Tanning beds cause cancer Jul 30, 2009
The new classification means tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation are definite causes of cancer, alongside tobacco, the hepatitis B virus and chimney sweeping, among others. The research was published online in the medical journal Lancet Oncology on Wednesday by experts at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, the cancer arm of the World Health Organization. (India Times, India)
Study: Tanning Beds Deemed High Risk Jul 30, 2009
After an analysis of about 20 studies, researchers conclude that tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation can be considered a carcinogen, ranking up there with arsenic, tobacco and the hepatitis B virus. Dr.Geover Fernandez, a dermatologist for Kaiser Permanente, said the latest findings are really no surprise. (KERO 23, CA)
Pre-chewed food could transmit HIV Jul 22, 2009
Giving infants pre-chewed food has been reported to transmit infections such as streptococcus and the hepatitis B virus, Gaur said. However, until these cases there was no evidence that the blood-borne HIV could be similarly transmitted. (EurekAlert!)
HIV can be transmitted by pre-chewed food Jul 22, 2009
Gaur said that the already it is known that giving infants pre-chewed food could transmit infections like streptococcus and the hepatitis B virus, there was evidence that the blood-borne HIV could be similarly transmitted until the discovery of the above cases. He said that the source of blood in the saliva of the person pre-chewing the food for the child could have been visible or microscopic bleeding from the gums or some other part of the mouth. (India Times, India)
Paladin Labs Inc. Announces Research and Development Contribution from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program for its Chimigen(R) Platform Jul 17, 2009
ViRexx is currently developing a Chimigen HBV Therapeutic Vaccine to address the 370 million chronic carriers of Hepatitis B virus worldwide, who are poorly served by existing therapies. ViRexx is also developing Chimigen HCV Therapeutic vaccines, as well as bio-nanoparticle-based siRNA therapeutic vaccines for both HBV and HCV infections. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Risk Of Liver Cancer In Women With Hepatitis B Virus Infection Varies With Number Of Pregnancies Jul 4, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) Risk for hepatocellular carcinoma, a primary malignancy of the liver, was statistically significantly higher among women with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection than among women without the virus, according to a new study ... Hepatitis B virus attacks the ... (July 2, 2009) Certain mutations in the DNA of the hepatitis B virus are associated with the development of liver cancer and may help predict which patients with HBV infections are at increased risk of the... (Science Daily)
Tigers give Leyland two-year extension Jun 20, 2009
MISCELLANY It s on for Klitschko and Chagaev World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko will fight Ruslan Chagaev as planned tonight in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as the challenger s hepatitis B virus poses no health threat, health officials said. Led by Paul Rabil s four goals, the Boston Cannons beat the host Washington Bayhawks, 19-9, in Major League Lacrosse. (Boston Globe)
Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types May 28, 2009
Reactivation of Hepatitis B virus was observed in four patients as well as reactivation of Hepatitis C virus in one patient(3). Based on these data, a global Phase III clinical trial to study the daily everolimus regimen in patients with advanced HCC is in development by Novartis. (PR Newswire)
Free Hepatitis screening for Tema residents May 22, 2009
Tema, May 21, GNA - The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), has called on the public especially those who tested negative to Hepatitis B virus to take full dose of vaccination to avoid being infected with the disease in future. Miss Nwaana Aboagye-Asare, member of PSGH and Senior Pharmacist of the Port Clinic, Tema, advised people against having partial vaccination since they could equally be at risk of getting the virus. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No hepatitis vaccine in Tema public health centres. May 21, 2009
Tema, May 20, GNA -- Public health facilities in the Tema metropolis are yet to be supplied with vaccines by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to immunize residents against the hepatitis B virus. Dr Mrs Ernestina Mensah-Quainoo, Tema Metropolitan Health Director disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday in an interview. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
UCB's CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol) Approved by the U.S. FDA for Adult Patients Suffering From Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis May 14, 2009
Use of TNF blockers, including CIMZIA, may increase the risk of reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients who are chronic carriers of this virus. Some cases have been fatal. (PR Newswire)
Health-care Providers Should Explain Vaccine Refusal Risks, Experts Urge May 12, 2009
(May 1, 2007) Bananas have emerged as the best candidate to deliver a bite-sized vaccine for hepatitis B virus (HBV) to millions of people in developing countries, according to a recent. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Gilead, Roche ready with swine flu treatments May 1, 2009
The Tamiflu oral antiviral, approved in the U.S. to treat and prevent influenza A and B virus infection in people age one or older, is sold by Ltd., which pays sales-related royalties to Gilead ... Relenza is approved to treat influenza A and B virus infection in people 7 years and older and to prevent the virus in people 5 or older. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Natural Anti-Viral Throat Spray Treatment Works on Swine Flu (H1N1) May 1, 2009
Richmond, BC, Canada (PRWEB) May 1, 2009 -- Developed by a leading virologist during the SARS crisis, FluStop is a natural oral spray treatment which has been clinically proven to inactivate influenza A virus including Avian flu (H5N1), human influenza virus (H3N2) as well as B virus. The Swine Flu virus is also an influenza virus "type A" and therefore FluStop can also inactivate this new strain. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases May 1, 2009
"What is absolutely clear is that the trends are very strong and are inescapable. The authors advocated more screening and implementation of prevention efforts such as vaccinating for the hepatitis B virus (linked to liver cancer) and human papilloma viruses (the main cause of cervical cancer), reducing tobacco and alcohol use and removing polyps in the colon. ASCO's policy statement vowed to work towards eliminating cancer disparities through increased awareness, better access to care, more... (MEDLINEplus)
Fatty liver leads to heart diseases Apr 19, 2009
He was delivering the Dr Yellapragada Subba Row Memorial Lecture on 'Hepatitis B Virus, Mechanism of Persistence and Carcinogenesis. For any person if the ALT (a marker of liver injury) is high and if the liver is fatty it can be predicted that in future the person will suffer from heart disease. (India Times, India)
VA: 3 veterans exposed to dirty equipment have HIV Apr 18, 2009
The VA also said there have been six positive tests for the hepatitis B virus and 19 for hepatitis C at the three locations. There's no way to prove patients were exposed to the viruses at VA facilities, the agency said. (Boston Globe)
Shared Equipment Can Lead To Hepatitis B Outbreaks Apr 13, 2009
13, 2009) Patient-to-patient transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) can occur as the result of routine clinical practices incorrectly thought to be risk-free ... Patient to patient transmission of hepatitis B virus: a systematic review of reports on outbreaks between 1992 and 2007 ... Hepatitis B virus attacks the. (Science Daily)
New Studies Examine Elimination Of Hepatitis B And C Apr 11, 2009
10, 2009) Two new studies in the April issue of Hepatology explore the ways that hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be cleared from patients bodies ... The second study, headed by Maurizia Brunetto of Pisa, Italy, recommends interferon-based therapies as a first-line approach for patients with chronic HBV, because these have the best chance of clearing hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) ... Article: Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Levels A Guide to Sustained... (Science Daily)
Breaches in infection control spread HBV Apr 10, 2009
Patient to patient transmission of hepatitis B virus: a systematic review of reports on outbreaks between 1992 and 2007 ... To elucidate the most frequent infection pathways and clinical settings involved, we performed a systematic review of hepatitis B virus outbreaks published between 1992 and 2007 within the EU and USA. ... Overall, 30 papers were analyzed, reporting on 33 hepatitis B virus outbreaks that involved 471 patients, with 16 fatal cases. (BioMed Central)
Immunity from Hep B to cost more Apr 9, 2009
According to the Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It ranges in severity from a mild illness, lasting a few weeks in the acute stage, to a serious, long-term illness. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
VA Continues Notification Process for Veterans Affected by Reprocessing Issues Apr 4, 2009
Five Veterans tested positive for Hepatitis B virus; eleven for Hepatitis C; and one for HIV. Of the positive test results, eleven were tested at VA's Murfreesboro, Tenn. facility, and six were tested at VA's Augusta, Ga. (PR Newswire)
Hepatitis scare hits N.J. town; 2,800 urged to get tested... Apr 2, 2009
I am very happy," Lorraine Molinski said. The medical board will decide on Friday whether Dara should be suspended. In the meantime, health officials said he isn't allowed to perform procedures; just consult patients. Health officials said some people spontaneously clear the hepatitis B virus, while others need treatment. (? MMIX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.) WCBSTV.com's Most Popular Pages You need the latest Flash player to view video content. to download. Click here to if you... (The Drudge Report)
Hot climate produces baby girls Apr 1, 2009
"For example, women who carry hepatitis B virus are more likely to have boys. So are women who have pre-eclampsia in pregnancy.". He said there were evolutionary explanations for sex ratio changes. (BBC News -- Health)
Windows users warned of worm Apr 1, 2009
B virus expected to infect computers today. BY WAYNE T. PRICE FLORIDA TODAY April 1, 2009. (Florida Today)
Gilead Sciences: High-Performing Pharmaceutical Mar 28, 2009
Gilead's first drug in this category Hepsera, for the hep B virus generated $341 million in sales in 2008. And it recently received approval in the U.S. and other countries to treat hep B patients with its HIV drug Viread. (BusinessWeek)
* Hepatitis B victims skip medicine in bad economy Mar 25, 2009
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First Step Towards A World Reclassification Of Viruses Feb 25, 2009
(July 29, 2008) Using a newly developed method, Utrecht University researchers have mapped the structure and composition of the hepatitis B virus. The researchers were able to map the structure by spraying the. (Science Daily)
When Acute Hepatitis Develops Into Chronic Hepatitis Feb 23, 2009
On the other hand, T effector cells are largely inactive with chronic hepatitis B infections: the Treg cells prevent an immune reaction and, in doing so, increase the number of hepatitis B viruses that are able to live in the organ ... Scientists have investigated 67 spontaneously recovered patients and found that co-infection by hepatitis B virus is. (Science Daily)
Routine tests may not totally rule out hepatitis, HIV Feb 23, 2009
"We did both the ELISA test prescribed by the government and the advanced Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) test with every donation. Three samples of donor blood tested negative for the mandatory tests but tested positive for Hepatitis B after NAT. Two of these three donations also tested positive for Anti HBc (total), indicating past exposure to Hepatitis B virus. We have prevented a potential transfusion associated with Hepatitis B in as many as nine patients, as each unit of blood is separated into... (Times of India)
India hepatitis death toll reaches 38 Feb 22, 2009
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease resulting from infection with the hepatitis B virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It usually spreads through blood, semen, or other bodily fluids, often through sexual contact or sharing needles or syringes with an infected person. (CNN -- World)
Probe into India hepatitis deaths Feb 21, 2009
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person ... Chronic carriers have an increased risk of developing liver disease such as cirrhosis or liver cancer, because the hepatitis B virus steadily attacks the liver. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Chimp attack shows need for primate law Feb 21, 2009
Primates can spread dangerous diseases such as herpes B, monkey pox, tuberculosis and simian immunodeficiency virus or SIV, the primate form of HIV. Nearly every macaque monkey in captivity carries the herpes B virus. Recognizing this serious risk, 20 states including California already prohibit private ownership of primates as pets. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Gene Linked To Aggressive Progression Of Liver Cancer Identified Feb 19, 2009
15, 2008) Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer in some individuals, but not all strains of the virus are associated with the same degree of risk. If confirmed, the newly reported data. (Science Daily)
Gujarat in the grip of Hepatitis B Feb 19, 2009
Hepatitis B virus, also called serum hepatitis, spreads through infected body fluids such as blood, saliva and breast milk. Infection occurs through contaminated , and sharing of contaminated needles or syringes. (NDTV.com)
Viruses' Protective Shield Deciphered Feb 17, 2009
(June 23, 2006) Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have analyzed the structure of hepatitis B virus and found that it has unique features that distinguish it from other enveloped viruses such as influenza. . (Science Daily)
New Test May Help To Ensure That Dengue Vaccines Do No Harm Feb 17, 2009
(May 1, 2007) Bananas have emerged as the best candidate to deliver a bite-sized vaccine for hepatitis B virus (HBV) to millions of people in developing countries, according to a recent. (July 18, 2007) A universal influenza vaccine that has been pioneered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University is being tested for the first time on humans by the British-American biotech company Acambis. (Science Daily)
Camouflaging Of Viral DNA Could Be Crucial Step In Progression Of Cancers Feb 15, 2009
In a study published online in Genome Research, scientists have mapped a chemical modification of DNA in three oncogenic viruses (Epstein-Barr, human papilloma virus, and hepatitis B virus) and found that the viral genome undergoes critical changes during the progression of disease, with implications for the development of new methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ... Worldwide, most people are already infected with the Epstein-Barr virus, and millions are infected with the human... (Science Daily)
Radioimmunotherapy: Promising treatment for HIV infection and viral cancers Feb 15, 2009
RIT also has potential as a therapy for cancers that are preceded by viral infections, such as cervical cancer (certain forms of which are associated with human papilloma virus) and hepatocellular carcinoma (associated with hepatitis B virus). Such cancers account for almost a quarter of all cancers. (EurekAlert!)
