Mission Pharmacal buys Dr. Smiths diaper ointment, skin rash products Sep 2, 2009
Mission Pharmacal buys Dr. Smiths diaper ointment, skin rash products - San Antonio Business Journal ... Mission Pharmacal buys Dr. Smiths diaper ointment, skin rash products ... Mission also bought Esrubar s latest companion product, Dr. Smith s RASH-n-ALL Ointment, an over-the-counter cream designed to prevent as well as provide relief to skin rash. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Vaccinations for adults go beyond the flu Sep 2, 2009
Shingles: A painful skin rash. Recommended vaccinations: one dose at age 60 or older. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Are statins linked to ALS? Aug 25, 2009
Side effects of injectable gold include a serious skin rash, mouth ulcers and kidney damage. Oral gold can cause nausea, hair thinning, blood disorders and reduced appetite. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Column: Health Dept. urges sunscreen and bug spray use Aug 23, 2009
They may also develop a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back ... Those with early stage Lyme disease - days to weeks after being bit by an infected tick, may have a bulls-eye or donut shaped skin rash where the tick was attached (although some people do not develop a rash). (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Health listings Aug 21, 2009
They may also develop a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. A very small number of people may develop severe illness including encephalitis or meningitis. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Study Examines Adverse Events Associated With Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Aug 20, 2009
6 for urticaria (skin rash); 0. 2 for venous thromboembolic events (blood clots), autoimmune disorders, and Guillain-Barr; syndrome (disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system); and 0. (Science Daily)
Mozart may have died of strep complications Aug 19, 2009
Strep throat can progress to rheumatic fever, which can lead to heart valve and joint damage; scarlet fever, which is characterized by a skin rash; and poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN), a condition that causes fluid buildup throughout the body because of. Strep bacteria's serious side effects are why today's experts recommend testing and prompt antibiotic treatment of strep, which causes a fiery red throat, severe pain and a high fever. (CNN -- Health)
HPV shot found safe; benefits questioned Aug 19, 2009
Other problems included nausea, headache, a skin reaction at the injection site, an allergic or hypersensitive reaction, skin rash, and autoimmune reactions such as Guillain-Barr; syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition in which the body's immune system attacks part of the nervous system. There was a greater risk of fainting or developing a blood clot with than there is with other vaccines, the study shows. (CNN)
US FDA Approves Extavia(R) - the First in a New Portfolio of Planned MS Therapies from Novartis to Help Patients with this Devastating Disease Aug 17, 2009
Other allergic reactions have included dyspnea, bronchospasm, tongue edema, skin rash, and urticaria. The rate of flu-like symptom complex was approximately 57% in the four controlled clinical trials. (PR Newswire)
Benton County suspects first human West Nile case Aug 7, 2009
But up to 20 percent of those infected could suffer from a fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and vomiting and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash. About 1 in 150 infected people may develop more severe symptoms that last several weeks and cause permanent neurological damage or death. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Discovery really scratches an itch Aug 7, 2009
The urge to scratch a mosquito bite or skin rash can be maddening. Now, scientists have pinpointed a group of neurons that signal it's time to relieve the itch. (MSNBC -- Environment)
West Nile down, but officials urge caution Aug 5, 2009
Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Most people fully recover, but the virus can cause life-threatening swelling of the brain or partial paralysis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Paper-Dependent Hospitals in a Bind Aug 5, 2009
There are 29 forms from which to choose, one for each type of problem ranging from chest pain to a skin rash to an apparent assault. The nurse fills out more forms listing medications taken by the patient and verbal doctor's orders issued over the phone as the physician heads to the hospital. (CBS News)
Uganda: Peackeepers 'Poisoned' in Somalia Jul 31, 2009
According to sources, the Ugandan soldiers had developed fever and skin rash, before developing body organs' failure ... He said the ailment causes fever and skin rash, but added that its spread can stopped through isolation of cases and giving them dexocycline injections. (allAfrica.com)
Pollution Still a Hazard to U.S. Beaches Jul 30, 2009
Swimming in contaminated water causes hundreds of thousands of cases yearly of skin rash, pink eye and gastrointestinal diseases, reports CBS News correspondent Kelly Wallace. "What we saw this year is that we are not doing any better at addressing the sources of beach water pollution," Stoner told Wallace. (CBS News)
Hawkins lands on DL with shingles Jul 29, 2009
Shingles is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash on one side of the body. The infection, which is caused by the chickenpox virus, usually occurs in children and older people. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Throwing Out the Wheat Jul 29, 2009
This can show up as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rash, anemia, fatigue, or osteoporosisand the long-term prognosis isn't so good, either: Celiac patients have almost twice the normal risk of cancer, and one-third of them suffer from another autoimmune disease, like Type 1 diabetes, lupus, or multiple sclerosis. (They may also be. (Slate)
Is help available for daughter with lupus? Jul 25, 2009
The most common symptoms of lupus in general are kidney problems, arthritis, fever, overwhelming fatigue and skin rash ... One common medication, hydroxychloroquine, may be used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat the skin rash, joint pain and fatigue experienced. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Marblehead health director discusses spate of beach closings Jul 25, 2009
According to the state Department of Public Health, Swimming in polluted water can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, respiratory symptoms like sore throat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing, eye and ear symptoms including irritation, earache and itchiness, dermatological symptoms like skin rash and itching, and flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills. The DPH adds, Most of these symptoms are minor most of the time but can occasionally be... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Human Genome Jul 21, 2009
The 865-patient study found Benlysta was more effective at easing pain, hair loss, and skin rash than a placebo. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
FDA Approves Tekturna HCT(R) as Initial Treatment in Patients Unlikely to Achieve Their Blood Pressure Goals With a Single Agent Jul 21, 2009
Other less common reactions to TEKTURNA and TEKTURNA HCT include skin rash and, additionally with TEKTURNA, cough. Disclaimer. (PR Newswire)
Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Positive Phase 3 Study Results for BENLYSTA(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Jul 20, 2009
Symptoms may include extreme fatigue, painful and swollen joints, unexplained fever, skin rash and kidney problems. Lupus can lead to arthritis, kidney failure, heart and lung inflammation, central nervous system abnormalities, inflammation of the blood vessels and blood disorders. (Canada Newswire)
Lyme Disease is a year-round threat; Always check for ticks Jul 16, 2009
Lyme Disease symptoms mimic the flu with fever, headache, fatigue, depression but also involve a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Left untreated late manifestations involving joints, heart and nervous system can occur. (The Dolphin, CT)
Home remedy myths are as persistent as the mosquitoes Jul 11, 2009
The downside is undiluted clove oil may cause a skin rash. And it smells. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Senior Spirit Jul 5, 2009
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of the virus that causes chicken pox. Shingles can affect anyone who has ever had chicken pox in the past. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Clean, dirty beaches tracked Jul 5, 2009
Exposure to bacteria, viruses and parasites in contaminated beach water can cause a wide range of diseases, including ear, nose and eye infections; gastroenteritis; hepatitis; encephalitis; skin rashes; and respiratory illnesses, the NRDC report stated ... The study found skin rash and diarrhea to be consistently significantly elevated in swimmers compared to non-swimmers. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs Jul 4, 2009
Scabies, or sarcoptic mange, is a parasitic disease which may affect both dogs and people and which causes extreme itchiness and hair loss resulting in a skin rash ... skin rash with reddened, irritated and inflamed skin ... Sarcoptic mange, or scabies, is easily passed from pets to people, causing a skin rash which is generally quite itchy for those infected. (Suite101.com)
In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy Jun 25, 2009
In 70 to 80 percent of cases, the first symptom is a bull's eye-shaped skin rash called erythema migrans, which shows up between three and 30 days after the bite, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyme disease can also cause fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes. (MEDLINEplus)
• Skin rash not necessarily caused by hepatitis C Jun 25, 2009
Skin rash not necessarily caused by hepatitis C DEAR DR. GOTT: I'm a 74-year-old female and have recently contracted hepatitis C. I'm too old for interferon or a transplant ... There is a strong possibility that a rash is causing the itch you experience, and skin rash should be brought to your physician's attention. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Film shows Lyme disease victims' fight Jun 24, 2009
But McAllister never got the "bull's eye" skin rash that can accompany the onset of the illness, and that made her problems hard to diagnose. For answers, she went to medical specialists, hospitals, even the Mayo Clinic. (Albany Times Union)
Labourer sues after drinking sewage Jun 20, 2009
Mark Jones says that he developed a burning skin rash, boils, scarring from the boils, diarrhoea and headaches after the incident on May 24, 2004, and can no longer work as a labourer. He was laying sewer pipes at Liverpool Hospital under the direction of Sydney Water when sewage was discharged down the line, according to documents lodged with the Supreme Court. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Insects swarm in wake of flood Jun 6, 2009
Symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash often in the shape of a bull's-eye. To avoid tick bites, experts recommend people stay out of tall grass, and check themselves thoroughly after venturing into heavily vegetated areas. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The champ behind French Open fairytale Jun 5, 2009
Lyme disease, transmitted by infected ticks, causes fever, headache, severe fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance and a skin rash. "I guess I wasn't really thinking about grand slams or winning tournaments or anything like that at that stage," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Health officials reactivate hotline for reporting dead birds Jun 5, 2009
Of the approximately twenty percent of infected people who develop illness, most have milder symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms begin between 3 to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and typically last a few days. (Forest Republican, WI)
How woman copes with Lyme disease Jun 1, 2009
A bull's-eye skin rash is the most well-known symptom, but not everyone with Lyme disease gets the rash. Other symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, stiff neck, fatigue and muscle aches. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Commentary: NBC wrong to rush Stanley Cup final May 31, 2009
k.a. "Nothing But Conan"), because it is clear the network would rather break out in a deadly skin rash than show the Stanley Cup finals on a weeknight. Honestly, NBC (a. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
8 health hazards in your own backyard May 26, 2009
Most end up with nothing worse than an upset stomach or an itchy skin rash. However, some plants can be fatal, especially to pets and small children. (MSNBC -- Health)
• Can blood-pressure medication be cause of fainting? May 21, 2009
Unfortunately, you experience at least one side effect, namely, a skin rash that turns your hands and feet bright red. Other common effects include vomiting, excessive sweating, diarrhea, lightheadedness and fainting. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Why Eczema Often Leads To Asthma May 21, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 20, 2009) Many young children who get a severe skin rash develop asthma months or years later ... The findings suggest that early treatment of skin rash and inhibition of the trigger substance might block asthma development in young patients with eczema ... Doctors and scientists had come up with theories to explain why a skin rash is sometimes associated with asthma. (Science Daily)
Coastside beaches get failing safety score May 21, 2009
Potential illnesses include stomach flu, ear infection, upper respiratory infection and major skin rash. The two Coastside beaches singled out in the study received failing grades only for wet-weather conditions. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Tofutti Brands Inc. Announces Precautionary Recall of 12 Pallets of Vanilla Cuties Due to Possible Trace Level Milk Contamination May 14, 2009
From early March to early April 2009 Tofutti Brands received telephone reports from 6 consumers who experienced skin rash symptoms after eating VANILLA CUTIES produced at a minor production facility during 3 days in July of 2008. No illness or serious injury has been reported and no further reports have been received. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candles May 13, 2009
The company said it received reports from six consumers who experienced skin rash after eating Vanilla Cuties. The recalled products were distributed to the New York City metro area, the Midwest, New England, the Middle Atlantic and California. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
People With Lupus Often Have Poor Sense of Smell May 12, 2009
The condition can manifest as a skin rash or arthritis and may lead to damage to the kidneys, heart, lungs and brain to varying degrees. Until now, no studies have evaluated olfactory function in SLE patients. (MEDLINEplus)
* May 17 protest will not turn into Chen rally, DPP says May 9, 2009
DPP youth director Chao Tien-lin () told a press conference that party headquarters was grateful for Chens support, but hoped that he would prioritize his own health, referring to comments made by Chens office that the former presidents health was deteriorating and he was suffering from a heart condition, arthritis, a skin rash and failing vision. Based on the principles of human rights and impartiality, the court should allow Chen to receive the necessary medical treatment... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Plano: April showers bring May mosquitoes May 8, 2009
Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness and body aches, and occasionally a skin rash and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Five Disease That Are Worse Than Swine Flu May 6, 2009
A severe viral disease in humans and primates that causes fever, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and in some cases internal bleeding and skin rash. Ebola has a very high fatality rate, up to 90 percent in some outbreaks, and has appeared sporadically since 1976. (Slate)
Warm weather safety advice offered May 1, 2009
West Nile symptoms are similar to influenza and generally include a fever, a headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash and swollen lymph glands. The illness can last for a few days, but some people have reported being sick for several weeks. (Weymouth News, MA)
Around Wellesley: April 23 Apr 28, 2009
Individuals who are infected may (although not necessarily) exhibit a skin rash, swollen joints and flu-like symptoms, but many do not. Often, individuals do not realize that they are infected, because they did not get the rash, and the symptoms, such as fever, headache, joint swelling, stiff neck, chills, fatigue and muscle pain can be confused with other ailments. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Paula's Health Notes: A Shot Worth Getting Apr 28, 2009
It causes a skin rash, and appears most frequently in people 50 and older. You don't want to get it. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
LETTER: Seek shingles solutions before itching starts Apr 19, 2009
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. Once a person has had chicken pox, and 95 percent of all adults have, the virus can live, but remain inactive, in certain nerve roots within the body. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Spencer-area child contracts measles Apr 17, 2009
Symptoms of Measles:-- Fever-- Dry cough-- Runny nose-- Inflamed eyes-- Sensitivity to light-- Skin rash of large flat blotches that often flow into one another. -- Koplik's spots: Tiny white spots with bluish centers inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bad Mix Of Bacterial Remnants And Genetics Leads To Arthritis Apr 8, 2009
This may also be an important advance in the understanding and treatment of Blau Syndrome, a rare genetic disease characterized by granulomatous arthritis (arthritis caused by bacteria), uveitis (inflammation in the middle layer of the eye), skin rash and cranial neuropathy (a disorder affecting nerves that control sight, eye movement, hearing, and taste). "Now that we know that bacterial products can activate this NOD2 pathway and that this signal contributes to arthritis," said John Wherry,... (Science Daily)
Meningitis advice after girl dies Apr 5, 2009
Symptoms of meningitis can include nausea, severe muscle pain, skin rash, and an aversion to bright lights. Dr Donaghy said anyone who remains concerned in any way should contact their GP for further advice. (BBC News -- UK)
* Number of measles cases shows year-on-year rise Apr 1, 2009
On March 22, he showed typical symptoms of the disease, including fever, joint soreness and a skin rash, the CDC said. The case was reported on Friday when the man was hospitalized, the CDC said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Tick bites leading to dramatic rise in Lyme disease in Brookline Apr 1, 2009
Lyme disease is a tick-born bacterium that can cause fever, headache, fatigue and a distinctive skin rash. Early symptoms appear between three and 30 days after the tick attaches itself, usually from a plant or bush. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Non-safety-related voluntary market withdrawal of a limited portion of DAYTRANA® (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches announced Mar 24, 2009
Allergic skin rash may occur. About ADHD. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Flooding, snow could mean more ticks population (12) Mar 21, 2009
Symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash. If left untreated the disease can spread to the joints, heart and nervous system causing lifelong damage. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
South Africa: No Meningitis Outbreak in Durban, Says Council Mar 18, 2009
com: South Africa: No Meningitis Outbreak in Durban, Says Council (Page 1 of 1). South Africa: No Meningitis Outbreak in Durban, Says Council. (allAfrica.com)
Local pharmacies carry shingles vaccine Mar 12, 2009
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox ... Pain, itching or tingling of the skin which is followed by a painful skin rash of blister-like lesions, usually localized to a small area on one side of the body, and often the face or trunk. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Official: Ill. Gunman Planned 'Death Day' Mar 10, 2009
The most common Lyme symptoms, caused by bacteria spread by the tiny deer tick, include a bullseye-shaped skin rash and fever. Most people recover with antibiotics, although some symptoms can persist. (Click2Houston, TX)
* Kaohsiung plans to raise dengue fever awareness Mar 7, 2009
He also reminded those who develop early symptoms of dengue fever, such a raised temperature, joint pain and skin rash, to seek medical treatment immediately. This story has been viewed 386 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Amputee is in line for double transplant Feb 22, 2009
He will never know where he picked up the group A streptococcus bacteria, which can cause mild infections such as impetigo or skin rash or invade the bloodstream and turn deadly. It started as a fever, and Mr. Kepner just thought it was the flu. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Arthritis Walk organizers begin campaign Feb 21, 2009
Systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis begins with very high fevers, frequently as a skin rash and shows evidence of inflammation in many internal organ systems as well as the joints. About 10 percent of children with arthritis have this type. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
How to Treat Childhood Atopic Derma... Feb 19, 2009
Learning the basics of how to treat childhood atopic dermatitis, the eczema causing itchy skin rash in children, can be beneficial both for the child and the parents. The infantile phase of atopic dermatitis start changing the characteristics of the itchy skin rashes by the age of 18 months to 24 months, the beginning of childhood atopic dermatitis ... In place of the face, forehead, scalp, outer limbs distribution of the skin rashes in infantile atopic dermatitis, the sites most often involved... (Suite101.com)
- ECRMC reveals scabies problem 0 Feb 13, 2009
Scabies does not usually cause anything more than discomfort and inconvenience due to skin rash and itching. In all, 19 cases of scabies were identified at the hospital. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
