How Long Does Flu Immunity Last? Aug 28, 2008
One was human gamma globulin, which are just pooled antibodies that bind to a lot of different things ... And all of the control-treated mice, whether they got the gamma globulin or the bird-flu antibody, they all died. (Time.com)
Generation of babies born with the AIDS virus is reaching adulthood Jun 23, 2008
She also received daily gamma globulin injections to strengthen her immune system. It was around this time that LaToya's mother finally learned she was positive for HIV and did not have multiple sclerosis. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Boy, 11, Dies From Unusual, But Rarely Fatal Disease May 14, 2008
Once a diagnosis is made, patients are given high doses of aspirin to control the inflammation and put on an IV drip consisting of gamma globulin. Once the initial inflammation is brought under control, most children are kept on a low dose of aspirin to prevent clots and aneurysms from forming in the veins, Alenick said. (Fox News)
* Pediatricians warn parents against Kawasaki disease Apr 11, 2008
Another treatment, intravenous gamma globulin, can help decrease the risk of developing coronary artery abnormalities if administered during the early stages of the illness, they said. This story has been viewed 489 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hope keeps growing in Chelmsford Mar 20, 2008
Sunday s blood drive, sponsored by Team Hope and administered by the American Red Cross, was an effort to collect gamma globulin, a blood plasma protein that helps fight infections. The only treatment for primary immunodeficiency disease consists of gamma globulin replacement therapy, which involves a weekly infusion of the blood product. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Patients of Embattled Doctor Speak Oct 27, 2007
To treat it, he prescribed large doses of gamma globulin, a medicine daughter Christine says cost over $9,000 a pop. ... Morrison did 17 months of gamma globulin therapy with little result ... As for those doses of gamma globulin Strecker took, the board's expert says if a patient doesn't respond to the first four to eight, it's standard to stop the therapy. (WSJA.com, AL)
Our not-so fine, not-so feathered friends Sep 28, 2007
"On the first day they inject gamma globulin, which is thick, so it hurts a bit more. You do feel like a pin cushion. Then you return to the hospital four more times for boosters. Each time we went to the hospital there were at least 20 others getting shots as well, including families with small children." Chris Stahl, of Animal Wildlife Solutions, is trained and licensed by the state of Connecticut to do nuisance wildlife control work. He says that if a bat in the home is trapped and caught, it... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin associated with reduced risk for ... Sep 11, 2007
Gamma globulin helped fight pinkeye: study -- CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. researchers may have found a new way to use an old therapy to fight pinkeye, a common but pesky eye infection. -- Reuters. (SpiritIndia)
Athlete plans 63 back-to-back-to-back runs to raise awareness of childhood disease A-T Sep 9, 2007
To boost her immunity temporarily against disease, Sarah receives regular injections of gamma globulin, a protein containing antibodies that her body does not produce. A-T also can cause type-1 diabetes, premature gray hair, difficulty swallowing and slowed growth. (North County Times)
Gamma globulin helped fight pinkeye: study Aug 29, 2007
Gamma globulin, an antibody-rich component of human blood once used to protect health workers and travelers from disease, was highly effective at treating pinkeye, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine said on Tuesday. Also called immunoglobulin, gamma globulin works by boosting the immune system ... In the study, led by Dr. Andrea Gambotto, the researchers tested the ability of gamma globulin to neutralize the virus both in cell cultures and in rabbits with pinkeye. (Scientific American)
New Treatment For 'Pinkeye' Aug 29, 2007
Gamma globulin, a type of antibody isolated from blood samples that used to be routinely given to health care workers and international travelers to protect them from infectious diseases, is a highly effective treatment for pinkeye with little apparent toxicity, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ... In the study, led by Andrea Gambotto, M.D., assistant professor of surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the researchers... (Science Daily)
Food Handler Diagnosed With Hepatitis A Jul 5, 2007
To prevent hepatitis A or decrease the severity of the disease those who have been exposed should receive Gamma Globulin within two weeks of the exposure. In addition, for those who are 12 months of age to 40 years of age, receiving the Hepatitis A vaccine within two weeks of exposure can be as effective as receiving Gamma Globulin. (KCRA 3, CA)
PSL kids raise $8,000 for charity May 27, 2007
The treatments are not painful, except for the initial sting of the IV's insertion, but they prevent him from moving around for almost four hours as his body is pumped full of gamma globulin, a derivative of blood that has antibodies to help ward off infection. During treatment, Tanner usually lies on the couch with a pillow behind his head, one under his arm and a bag of Cheetos in his lap. (The Palm Beach Post)
FDA Approves Cangene's Hepagam B For A Second Indication Apr 10, 2007
HepaGam B is Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), a purified gamma globulin fraction of human plasma. Products made from human plasma may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents, e.g. viruses and, theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ("CJD") agent. (Playfuls.com)
FDA approves Cangene's HepaGam B(TM) for a second indication; for use in hepatitis B-positive liver transplant recipients Apr 7, 2007
Important Safety Information HepaGam B(TM) is Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), a purified gamma globulin fraction of human plasma. Products made from human plasma may carry a risk of transmitting infectious agents, e.g. viruses and, theoretically, the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ("CJD") agent. (PR Newswire)
Losers of the week, March 16 Mar 17, 2007
Worse than that, in order for guests to protect themselves against the tainted food, they needed to get a gamma globulin shot within 14 days of exposure. In this case, the deadline was Feb. 21. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Barrymore, Bullock and Grant could have Hep A Mar 16, 2007
Guests at risk were advised to get a gamma globulin shot within 14 days of exposure - before February 21. However, the letter wasn't sent out until March 1. (Stuff.co.nz)
Steroid Drugs Won't Help Most Kids with Kawasaki Disease Feb 16, 2007
The disease and symptoms are treatable with gamma globulin ... Standard treatment for the disease is intravenous gamma globulin and aspirin ... "About 10 to 15 percent of children need a second treatment and those who don't respond to gamma globulin really form the highest risk group.". (MEDLINEplus)
Paralysis looks like polio but might be Guillain-Barr Jan 14, 2007
Dear Dr. Donohue: My nephew, 36, is in the hospital with something they say is like polio. Apparently his legs are paralyzed. (Herald-Tribune)
