Nan Robertson, 83, reporter who fought sex discrimination Oct 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Nan Robertson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter who brought distinction and change to her newspaper through professional and personal battles - one against sex discrimination at her newspaper, the other against toxic shock syndrome, which nearly killed her - died Tuesday at a nursing home in Rockville, Md ... In 1983 she won a Pulitzer for a New York Times magazine article, Toxic Shock, a moving, often gruesome account of her struggle to survive toxic shock... (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the news Oct 15, 2009
The veteran reporter won a 1983 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing for a personal piece an unsparing account of her sudden encounter with toxic shock syndrome. The article, published in The New York Times Magazine, detailed how the illness led to the amputation of the end joints of all her fingers except for her thumbs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Preliminary Autopsy: Pneumonia Caused Teen's Death Sep 18, 2009
Two serious types of strep A infections are necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. If left untreated, a strep infection can cause damage to heart valves, though this is rare. (7 KETV Omaha)
Shingles Complications and Treatmen... Aug 23, 2009
According to a 2000 article in Opthamology Times by Lynda Charters and Alan Palestine entitled Famcyclovir an option for ophthalmic zoster," Famcyclovir may reduce symptoms of herpes zoster opthalmicus, particularly if started early in the progression of the infection. This article indicates that famcyclovir is more effective than acyclovir in treating herpes zoster opthalmicus. Bacterial Infection Resulting From a Shingles Infection According to the CDC, a superinfection of bacteria may occur... (Suite101.com)
Renowned chef on way back after near fatal slip on child's toy Aug 20, 2009
The infection led to toxic shock syndrome, which took control of his organs and destroyed the tissue in his body. Matt was, to put it bluntly, on death s door, because of a simple fall. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Kansas judge dismisses abortion charges Jul 31, 2009
Articles about Abortion - Los Angeles Times. We found 2390 articles about Abortion. (Yahoo News -- Abortion Rights Debate)
Scientists Characterizes New Syndrome Of Allergy, Apraxia, Malabsorption Jul 16, 2009
(June 16, 2009) Rhinosinusitis (infection and inflammation in the sinus passages surrounding the nose) appears to be a primary factor in about one-fifth of toxic shock syndrome cases in children, according to a new. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Mans illness diagnosed by phone Jun 19, 2009
In extreme cases, it can be life-threatening because it destroys the soft tissue beneath the skin and often is coupled with toxic shock syndrome, which can result in multiple organ failures. In Mundel's case, the infection had spread within hours from his calf all the way up his entire leg. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sinus Infections May Be A Factor In Toxic Shock Syndrome In Children Jun 17, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 16, 2009) Rhinosinusitis (infection and inflammation in the sinus passages surrounding the nose) appears to be a primary factor in about one-fifth of toxic shock syndrome cases in children, according to a new article ... The hallmark signs of toxic shock syndrome are fever, rash and low blood pressure, according to background information in the article ... Toxic shock syndrome is widely recognized as a disease associated with tampon use and menstruation, the authors note. (Science Daily)
Reduce lethal effects of toxins from superbugs May 26, 2009
These bugs produce lethal weapons called superantigens that cause massive and harmful activation of the immune system that leads to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), a very serious disease that carries a high mortality, for which there is no specific treatment. Scientists have been puzzled as to why a person dies within hours when his/her body is directly exposed to the TSS toxins, while individuals may carry toxin producing staph and not get sick or die. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
How superbugs control their lethal weapons May 25, 2009
These lethal weapons cause massive and harmful activation of the immune system that leads to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). TSS is a very serious disease that carries a high mortality, for which we do not have a specific treatment. (EurekAlert!)
Pastry chef receives double hand transplant May 10, 2009
While most strep infections are mild, in some cases the bacteria can destroy muscles, fat and skin tissue and cause toxic shock syndrome. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Health)
Common gel found to protect against AIDS-like infection Mar 5, 2009
GML is being considered as an additive to tampons because it interferes with bacteria, particularly those that can cause a potentially fatal infection called toxic shock syndrome. If it can be shown to work safely in women, GML might provide the first easy route to a microbicide - a gel that women could use to protect themselves from the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, which causes AIDS.. (Boston Globe)
Amputee is in line for double transplant Feb 22, 2009
The infection caused toxic shock syndrome in his body and shut down organs. Those developing toxic shock from that type of infection died in 44 percent of the cases studied in Europe, according to an article last year in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology. (The Augusta Chronicle)
