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    Botswana: Phikwe Hit By MDR TB  Dec 2, 2008
    Meanwhile, Selebi-Phikwe has experienced an increase in the number of diarrhea cases in the past month. The number is said to have exceeded the limit of 70 cases per month. (allAfrica.com)

    What is Food Intolerance?  Dec 2, 2008
    In some cases food passes directly through the body before digestion is complete - so food is eliminated only partially processed, as in the case of milk products causing diarrhea ... While symptoms of food intolerance may vary with the specific class of sensitivity, direct problems such as severe abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea and hemorrhoids are common ... Gastro-Intestinal (diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, constipation, etc. (Suite101.com)

    Health Concerns for Kids Overlandin...  Dec 2, 2008
    Items for children to include in a Medical Aid Kit should include: Paracetamol for children, tweezers for removing ticks and thorns, antihistamine (for allergic reactions), antiseptic cream, rehydration sachets in case of diarrhea, lice shampoo and disinfectant. A medical aid kit should be tailored to specific needs: for a short time in a resort hotel, the above is probably not necessary. (Suite101.com)

    Some vindication for sick vets, but little relief  Dec 2, 2008
    Paul Sullivan, a Gulf War veteran who helped lead the fight on Capitol Hill to get help for the veterans, said it wasn't very long after the war ended that more veterans started complaining of symptoms such as fatigue, rashes, respiratory problems, diarrhea, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and nausea. When veterans wrote members of Congress, the lawmakers typically responded by contacting Pentagon officials who in turn wrote back saying there were no reports of chemical exposure, Sullivan... (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Cholera kills hundreds in Zimbabwe  Dec 2, 2008
    Cholera is a highly contagious disease that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting. It is curable, but because Zimbabwe lacks the drugs and doctors to treat it, the death rate there is 10 times greater than it is in countries where treatment is available, according to former President Jimmy Carter, who visited with officials in the region last week. (CNN -- World)

    Zimbabwe's Latest Plague: Cholera  Dec 2, 2008
    To treat the chronic diarrhea and potentially fatal dehydration that results from cholera, take a liter of water, a teaspoon of salt, eight teaspoons of sugar, mix, and drink; or, for patients too weak to drink, administer intravenously. You have to be. (Time.com)

    AIDS crisis overblown? Some say so  Dec 1, 2008
    Diarrhea kills more kidsExperts working on other health problems struggle to attract money and attention when competing with AIDS.. "Diarrhea kills five times as many kids as AIDS," said John Oldfield, executive vice president of Water Advocates, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that promotes clean water and sanitation ... "But nobody wants to hear about diarrhea," he said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Super bug stalks area, state hospitals  Dec 1, 2008
    And its effects -- diseases ranging from severe diarrhea to deadly sepsis -- are worse if the patient has been taking antibiotics ... He started gagging, throwing up, belching and bloating, in addition to explosive diarrhea, she recalled. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Harare Offers Free Graves to Cholera Victims  Dec 1, 2008
    VOA News - Zimbabwe Says Cholera Has Killed 425. A trusted source of newsand information since 1942. (Voice of America)

    World AIDS Day  Dec 1, 2008
    Self-care strategies include stress-management techniques, activity and exercise, dietary recommendations and behavioral strategies for symptoms such as depression, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea and neuropathy, Eller said. Knowledge of self-care strategies can help empower people living with HIV/AIDS by giving them something specific that they can do to help themselves feel better, Eller said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)

    Nigeria: Panic Spreads Over Fake Teething Powder  Nov 30, 2008
    Several more children have suffered from fever, diarrhea, and kidney failure, according to Akunyili ... "Some of the signs and symptoms presented by the patients include inability to pass urine, fever, puffiness of the face, vomiting, diarrhea, cough and catarrh.". (allAfrica.com)

    Benefits and Dangers of Potassium i...  Nov 29, 2008
    Other symptoms of potassium overdose include stomach cramps; diarrhea; muscle spasms; slow, weak pulse; irritability; anxiety; tiredness; and heart failure. Getting Potassium Into Your Diet. (Suite101.com)

    On politicians' pay, parents' responsibility  Nov 29, 2008
    As to stomach bugs, I also often equate leftist governance to a bad case of diarrhea. This too shall pass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Testing for cancer at home  Nov 29, 2008
    According to the Canadian Cancer Society, symptoms include changes in bowel habits, bright red or very dark blood in the stool, diarrhea or constipation, narrowed stools, abdominal discomfort, unexplained weight loss, exhaustion and vomiting. The death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping over the past few years, partly due to a decrease in the number of cases, according to the American Cancer Society, but also because of the growing use of screening programs that help to catch the... (Reuters)

    Zimbabwe offers free graves as cholera spreads  Nov 29, 2008
    The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday a lack of clean drinking water and adequate toilets were the main triggers of Zimbabwe's epidemic of cholera, a diarrhea disease that is especially fatal for children. WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib said there are very few places where people infected with cholera in Zimbabwe can seek medical care, and the clinics that are open have far too few health workers to contain the outbreak. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    153 students sick in NE China after eating at school cafeteria  Nov 29, 2008
    The victims, from the No. 3 Experimental Primary School in Changyi District in the provincial capital of Changchun, began vomiting and had diarrhea after eating lunch Thursday. According to a city government spokesman, the children ate rice, cake, and boiled Chinese cabbage with green bean noodles. (Xinhuanet, China)

    ICRC helps Zimbabwe respond to Cholera outbreak  Nov 29, 2008
    Health facilities in capital Harare and other parts of the country continue to face a mass influx of patients suffering from diarrhea, some of whom are diagnosed as new cholera cases, the agency said in a statement. So far more than 380 people have been killed by the disease and more than 9,500 cases have been recorded. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Ginger Essential Oil  Nov 28, 2008
    The Chinese used Ginger for tooth ache, malaria, rheumatism, diarrhea and excess mucus. Traditionally, Ginger has been used for its aphrodisiac properties. (Suite101.com)

    Nigeria: 25 Children Die From Tainted Drugs  Nov 27, 2008
    "The child had not been passing urine for the past six (6) days. She did not know the medicine store she purchased the drug from and had thrown the container away. Two of the hospitals where two of the patients were initially admitted before being referred to ABUTH were visited and the doctors informed that the patients were brought in with fever, diarrhea, vomiting and were unable to pass urine for several days."So today, in line with our usual tradition of prompt response to distress call and... (allAfrica.com)

    The Archipelago  Nov 27, 2008
    The Jakarta Post - Diarrhea pandemic death toll reaches 26 ... Diarrhea pandemic death toll reaches 26 ... A Diarrhea pandemic has spread widely across West Sulawesi, claiming 26 lives in the past month. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)

    Norovirus on ship leaves 100 quarantined  Nov 26, 2008
    Symptoms of the virus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and muscle pain. Death rarely occurs, but those most at risk are the very young, the old and those with weak immune systems. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Don't 'sick' a virus on relatives this holiday season  Nov 26, 2008
    Stay home if you have a sudden onset of illness, a fever, are exhausted, have muscle aches, are vomiting or have diarrhea, the doctors and Marcum said ... Marcum is seeing the typical seasonal increase in students vomiting, with diarrhea or strep throat. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Casper briefs  Nov 26, 2008
    Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause gastroenteritis with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping and a possible fever. People sometimes incorrectly refer to it as the stomach flu, but it is not the same as influenza. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    5 things you didn't know about ... Norovirus  Nov 26, 2008
    Symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and some stomach cramping, but sometimes people also have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and a general sense of tiredness. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected person may feel very sick. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Flu, Flu Away: Answers to questions about the flu  Nov 26, 2008
    It s not what people think about with the vomiting and diarrhea. It will feel like you ve been hit by a truck, Marquis said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    * Doctors can play role in alternative diplomacy  Nov 26, 2008
    Addressing the infected skin, diarrhea and malnutrition of adults and children with large supplies of antibiotics, vitamins and medication allows patients to go back to their everyday lives. We are improving their overall quality of life. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends FDA Approval of Febuxostat for the Treatment of Hyperuricemia in Patients With Gout  Nov 25, 2008
    The most commonly reported adverse events were upper respiratory tract infections, musculoskeletal and connective tissue signs and symptoms, and diarrhea. About Gout and Uric Acid. (PR Newswire)

    UK Mother: I flushed newborn in toilet by accident...  Nov 25, 2008
    Claire Jones says she knew she was pregnant from an affair with a colleague but thought the pain she suffered in the early hours of Dec. 28 was from diarrhea. Jones told a coroner's court in Cardiff, Wales, on Monday that she only realized what had happened when she saw a foot in the toilet bowl. (The Drudge Report)

    Study: Lung cancer pill as effective as chemo  Nov 25, 2008
    Patients taking Iressa mainly experienced skin rashes and/or mild diarrhea ... Patients taking Iressa mainly experienced skin rashes and/or mild diarrhea ... Patients on Taxotere had many more severe side effects, including hair loss, numbness in hands and feet, severe diarrhea, a drop in blood cells and nausea. (CNN -- Health)

    Haiti's ongoing disaster  Nov 24, 2008
    Each year, over 22,000 children under 5 die from preventable causes including malnutrition, pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria. If a child does reach school age, a good education in Haiti is very difficult to obtain. (Boston Globe)

    Middle name mentions  Nov 24, 2008
    "Then perhaps you should stop bringing up Gary and your adult daughters everytime you crave a "look at me," or "feel pity for me" fix. When you wave them as your personal flag of needing attention, like a 6-year-old boy makes noises with his armpits for a giggle, you interject them into the discussion.People responding to your constant cries for attention when you bring up Gary's wreck don't justify you draging a 6-month-old infant girl into your verbal diarrhea. ". HappyGoLucky wrote on Nov 23,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 23, 2008  Nov 24, 2008
    " Utterly pathetic.C'mon, you can do better than that. Or maybe not.Peace, prosperity and sunshine to all, DD Wiz Whites of Their Eyes wrote on Nov 23, 2008 10:30 AM:Nick: The Obama team is relatively strong, so far. Hillary for State was terrific, although she is less qualified than Richardson she makes a better European impression. Richardson would have been the best negotiator but he lacks the Clinton cache. Richardson is barely qualified at Commerce, but he is a quick study as is... (North County Times)

    Inmates may have eaten contaminated meals  Nov 24, 2008
    Symptoms, sometimes experienced as a mild case of flu, include vomiting, nausea, cramps, diarrhea, severe headache and fever. In rare cases, the infection can lead to brain infection and death. (Globe and Mail)

    New Evidence Linking Meat To Cancer  Nov 23, 2008
    They produce and release hormones into the body that cause symptoms such as diarrhea or skin flushing but these problems rarely show up until late in the disease. "There is some evidence to suggest that of the small and large bowel both arise from adenomatous polyp precursor lesions, suggesting the adenoma-carcinoma sequence is relevant to both sites. For unknown reasons, the is much more susceptible to malignant transformation. Identifying risk factors that are unique as well as those that are... (Natural News.com)

    Pill as good as chemo on lung cancer, but costlier  Nov 23, 2008
    The most common side effects in Iressa patients were rash, acne and diarrhea. The patients on chemo most often suffered from fatigue, a higher risk for infections, and hair loss. (Yahoo News)

    Children dying in Haiti, victims of food crisis  Nov 22, 2008
    The fragile-looking child was evacuated by helicopter Nov. 8 with vomiting and diarrhea. When she arrived, nearly a quarter of her body weight was due to fluid retention, a sign of severe protein deficiency. (FOX 11, AZ)

    New study data: JANUVIA (sitagliptin)  Nov 22, 2008
    Clinical AEs of hypoglycemia and selected gastrointestinal (GI) events (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea) as well as body weight were pre-specified as AEs of interest. No cases of hypoglycemia were reported in patients treated with JANUVIA.. (EurekAlert!)

    Flu Complications  Nov 21, 2008
    Children can also experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea which are usually uncommon in adults. Flu-like symptoms can also be caused by certain other viruses, bacteria, parasites. (Suite101.com)

    • Jury hears $23M lawsuit by former Idaho inmate  Nov 21, 2008
    On Feb. 3, she told medical staff she had flu-like symptoms and diarrhea ... According to the lawsuit, Lysager, at 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 14, told medical staff she was suffering from dehydration, diarrhea and stomach cramps. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Letters from readers  Nov 21, 2008
    The good news is that at least one additional disease, rotavirus diarrhea, has been decreased by more than 75 percent within a year of widespread use of the rotavirus vaccine. Vaccines, without a doubt, are the safest, most effective medical intervention. (Florida Times-Union)

    Important Message for 2008 Universal Children's Day  Nov 20, 2008
    "These children are not dying from incurable diseases or causes. These children are dying from diarrhea, pneumonia, measles and malaria---things that cost pennies to treat or prevent," said Caryl Stern, President and C.E.O., U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "It is unacceptable and inexcusable that defenseless children continue to die when the technology, expertise and solutions to save them exist right now.". In 1980, the annual rate of under-five child deaths hovered at 14. (PR Newswire)

    Gulf War Illness  Nov 20, 2008
    A veterans's description of GWI: "During official visits to strategic military cities there were frequent SCUD attacks during which I heard chemical alarms sound. When I asked if these alarms meant chemicals had been detected, I was told that the chemical alarms had malfunctioned. I became ill and was treated for nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, and high temperature. Rashes I had all over my body I thought were normal and expected since I spent most days in the sand, wind and sun with all... (TIME)

    Ex-inmate asks for $23 million  Nov 20, 2008
    On approximately Feb. 3, she began experiencing flu-like symptoms and diarrhea, which she reported to medical staff ... At 5:30 a.m. Feb. 14, Lysager, suffering from dehydration, diarrhea and stomach cramps, alerted medical staff and was given an ultrasound to monitor the baby's condition. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Myanmar strives for promotion of traditional medicine  Nov 20, 2008
    The Myanmar delegation discussed matters on Myanmar traditional medicine including measures being taken for conducting research on treatment of six major diseases -- diabetes, hypertension, malaria, tuberculosis, diarrhea and dysentery through traditional medicine, according to the newspaper ... Over 20,000 herbal and medicinal plants of over 700 species from some 10 states and divisions for producing medicines used in treating diseases like cholera, diarrheas, dysentery, hypertension, diabetes,... (Xinhuanet, China)

    Superbug found in grocery meats  Nov 19, 2008
    80 percent of infections occur in hospitalsC. diff has long been a common, usually benign bug associated with simple, easily treated diarrhea in older patients in hospitals and nursing homes ... It can cause severe, repeated diarrhea that resists all but the most powerful drugs ... But she wound up doubled over on the floor with severe cramps and diarrhea for nearly two weeks, until a clinic cultured her stool and diagnosed the illness. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Drug-resistantdirt germon the rise  Nov 19, 2008
    Last week researchers said a common and sometimes deadly cause of diarrhea, drug-resistant Clostridium difficile, was far more prevalent in U.S. hospitals than previously thought. They said as many as 13 of every 1,000 patients were infected. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Turkish delights can be deadly  Nov 19, 2008
    Panther caps contain muscarine which causes vomiting, sweating, diarrhea and tears and can in large enough quantities causes the lungs to fail ... General symptoms to look out for after eating wild mushrooms include (but are not limited to) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea sometimes with blood in it, excess saliva, stomach ache, muscle cramps, sweating and uncontrollable tears, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, staggering, sleepiness, hallucinations, low blood pressure, bad pain, fainting and... (Asia Times Online)

    Flood victims given free health checks  Nov 19, 2008
    Residents in refuge shelters or remaining at their flooded homes are prone to dengue fever, leptospirosis, diarrhea and other diseases related to poor sanitation. Jakarta Health Agency is cooperating with several hospitals to provide free health treatment, namely the Tarakan Hospital in Central Jakarta, Koja in North Jakarta, Pasar Rebo in East Jakarta, Cengkareng Hospital in West Jakarta and Fatmawati Hospital in South Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Students bring the Great American Smokeout to UNCW  Nov 19, 2008
    Horrible, high percentage of diarrhea. Advertisement. (The Seahawk, NC)

    Shots All Around!  Nov 19, 2008
    Because it's so common (in any one year, somewhere between 5 percent and 20 percent of Americans will get the flu) and because people tend to call any illness with fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea a "flu," it is often taken casuallymore a fact of life than a cause for anxiety. Many of these misnamed infections are pretty minor, but true influenza is often quite a serious disease, leading to more than 200,000 annual hospitalizations in the United States and about 36,000 deaths every... (Slate)

    Gulf War syndrome is real, report finds  Nov 18, 2008
    Symptoms include persistent headaches, widespread pain, cognitive difficulties, unexplained fatigue, skin rashes, chronic diarrhea, and digestive and respiratory problems. Many Gulf War veterans with these symptoms say they met with skepticism when seeking treatment. (Boston Globe)

    Toilet Tales: Inside the World of Waste  Nov 18, 2008
    The consequence is often diarrhea, which is a mere irritation in the West, but in the developing world a lethal condition that kills 2. 2 million people a year more than AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria. (Time.com)

    PANEL FINDS WIDESPREAD GULF WAR ILLNESS...  Nov 17, 2008
    He said he was required to take them for several weeks and soon suffered from watery eyes and vision problems, diarrhea, muscle twitching and a runny nose. A fellow Special Forces officer, he said, lost about 20 pounds in short order. (The Drudge Report)

    Heparin's Deadly Side Effects  Nov 17, 2008
    She had developed diarrhea, vomiting and eventually severe pain in her chest and abdomen. She deteriorated rapidly and by Dec. 19 was unconscious and on a breathing tube. (Time.com)

    Norovirus outbreak grows at UW-Madison  Nov 16, 2008
    Symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea come on quickly and last from 24 to 48 hours. Information from: The Capital Times. (WKOW-TV.com)

    Akufo-Addos Utopian Campaign Promises in Perspective  Nov 16, 2008
    The reality is that most towns and villages in Ghana do not have basic decent public toilet facilities and these facilities where they exist are a major source of diseases such as diarrhea and typhoid. Typhoid currently accounts for about 3. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Whats Going Around, Second Week in November  Nov 15, 2008
    And in Penfield, Dr. Kerry Katlic is seeing kids with strep throat, vomiting with diarrhea, and colds. What's Going Around is our way of letting you know what illnesses are out there. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Study ID's effective irritable bowel therapies  Nov 15, 2008
    Peppermint oil, soluble fiber, and antispasmodic drugs can indeed help people with irritable bowel syndrome, according to an analysis of 25 years of research on the condition, which is characterized by bouts of diarrhea and constipation ... Several antispasmodic drugs helped prevent IBS symptoms, particularly diarrhea ... Prescription drugs that have been used to treat IBS include Amitiza, a drug for chronic constipation; Zelnorm, which was pulled from the market in 2007; and Lotronex, which was... (CNN)

    Flu season needs to be taken serious by all Arkansans  Nov 15, 2008
    Influenza symptoms include fever (usually high), headache, extreme fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, and occasionally stomach symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The influenza virus is spread through coughing or sneezing and by touching a hard surface with the virus on it and then touching your nose or mouth. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)

    Gnawed Packages, Mouse Droppings Found On Grocery Store's Shelves  Nov 15, 2008
    "I think it would be uncommon. It will cause you a gastro-intestinal infection, which means nausea, vomiting and diarrhea that can last a few days," said Gifford. And although the risks may be low, Gifford says why chance it. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Oxfam: Nations failing on Congo crisis  Nov 15, 2008
    It is characterized by diarrhea and vomiting and, untreated, can quickly prove fatal. The U.N. peacekeeping force in , known by its French acronym, MONUC, has been unable to stop the violence, and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the European Union to send 3,000 troops to the province. (CNN -- World)

    Nigeria: 'One Out of Four Country-men Malnourished'  Nov 14, 2008
    The don added that VAD is a major contributor of 20 -24 per cent of child mortality from diseases like diarrhea, measles and malaria. According to him, Nigeria is one of the top six countries in the world that account for the largest concentration of vitamin A deficient and xerophthalmic children. (allAfrica.com)

    Sulfites on Foods Cause Allergic Re...  Nov 14, 2008
    Symptoms of sulfite reaction are similar to anaphylaxis, including flushing, fast heartbeat, hives, wheezing, dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhea, collapse, tingling or difficulty swallowing. Just how many people are sensitive,or allergic, is difficult to ascertain because reporting is voluntary. (Suite101.com)

    Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel  Nov 14, 2008
    In addition to pain and discomfort, people with IBS experience chronic or recurrent constipation or diarrhea -- or bouts of both. While the exact cause of the condition isn't known, symptoms seem to result from a disturbance in the interaction of the gut, brain and nervous system, according to the foundation. (Washington Post)

    Your Child's Autism: How to Solve a Piece of the Puzzle  Nov 14, 2008
    Sometimes there are obvious signs like diarrhea and vomiting. But some symptoms -- like heartburn, abdominal pain, and irritability -- are difficult to identify in children with autism who typically have trouble communicating when they don't feel well. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Letters for Friday, November 14, 2008  Nov 14, 2008
    When a child gets the flu, vomiting and diarrhea may cause dehydration. Their parents bring them to the emergency department, where we put an IV needle into the child s arm, hand, or foot and give them intravenous fluids to keep them hydrated. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Seasonal Flu: What you need to know  Nov 14, 2008
    According to the CDC, symptoms of flu include high fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, and stomach problems like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The stomach problems can occur in children more often than in adults. (Food Consumer)

    WANT SOME GOVERNMENT MONEY? APPLY NOW!  Nov 13, 2008
    Everything the government touches turns to bloody diarrhea ... Everything the government touches turns to bloody diarrhea. (The Drudge Report)

    Positive Results In Phase 2 Trial Of Treatment Of C-difficile-associated Diarrhea  Nov 13, 2008
    12, 2008) Medarex, Inc. and The Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories (MBL) of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) have announced that a Phase 2 trial of an anti-C. difficile antibody combination treatment in patients with C. difficile Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) successfully met its primary objective ... About Clostridium difficile Acquired Diarrhea (CDAD) ... The origin of disease is believed to develop in the presence of antibiotics administered for other infections, in which... (Science Daily)

    Al-Bashir declares Darfur ceasefire23 Darfuris sent back to Sudan by EgyptUN official expresses concern over Sudan peace dealEgypt sends aid to Sudanese military EU grants 212 million euros to SomaliaEU to deploy naval force off SomaliaAfrican leaders agree to restore Somali peace effortUN envoy welcomes peace deal in Somalia Governor promises military justice against DR Congo plunderersCalamitous situation in Kinshasa public hospitalsIndian elite troops reinforce MONUC'Kabila, Kagame dialogue critical in ending North Kivu conflict' Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Kenya braces for imminent outbreak of Rift Valley FeverNairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan animal health authorities have issuedan alert over an imminent outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in thecountry's North Eastern region bordering Ethiopia and Somalia.    13/11/2008   Full Text...  Nov 13, 2008
    Wangwe at the same time asked pastoralists to immediately report cases of animals displaying symptoms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea, shivering, abortions or sudden deaths in both small and large animals. The official emphasizes that carcasses of animals that have displayed such symptoms should be buried in a six-feet-deep pit, preferably under the supervision of a veterinary officer where possible. (Panapress.com)

    Shot of prevention can ease sickening season  Nov 13, 2008
    That doesn't include the other viruses that trigger nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throats, sinus, ear or other problems. Together, the bugs help explain why Dr. David Richardson advises against sharing even pens this time of year. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Cold and flu survival kit  Nov 13, 2008
    Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    The Right Nutrition is Vital when Living with Cancer  Nov 13, 2008
    Radiation and chemotherapy may interfere with normal eating habits by causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and a sore, dry mouth. Some cancer patients -- especially those undergoing high doses of chemotherapy, or those with head, neck and lung cancers -- may develop swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Cholera death toll rises to 53 in Mozambique  Nov 13, 2008
    Tete provincial health Director Luisa Cumba said that the Tete Cholera Treatment Centre has also been receiving patients with diarrhea and vomiting since last week, from the rural districts of Chiuta and Machanga. Editor: Sun. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Diarrhea Bacteria Common in Hospitals  Nov 13, 2008
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A common and sometimes deadly cause of diarrhea is far more common in U.S. hospitals than people thought, and only better hygiene and more judicious use of antibiotics will help, experts reported on Tuesday ... "You can get disease that ranges all the way from simple diarrhea all the way to perforation of the bowel requiring surgery, shock and death," Jarvis said in a telephone interview. (MEDLINEplus)

    Diarrhea bug is a regular in hospitals  Nov 12, 2008
    The bacteria are found in the colon and can cause diarrhea and a more serious intestinal condition known as colitis. It can be deadly, particularly to the elderly, and has been blamed in outbreaks that have killed as many as 100 people at some hospitals. (Boston Globe)

    Nasty bug spikes in U.S. hospitals  Nov 12, 2008
    Diarrhea-causing C. diff germ much more common than thought, study says ... A virulent, drug-resistant gut infection that causes potentially deadly diarrhea, especially among the old and sick, is up to 20 times more common than previously thought, a large survey of U.S. hospitals and health care centers finds ... which can cause problems ranging from severe diarrhea and colitis to blood-poisoning and death, the study indicated. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Long-term study evaluates boosted PREZISTA* vs. lopinavir/ritonavir as part of HIV combination therapy in treatment-naive adults  Nov 12, 2008
    PREZISTA was granted approval under Health Canada's Notice of Compliance with Conditions (NOC/c) policy in July of 2006, based on studies that established its efficacy in significantly reducing viral load and increasing CD4 counts in treatment-experienced patients, compared with patients taking an investigator-selected PI. The most common side effects reported during treatment with PREZISTA in these studies were nausea, diarrhea and headache. (3) The recommended dose of PREZISTA is 600 mg (two... (Canada Newswire)

    Hope College reopens after outbreak  Nov 12, 2008
    About 13 percent of this small college of 3,200 in Holland, southwest of Grand Rapids, flooded into the campus Health Center last week with diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and other symptoms ... " Article Tools: In the Blogs... Melody Baetens: Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I'm gearing up for some much-need vacation time, especially after the eventful weekend I just had. I spent most of the weekend ; Ted Kulfan: The Wings are getting back Johan Franzen (sprained left knee) but won't... (DetNews.com)

    Clostridium difficile infections multiply in hospitals  Nov 12, 2008
    The bacterium can cause severe diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain and sometimes leads to colon failure and death ... Thats apparently what happened to Joan Corboy, 80, who lost 55 pounds in four months as antibiotics failed to control her diarrhea, according to her son, Dr. Ed Corboy. (Chicago Tribune)

    Killer Infections Lurk Inside Hospitals  Nov 12, 2008
    It is an infection that plagues its patients with diarrhea, dehydration and sometimes far more severe problems. Some say it could be the next superbug. (ABC News)

    Setting the Mood  Nov 11, 2008
    Ginseng does, however, carry side effects, including diarrhea and hypertension. 9. (Fox News)

    UPDATE: College estimates 400 students, staff struck by norovirus-like illness...  Nov 11, 2008
    Earlier Sunday, the college said the number of reported cases of the flu-like illness causing vomiting and diarrhea for 24 to 48 hours climbed to 180, but many students felt those numbers self-reported to the health department are low. "About half my friends have gotten sick and several didn't go to a clinic because it's a viral illness and doctors can't really do anything for you, anyway," said Katie Opatik-Duff, a freshman. (The Drudge Report)

    LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 10, 2008  Nov 11, 2008
    HotJobs Local Search. Court ruling could curb medical research. (North County Times)

    Angry left's dream stops here  Nov 11, 2008
    Quit your oral diarrhea already. All of you, both sides, get on with it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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