SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us Archive: News and Articles on Allergy Latest News: Allergy Few answers arise in Florida agency's drywall analysis  Oct 30, 2009 I say to him, anybody that is sensitive to allergies like I am cannot live in a house like that, the senator said. Otherwise you get sick. (The News-Press -- Business) NIAID scientists propose new explanation for flu virus antigenic drift  Oct 30, 2009 Now, researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have proposed a new explanation for the evolutionary forces that drive antigenic drift. The findings in mice, using a strain of seasonal influenza virus first isolated in 1934, also suggest that antigenic drift might be slowed by increasing the number of children vaccinated against influenza. (EurekAlert!) Gluten-Free Doesn't Have to Be Flavor-Free  Oct 29, 2009 (CBS) Throughout the week on "The Early Show," we've been featuring foods for people who suffer from food allergies and other conditions that restrict the foods they can eat ... Food allergies, including wheat allergy, are conditions that people can grow out of. (CBS News) Asthma and H1N1: Here's what to do  Oct 29, 2009 Richard Gower, M.D., the president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, says about 25 million people in the United States have the chronic lung condition, including 8 million children ... "Asthma is sort of an accident waiting to happen," says Gower, who is also an allergist/immunologist at Marycliff Allergy Specialists, in Spokane, Washington. (CNN) Link Between Male Diabetics With Allergies And Kidney Disease -- Nothing To Sneeze At  Oct 29, 2009 Some of the anti-inflammatory treatments used by patients with allergies can lower the eosinophil count, and it's possible that these treatments could also benefit male patients with diabetes, Fukui believes. He adds, "The intriguing concept of a role for eosinophils in diabetic nephropathy holds great promise for the development of new preventive measures involving anti-allergic agents.". (Science Daily) Yeast Infections — Human Genetics on the Rise  Oct 29, 2009 From the Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.. . (New England Journal of Medicine) Using Antihistamines in Infants  Oct 29, 2009 Antihistamines are a common ingredient in over-the-counter and prescription medications for allergies, colds and coughs. Antihistamines are often combined with other ingredients in such medications. (Suite101.com) The rats are coming to Atlanta, study says  Oct 29, 2009 At the same time, their droppings aggravate allergies, the rodents spread diseases to humans and they bite people, especially small children. They are more likely to be found in the attic than in a basement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living) The Parenting Place  Oct 29, 2009 But upon bringing the new pooch home, we quickly realized that despite the fact that this particular mixed breed is generally considered good for people with allergies, one of us quickly began to have a strong allergic reaction to the doggie's presence ... Our little boss wrote on May 12, 2009 1:52 PM:" One of the toughest things about parenting kids in the early years is figuring out what's going on when they're not being themselves. Even when they have a decent early-child vocabulary, they... (Auburn Citizen, NY) Ever wonder why you sneeze?  Oct 28, 2009 When to worry: Almost never, but if sneezing interferes with your life or persists after other symptoms are gone, talk to your doctor to find out if an allergy might be the cause. Home remedies: Using Kleenex Anti-Viral tissues helps prevent the spread of viruses. (CNN) A focus on the patient  Oct 28, 2009 " There's an improvement in legibility -- no more unreadable physician's scribble. There's also "decision support," such as when the computer finds associations like drug interactions or allergies and informs the doctor. The quality of care will improve, Dr. Fiorillo predicted. "The gain is the patient's safety. " Pohla Smith can be reached at or 412-263-1228. Looking for more from the Post-Gazette? Join , our members-only web site. You'll get exclusive sports content, opinion, financial... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA) Icagen shares plummet 37% on drug failure  Oct 28, 2009 Senicapoc, which fared well in a proof-of-concept study in treating asthma caused by allergies, failed to outperform the placebo in treating asthma caused by exercise. "We completed two small, cost-effective, proof-of-concept clinical studies testing the potential of senicapoc in the treatment of asthma, said Dr. Seth V. Hetherington, senior vice president of clinical development and regulatory affairs of Icagen. While we were encouraged by the results in our first study of allergic asthma, we... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC) * US will face H1N1 vaccine shortage, official says  Oct 28, 2009 I dont think we will get to the original goal of 195 million influenza A(H1N1) vaccine doses delivered during the US governments fall vaccination campaign, said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. But he tempered that the government may obtain 140 million to 150 million doses, which quite frankly I think will likely be enough because we dont anticipate more than half of the people want to get vaccinated. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World) Who will fill Bentley's spot?  Oct 28, 2009 Demand from parents of children with peanut allergies inspired Barney to lease a 17,000-square-foot space in southwest Fresno and buy her own equipment, with the help of an undisclosed group of investors. Things to do: Sept. 25-Oct. (Fresno Bee) Hamilton seniors receive File of Life information cards  Oct 28, 2009 It also asks for the person s pharmacy, blood type, any recent surgery, medical conditions, allergies, and medical insurance. This gives us some really good, pertinent information, Nyland said. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA) Natural Treatments for Ear Infectio...  Oct 28, 2009 For children, controlling allergies can keep ear infections away ... Consider the Role of Allergies ... Milk, wheat, and other common food allergies might hold the key to getting rid of earaches for good. (Suite101.com) The Young Pro  Oct 28, 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY) Good health keeps your pet smiling pretty  Oct 28, 2009 Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:00 AM EDT (ARA) - Our pets tend to eat the same way we do, which means - unfortunately - more cats and dogs suffer from unbalanced diets, obesity, food allergies and other health problems related to nutrition ... Allergies not always caused by fleas ... While fleas are the most common cause of allergies for dogs and cats, what your pet eats is near the top of the list. (Lake City Reporter, FL) GUEST COLUMN:The Truth About Pseudoephedrine and Methamphetamine Labs  Oct 28, 2009 In each of the stores I visited, they only carried about a dozen or so products that contain PSE. Hundreds of other cold, flu and allergy medications are still hanging on pharmacy walls and shelves for OTC purchase ... Visit any pharmacy in Washington or Union and you will find literally hundreds of cold and allergy remedies which do not contain PSE. None of these products require a prescription and none can be converted into methamphetamine. (Missourian Publishing, MO) Scientists use world's fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree  Oct 28, 2009 "At this scale we can begin to figure out the relationships between chronic and acute infections using statistics to determine the interconnecting branches and it is these interconnections where a specially-designed vaccine might be most effective. ###The goal of CHAVI, established by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases, is to solve major problems in HIV vaccine development and design. About Roadrunner, the world's fastest supercomputer, first to break the petaflop... (EurekAlert!) Anti-Meth Law Working  Oct 28, 2009 The significant drop in sales of cold and allergy medication in the three months after the city passed the prescription ordinance is early evidence that the law is working ... Critics predicted that meth cookers and people who legitimately used the cold and allergy medicines would simply go elsewhere to purchase the drugs. (Missourian Publishing, MO) No Surge Seen in Pseudoephedrine Purchases in Area  Oct 28, 2009 Conversely, authorities expected a surge in sales in other nearby cities that hadn't adopted the new restriction. That has not happened, according to statistics compiled by the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit. (Missourian Publishing, MO) 5 nuggets of knowledge about tea  Oct 28, 2009 Though many people attribute summer allergies to goldenrod, allergy symptoms are most likely caused by ragweed since goldenrod pollen is too heavy and sticky to be windblown. To harvest goldenrod, leaves can either be plucked individually or by gripping the stalk just below the flowers and sliding one s fingers downward, stripping the leaves off that way. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI) More of this story  Oct 28, 2009 Persons who should not receive influenza vaccine for health reasons are: persons with a severe allergy (i. e. anaphylactic allergic reaction) to hens' eggs and persons who previously had onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR) Kroger hazelnut spread recalled  Oct 28, 2009 Consumers who have a peanut allergy might have an allergic reaction if they consume the spread. The decision to recall the spread was made after Nutkao received complaints from two consumers in France who had allergic reactions after eating the spread from the same batch that was distributed under a different label. (Louisville Business First, KY) Trick-or-Treat but Hold the Wheat?  Oct 27, 2009 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Complicated for Kids With Food Allergies - ABC News ... Halloween Tips for the Nearly 3 Million Kids Who Have Food Allergies ... New research offers hope for people suffering from peanut allergies. (ABC News) Woman's chest pain needs diagnosis  Oct 27, 2009 I do take Xanax for anxiety, when needed, Zoloft for depression, Astelin and Nasonex nasal sprays for allergies and Restasis for dry eyes. I'm on a birth-control pill and suffer occasional migraine headaches, for which I take butalbital with codeine. (Erie Times-News, PA) Who Should Get the Swine Flu Vaccin...  Oct 27, 2009 Anyone who has a serious allergy to eggs. Anyone who has a severe allergy to any other component of the vaccine. (Suite101.com) Vaccination against Shingles Virus ...  Oct 27, 2009 Anyone who has a severe allergy to any component of the vaccine. Immune compromised individuals, such as those with blood or bone cancer; HIV/AIDS who have T-cell counts below 200; people being treated with immune suppressing drugs and pregnant women. (Suite101.com) USF studies H1N1 flu vaccine  Oct 27, 2009 The studies are sponsored and funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, both part of the National Institutes of Health. Investigators plan to vaccinate about 130 HIV-infected women and 140 HIV-infected children and young adults around the country. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL) Click to read:Pregnancy a Key Risk Factor for H1N1 Flu  Oct 27, 2009 Cause autism, criminal behavior, low grades-concentration, allergies, asthma. Cheerleader Desiree Jennings neurological. (CBS News) North Fresno's Bentley's Fresh Market closes  Oct 27, 2009 Demand from parents of children with peanut allergies inspired Barney to lease a 17,000-square-foot space in southwest Fresno and buy her own equipment, with the help of an undisclosed group of investors. Fresh presses on with plans for Valley. (Fresno Bee) Muslim parents concerned with what children are eating at Heritage Primary Elementary (5684)  Oct 27, 2009 the key word here, "Minus allergy health defense" is "ADAPT" or "Home school" your precious lil child ... Are the teachers going to focus on student choice when a child with a severe allergy to nuts or fish attends their school ... "Pray tell, how are we Destroying an "Ethnic group by feeding children all the same meal, as well as being sensitive to allergy issues"? Answer me this:Why are Muslim loving PARENTS "Refusing to adapt and pack their lil ones a sack lunch like any other American Mom or... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA) Cigarette Smoke May Impair Lungs Natural Defense Against Harmful Pathogen  Oct 27, 2009 (May 18, 2009) Everyone knows that smoking can kill you, but new research suggests that it may help with your allergies. A study of mouse mast cells shows that cigarette smoke can prevent allergies by decreasing. (Science Daily) US faces shortage of 55 million H1N1 flu vaccine doses  Oct 27, 2009 " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. "If we get to 150 million, we will likely have as much as anybody needs," Fauci told AFP.. (Channelnewsasia.com) Homemade Halloween treats too scary for parents  Oct 27, 2009 One safety issue we're always faced with is allergies. Homemade treats could contain any number of allergens if you're not careful. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle) HALLOWEEN CANDY: It's not how much kids eat but how often  Oct 27, 2009 There can be special concerns about Halloween treats if your child is among the 3 million American boys and girls with food allergies ... According to the AAAAI, parents of children with food allergies should do the following. (USA Today -- News) Early Years Activities for the Lett...  Oct 26, 2009 Please keep in mind any food allergies in the classroom when thinking about this activity. If a student is allergic, then this activitiy should be omitted. (Suite101.com) Winter Weight-Loss Secrets  Oct 26, 2009 The omega-3s in flaxseed oil also help with allergies, depression; even conditions such as endometriosis or cancer. Tip #2 - Eat More Yogurt, Drink More Milk. (Suite101.com) Parents infuriated over wait for swine flu vaccine  Oct 26, 2009 Then on vaccination day at each school, dozens of children must be pulled from class, interviewed for contraindications such as asthma or egg allergies, then vaccinated and observed for side effects, under the watchful eyes of assistant principals and nurses. Thirty-eight elementary schools have given the seasonal vaccine since Oct. 5. (The Palm Beach Post) Richard Hinds So you think success is simply due to good horses? You may be right Read more  Oct 26, 2009 Or, as some insiders suggest, just the result of seasonal allergies. Whatever causes the tears, they had been wiped away when Cummings mischievously followed a speech by the Victorian Premier John Brumby by promising the crowd: ''I won't speak as long as him. (The Age, Australia) Good Pet Parrots for Apartments  Oct 26, 2009 Like their larger counterparts, cockatoos, they are cuddly and have powdery feathers, making them a good choice for people who want to handle their bird often but a poor choice for people suffering from dust allergies. Cockatiels live up to twenty years, making them a long term commitment. (Suite101.com) Gobsmacker Bart modestly deflects praise  Oct 26, 2009 Or, as some insiders suggest, just the result of seasonal allergies. Those tears had been wiped away when Cummings mischievously followed a speech by the Victorian Premier John Brumby by promising the crowd: ''I won't speak as long as him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport) Fruit Fly Pest Identified In Wine Grapes  Oct 26, 2009 14, 2007) A new technique that uses ozone to preserve grapes could help prevent allergies and boost healthy compounds at the same time. The same technique could be used in the wine-making process to produce. (Science Daily) Brisk Walk Can Help Leave Common Cold Behind  Oct 26, 2009 The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has more about. Copyright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health) Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3)  Oct 25, 2009 I had multiple allergies, chronic digestive disturbances with chronic constipation. My afflictions had extended into my personal life as well. (Malibu Times, CA) Pfizer on track for speedy research alignment  Oct 25, 2009 His group has 10 units focused on pills and other conventional medicines, with research in heart and metabolic diseases, cancer, pain, antibacterials, antivirals, allergy and respiratory disorders, and units working with stem cells and looking for new uses of existing drugs. Mikael Dolsten, who had been head of research at Wyeth, now oversees "biotherapeutics" research. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News) Swine flu vaccine's here -- do you want it? (6)  Oct 25, 2009 "We are strongly encouraging our employees (to get vaccinated), but there are some exceptions due to allergies," said Holly Forbush, chief nursing officer at Madison Memorial Hospital. "But it is not required. ... We will make it available and as convenient as possible. We would like to have all of our employees immunized.". (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID) Neurotic? It Could Lead to Asthma  Oct 24, 2009 Among the 4,520 individuals reported to be free of asthma at the start of the study, 63 or about 2 percent, developed asthma during a median follow-up of more than 8 years, they report in the latest issue of the journal Allergy ... SOURCE: Allergy, October 2009. (MEDLINEplus) Seasonal flu shot in short supply locally  Oct 24, 2009 In addition to those with asthma, others unable to receive FluMist include those suffering from heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and certain allergies. Also, the mist currently is only available to healthy persons between the ages of 2 to 25, caregivers of infants less than 6 months old, health-care providers and health employees up to age 49. (The Augusta Chronicle) The Parenting Place  Oct 24, 2009 But upon bringing the new pooch home, we quickly realized that despite the fact that this particular mixed breed is generally considered good for people with allergies, one of us quickly began to have a strong allergic reaction to the doggie's presence ... Our little boss wrote on May 12, 2009 1:52 PM:" One of the toughest things about parenting kids in the early years is figuring out what's going on when they're not being themselves. Even when they have a decent early-child vocabulary, they... (Auburn Citizen, NY) No Surge Seen in Pseudoephedrine Purchases in Area  Oct 24, 2009 Conversely, authorities expected a surge in sales in other nearby cities that hadn't adopted the new restriction. That has not happened, according to statistics compiled by the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit. (Missourian Publishing, MO) Education Board Discusses NHS Building Project  Oct 24, 2009 Lastly, the board approved the following policies: bullying, management of life threatening food allergies, educational records and access, confidentiality and amendment, pesticide application and transportation, non-instructional. The next Region 14 Board of Education meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, November 2, at Nonnewaug High School library. (Voices, CT) Sars patients can provide therapy  Oct 24, 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. Dr Lanzavecchia said: "At present there is no immunological treatment for Sars, and a vaccine may take several years to produce. "Our approach produces protective antibodies that would provide immediate protection against the Sars virus. (Yahoo News -- SARS) Equine Health - Skin Conditions  Oct 24, 2009 Common Skin Problems in Horses and How to Treat Them. Itchy skin, bumps, redness; there are many signs of skin conditions in both humans and horses but many people don't know how to recognize skin disease in horses. (Suite101.com) Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology  Oct 24, 2009 The researchers from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachussetts; Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico; and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, Maryland detail their findings in the October 2009 issue of the Journal of Virology. HIV-1 replication peaks during the period of primary infection, therefore it is estimated that 50% of sexually contracted HIV-1 cases occur when the individual transmitting the virus is newly infected. (EurekAlert!) H1N1 vaccine supply limited  Oct 24, 2009 The ADH recommends some people with severe allergies should not receive influenza vaccine. On the web. (Paragould Daily Press, AR) Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice!  Oct 24, 2009 My problems were due to severe allergies and a poorly healed broken tailbone, I think. Once I admitted that I hate being so uncomfortable, my life became much easier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living) Jeb Bush: GOP can't be 'old white guy party'  Oct 24, 2009 Age is of no import to these inbred birther jokers who seem to have a sustained allergy to factsBY YEE HAW on 10/23/2009 at 18:48re: Jeb Bush being "no different THEN the Democrats"It's "than"Why can't any of you spell. It's epidemic among you. (TheHill.com) Caldwell Co. receives H1N1 vaccinations  Oct 24, 2009 look both ways wrote on Oct 23, 2009 1:13 PM:" Sue's last comment is to the point. The point is that we are all charged with personal responsibility. Be proactive in thinking and deciding for your own unique, individual self. As to Cathy's assertion that if you're allergic to eggs you'll get the flu from flu vaccine that is not correct. Since the vaccine is grown in the egg medium it is simply that those with an egg allergy will have an allergic reaction from that exposure. That can be serious,... (Cameron Observer, MO) 8 tips for helping to control your pet allergies  Oct 24, 2009 8 tips to control your pet allergies - Allergies and asthma- msnbc ... MORE FROM ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA ... Allergies and asthma Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health) Allergies and asthma  Oct 24, 2009 Interactives and quizzes. Tools for surviving the sneezing season. (MSNBC -- Health) Constant scratching?Your pet may be allergic  Oct 24, 2009 Your pet could have allergies - Pet health- msnbc. com. (MSNBC -- Health) For drugmakers, higher profits but muted sales  Oct 23, 2009 05 billion, on higher sales of its top seller, Singulair for asthma and allergies, plus diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet and HIV drug Isentress. That offset some problem areas, including a big drop in sales of Gardasil, a vaccine against a virus that causes cervical cancer and genital warts that soon will face its first US competition. (Boston Globe) The Young Pro  Oct 23, 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY) Affordable acupuncture comes to Wilmington  Oct 23, 2009 Acupuncture, an alternative therapy that promotes natural healing in the body, is proven to be effective in treating neurological ailments including migraines and nerve pain; stress, depression and other emotional distress; digestive problems such as indigestion, constipation and diarrhea; asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments; back pain, arthritis and musculoskeletal pain; and acute sprains, chronic pain and physical injuries. Acupuncture is also effective for premenstrual syndrome,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA) Genetically Modified Soy And Food A...  Oct 23, 2009 Genetically Modified Soy And Food Allergies. Genetically Modified Soy And Food Allergies ... The greatest health risk of all is for those who suffer from food allergies. (Suite101.com) J&J ekes out profit rise despite sales drop  Oct 23, 2009 Chief Financial Officer Dominic Caruso told The Associated Press that among consumer products, the recession particularly hurt sales of nonprescription medicines, such as cold and allergy medicines and pain relievers such as Tylenol. He cited store brands grabbing more market share and distributors reducing their inventories. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News) Radiation Treatments Made Safer for Cancer Patients  Oct 23, 2009 "We almost couldn't believe what we were seeing," study co-author Dr. Jeff S. Isenberg, an associate professor in the division of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, said in a news release. "This dramatic protective effect occurred in skin, muscle and bone marrow cells, which is very encouraging. Cells that might have died of radiation exposure remained viable and functional when pre-treated with agents that interfere with the... (MEDLINEplus) Austin Regional Clinic expands in Cedar Park Medical Plaza  Oct 23, 2009 The clinic opened in February 2008, with obstetrics and gynecology (OB/Gyn) and internal medicine, and now includes allergy, dermatology and general surgery. Two new physicians, Dr. Kelly Hetherington (allergist) and Dr. Mohinder Pegany (internal medicine), joined the group in September; Dr. Danny Kiang (dermatology) joined ARC in January. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX) Africa: Understanding How Thai Vaccine Worked is Priority  Oct 23, 2009 This was the urging of one of the world's greatest AIDS researchers, Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), at the close of the Paris AIDS Vaccine Conference yesterday (Thurs). The modest immune protection of recent Thai vaccine - the first vaccine ever to show any effect against AIDS -- must be "maximised", urged Fauci. (allAfrica.com) H1N1 and Homeopathy  Oct 22, 2009 (2) While getting treated for any infection or allergy, remember to avoid harsh treatments. You can certainly ask your physician about the depth of the treatment and its possible side effects. (Suite101.com) Do Cancer Screenings, H1N1 Vaccine Work?  Oct 22, 2009 In the series Ask It Early, Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers medical questions on cancer screenings, the length of recovery from the H1N1 virus and holistic allergy remedies. Photo. (CBS News -- Early Show) Wireless medical records system comes to Indianapolis  Oct 22, 2009 The goal is to help the medics provide more effective emergency care to patients by having real-time access to a digital record of the patients pre-existing medical conditions, previous treatments, allergies, current medications and other information. We are the first in the country to push out statewide information, Dr. John Finnell, a Regenstrief investigator and associate professor of emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, said today. (FCW.com) 'Holy Grail' Of Cancer Therapy: Researchers Find Way To Protect Healthy Cells From Radiation Damage  Oct 22, 2009 More than half of all cancer patients are treated at least in part with radiation, said study co-author Jeff S. Isenberg, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Pitt School of Medicine ... The researchers are already exploring the signaling pathway's role in several other domains, noted Mark Gladwin, M.D., chief of Pitt's Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine and director of the Vascular Medicine Institute, where Dr.... (Science Daily) The AIDS Vaccine: Modest Results, but a Sign of Hope  Oct 22, 2009 Detailed simultaneously on Tuesday at the Paris meeting and in a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, the U.S. government sponsored trial (both the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the U.S. Army provided funding) involved about 16,400 Thai volunteers. Half were given six injections comprising two AIDS vaccines, each of which had proven ineffective on its own in previous studies; the other half of the study group was given a placebo. (Time.com) Swine Flu Cases Overestimated?  Oct 22, 2009 Swine Flu Cases Overestimated. CBS News Investigates. (CBS News) Your Kitchen: A Breeding Ground for Germs?  Oct 22, 2009 Your Kitchen: A Breeding Ground for Germs. - The Early Show - CBS News. (CBS News -- Early Show) Second complaint ... Officials question Franklin sewerage ... True to locale\'s history ... Brown Bag stalwart steps down ... PEPPER CROWD LIKES IT HOT ... 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University officials argue Budkie s tactics in stopping animal research include issuing press releases, maintaining a Web site and repeatedly requesting USDA investigations. (New Iberia, LA) Mold, moisture causing health concern at state facility  Oct 22, 2009 "Patients and staff with allergy problems are experiencing health complications from this situation," notes an August memo calling for an emergency review of the air conditioning system. "This is a serious safety issue.". (The Pantagraph newspaper) Full Results of AIDS Vaccine Trial Confirm Modest Benefit  Oct 22, 2009 "I don't want to use a word like 'breakthrough,' but I don't think there's any doubt that this is a very important result," Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, one of the trial's sponsors, told The New York Times last month. "For more than 20 years now, vaccine trials have essentially been failures," he said. (MEDLINEplus) Common sense emerging on drug enforcement  Oct 21, 2009 death may occur, without an allergy nothing should happen ... death may occur, without an allergy nothing should happen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion) Learn About the Swine Flu Vaccine  Oct 21, 2009 Patients with any allergies should speak to their doctor about getting the vaccine in case there is an ingredient in the vaccine that they could react to. For example, people with a serious allergy to chicken eggs should not be vaccinated. (Suite101.com) Q&A: Swine flu vaccination  Oct 21, 2009 Everyone getting the Baxter version, which at the moment is being held back for those who have egg allergies as the GSK jab is grown inside egg, will need two doses three weeks apart. What is the evidence that it is safe. (BBC News -- UK) Swine flu vaccination under way  Oct 21, 2009 The GSK one will be offered to most patients, while the Baxter vaccine is being generally reserved for people with egg allergies as the GSK jab was made using chicken eggs. Most patients will require only one dose of the vaccine, although children and those receiving the Baxter version will need two doses, three weeks apart. (BBC News -- UK) Latest News: Allergy Back to Health News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009