If you're worried about H1N1 and pets, well, you're only human Oct 23, 2009
DOLITTLER: VIEWS FROM A VET. an award-winning blog on pet health; she writes weekly for the Miami Herald and monthly for Veterinary Practice News. (USA Today -- Life)
Sars patients can provide therapy Oct 23, 2009
" Dr Lanzavecchia said he was particularly hopeful it could be applied to HIV, whose ability to generate many different variants poses a major problem for doctors. A spokeswoman for the Health Protection Agency said: "We welcome this research, which is important in the incremental process of understanding how we can use an immune response to protect others from viral infections such as Sars. "Further work is still needed and we will watch this area with interest.". (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Visitors restricted at Dickinson birth center Oct 22, 2009
We need to take every precaution to protect them from the many bacterial and viral infections that are so widespread at this time of year. . (Forest Republican, WI)
Exotic shrimp species could become a threat to waterways Oct 22, 2009
The most significant threat to Louisiana s native shrimp is that giant tigers carry several disease pathogens and various forms of bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Local fishermen and processors say the appearance of the prawns illuminates the reasons they have been opposed to planned aquaculture operations in the Gulf region. (WWLTV.com, LA)
H1N1 and Homeopathy Oct 22, 2009
The increasing viral infections can affect only those who have lowered resistance power ... At the same time, people who are immune to different viral infections due to heightened resistance power, rarely suffer from such infections ... Even for prevention of such viral infections, homeopathy has always offered great hope for people in pandemic area. (Suite101.com)
Study Examines Treatment For Olfactory Loss After Viral Infection Oct 22, 2009
Olfactory loss [loss of the sense of smell] is common and can be caused by head trauma, chronic sinonasal inflammation and viral infections of the nose, according to background information in the article ... Upper respiratory tract viral infections are common and can be caused by numerous viruses such as rhinovirus, influenza viruses, parainfluenza viruses and respiratory syncytial viruses. (Science Daily)
Tips from the American Journal of Pathology Oct 21, 2009
Th1 immune responses traditionally fight intracellular infections such as bacterial and viral infections, whereas Th2 responses are specialized for large parasites such as worms. Asthma and allergic disease result from an improper Th2 immune response. (EurekAlert!)
Women's health problems doctors still miss Oct 20, 2009
Nobody knows what causes the extreme fatigue common to But studies point to dormant viral infections, hormonal imbalance, and stress ... Other tests are used to help rule out conditions with MS-like symptoms -- blood tests for infectious or inflammatory diseases like Lyme disease, spinal taps for viral infections. (CNN)
Bowel Disease Drugs Increase Cancer Risk Oct 20, 2009
Thiopurine drugs -- immunosuppressive medicines that inhibit the body's immune system -- are regularly used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, the researchers said, but can increase the risk of cancers linked to viral infections. Laurent Beaugerie and colleagues at the Saint-Antoine hospital in Paris looked at more than 19,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease. (MEDLINEplus)
How To Know When Antibiotics Just W... Oct 17, 2009
Since antibiotics have no affect on viral infections such as bronchitis, most colds, and flu, the symptoms continue unabated. When asked why this was happening, most doctors confessed to being sympathetic to the suffering patients and felt a prescription would be both psychologically comforting (like a placebo), and might also protect against residual bacterial infections that sometimes follow serious viral infections. (Suite101.com)
Live Recordings Of Cell Communication Oct 14, 2009
13, 2009) A new advanced method for nano-scale imaging of vesicle-fusion could add to our understanding of diseases of the nervous system and viral infections. In the long term, this could be useful in developing a cure for neurological diseases and mental disorders (e. (Science Daily)
Bioengineer Uses Nanoparticles To Target Drugs Oct 9, 2009
12, 2008) Researchers are describing progress toward developing a new generation of chemotherapy agents that target and block uncontrolled DNA replication a hallmark of cancer, viral infections, and. (July 11, 2008) Researchers have discovered a new way to make use of drugs' unwanted side effects. (Science Daily)
Sniffing Out Swine Flu Oct 8, 2009
Using these signatures, they could distinguish viral infections from one anotheras well as from bacterial infectionswith signals appearing relatively early on. Now the group has turned to swine flu, which is on the rise at Duke, with several hundred cases so far this year. (Slate)
Goodpasture's Syndrome Oct 7, 2009
These factors include non-specific lung injuries, tobacco smoking, upper respiratory bacterial and viral infections, high concentrations of inspired oxygen, endotoxins, bacteremia, inhaled cocaine, and exposure to metal dusts, volatile hydrocarbons and organic solvents. An increased incidence of Goodpasture s syndrome occurs in people with certain immune system antigens, including HLA-DR2 and HLA-DRW15. (Suite101.com)
Doco stirs theory of cancer link to viruses Oct 4, 2009
But Catching Cancer also suggests that because viral infections can be prevented relatively easily through vaccines and other measures, there may be a new means of defeating the disease. Made by Australian documentary maker Sonya Pemberton, the program also investigates whether a virus was responsible for 16 women developing breast cancer while working at the ABC's Brisbane television studios, forcing the site's evacuation in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Natural Killer' Cells Keep Immune System In Balance Oct 3, 2009
22, 2008) Immunologists have discovered how to manipulate the immune system to increase its power and protect the body from successive viral infections. These findings may point the way toward developing new. (Science Daily)
What Makes The Same Type Of Cells Different Oct 3, 2009
The cell cultures are naturally different from one another, explaining the broad variation in reactions of individual cells in the respective cell cultures during endocytosis and viral infections. For example, endocytosis is more uniform and is easier to control when the cell culture is densely populated, and certain diarrhoea-causing viruses can infect a less densely populated cell area more easily. (Science Daily)
Report warns penicillin 'becoming obsolete' Oct 2, 2009
He said doctors are commonly misdiagnosing viral infections as bacterial infections, and then prescribing antibiotics to treat them, while in some countries pharmacists are selling antibiotics without a doctor's prescription. Excessive use of antibiotics encourages the emergence of resistant bacteria. (CNN -- World)
Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares Sep 24, 2009
There are numerous known triggers that can exacerbate the inflammatory airway disease, including viral infections, air pollution, exposure to tobacco smoke and airborne allergens, such as pollen, the study authors noted. Baptist said that another asthma trigger reported by many parents is weather changes. (MEDLINEplus)
Floodwater may be contaminated Sep 23, 2009
Although people should try to avoid direct contact with contaminated water, the real threat is if it gets into the food or water supply, which can cause bacterial or viral infections, he said. Additionally, if skin is exposed to contaminated water for too long, irritations and infections are possible, according to the Georgia Department of Community Health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away Sep 23, 2009
Medications, personal hygiene, mask-wearing and quarantines all help prevent the spread of viral infections such as the flu, and researchers now suggest that the latter three strategies should be given more attention in plans to deal with pandemics. In an update of a 2007 study, Dr. Tom Jefferson of the Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections Group in Rome, Italy, and colleagues reviewed the results of 59 studies that looked at the effectiveness of strategies to reduce the spread of viral germs... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Investors look for stocks that could gain from swine flu Sep 22, 2009
Perhaps the most straightforward way to invest in swine flu is through companies that make popular mainstream drugs that fight viral infections. s Relenza and ' co-developed Tamiflu are two of the most commonly used to combat swine flu symptoms, says analyst Jason Kolbert of ThinkEquity. (USA Today -- Money)
The Many Causes Of Immune Deficiency Sep 18, 2009
The scientifically interesting PIDs are by far outnumbered by acquired immune deficiencies, caused by factors such as chronic viral infections (such as HIV or hepatitis C), undernutrition, polytrauma, stress after surgery, diabetes, cancer of the lymph nodes, anesthesia influences and others. Many of these secondary immunodeficiencies are treatable today. (Science Daily)
Surgical masks don't offer protection against flu for doctors Sep 17, 2009
N95 masks provided 75% protection against proven influenza infection and 56% protection against proven respiratory viral infections. The findings could revolutionize current medical practice, which relies on surgical masks providing defence against influenza when vaccines aren't available. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Antibiotics Bought Easily on the Internet Sep 17, 2009
"Many people will take antibiotics for viral infections, which of course are useless and have potential negative side effects -- destroying normal gut flora, allowing potentially harmful bacteria that are stable under normal conditions to become pathogenic or harmful. They should save their money.". SOURCES: Arch G. Mainous, III, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Is IQ and Baby Formula Study a Ploy? Sep 16, 2009
" Breast milk has other benefits not related to mental development, Moore said. "Breast-feeding confers protection against infection, including viral infections, and the CDC promotes breast-feeding to confer maximal protection against swine flu and other infections. " James Drover, the study's lead author, did not respond to a request from ABC News for comment. In a press release, he noted that "Our results clearly suggest that feeding infants formula supplemented with high concentrations of DHA... (ABC News)
Cat Illnesses Sep 16, 2009
Viral Infections in Cats. The three most serious viruses a cat can contract are feline leukemia virus, (FeLV,) feline infectious peritonitis, (FIP,) and feline immunodeficiency, (FIV.) Feline leukemia virus is the leading cause of cancer in cats and the #1 viral killer. (Suite101.com)
Pregnant Women's Vulnerability to Swine Flu Tied to Cell Infection-Fighter Sep 15, 2009
IgG2 antibodies help eradicate bacteria, and studies in mice have shown them to fight influenza and viral infections in the lungs, she said. Life Support. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Master gene that switches on disease-fighting cells identified by scientists Sep 14, 2009
As well as proving their hypothesis about the function of the E4bp4 gene, this animal model will allow medical researchers, for the first time, to discover if NK cell malfunction is behind a wide range of medical conditions, including autoimmune disorders, inflammatory conditions, persistent viral infections, female infertility and graft rejection. Dr Brady explains: "Since shortly after they were discovered in the 1970s some scientists have suspected that the vital disease-fighting NK cells... (EurekAlert!)
Large-scale Study Probes How Cells Fight Pathogens Sep 7, 2009
Regev, Hacohen, Amit and their colleagues revealed a dendritic cell circuit with two major arms: an inflammatory arm, which is highly active during bacterial infections and can initiate a system-wide immune response; and an anti-viral arm, which is induced upon viral infections and coordinates a more focused response tailored to viruses ... Another interesting regulator is CBX4, a "fine tuner" that controls the levels of a key protein involved in viral infections. (Science Daily)
Campy gore, stoner noir provide guilty pleasure Sep 6, 2009
When an airplane full of the dead and nearly dead lands in New York City, the Centers for Disease Control arrives with theories about viral infections and pandemic outbreaks. When these corpses start shambling about much like angry zombies, at least one member of the CDC realizes that everything he thought he knew about medicine was wrong. (Boston Globe)
Preparedness test disburses medicine Sep 4, 2009
About 10,000 courses of real medicine to treat flu and other viral infections were sent to the neighbor islands ... About 10,000 courses of real medicine to treat flu and other viral infections were sent to the neighbor islands. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
40 children have died of H1N1 flu in USA Sep 4, 2009
Ten of 23 children for whom test results were available developed bacterial infections on top of their viral infections, a double blow that can lead to toxic shock and death, CDC reported. Frieden noted that the pandemic, which simmered all summer, is heating up again, especially in the Southeast, where many schools began early. (USA Today -- News)
3 new USTAR teams garner $9M Sep 1, 2009
In addition, the VDID team could look into human treatments of viral infections like West Nile Virus and H1N1 flu. USU has a long-standing Institute for Antiviral Research (IAR) that will work with three new USTAR scientists on these types of projects. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
High school teams fighting flu, viruses Aug 27, 2009
Ours is a lot of viral infections, said DHS coach Darcy Delcambre ... Viral infections, sinus infections. (New Iberia, LA)
Lakewood-Amedex Inc. to Develop Broad Spectrum Influenza Drug to Include H1N1 and H5N1 Type A Strains Aug 27, 2009
Lakewood-Amedex is a privately held development-stage biopharmaceutical company with a broad patent portfolio of inventions, including, 24 granted and/or issued patents and 45 patent applications covering its proprietary NuBiotics family of anti-microbial products, proven to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, encompassing antibiotic resistant strains including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas and others, and patents covering certain proprietary products... (PR Newswire)
Disrupting A Destructive Duo: Researchers Inhibit Cancer Proteins Aug 25, 2009
12, 2008) Researchers are describing progress toward developing a new generation of chemotherapy agents that target and block uncontrolled DNA replication a hallmark of cancer, viral infections, and. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Reasons to Get Tested for STDs Aug 25, 2009
These viral infections are treatable. There are certain treatments that can minimize or relieve symptoms, according to the St. Louis County Department of Health. (The Current Online, MO)
Microbiologists find defense molecule that senses respiratory viruses Aug 24, 2009
Once the study is designed and clinical partner affiliations are reached, the Bose team hopes to draw blood from severely infected, moderately infected and non-infected patients to test for levels of the sensor, which would allow predictions as to how individuals might respond to respiratory viral infections. "This is a major breakthrough in understanding respiratory virus behavior and innate immune antiviral factors, and provides the basis for innovative therapies to improve host responses to... (EurekAlert!)
* Sumo wrestlers test positive for swine flu in Japan Aug 22, 2009
We are working out measures against viral infections. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections Aug 20, 2009
"This is mainly due to educational efforts to reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics for viral infections and to a new vaccine -- pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for infants, which has reduced ear infections in children," she said. For the study, which is published in the Aug. 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, the researchers looked at the trends in prescriptions for antibiotics from 1995 to 2006, using data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and the... (MEDLINEplus)
Vet tests positive to Hendra virus Aug 20, 2009
"Ribavirin, we know, is a treatment used to minimise impact of viral infections and this is a virus," Dr Young said ... "There is no specific treatment we can give to Hendra viral infections but just general treatment given to people who are unwell.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Benefits and Properties of Chaga Mu... Aug 17, 2009
Besides cancer, in folk medicine Chaga mushroom has been used in the treament of various stomach problems, tuberculosis, hypertension, viral infections, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Recently it has attracted attention as a potential therapy for HIV infection. (Suite101.com)
LETTER: Less 'coverage,' more real insurance needed Aug 17, 2009
An amazingly large fraction of the prescriptions are for colds, flu, and other viral infections, on which antibiotics have absolutely no effect. Yet doctors continue to hand out scripts for them. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Vicodin, Tylenol among drugs FDA scrutinizing Aug 15, 2009
Cons: Can prevent blood clotting; can cause stomach irritation and bleeding; can be dangerous for children with viral infections. Ibuprofen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Science magazine and JoVE announce scientific-video partnership Aug 14, 2009
This first video resulting from the Science - JoVE partnership documents an innovative method for visualizing and mapping the success or failure of immune control in viral infections, work published ... The first video in the program documents an innovative method for visualizing and mapping the success or failure of immune control in viral infections, work published by Qingsheng Li et al. in Science's 27 March 2009 issue. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Symptoms and prevention of swine flu Aug 12, 2009
With barely any difference between Swine flu and other type of viral infections, it's difficult to identify this deadly disease. Misinformation floating in the air about Swine flu also adds to the grim scenario. (India Times, India)
Genomic Signature In Blood Identifies Underlying Viral Infection Aug 11, 2009
The research team studied changes in gene expression patterns in the participants' blood and identified 30 genes many of which were already known to be active in the body's response to viral infections whose expression patterns changed only among those who became symptomatic ... 7, 2006) Exposure to certain viral infections shortly before and after birth (the perinatal period) is associated with cerebral palsy, finds a study published online by the British Medical Journal. (Science Daily)
Astellas Seeks Rigorous Testing and Safety-Related Labeling for Anti-Rejection Medications Aug 11, 2009
Activation of latent viral infections, including BK virus-associated nephropathy and JC virus-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), has also been reported. These viral infections may lead to serious, including fatal, outcomes. (PR Newswire)
Key To Strengthening Immune Response To Chronic Infection Found Aug 8, 2009
Effective response by key immune cells in the body, called T cells, is crucial for control of many widespread chronic viral infections such as HIV and hepatitis B and C. Virus-specific CD8 T cells, also known as "killer" T cells, often lose their ability to control viral replication and become less effective over time, a process known as T cell exhaustion. Understanding how optimal antiviral T cell responses are suppressed in these circumstances is crucial to developing strategies to prevent and... (Science Daily)
Sars patients can provide therapy Aug 8, 2009
" Dr Lanzavecchia said he was particularly hopeful it could be applied to HIV, whose ability to generate many different variants poses a major problem for doctors. A spokeswoman for the Health Protection Agency said: "We welcome this research, which is important in the incremental process of understanding how we can use an immune response to protect others from viral infections such as Sars. "Further work is still needed and we will watch this area with interest.". (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Commonwealth Pharmacists Association calls for global alertness Aug 8, 2009
"Deficiencies and inequalities in human rights and in the provision of basic resources, services and opportunities, contribute significantly to global diseases and premature death." The communiqu=E9 said tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, pandemic viral infections, cancer, heart disease and lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension and obesity as well as tobacco use, natural disasters; illegal drug trafficking and unregulated use of medicines created many challenges globally. Members of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Flu Tests Miss Up to 69 Percent of Cases Aug 8, 2009
California-based Osmetech had asked for FDA emergency approval of a test it says can differentiate among 18 common bacterial and viral infections, including H1N1 flu. Top News. (Newsmax)
Rapid tests often wrong about swine flu Aug 7, 2009
California-based Osmetech had asked for FDA emergency approval of a test it says can differentiate among 18 common bacterial and viral infections, including H1N1 flu. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Enterprise leads biotech financing Aug 7, 2009
3-V Biosciences will use the money for exploratory research and early clinical development of the company s lead programs targeting the treatment of respiratory viral infections. Other venture firms joining Chevy Chase s New Enterprise include California firms and the. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Case Study: Autism and Vaccines Aug 5, 2009
"Some vaccines, such as those aimed at viral infections, are designed to ramp up the immune system at warp speed," she says. "They are designed to mimic the infection. So you can imagine getting nine at one time, how sick you could be." In addition, she says, there's some evidence, that children who develop autism may have immune systems that are particularly slow to mature. (Time.com)
Watch for strangles in horses (8) Aug 2, 2009
Heidmann also noted that the higher fevers tend to be related to viral infections rather than bacterial like strangles, and there may be something else going on in addition to strangles. If the lymph nodes swell, owners should have a veterinarian examine the horse, and help determine whether the abscesses are soft enough to lance so they will drain and heal faster. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Abhi-Ash stranded after jumbo crisis! Jul 31, 2009
From the directors health scare to a rampaging elephant to severe viral infections and malaria the cast and crew has seen and experienced enough to make a fast-paced thriller on the making of Raavan. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Rangers prospect diagnosed with infection Jul 30, 2009
"They diagnosed it as an 'unidentified viral infection.' They have hundreds of viral infections they don't have a specific test for or are not named. They're really rare that you can catch it. "I might have had this virus for quite a while, but I was pushing through it. But my body said 'enough was enough. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Frost pays $1.6M for Opko stock Jul 28, 2009
Opko said it signed an exclusive license agreement with a Taiwanese company to develop a vaccine against influenza and other viral infections. Opko shares were up 14 cents to $1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Falkland fevers Jul 25, 2009
Dr Diggle estimates that there have been about 20 suspect cases, but it is currently winter in the Falklands and there are a few other viral infections around. "No doubt we have had some more cases of swine flu but they have not been labelled as so," he says. (BBC News -- Health)
Light Shed On DNA Mechanisms Jul 23, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 22, 2009) By manipulating individual atoms in DNA and forming unique molecules, a Georgia State University researcher hopes to open new avenues in research towards better understanding the mechanisms of DNA replication and transcription, and perhaps leading to new treatments for diseases. Chemistry and chemical biology Professor Zhen Huang and his lab were able for the first time, to manipulate groups of molecules, called methyl and phosphate groups, in DNA that has been... (Science Daily)
Starve A Fever, Feed A Cold, Don't Be Stressed Jul 22, 2009
Environmental toxins (such as pesticides and air pollutants) can have extremely negative effects on the immune system and these effects may be intensified in stressed individuals, increasing their risk for developing allergies, asthma, and viral infections. Kiecolt-Glaser suggests that to most effectively tackle the questions raised by recent PNI research, cross-discipline training needs to be emphasized for students. (Science Daily)
Early-life Experience Linked To Chronic Diseases Later In Life Jul 21, 2009
1, 2004) Intense traumatic events, such as maternal separation, occurring early in the life of an infant may weaken its immune system, making it more susceptible to viral infections later in life that could. . (Science Daily)
Opko licenses vaccine technology Jul 21, 2009
Miami-based said it has signed an exclusive license with a Taiwanese company to develop a protein vaccine against influenza and other viral infections. Opko (AMEX: OPK) will form a subsidiary in Taiwan to collaborate with Academia Sinica, a company started by biological chemist Dr. Chi-Huey Wong, who discovered the potential vaccine. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
