Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Effective at Preventing Child Deaths, Study Suggests Nov 19, 2009
(June 1, 2005) A vaccine against pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease, a severe form of bacterial infection, can substantially reduce hospital admissions and improve the survival of children in developing. (May 4, 2007) A vaccine introduced in 2000 has reduced by more than 90 percent the rate of a serious bacterial illness among young children with sickle cell disease (SCD), who are particularly susceptible to it. (Science Daily)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nov 19, 2009
2 The NOD2 protein is an intracellular sensor of bacterial peptidoglycan, and autophagy enables cells to regulate and degrade diverse intracellular components, including. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Purina offers insurance coverage to pet owners for dog flu Nov 19, 2009
In some cases, dogs will develop a secondary bacterial pneumonia which could cause death. Through the insurance coverage, pet owners can take advantage of the canine influenza vaccine currently available on the market. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
IBM biochip allows fast diagnosis of many diseases Nov 18, 2009
Depending on which indicator antibody proteins are used, the device however can detect a very broad range of bacterial and viral infections as well as cancer markers or the so-called swine influenza. It also can be used to test for chemical and biohazards, the company says. (EETimes)
Elton John Says He's Back On His Feet Nov 18, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Singer Had Flu, E. coli. (Click2Houston, TX)
Friend: UFC champ Lesnar is home recuperating Nov 18, 2009
recovering from a bacterial infection. Larry Novotny says Lesnar was released from a hospital in Bismarck, N.D., on Tuesday and won't make any decisions about his career until his health has improved. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Get more: Entertainment Nov 18, 2009
Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. Tags. (WABC-TV, NY)
Elton John Recovers from Infection Nov 18, 2009
Singer Says He's Back on His Feet After Suffering from the Flu and an E. Coli Bacterial Infection ... (AP) Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined by the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. (CBS News)
Elton John: I'm back on my feet Nov 18, 2009
NEW YORK - Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. The entertainer spoke about his recovery before Monday's annual benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which honored former President Bill Clinton and Sharon Stone among others. (MSNBC -- News)
UFC: Illness puts heavyweight champ Lesnar's career in doubt Nov 17, 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) UFC President Dana White said Monday that heavyweight champion is recovering from a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract. "He's in stable condition and should be released soon," White said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lesnar's illness adds to UFC's woes Nov 17, 2009
Lesnar previously diagnosed with mono that forced him out of a title defense against Shane Carwin this weekend has a serious bacterial infection in his intestinal tract, UFC President Dana White. Although he described Lesnar's condition as stable and expects him to leave the hospital soon, White told AP that he did not know if his champion would be able to fight again. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scientists Guide Immune Cells With Light and Microparticles Nov 17, 2009
The team used sponge-like microparticles, designed by the laboratory of Tarek Fahmy, associate professor of biomedical engineering at Yale, that mimicked bacteria by slowly releasing a characteristic bacterial "scent." They then moved these microparticles using focused beams of light to control the pattern of released chemicals over space and time, stimulating the immune cells to respond. The neutrophils can be seen following the microparticles on videos produced by the researchers. (Science Daily)
fat is an angry substance Nov 17, 2009
He says that some fatty acids look like the bacterial invaders that TLR4 senses, prompting normal macrophages to mistake fatty acids for the enemy and turn on inflammation ... Vitamin D-directed Rheostatic Regulation Of Monocyte Antibacterial Responses ... We have known for some time that vitamin D has a key role in innate immunity to maintain localized production of antibacterial hCAP following TLR activation of monocytes. (Harper's Magazine)
The Burnham buzz Nov 17, 2009
Andrei Osterman and collaborators have used comparisons of bacterial genomes to identify new targets for antibiotics and produced first-generation chemical inhibitors of a class of bacterial enzymes, called NadDs (nicotinate mononucleotide adenylyltransferases). Described in a recent article in Chemistry gy (Cell Press), the team, led by Dr. Osterman, has provided proof of concept for a novel class of antibiotics that could address the problem of antibiotic resistance in MRSA and other types of... (EurekAlert!)
MIT scientists pinpoint origin of dissolved arsenic in Bangladesh drinking water Nov 16, 2009
That national effort to decrease the incidence of bacterial illnesses caused by contaminated drinking water led almost immediately to severe and widespread arsenic poisoning, which manifests as sores on the skin and often leads to cancers of the skin, lung, liver, bladder and pancreas. Since then, scientists have struggled to understand how the arsenic, which is naturally occurring in the underground sediment of the Ganges Delta, is being mobilized in the groundwater. (EurekAlert!)
Cuban dissidents ramp up protest Nov 16, 2009
The dissidents told Reina Hernandez, 24, to go home after the doctor diagnosed a bacterial kidney infection, Valle Roca said. Niclas Abad, 21, was told to stop his hunger strike and start drinking liquids, said Valle Roca. (CNN -- International)
Ronald McDonald House salutes Outrigger hotels Nov 16, 2009
O'ahu resident Kitty Lagareta, whose youngest son was born with bacterial spinal meningitis, became involved when planning for the first Ronald McDonald House began in 1982. "I was a parent, and I had started taking other parents to my house for showers and meals," said Lagareta, who eventually became the founding executive director of RMHC-HI. "So many Neighbor Island parents had nowhere to go.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Filipino typhoon victims under stress, WHO says Nov 15, 2009
Tens of thousands of people are at risk from leptospirosis, a bacterial disease caused by contact with water contaminated with urine from rats and other mammals, a WHO statement said. Other health threats include cholera, dengue fever, malaria, diarrhoea, skin rashes and respiratory illnesses, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Study reveals why certain drug combinations backfire Nov 14, 2009
Kishony and his team have found that the answer lies in the way some antibiotic drugs influence a bacterial cell's gene expression levels. Combinations of these altered genetic behaviors can "put the cell in a better position for survival," said Kishony. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists Solve Structure Of NMDA Receptor Unit That Could Be Drug Target For Neurological Diseases Nov 14, 2009
18, 2008) Researchers have just determined the structure of a bacterial protein similar to the human nicotine receptor, and have published this result in the journal Nature. This is an important step for the. (Science Daily)
When its hard toknow the right timing Nov 14, 2009
Otherwise, there could still be some bacterial residue in their bodies that could cause the same symptom to emerge again. On the other hand, they are not supposed to take the medicine more than the prescribed dose, as that would increase their chances of developing other form of health problems. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fat-dissolving procedure carries infection risks Nov 14, 2009
The doctors, writing in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, warn that the procedure, known as mesotherapy, can also leave patients with particularly hard-to-treat and potentially disfiguring bacterial infections. Mesotherapy involves the injection of a reportedly fat-dissolving solution into unwanted fat deposits. (MSNBC -- Health)
Milford’s private water company fined $50,000 Nov 14, 2009
Breaches in that tank, along with other deficiencies in the company s distribution lines, were identified by environmental officials as the likely culprits behind last summer s bacterial outbreak. A review of the company s maintenance records by the DEP revealed that no inspection had been done on the Congress Street tank in 2006 and that there was no record to indicate that an inspection had been done in the five years prior to the contamination. (Boston Globe)
State Mental Hospitals: Move faster to fix mental health care Nov 14, 2009
An autopsy revealed she suffered from an obstructed colon and a severe bacterial infection. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
CDC Tips on Recovering from the Swi... Nov 13, 2009
Additionally, since H1N1 flu infections could also be caused by or lead to bacterial infections, a doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to help a flu sufferer recover. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications may be used to help alleviate H1N1 flu symptoms. (Suite101.com)
New Explanation For Nature's Hardiest Life Form Nov 13, 2009
The cause might be bacterial spores, en extremely hardy survival form of bacteria, a nightmare for health care and the food industry and an enigma for scientists ... It has long been known that the ability of spores to survive has to do with the low water content in the spore core, where the bacterial cell's DNA and most enzymes are stored ... "What we have discovered is that the water in the spore is nearly as fluid as in regular bacteria, while the enzymes are largely immobile. We therefore... (Science Daily)
CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill Nov 13, 2009
Earlier figures were based on laboratory-confirmed cases even as doctors largely quit using flu tests months ago -- and experts knew that deaths from things like the bacterial pneumonia that often follows flu were being missed. Thursday's report attempts to calculate the first six months of the new H1N1 strain's spread, from April through mid-October. (Albany Times Union)
Milk Pasteurization: More Not Always Better Nov 13, 2009
Bacterial contamination of waste milk (also called hospital milk) is a real threat to the health of young calves, reminds veterinarian Jim Quigley, vice president of calf operations for the Animal Practitioners Coalition (APC) ... And it requires a process that optimizes bacterial kill without depressing subsequent digestion of nutrients from the milk. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
CDC Raises H1N1 Flu Death Toll to 4,000 Nov 12, 2009
It includes deaths caused by complications related to swine flu, including pneumonia and bacterial infections. Until now, the had conservatively put the U.S. swine flu death count at more than 1,000. (CBS News -- Early Show)
CDC reports 4,000 U.S. swine flu deaths Nov 12, 2009
It includes deaths caused by complications related to swine flu, including pneumonia and bacterial infections. HOW TO: Q&A: SWINE FLU CENTRAL. (USA Today -- News)
Swine flu toll recalculated to 4,000 Nov 12, 2009
It's an estimate made by combining laboratory-confirmed deaths from the flu and others that appear to be brought about by flu, although the patient ultimately may have died of bacterial pneumonia, infection or organ failure. The estimate will not be released until next week because CDC consultants still are looking over the figures, said spokesman Glen Nowak. (Modesto Bee, CA)
CDC Now Says 4,000 Swine Flu Deaths In US Nov 12, 2009
It includes deaths caused by complications related to swine flu, including pneumonia and bacterial infections. Until now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had conservatively put the U.S. swine flu death count at more than 1,000. (Click2Houston, TX)
Where Germs Hide Nov 12, 2009
5 percent of cell phones used by health care workers had evidence of bacterial contamination. Gerba, armed with his germ-meter, which measures the level of surface bacteria, joined Wallace on the streets of New York to see if she could test their cell phones. (CBS News)
Thanks, FDA, but We Don't Need Your Protection From Raw Oysters Nov 12, 2009
This has proven effective at drastically reducing bacterial levels in the oysters. California, which saw four Vibrio deaths per year in the 1990s, has had zero since implementing the ban. (Slate)
Leaving the Folds Nov 12, 2009
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)
Star Soccer Player's Suicide Leaves Germany Stunned Nov 12, 2009
Enke's doctor, Valentin Markser, said the player contracted a bacterial intestinal infection in October that forced him to sit out a number of games. Despite the fact the infection brought on more bouts of depression, Markser said Enke refused to go to a clinic for treatment. (Time.com)
'I tried to be there': shock at Enke's death Nov 12, 2009
Doctors took several weeks to determine that he had a bacterial intestinal infection. In his suicide note, Enke apologized to his family and the staff treating him for deliberately misleading them into believing he was better, "which was necessary in order to carry out the suicide plans," Markser said. (The Age, Australia)
Biota to buy two new drugs businesses Nov 12, 2009
Biota said today it would purchase Prolysis Limited, an antibacterial drug discovery company located in Oxford, England ... Biota also announced this morning the acquisition of the assets and drug development programs of MaxThera Inc, an antibacterial drug discovery company headquartered in Boston, USA. ... MaxThera has developed a high quality suite of validated novel bacterial targets and early stage antibacterial programs aimed at developing compounds to treat serious bacterial infections,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cedar Rapids man may have died of meningitis Nov 11, 2009
Public health officials are investigating the death of a 21-year-old Cedar Rapids man as a probable case of bacterial meningitis ... Meningitis, which is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and fluid that surrounds the brain, can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection ... Bacterial meningitis, which is much more serious than the viral form, can result in brain damage, hearing loss, paralysis and death. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Antibiotic overuse could threaten medicine Nov 11, 2009
Antibiotics are needed in all these treatments to prevent bacterial infection. But drug-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in hospitals worldwide, marked by the rise of superbugs such as methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA). (MSNBC -- Health)
Ten Reasons to See Your Doctor Nov 11, 2009
Changes in bowel habits may signal a bacterial infection or a viral or parasitic infection. Among other possible causes are inflammatory bowel disease, crohns disease and colon cancer. (Suite101.com)
Cough into your cell phone, get diagnosis Nov 10, 2009
Software could help analyze whether infection is viral or bacterial ... Most health care professionals can distinguish between the two kinds, and each kind gives subtle hints about whether a person has a bacterial or viral infection. (MSNBC -- Health)
BU student caught bacterial infection from lab, tests show Nov 10, 2009
Sophisticated genetic fingerprinting confirmed that a laboratory experiment was the source of a bacterial infection that sickened a graduate student on Boston University s medical campus, city disease investigators said yesterday. The genetic tests, conducted at the state laboratory in Jamaica Plain, compared a blood sample from the researcher with bacterial matter recovered from the lab where he was working on BU s South End campus. (Boston Globe)
Scientists visualize how bacteria talk to one another Nov 9, 2009
However, a single bacterial species is capable of producing many bioactive compounds that can alter neighboring organisms ... The researchers anticipate that this tool will enable development of a bacterial dictionary that translates the output signals ... The team is currently mapping hundreds of such bacterial interactions. (EurekAlert!)
Hitting early, swine flu claims 11 more kids in US Nov 9, 2009
Typically, influenza weakens people so they're vulnerable to bacterial pneumonia, especially those over age 65. But the new H1N1 can dive deeper into the lungs, in "small subsets" of patients who go into respiratory failure within days, said WHO medical officer Dr. Nikki Shindo. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
How Saturated Fatty Acids 'Anger' The Immune System (And How To Stop Them) Nov 7, 2009
"Tlr4 is out there to sense bacterial products, but one of those looks a lot like fatty acids," said the study's senior author Jerrold Olefsky of the University of California, San Diego ... That bacterial product is something called lipopolysaccharide (LPS) found in bacterial membranes. (Science Daily)
Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms Nov 7, 2009
THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new "atlas" of bacterial life on and within the human body has uncovered the fact that your palms, feet and forearms are a veritable United Nations of germs. The scientists, using sophisticated gene-sequencing technologies, pinpointed specific bacterial types and where they like to thrive on and within the body ... They also found that bacterial colonies differed person to person, with each individual carrying his or her own "personalized" assortment of... (MEDLINEplus)
Get Your Vaccine for Seasonal Flu, Experts Urge Nov 7, 2009
In addition to flu shots, people 65 and older and anyone over 2 years of age with a chronic illness should also get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, which can lead to severe illness, including bacterial pneumonia, bloodstream infection and meningitis. "It reduces the risk of serious illness from a common bacteria," Frieden said. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Cholesterol drugs may improve flu survival Nov 7, 2009
Previous studies also have found that statins may help people survive pneumonia and serious bacterial bloodstream infections. The new research, sponsored by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the first large one in the United States to look at statins for flu. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Human Bacterial Diversity Is Personalized Nov 6, 2009
Map Of Human Bacterial Diversity Shows Wide Interpersonal Differences ... Map Of Human Bacterial Diversity Shows Wide Interpersonal Differences ... 6, 2009) A University of Colorado at Boulder team has developed the first atlas of bacterial diversity across the human body, charting wide variations in microbe populations that live in different regions of the human body and which aid us in physiological functions that contribute to our health. (Science Daily)
Transgenic squash super-weeds gone wild Nov 6, 2009
They planted mixed populations of transgenic and wild squash and recorded their susceptibility to various viral and bacterial pathogens over a three-year period ... Unfortunately for the squash, the cucumber beetles are a transmission agent for a bacterial squash killer -- wilt disease -- which spreads via beetle poop that falls into the "open wounds" of chewed-upon squash leaves. (Salon)
How healthy are your children's eyes? Nov 6, 2009
Pink eye is a common term for bacterial or viral conjunctivitis ... Left untreated, some types of bacterial infection can scar the eye's surface and lead to permanent eye damage and vision loss. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Experts map the body's bacteria Nov 6, 2009
The University of Colorado at Boulder team found unexpectedly wide variations in bacterial communities from person to person ... Not only did the bacterial communities vary from person to person, they also varied considerably from one site on the body to another, and from test to test - but some patterns did emerge ... " Transplant testThe researchers disinfected the forearms and foreheads of some volunteers, and "inoculated" both sides with bacterial communities from the tongue. The tongue... (BBC News -- Health)
Protect Your Cat From Swine Flu Nov 6, 2009
The cat was given fluids for dehydration and put on antibiotics to prevent a secondary bacterial infection. The good news is that both cat and owners have largely recovered from their illness. (Suite101.com)
Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates Nov 6, 2009
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. The singer's spokesman Gary Farrow says John was at home Friday and was feeling fine. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Kenya: Malteser International starts emergency aid / Effects of El Nio: Drought and flooding in Eastern Africa Nov 4, 2009
In cooperation with the local dioceses Malteser International will provide six health centres, two hospitals and one hospital dispensary with drugs and medical consumables for the treatment of malaria, diarrhoea and bacterial infections. Additionally, 7,500 mosquito nets will be distributed. (AlertNet)
Spreading swine flu to avoid going broke Nov 4, 2009
Although germ theory had been around awhile, it wasn t until 1847 that Anton van Leeuwenhoek actually observed microorganisms, and it would still be another 15 years before Pasteur s seminal work using heat to kill bacterial growth ... THE VACCINE HAS A DANGEROUS PRESERVATIVE Thimerosal, a preservative containing ethyl mercury that has been in vaccines since the 1930s, is used to prevent inadvertent bacterial and fungal contamination of multi-dose vials ... BTW, when you have a multidose vial of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Chinese official: Syphilis boom driven by economy Nov 4, 2009
Syphilis, a bacterial infection that causes rashes and sores, is easily treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated can damage the heart and the nervous system. Chen told WHO that China is still developing policies for preventing and treating sexually transmitted diseases. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Corporate wellness programme launched Nov 4, 2009
He explained that the body's nervous system, a major engine for expressing the bodies' full potential, when compromised as a result of stress and other bacterial and viral infections, prevented the proper expression of life, vitality, health, healing, well-being and wellness. Dr. Manns pointed out that chiropractic care utilised latest techniques including massage therapy, exercising, nutritional direction and other cutting edge technology to remove interferences in the nervous system and ensure... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Some Antibiotics May Increase Birth Defects Nov 4, 2009
Bacterial infections can be extremely dangerous for a pregnant woman and her fetus, and should not go untreated, Crider and her team note in their report. But to date, they add, there have been no large-scale studies of whether or not antibiotics are safe in pregnancy. (Newsmax)
CombiMatrix Corporation to Release Third Quarter Financial Results on November 11, 2009 Nov 4, 2009
Combimatrix Molecular 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. CMDX functions primarily as a diagnostics reference laboratory. (Primezone Releases)
Seacrest fan faces stalking charge Nov 4, 2009
LONDON Elton John has been hospitalized after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu, his spokesman said yesterday. The pop star has been forced to cancel concerts in England, Ireland and the United States. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Eosinophils In Allergy And Asthma Nov 4, 2009
Th1 immune responses traditionally fight intracellular infections such as bacterial and viral infections, whereas Th2 responses are specialized for large parasites such as worms. Asthma and allergic disease result from an improper Th2 immune response. (Science Daily)
Study Ties Common Drugs To Birth Defects Nov 4, 2009
Bacterial infections themselves can cause problems for the fetus if left unchecked, experts said, so pregnant women shouldn't avoid antibiotics entirely. Instead, women should discuss antibiotics choices with their doctors. (KIRO TV, WA)
Butte man dies of swine flu complications (40) Nov 4, 2009
Assistant Health Officer Karen Billson says the man was in his 50s and died following the onset of a bacterial infection that led to pneumonia. She says the man suffered from other serious medical conditions. (Montana Standard, MT)
