Retired doctor offers new leg for Bitterroot man Jan 2, 2009
Staph is the leading cause of bacterial infection in the developed world, although no one is sure why some people are more susceptible to infection than others, said Frank DeLeo, acting chief of the Rocky Mountain Human Bacterial Pathogenesis program at Hamilton's Rocky Mountain Laboratories. Everyone is exposed, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
USC dentist links Fosomax-type drugs to jaw necrosis Jan 2, 2009
The infection is a biofilm bacterial process, meaning that the bacteria infecting the mouth and jaw tissues reside within a slimy matrix that protects the bacteria from many conventional antibiotic treatments, and bisphosphonate use may make the infection more aggressive in adhering to the jaw, Sedghizadeh said. The danger is especially pronounced with procedures that directly expose the jaw bone, such as tooth extractions and other oral surgery. (EurekAlert!)
Viacom May Pull MTV Off Time Warner Cable Jan 1, 2009
Diabetes is associated with several common skin conditions, including localized itching, bacterial and fungal infections, and more. Sitting at a desk all day is a one way ticket to poor fitness. (KCRA 3, CA)
Battling meningitis, Sapp improves Jan 1, 2009
Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sapp was breathing with the help of a respirator after undergoing surgery to repair a severe sinus infection and contracting meningitis, as reported by the Houston Chronicle Tuesday night. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Cops: Woman Dressed As Nurse Tried Stealing Kid Jan 1, 2009
Diabetes is associated with several common skin conditions, including localized itching, bacterial and fungal infections, and more. Dont be left out. (KIRO TV, WA)
Feeling less than fine? Much-requested antibiotics not cure-alls, doctors say Jan 1, 2009
Colds are usually milder than the flu and do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections or hospitalization. Q: How can you tell the difference between a cold and the flu. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A Syndrome with Congenital Neutropenia and Mutations in G6PC3 Jan 1, 2009
Background The main features of severe congenital neutropenia are the onset of severe bacterial infections early in life, a paucity of mature neutrophils, and an increased risk of leukemia ... Results All index patients were susceptible to bacterial infections and had very few mature neutrophils in the bone marrow; structural heart defects, urogenital abnormalities, and venous angiectasia on the trunk and extremities were additional features. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Winter's ills: What to expect Dec 31, 2008
First, you have to make sure you havent developed a bacterial infection, Fishman says. In a small number of cases people develop a bacterial infection that can turn into pneumonia ... You would almost always have a fever, though, if its bacterial. (MSNBC -- Health)
WHO says no Ebola deaths confirmed in Congo Dec 31, 2008
Strigellosis, a relatively easily treated bacterial disease like cholera, was likely to be one of these, the spokesman added. On Dec. 25, DRC Health Minister Auguste Mopipi Mukulumanya said analysis of blood and stool samples taken in the village of Kalwamba at the heart of the apparent outbreak had shown that an Ebola epidemic was under way. (AlertNet)
Infection Control Important for High-Risk Patients Dec 31, 2008
Isolation plus antibiotics also reduced bacterial infections of the blood, infections with Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and Candida (yeast) infections. The intervention did not have a significant effect on the risk of mold infections. (MEDLINEplus)
'Killer' Australian flu strain set to spread across UK, experts warn Dec 31, 2008
Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of GPs, said: 'Older age groups are now showing increases, and they have the most serious consequences - the extra load on the lungs, possible viral pneumonia and the increased risk of contracting a second bacterial infection. The NHS is coping remarkably well in the circumstances, although there are some very desperate problems in the West Midlands. (Daily Mail)
What is the pathogenesis of C. jejuni-related disease? Dec 31, 2008
Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni), a foodborne organism contracted from untreated water, milk and meat, especially chicken, is one of the most important causes of bacterial diarrhea worldwide ... Nineteen consecutive strains from community patients with acute bacterial enteritis were isolated and three of them were compared with the laboratory strain 12189. (EurekAlert!)
Flu expected to worsen as deadly Australian strain hits Europe Dec 31, 2008
However, as you rightly point out, the secondary infection is often bacterial and doctors should then prescribe antibiotics. A few years ago I had a dreadful cough and cold - I called out a private doctor (this was in London) who thankfully was French and immediately prescribed antibiotics - my cough cleared within hours (because the bacterial infection in my throat was cleared not because it cleared to cold virus) ... However the reason why they sometimes help children get better is that when a... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Leaving the Folds Dec 30, 2008
From the skin rubbing together against her thighs, she developed bacterial and fungal infections. "I would have bandages on me all the time. It was very painful. Just walking was painful. I had hygiene problems." Eventually, Baez says, "I realized that I would need to have the skin removed.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
China honey tops FDA watch list Dec 30, 2008
But in 1997, a contagious bacterial epidemic raced through hundreds of thousands of Chinese hives, infecting bee larvae and slashing the country's honey production by two-thirds ... Honey makes a natural antibacterial agent, in part because of its high sugar content and acidity, and many Third World countries still use it to treat burns and wounds ... But in 1997, a contagious bacterial epidemic raced through hundreds of thousands of Chinese hives, infecting bee larvae and. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Alternative Vaccine Schedule Stirs Debate Dec 30, 2008
Bacterial meningitis is one frightening illness. The infection moves so fast, it can kill within days. (WebMD)
Microbiologist Tests Safety Of Spiked Eggnog Dec 30, 2008
The bacteria we observed in the grocery-store product are likely harmless normal bacteria that are found in all dairy products, says Fischetti, who is head of the Laboratory of Bacterial Pathogenesis and Immunology. In fact, they were probably in the cream and other products we used when we made our eggnog but were killed by the alcohol. (Science Daily)
Bioreactors Might Solve Blood-platelet Supply Problems Dec 30, 2008
"It is easy to imagine a series of these chambers producing platelets. It would be ideal for clinical use and possibly solve the short shelf-life problem. Using good manufacturing practices would prevent bacterial contamination.". Currently, platelets are collected either from donated blood or by apheresis. (Science Daily)
FDA plans more research on BPA Dec 30, 2008
The canning industry uses it for coatings that prevent leaks and bacterial contamination in metal food containers. But Canada has banned it in baby bottles, because of concern it could cause developmental problems in infants. (North County Times)
Tips from the American Journal of Pathology Dec 30, 2008
Researchers led by Dr. Brian Iritani at The University of Washington found that mice that lack the immune inhibitory molecule Smad3 are acutely sensitive to both bacterially-induced inflammation and cancer ... They found that these mice are acutely sensitive to bacterially-induced inflammation and cancer due to both deficient T regulatory cell function and increased expression of proinflammatory cytokines ... "That the inflammatory response to microorganisms is a key event in these results... (EurekAlert!)
Pilot In Continental Plane Accident Released From Hospital Dec 28, 2008
Diabetes is associated with several common skin conditions, including localized itching, bacterial and fungal infections, and more. Think you cant own a vacation home for less than $100,000. (Click2Houston, TX)
Central Coast Christmas Day Meals Dec 26, 2008
Diabetes is associated with several common skin conditions, including localized itching, bacterial and fungal infections, and more. Think you cant own a vacation home for less than $100,000. (KSBW 8, CA)
Blood platelets to be made in lab Dec 26, 2008
"We were pleasantly surprised to achieve continuous production for a month. It is easy to imagine a series of these chambers producing platelets. It would be ideal for clinical use and possibly solve the short shelf-life problem. Using good manufacturing practices would prevent bacterial contamination," Lasky says. Currently, platelets are collected either from donated blood or by apheresis--an expensive and time-consuming process that involves taking blood from one arm, passing it through a... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Rare condition Dec 26, 2008
This leaves someone with CGD much more susceptible to fungal and bacterial attack - so children like Alexander need to avoid anything which might trigger an attack and lead to them being in hospital. "Fungal spores and bacteria can trigger it - and they are in the air we breathe," said his mother, Karin. (BBC News -- Health)
No Evidence Seen for Benefits of 'Raw Milk' Dec 26, 2008
Nevertheless, cows can harbor bugs that are harmful to humans such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria without being sick themselves, and the nutrients contained in milk and its neutral pH make it an excellent bacterial breeding ground, LeJeune and Rajala-Schultz explain. While chilling milk can help keep growth of bacteria under control, it can still leave populations of pathogens large enough to make people ill. (MEDLINEplus)
New Way Of Viewing Cells Could Lead To Easier Routes For Drug Manufacture Dec 26, 2008
While best known as medical diagnostic imaging technology, Weliky and colleagues view NMR as a powerful approach to analyzing biological molecules, including bacterial inclusion bodies. Because the inclusion body protein appeared to be predominantly folded rather than unfolded, it might be possible to extract protein without separating and then refolding, Weliky said. (Science Daily)
Make compost out of dead stock Dec 26, 2008
Heat is an important byproduct of the bacterial activity that s responsible for 80 percent to 90 percent of the decomposition. An effective compost pile should reach temperatures of 130 degrees to 150 degrees Farenheit. (Carroll County Times)
Whooping Cough Making a Comeback Dec 26, 2008
Reported cases of whooping cough have tripled in the United States since 2001, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seen mainly in adolescents and adults, said Tami Skoff, a pertussis epidemiologist in the division of bacterial diseases at the CDC in Atlanta. "But the jury is still out on whether it's a real increase in disease or an increase in reported disease due to improved diagnostic testing and more awareness among health professionals," she said. (ABC News)
Mom won't let NH son die from Iraq injuries Dec 25, 2008
He fought bacterial meningitis and staph infections, and endured surgeries to relieve the buildup of fluids in his brain. Bit by bit, he improved. (Concord Monitor)
What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Disorder? Dec 25, 2008
This protein primarily protects the lungs against an enzyme known as neutrophil elastase, which our body uses to break down bacterial cell walls, but it also has the collateral damage of breaking down , the support protein of the lung. This results in the development of emphysema. (Scientific American)
GMAC Becomes Eligible For Bailout Bucks Dec 25, 2008
Diabetes is associated with several common skin conditions, including localized itching, bacterial and fungal infections, and more. Your bedroom is your sanctuary. (Click2Houston, TX)
Flu season is here Dec 25, 2008
Symptoms of flu include: * fever (usually high) * sore throat * runny or stuffy nose * muscle aches Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur, but are more common in children than adults Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Kalona News 2008. (Kalona News)
Researchers Create New Class Of Fluorescent Dyes To Detect Reactive Oxygen Species In Vivo Dec 25, 2008
3, 2007) In an advance in the emerging field of bacterial imaging, scientists are reporting development of a method for identifying specific sites of localized bacterial infections in living. (Apr. (Science Daily)
New Technique Is Quantum Leap Forward In Understanding Proteins Dec 25, 2008
The group has devised a computational method that, with remarkable accuracy, predicts how bacterial proteins fold and interact ... The two-component signaling system is responsible for countless essential functions in bacterial cells including adjustment to growth conditions, and can control virulence ... The message-passing technique is dependant on the availability of extensive genomic data, and some 800 or so bacterial genomes have been fully sequenced. (Science Daily)
Mathematical Models Of Adaptive Immunity Dec 25, 2008
The discovery of penicillin to treat bacterial infections, along with the development of vaccines for previously incurable virus diseases such as polio and smallpox, achieved great reductions in mortality during the mid-20th century. See also. (Science Daily)
Holiday nightmare - For some, risk of food poisoning looms large at seasonal potlucks Dec 25, 2008
Campylobacter: Contamination from this bacterial pathogen can come from eating undercooked chicken or other foods tainted with raw chicken juices (hence the need to thoroughly wash cutting boards and knives). It can cause fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. (Missoulian, MT)
State labs want state to pay for a joint facility Dec 23, 2008
Our public health lab is what is referred to as a Bio-Safety Level 3 lab, which means we house a lot of bacterial pathogens that could potentially be dangerous, said Dr. Brent Sherard, director of the Department of Health. At the current time our lab is extremely well managed and well run, and I dont think there are any safety concerns. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
BC rescuers dig snow trench to save starving horses Dec 23, 2008
Trapped in a valley of snow more than two metres deep, the horses were skinny, frostbitten and missing large patches of hair because of rain scald, a bacterial skin infection often caused by a lack of shelter. The snowmobilers reported the horses to the McBride RCMP, who contacted the local SPCA.. (Vancouver Sun)
Fast Facts: Guinea Dec 23, 2008
Major infectious diseases: degree of risk: very high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: malaria and yellow fever are high risks in some locations water contact disease: schistosomiasis respiratory disease: meningococcal meningitis aerosolized dust or soil contact disease: Lassa fever (2007). Nationality: noun: Guinean(s) adjective: Guinean. (CBS News -- World)
E. coli engineered to produce important class of antibiotic, anti-cancer drugs Dec 23, 2008
Researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have taken a major step forward in the field of metabolic engineering, successfully using the bacterium Escherichia coli to synthesize a class of natural products known bacterial aromatic polyketides, which include important antibiotic and anticancer drugs ... Bacterial aromatic polyketides include the antibiotic tetracycline and the compound doxorubicin, used in the treatment of breast and other cancers ... While... (EurekAlert!)
New research lights up chronic bacterial infection inside bone Dec 23, 2008
Additionally, Listeria infection is the third most common cause of bacterial meningitis in newborns, and can cause abortion and stillbirth ... Their report published in the journal Disease Models nisms (DMM), describes how they use a technique called in vivo bioluminescence to light up bacteria and allow them to see extremely tiny amounts of bacterial cells in living animals ... This is significant because it is thought that the bone marrow can act as a reservoir to the brain and spinal cord,... (EurekAlert!)
Peering inside the skull of a mouse to solve meningitis mystery Dec 23, 2008
By contrast, bacterial meningitis is a much more contagious and serious disease, particularly in young children. If not treated promptly with antibiotics, it may lead to hearing loss, brain damage, and even death. (EurekAlert!)
Bacteria Tricked Into Killing Themselves To Survive Dec 22, 2008
The researchers show that a synthetic hole punching antimicrobial depends on the presence of phosphoethanolamine, a cone-shaped lipid found in high concentrations within Gram-negative bacterial membranes ... However, the opposite was true when both strains were exposed to tobramycin, a conventional metabolic antibiotic that targets the bacterial ribosomal machinery rather than the membrane. (Science Daily)
Coke not a spermicide Dec 22, 2008
And while it is largely harmless to sperm, soda pop removes healthy bacteria, opening the way to fungal and bacterial infection. Experiments with other forms of vaginal douches have found an increased risk of pelvic inflammation and ectopic pregnancy, in which a fertilized egg is implanted in the fallopian tube, rather than in the uterus. (iAfrica.com)
People should know better, but... Dec 22, 2008
CDC is concerned about identifying and stopping the spread of diseases ranging from measles, tuberculosis and bacterial meningitis, to SARS and rare hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola. Airline reporting is considered critical in responding to an influenza pandemic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Plane Carrying 112 Goes Off Denver Runway Dec 21, 2008
Diabetes is associated with several common skin conditions, including localized itching, bacterial and fungal infections, and more. There are several mistakes many people make when getting a mortgage plan. (Click2Houston, TX)
Scans Show Immune Cells Intercepting Parasites Dec 21, 2008
(June 12, 2006) Mosquitoes employ the same immune factors to fight off bacterial pathogens as they do to kill malaria-causing Plasmodium parasites, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg. . (Science Daily)
Superbug 'condom' could slow spread of drug resistance Dec 21, 2008
Blocking bacterial sex could stem the rise of antibiotic resistance in so-called superbugs, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), says , a molecular biologist at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, who led the study ... Many strains of the pathogen and other deadly bacteria can acquire antibiotic resistance via bacterial sex, also known as conjugation. (New Scientist)
Gut Instinct: Salmonella Bacteria's Molecular Tactics To Cause Illness Dec 20, 2008
Epithelial cells respond to the Salmonella secretions by surrounding the bacterial cell in a membrane-bound balloon the Salmonella Containing Vacuole or SCV. Once the bacterium is taken up in the SCV by the epithelial cell, this secretion system is no longer needed and is switched off ... "They may deplete metal ions, nucleotides, and amino acids which are essential for bacterial life and growth. In this way, Salmonella are essentially starved to death." ... Salmonella uses an RNA Mg2+... (Science Daily)
Mayo Clinic study finds increased risk of pneumococcal disease in asthma patients Dec 20, 2008
Further research implications include finding out why a connection exists between instances of pneumococcal disease and asthma, determining whether the connection between asthma and this particular bacterial infection also exists with other bacterial infections, such as pertussis (whooping cough), and the connection between asthma and other non-infectious diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Juhn does not believe all asthmatic patients... (EurekAlert!)
Stay Safe While Preparing the Holiday Meals Dec 19, 2008
To thaw, don't leave a frozen turkey on the counter, which leads to higher bacterial growth. Instead, place the covered turkey in a shallow pan on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, or if time is limited, place the plastic-wrapped turkey in a pan of cold water. (Pekin Times, IL)
What are the Symptoms of Pneumonia? Dec 19, 2008
Moreover, a vast majority of these symptoms arise from bacterial infections that are contracted from the patient s surrounding environment ... Pneumonia symptoms are not always caused by bacterial infections ... There tends to be a gradual type of onset associated with these symptoms, in contrast to bacterial infections. (Suite101.com)
Evolutionary Roots Of Ancient Bacteria May Open New Line Of Attack On Cystic Fibrosis Dec 19, 2008
For decades, these pigments, called phenazines, have been wrongly regarded as antibiotics, generated by P. aeruginosa, to kill off the microbe's bacterial competitors in the lungs ... (June 3, 2005) Cells sent to fight infections in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients actually enhance the development of permanent bacterial infections, according to new research. (Science Daily)
Hi-tech Vaccine Designed By Students Shows Promise Against Ulcer Causing Bacteria Dec 19, 2008
Current antibacterial treatment, implemented after the seminal discovery that H. pylori infection is the underlying cause of ulcers, which brought the discoverers the Nobel Prize in 2005, requires combination of at least three different drugs to eliminate bacteria ... Additionally, bacterial resistance decreases the efficiency of therapy ... We think that bacteria might be easiest to implement as the vaccine in remote areas, because you could just reconstitute lyophilized bacteria or bacterial... (Science Daily)
Valley researchers join for cancer-drug tests Dec 19, 2008
Scientists believe the drug will work by tricking the body's immune system into attacking the cancer, much as it would fight a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections tend to strike the body at a much more rapid clip than cancer, which is generally slower, so the immune system reacts more swiftly to fight bacteria ... "It mimics a bacterial signal in a way that basically alerts the body about potentially something (life-threatening)," said Dr. Peter Cohen, a researcher at Mayo Clinic Arizona's... (AZCentral -- Business)
Wyeth acquires British biotech Dec 19, 2008
Wyeth, based in New Jersey, has a facility in Sanford that manufactures some of the company s most successful drugs, including the the bacterial vaccine Prevnar. The company that it would lay off 124 people at the site as part of a company-wide cut of more than 5,000 jobs. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Leaving the Folds Dec 18, 2008
From the skin rubbing together against her thighs, she developed bacterial and fungal infections. "I would have bandages on me all the time. It was very painful. Just walking was painful. I had hygiene problems." Eventually, Baez says, "I realized that I would need to have the skin removed.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Battling your bodys buggy invaders Dec 18, 2008
The fix: Snip some excess hair from your pits, use an antibacterial soap, and apply an antiperspirant ... If it invades a small cut, it can cause bacterial paronychia, a painful infection in the skin around the nail. (MSNBC -- Health)
Letters to the editor (12/19/08) Dec 18, 2008
In 2004 I was hospitalized with a deadly bacterial infection, and had I not been visiting friends who knew how to contact my loved ones, I would have been in the same situation. Since that time I have learned about a simple, inexpensive and very effective method of always having critical health information and family contact information available to first responders or hospital emergency rooms. (Anchorage Daily News)
New Way Men Can Transmit HIV To Women Dec 18, 2008
8, 2008) Individuals who have a sexually transmitted disease and women with yeast and bacterial vaginal infections have an increased risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to the virus through sexual. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Why A Virus With Unusual Properties Injects Unusual Substance Into E. Coli Bacteria Dec 18, 2008
17, 2008) A team of researchers from Penn State University and the University of Chicago has uncovered clues that may explain how and why a particular virus, called N4, injects an unusual substance -- an RNA polymerase protein -- into an E. coli bacterial cell ... The results, which are published in the current issue of the journal Molecular Cell, contribute to improved understanding of the infection strategies used by viruses that attack bacterial cells ... "Most phages inject only their own... (Science Daily)
HJF enters cooperative agreement to develop vaccine for staph infections Dec 18, 2008
Current research focuses on multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, trauma-related infections, travel and tropical medicine, and HIV/AIDS. ... develops products that target serious medical conditions in the areas of nicotine addiction and gram-positive bacterial infections ... The company is developing NicVAX (nicotine conjugate vaccine), an innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine for treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse, and PentaStaphTM (pentavalent... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Dog-fighting - 187 dogs seized Dec 18, 2008
Many were dangerously thin and showed evidence of facials wounds caused by fights, while others had abscessed wounds, bacterial skin infections, fleas and parasites. "With the weather about to change in the next couple of days, a lot of them would have died," he said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Achillion Appoints Dr. Dennis Liotta to Board of Directors Dec 18, 2008
He is also a member of the board of directors of FOB Synthesis, Inc., which is collaborating with Achillion on an antibacterial research program ... Achillion is focused on solutions for the most challenging problems in infectious disease -- hepatitis, resistant bacterial infections and HIV. For more information on Achillion Pharmaceuticals, please visit the company's web site at. (Primezone Releases)
CombiMatrix Announces Positive Results From Expanded HerScan Study Dec 18, 2008
We have also developed the capabilities of producing arrays that utilize bacterial artificial chromosomes on our arrays, also enabling genetic analysis ... Combimatrix Diagnostics, Inc. (``CMDX''), our wholly owned subsidiary located in Irvine, California, has developed capabilities of producing arrays that utilize bacterial artificial chromosomes, which also enable genetic analysis. (Primezone Releases)
