FDA warns of reactions to anti-alcohol drug Aug 13, 2008
WASHINGTON - Nearly 200 patients given Alkermes Incs drug Vivitrol for alcohol dependence reported complications from the injection, including abscesses requiring surgical drainage, U.S. health regulators warned on Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration said it received 196 reports of patients who were given Vivitrol and developed swelling, pain, bleeding and other complications. (MSNBC -- Health)
Weekend Hussler on the improve and on target for Liston Aug 13, 2008
THE odds of Weekend Hussler clashing with the unbeaten Light Fantastic at Caulfield on Saturday shortened yesterday when an abscess on the off foreleg of the horse-of-the-year elect burst ... The abscess on Weekend Hussler emerged following a gallop at Caulfield on Saturday and following the stroll yesterday McDonald put the six-time group 1 winner on a water treadmill for 15 minutes ... "We then put a poultice on it for an hour and a quarter and it [the abscess] burst.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FDA warns about Alkermes-Cephalon alcoholism drug Aug 13, 2008
A drug to treat alcoholism developed by Alkermes Inc. has caused blood clots, swelling, abscesses, cell death and other adverse reactions in nearly 200 cases, according to a warning for health-care professionals issued Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA, in the warning posted on its Web site, said it has received 196 reports of injection site reactions from the drug Vivitrol including cellulitis, blood clots, abscesses, and necrosis (cell death). (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Abused horses rescued Aug 12, 2008
one has abscesses in his feet and they came with their eyes ulcerated but the fly masks came off in the last couple days. My staff has been coming in as early as 5 a.m. so they could get four treatments a day done on their eyes. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Hussler injury puts Liston return in doubt Aug 12, 2008
The Ross McDonald-trained Weekend Hussler, hot favourite to secure horse-of-the-year honours after scoring a record-equalling six group 1 wins last season, was found to have an abscess in the heel of his front left foot after trackwork at Caulfield at the weekend ... He said the abscess was "minor" at worst ... McDonald said Racing Victoria stewards had been informed of the situation and that the four-year-old had been improving with treatment that included stints on a water treadmill and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leading Plastic Surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah Educates Patients on Preventing MRSA Post Cosmetic Procedures Aug 11, 2008
Yes; MRSA can be remedied with certain antibiotics or treating/draining the infected abscess or boil itself. So while MRSA does have the potential to be life threatening, nearly all sources come to a similar conclusion: People themselves play an integral role in staying safe. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Lunch Time Lipo Aug 9, 2008
Some of the complications centered on an improper sterile technique, some on abscesses and micro-infections that may form from the lipo-dissolve, he said. Hover has had none of those complications and has noticed she's still dropping in size after just two treatments. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Dental Clinic rejoices: "The doctor is in" Aug 9, 2008
Patients being seen first are those with dental abscesses or infection of some kind. We have a waiting list of patients that were identified during our school screenings as needing to have restorative care from a dentist, said Debbie Hoehn, Assistant Health Center Director. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Breast is best, usually... Aug 8, 2008
If not treated, an abscess may develop that requires surgical drainage. Early attention to cracked nipples is therefore imperative. (iAfrica.com)
Ortho-McNeil initiates first-of-its-kind skin infection registry Aug 7, 2008
More than 50 hospitals nationwide will participate in this prospective, multi-center registry, which will comprehensively characterize the four major types of cSSTIs: diabetic foot infections, surgical site infections, deep soft tissue abscesses and cellulitis (an infection of tissue under the skin) ... Cellulitis and soft tissue abscesses are among the most common reasons for emergency department visits. (EurekAlert!)
Sound relief Aug 6, 2008
It also helps abscesses by making them ripen faster or regress. The faster you do the treatment, the better. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dentist helps young patients to have no fear Aug 4, 2008
Toothaches, abscesses, injuries or investigation into noticeable changes in a child s eating habits have the practice bustling with activity. Velez also serves special needs patients with Down s syndrome or cerebral palsy. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Deadly skin bug on rise Aug 4, 2008
The superbug - which is becoming increasingly resitant to antibiotics - can be sexually transmitted, causing boils and abscesses on the buttocks and genitals ... They should order cultures to identify the bug, and lance and drain abscesses to hasten healing, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Questions are raised on death at hospital Aug 2, 2008
The medical examiner, Dr. Glenn Wagner, declined to do an autopsy because hospital officials linked the death to Houtkin's medical history, which included diabetes and a tonsillar abscess ... He was diagnosed with an abscess near his tonsils, according to his medical records. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Heroin batch death risk warning Jul 31, 2008
The drugs can cause abscesses and deep vein thrombosis ... They warned this could cause abscesses and deep vein thrombosis or might prove fatal in a "worst case scenario". (BBC News -- UK)
D2 Lymphadenectomy plus PAND for Gastric Cancer Jul 31, 2008
There were no significant differences between the two groups in the frequencies of anastomotic leakage, pancreatic fistula, abdominal abscess, pneumonia, or death from any cause within 30 days after surgery (the rate of death was 0. 8% in each group). (New England Journal of Medicine)
Sharp Rise In Skin Infections In U.S., MRSA Suspected Jul 30, 2008
The vast majority of that increase was attributable to visits for abscesses or cellulitis, which Hersh called the hallmark signs of infections from the variety of staph bacteria known as MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ... From 1997 to 2005, the number of visits for abscesses or cellulitis nearly quadrupled in safety-net emergency departments, from 1 ... We had anticipated seeing a rise in office visits for abscesses due to the emergence of community-acquired MRSA, but we... (Science Daily)
Zapping microbes with lasers and enzymes Jul 29, 2008
The laser, he said, also benefits from its potential ability to treat any localized infections that are accessible to laser light and dye application, such as burns, abscesses, bed sores, ulcers and other exterior wounds. While the system also does its job without raising the temperature, Wilson noted, it cannot be used for systemic infections that would require internal access. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Girl's aunt charged with manslaughter Jul 29, 2008
There were also abscesses in her lungs and one on her tongue, while her kidneys were "massively deranged". Deborah's mother - who lost custody of her daughter in 2000 - started sobbing in court when she heard her daughter would have struggled to walk, sit, eat or move. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Overuse of antibiotics can spread infection Jul 29, 2008
Even then, it often causes only minor skin infections - such as boils or abscesses - in otherwise healthy people. Only invasive MRSA kills. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Prescription for addiction: Man's struggle with opiates led him on a path to destruction Jul 23, 2008
And so began his love affair with the needle, at age 16, with an adolescent arm clenched between crossed legs, like he'd been instructed to do by his friends' older brothers, and even one friend's mother, who was a nurse and knew how to prevent abscesses, avoid cotton fever and keep from butchering the vein. What started out as a weekend pastime turned into an every-other-day junk habit, and then escalated to daily use. (Missoulian, MT)
Med-Mal Jury Says 'No Amount' Will Adequately Punish Hospital Jul 22, 2008
Michael Rettger, 24, died after his brain abscess allegedly was not treated in time by the staff at the Pittsburgh hospital he was admitted to, according to the plaintiffs' pretrial statement. The jury found in its May 23 verdict that the 's care of Rettger fell below the standard of medical care and was a factual cause of harm to Rettger, according to the jury statement attached to the verdict form. (Law.com)
Sierra Leone: Flood Water Brings Diseases Jul 22, 2008
With malaria, diarrhea and vomiting, pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory infections, worm infestations, scabies, abscesses, sores, and boils all common ailments in the Kroo Bay community of the Sierra Leone capital Freetown local medical official Amadou Kandor says it's little wonder 35 is an average life expectancy for the slum's 6,000 inhabitants. Kroo Bay, one of the poorest areas in the centre of Sierra Leone's beachfront capital Freetown, is a squalid slum so littered with rubbish... (allAfrica.com)
Averting Postsurgical Infections In Kids: Give Antibiotics Within Hour Before First Incision, Study Suggests Jul 22, 2008
7, 2005) Researchers at Westmead Millennium Institute have discovered a safe, non-surgical method of identifying brain infections such as brain abscess, and an accurate and rapid way of diagnosing. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Alarm grows on kids' dental health Jul 21, 2008
"But baby teeth can decay and abscess, and the child can go through severe pain.". Musser sees some of the most serious cases in the county because he is one of the few pediatric specialists able to administer the general anesthesia that many of the patients referred to him require during treatment. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pimples and Cysts in Pets Jul 20, 2008
Acne can affect pets of all species and ages, and diagnosing and treating these skin lesions in a timely manner can promote healing, while lessening the chance for the formation of serious and painful infections like abscesses. According to Dr. Michael Levine, DVM, acne comes in two common forms. (Suite101.com)
Portrait of a lady Jul 19, 2008
"Of the less conscious motive" - the husbandly motive, one might say - "he had only become aware after the act." In reality Elizabeth Barrett Browning died as a result of a ruptured abscess on her lung, complicated by her longstanding physical frailty. Yet the ultimate cause of death may perhaps not have been a pulmonary haemorrhage, but the excessively large measure of morphine given to her in her final hours to ease her pain. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
HE'S BACK IN THE RACE Jul 13, 2008
An abscess the size of a cantaloupe formed in his gut ... Doctors tried to drain the abscess, but it was like trying to bail out a sinking ship. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Letters for Friday, July 11, 2008 Jul 13, 2008
Our first president George Washington died of a tooth abscess, which today would commonly be treated with antibiotic therapy. Two years ago I was hospitalized for three months with a spinal abscess, which without proper antibiotics and pharmeuciticals most definitely would had taken my life. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
People also feeling floods aftereffects Jul 8, 2008
In most cases, the infections, which look like pimples but can grow into abscesses, can be treated easily with antibiotics. He also said the hospital is treating more patients with respiratory problems caused by exposure to chemicals used to clean their homes. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Floodwaters tied to skin infections Jul 7, 2008
The infections, which usually result in an abscess that must be drained, can be treated easily with antibiotics. Though there is no way to prove the infections are caused by the flood, Lawrence said most of the new patients encountered dirty water. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Happy birthday, NHS: retirement beckons Jul 6, 2008
" Good. But, this will cost more money. There are two ways to do this. Cut spending somewhere to fund the idea, or initiate some miminal paycheck contributions from taxpayers to go into employees' medical pensions and post-retirement health- care treatment. This is because NHS 60 years ago didn't envision people living longer--up to 80 years or more where more ailments originate. Take a little from taxpapers--1 pound a month from 22 million taxpayers can add up to $2.5 billion a year to NHS... (Telegraph.co.uk)
U.S. Track Trials: Dramatic dive nets berth in Olympics (Today) Jul 5, 2008
Smith basically lost his entire 2007 season when his appendix ruptured, an infection set in and he sat hunched over in his house, with an abscess the size of a cantaloupe in his abdomen. The 24-year-old from Garfield, Kan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More severe bone infections, health complications in children linked to MRSA, researchers find Jun 30, 2008
"This is a different strain that patients acquire in the community. Now, we see kids with osteomyelitis who have bone abscesses in the legs and who get blood clots that lead to pulmonary embolisms. "We don't want to alarm parents, but kids who limp or have backaches and fever after an otherwise minor trauma need to be evaluated by a physician," Dr. Mejas said. Dr. Ramilo said osteomyelitis might be more common in children because kids tend to be more accident-prone. Most commonly, the bones get... (EurekAlert!)
The butterfly effect Jun 29, 2008
Other indications for tonsillectomy include abscesses on one or both tonsils, frequent ear infections in association with tonsillitis and ongoing swallowing difficulties as a result of tonsillar enlargement or infection. Share this article. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Alternative cosmetic therapy investigated Jun 28, 2008
South Australia's Health Department is investigating a cosmetic treatment given by an alternative therapy salon because six clients have developed skin abscesses ... The department says at least six patients have developed multiple skin abscesses on their calves, buttocks, thighs, abdomen, shoulders, face or neck. (ABC Online)
Athletes Susceptible To Antibiotic-resistant Staph Infections Jun 26, 2008
Dr. Adams noted that CA-MRSA most frequently appears as an infection of the skin and underlying tissues, and looks like a pimple, boil or abscess, sometimes with draining fluid or pus ... One report from the United Kingdom found that five members of a rugby team developed large abscesses on the upper areas of their arms, back, neck and face, said Dr. Adams. (Science Daily)
Beluga's infection could be sign of serious illness Jun 25, 2008
A newborn beluga whale's tail abscess may be a sign of a more serious infection or a problem with the calf's immune system, veterinarians say ... The beluga is being treated for an infection after aquarium staff found an abscess near her tail ... During a physical exam on Monday, aquarium staff noticed the abscess. (CTV.ca)
Baby beluga at Vancouver Aquarium recovers from infection Jun 25, 2008
When she did not perk up on Sunday, aquarium veterinarian Dr. Martin Haulena ordered a round of tests and discovered the calf had an infectious abscess near her tail. The calf was started on antibiotics and the abscess was drained ... One of the worries is that the abscess is a sign of a more systemic problem, either a problem with her immune system or a systemic infection and that would not be a good scenario, Dr. Haulena said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Saddle Up! Getting a Jump on Proper Horse Care Jun 24, 2008
Overgrown and neglected hooves are more prone to hoof wall cracks, abscesses and thrush. Keep Parasites Away: Parasites are the most common equine affliction with more than 150 varieties affecting horses. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock bottom: Heroin use is on the rise Jun 23, 2008
DANGERS: Infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, bacterial skin infections, liver disease, pneumonia, collapsed veins, clogged blood vessels from unnatural additives, infectious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis, miscarriage, low birth weight babies, fatal overdose. Sources: Anchorage, Alaska and U.S. drug enforcement officials; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; National Institute on Drug Abuse. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Jun 21, 2008
Untreated ingrown toenails can lead to infection and possibly an abscess requiring corrective surgery. Diagnosis: Leave the nail slightly longer, trimming along the natural curve of your toe. (Health-Finder)
Cure for Teen's Rare Illness Could Prove Deadly Jun 17, 2008
Corey has survived life-threatening conditions including pneumonia, blood infections and a lung abscess "the size of his lung. But his biggest battle lies ahead. The teenager, from Ferntree Gully, Australia, urgently needs a bone marrow transplant to prevent the imminent onset of leukemia - and potentially cure him. Recent check-ups showed Corey has developed myelodysplasia, a precursor to the blood disease. "If we don't do the transplant, he's going to get leukemia," said Dr. Peter Downie from... (Fox News)
New molecular insight into amboebic dysentery Jun 15, 2008
E. histolytica is a single-celled intestinal parasite that infects the lower GI tract, causing amoebiasis, and can invade the intestinal wall and spread to the bloodstream, causing potentially fatal amoebic liver abscesses. The parasite is transmitted through fecally contaminated food or water, and is a major public health threat in the developing world. (EurekAlert!)
Good Dental Hygiene May Help Prevent Heart Infection Jun 12, 2008
"It's the gingival (gum) disease and dental caries (decay), that lead to chronic and acute infections such as abscesses. It's that sort of thing that puts you at risk for frequent bacteremia and presumably endocarditis if you have a heart or other medical condition that puts you at risk.". "The incidence of IE-related bacteremia from all blood draws was 23 percent in the tooth-brushing group, 33 percent in the extraction plus antibiotic group, and 60 percent for the extraction-placebo group,"... (Science Daily)
Good Oral Hygiene May Protect against Heart Infections Jun 11, 2008
"If you stop oral hygiene measures, the amount of disease in your mouth goes up considerably and progressively, and you'll have far worse oral disease. It's the gingival [gum] disease and dental caries [decay] that lead to chronic and acute infections such as abscesses. It's that sort of thing that puts you at risk for frequent bacteremia, and presumably endocarditis if you have a heart or other medical condition that puts you at risk.". The study was published in the June 9 issue of... (MEDLINEplus)
Little known things about bad breath Jun 10, 2008
The most common dental causes of bad breath include dry mouth, gum disease, extensive dental decay, oral infections and abscesses, oral cancers and poor oral hygiene. Medical causes include tonsillar infections, post nasal drainage, sinus infections, diabetes and lung diseases. (Montana Standard, MT)
On the Job: Hoof trimmer -- Special tools, sense of humor important Jun 9, 2008
I m also checking for ulcers or abscesses. You can tell by the way a cow walks. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bad breath carries its surprises Jun 7, 2008
The usual suspects: The most common dental causes of bad breath include dry mouth, gum disease, extensive dental decay, oral infections and abscesses, oral cancers, poor oral hygiene and a proliferation of specific types of teria. Medical causes include tonsillar infections, post nasal drainage, sinus infections, diabetes and lung diseases. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Big Brown’s injury no concern Jun 6, 2008
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner suffered an abscess in the sole of his left front foot that caused a wall separation late last year ... Sunday Silence was afflicted with a hoof abscess and came up limping the week before the 1989 Preakness, then won the race in a photo finish. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Prado has extra incentive to play spoiler Jun 5, 2008
Late last year, with Prado recovering from his injury, Big Brown was sidelined with an abscess in the sole of his left front foot, then missed another 45 days early this year with the same problem to his right front foot. Prado worked out Big Brown three times at Palm Meadows training center in Boynton Beach, Fla. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big Brown's hoof crack to get final treatment Jun 3, 2008
Twice he was sidelined for 45-day stretches because of abscesses in his left and right front feet. Big Brown missed three days of training last week after the quarter crack was discovered. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lack Of Dental Care May Have Life-threatening Implications Jun 3, 2008
2, 2008) New research from the University of Bristol shows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess in the UK have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infections are preventable with regular dental care ... The analysis was conducted by Dr Steve Thomas and colleagues from the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery and Department of Oral and Dental Science using routine NHS data on hospital admissions and was prompted by three complex cases of dental... (Science Daily)
Patching up Big Brown's cracked front hoof Jun 3, 2008
He was twice sidelined for 45-day stretches because of abscesses in his left and right front feet. As a result, Big Brown is a lightly raced horse compared to other 3-year-olds. (FindLaw News)
Hospitals see double number of dental abscesses Jun 2, 2008
A new study has found that the number of people admitted to hospital with dental abscesses has nearly doubled in the last decade. Researchers at the University of Bristol suggest that the rise could be due to changes in the provision of dental care in the UK.They decided to study admittances due to dental abscesses after seeing three complicated cases in a six-month period in 2006. (InTheNews.co.uk)
So Much Riding On Big Brown's Hoof Jun 1, 2008
On Monday, renowned hoof specialist Ian McKinlay used steel sutures to fix the crack, which was described as five-eighths of an inch long on the inside of his left front hoof, and drained an abscess in the hoof. "He is just getting better and better," McKinlay said on a conference call Thursday. (Hartford Courant)
Abscess rise 'amid dental crisis' May 31, 2008
Abscess rise 'amid dental crisis ... Long-standing problems over access to NHS dentists in England are being linked to a rise in patients admitted to hospital with dental abscesses ... The number of hospital admissions for abscesses has nearly doubled in eight years to just under 1,500 a year. (BBC News)
How to - Pet grooming tips May 31, 2008
If problems are left untreated it sets up the dog for infection or abscesses. Step 3 - Nails Nail trimming is important as your pet ages. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Nature-friendly skincare May 29, 2008
Some of Living Nature products also have Harakeke, a natural antiseptic traditionally used to heal and soothe skin irritations including sunburn, abscesses and ulcers. The gel naturally hydrates the skin, says Balaam. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Big Brown back on track earlier than expected May 28, 2008
When he first arrived at Dutrow's barn in Aqueduct late last year, he sustained an abscess in the sole of his left front foot, which caused a wall separation and sidelined him 45 days. In January, he suffered the same injury to his right front foot and missed another 45 days. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Web Extra: Big Brown's slight hoof injury shouldn't derail Triple bid May 27, 2008
The injury was detected by Dutrow on Friday, who wasn't sure what the problem was so he summoned McKinlay, who treated Big Brown for more serious front foot issues -- abscesses in the soles of each of his front feet that led to wall separations -- last year and again in January. McKinlay treated the cracked hoof with an iodine and alcohol solution Sunday, and said he will take a closer look Monday, perhaps patching it up and inserting a set of wires before stitching up the area. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Third & Short for May 26 May 26, 2008
The injury was detected by Dutrow on Friday, who wasn't sure what the problem was so he summoned McKinlay, who treated Big Brown for more serious front foot issues -- abscesses in the soles of each of his front feet that led to wall separations -- last year and again in January. NBA. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Racing With Quarter Cracks May 24, 2008
This leads to an abscess which can't drain. The abscess pushes infection up the hoof wall ... If a problem is susptected, and the horse is suspended from workouts for a short time period, his next work, or breeze can cause the abscess to break out through the top of the hoof. (Suite101.com)
First person May 18, 2008
But that's only steroids - you need other drugs to stave off the potential side-effects, which include: hair loss, gynecomastia (build-up of breast tissue due to increased oestrogen, aka gyno; aka bitch tits), testicular atrophy, cranial and prostate swelling, erratic sex drive, liver impairment, haemorrhoids, impotence, cysts, acne, abscesses, renal failure ... All the needles, the gallons of protein I'd chugged, pound after pound of tuna, the urine of pregnant women running through my veins,... (Guardian Unlimited)
Great raider on target May 17, 2008
West Australian three-year-old Universal Ruler arrived a week earlier, and Absolute Champion - which raced in Australia as Genius And Evil and now plays second fiddle to Hong Kong's No.1 Sacred Kingdom - has overcome a foot abscess and adds another twist to the international event. "Universal Ruler's form is good in an isolated pool of horses," Webbey said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
