resources to Test New Treatments for Severe H1N1 Infection Nov 15, 2009
This accelerated "bench-to-bedside" approach is key to success against pandemic influenza and other infectious diseases, says Dr. Marshall. "Research during a pandemic poses unique ethical and logistical challenges. It usually takes years to mount a major clinical trial. But in the case of H1N1 our goal is to drastically shorten this to a period of weeks or a few months without compromising scientific and ethical integrity," he explains. (Science Daily)
Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike Nov 15, 2009
"This is really along the lines of what we've been seeing," agreed Dr. Edward Walsh, a professor of medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center and chief of infectious diseases at Rochester General Hospital ... SOURCES: Janice K. Louie, M.D., public health medical officer, California Department of Public Health; Edward Walsh, M.D., professor, medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, and chief, infectious diseases, Rochester General Hospital, New York; Scott Lillibridge, M.D.,... (MEDLINEplus)
Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months Nov 15, 2009
That number came from a model that estimated that for every confirmed case of H1N1 flu there were 79 unreported cases, according to a report published Thursday in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases ... SOURCES: Oct. 29, 2009, teleconference with: Anne Schuchat, M.D., director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Oct. 29, 2009, CDC, Emerging Infectious Diseases; Associated Press. (MEDLINEplus)
Garlic wards off vampires and swine flu? Nov 14, 2009
Nov. 13: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, urges people to persist in their pursuit of the swine flu vaccine despite its limited availability. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
Fat-dissolving procedure carries infection risks Nov 14, 2009
The doctors, writing in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, warn that the procedure, known as mesotherapy, can also leave patients with particularly hard-to-treat and potentially disfiguring bacterial infections. Mesotherapy involves the injection of a reportedly fat-dissolving solution into unwanted fat deposits. (MSNBC -- Health)
WHO: At big gatherings, keep flu risks in mind Nov 14, 2009
Nov. 13: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, urges people to persist in their pursuit of the swine flu vaccine despite its limited availability ... The global body said there was "ample evidence" that any unusual gathering of 1,000 people or more can help spread infectious diseases such as swine flu. (MSNBC -- Health)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Nov 14, 2009
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Also post this comment to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
New Explanation For Nature's Hardiest Life Form Nov 13, 2009
Spore-forming bacteria, present almost everywhere in our environment, can also cause serious infectious diseases, such as tetanus, anthrax, and botulism. See also. (Science Daily)
Out of Africa: The Tobacco War's New Battleground Nov 13, 2009
Africa is already beleaguered by infectious diseases, such as AIDS and , but now the continent's residents face growing health threats from preventable illnesses brought on by lifestyle changes, such as from poor diets and. In an effort to stave off these maladies, advocates have turned their sights on tobacco use, which is on the rise throughout Africa and projected to double by 2021. (Scientific American)
Sex, Alcohol, Fat Among World's Big Killers: WHO Nov 13, 2009
"Health risks are in transition: populations are aging owing to successes against infectious diseases; at the same time, patterns of physical activity and food, alcohol and tobacco consumption are changing," it said. "Understanding the role of these risk factors is important for developing clear and effective strategies for improving global health.". (MEDLINEplus)
How to stay healthy during flu season Nov 13, 2009
"The swine flu is dangerous and spreads much faster than the usual seasonal flu," says William Schaffner, MD, chair of the Vanderbilt University department of preventive medicine and president-elect of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. "It's not being overhyped, and everyone should take it seriously.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Honolulu's Kapiolani Medical Center plans major expansion Nov 12, 2009
Other experts also pointed out that the private rooms could help reduce spread of infectious diseases. "Kapiolani is the best NICU around," Hernandez said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
PolyMedix announces public offering Nov 12, 2009
PolyMedix focuses on developing acute care therapeutic drug products for infectious diseases and cardiovascular disorders. Most Read Stories. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Nigeria: Containing Pneumonia Nov 12, 2009
According to the reports released by the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Society of Nigeria at an event to mark the first World Pneumonia Day with the theme, 'Fight Pneumonia, save a child', about 200,000 Nigerian children, mostly below five years of age, die annually on account of the disease. The figure represents 10 percent of the annual global record of 2 million pneumonia-related deaths, thus placing Nigeria second after India on the list of countries with the highest cases of the disease in... (allAfrica.com)
H1N1 creates anxiety for companies Nov 12, 2009
Such a structure means the company s risk management must be extensive and ongoing as the company stays prepared for threats such as tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding and, of course, infectious diseases. And though it s just one contingency of many, H1N1 definitely has the attention of our top management, said Carol Fox, the Cincinnati-based corporation s senior director of risk management. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Alcohol rub to help combat hospital bugs Nov 12, 2009
The hospital's director of infectious diseases, Lindsay Grayson, said the number of patients contracting hospital-acquired infections dropped from 53 three years ago to 32 last year. "We're still unhappy with having 32. We'd like to eradicate it completely," he said. (Yahoo News -- Antibiotics)
IACC includes vaccine research objective in strategic plan for autism research Nov 12, 2009
Further, vaccine safety research will increase both the level of confidence in the safety of our nation's vaccine program and the rate of participation, which is absolutely crucial for the prevention of serious infectious diseases. Autism Speaks calls on the IACC to consider the importance of evidence-based science, trust, and to remain true to the critical legislative purpose of the Combating Autism Act and asks the IACC to include vaccine safety research in the strategic plan. (EurekAlert!)
Surgical Masks Vs. N95 Respirators For Preventing Influenza Among Health-care Workers Nov 12, 2009
6, 2009) Three leading scientific organizations specializing in infectious diseases prevention issued a letter to President Obama November 6 expressing their significant concern with current federal guidance. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Kineta, UW team on $13M fed vaccine grant Nov 11, 2009
8 million of the total grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. Kineta will use its grant to study small molecules that activate the gene pathway of the innate immune system. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Vaccine shortfall has parents waiting for H1N1 booster Nov 11, 2009
Source: National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases. SWINE FLU: H1N1 VIRUS. (USA Today)
Swine Flu Packs a Bigger Jolt for People With Asthma, Diabetes, WHO Says Nov 11, 2009
People over the age of 65 typically represent the bulk of adult admissions for respiratory ailments during the winter flu season, said Justin Denholm, an infectious diseases research fellow at the. The difference here is seeing younger people, previously well people and pregnant women. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
With multiple strains this year, don't be confused about flu prevention Nov 11, 2009
While the 2009 H1N1 virus continues to dominate headlines, many U.S. adults still have questions about seasonal flu, including prevention steps and the effectiveness of the vaccine, according to a recent survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). Additionally, a separate survey from The Clorox Company found that nearly half of adults believe that the 2009 H1N1 virus is the same as seasonal flu. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
New Light On The SARS Virus Nov 11, 2009
(May 16, 2007) The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2002 was a loud wake-up call for researchers studying infectious diseases. "The SARS outbreak was a strong reminder that new viruses can ... > (Nov. 27, 2008) Researchers have synthetically reconstructed the bat variant of the SARS coronavirus that caused the SARS epidemic of ... > Number of stories in archives: 77,434 Find with keyword(s): Enter a keyword or phrase to search ScienceDaily's archives for related news... (Science Daily)
Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults Nov 10, 2009
" The prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Singapore is one of the highest in the world and has increased dramatically over the past three decades, from 1.9% of adults in 1975 to 8.2% in 2004. The prevalence of obesity is also rising in Singapore and increased from 5.1% of adults in 1992 to 6.9% in 2004 with almost double the prevalence of school children at over 12%. ### MEDIA CONTACTS: Dawn Sim Manager, NUHS Communications Tel: 6516 1954, Email: Peh Lay Koon Assistant Manager, NUHS... (EurekAlert!)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 10, 2009
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system ... "It could be used to protect people who have come into contact with the infection, such as health workers, and those who are about to go into areas where the virus has taken hold. "We hope the same technique could be used against all infectious diseases and toxins. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Pfizer cutting six research plants Nov 10, 2009
Some of the savings from the job cuts and the plant closures will be poured into research on key diseases Pfizer is targeting, including Alzheimer s and other neurological diseases, cancer, pain and inflammation, diabetes, and infectious diseases, plus new vaccines. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Evaluation of routinely reported surgical site infections against microbiological culture results: a tool to identify patient groups where diagnosis and treatment may be improved. Nov 10, 2009
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:176doi:10. 1186/1471-2334-9-176. (BioMed Central)
'Missing Link' In Immune Response To Disease: Sheer Mechanical Force Nov 10, 2009
The study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Pfizer to close research plants, slash jobs Nov 10, 2009
Savings from the job cuts and the plant closures will be poured into research on key diseases Pfizer is targeting, including Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases, cancer, pain and inflammation, diabetes and infectious diseases. "We essentially will have a portfolio up and running on the diseases that we care about this year," Martin Mackay, president of research and development for pills and other traditional medicines, said in an interview. (MSNBC -- Business)
Scripps team shows diet switching can activate brain's stress system, lead to 'withdrawal' symptoms Nov 10, 2009
Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, and synthetic vaccine development. Established in its current configuration in 1961, it employs approximately 3,000 scientists, postdoctoral fellows, scientific and other technicians, doctoral degree graduate students, and administrative and technical support personnel. (EurekAlert!)
