Promising Results for Rapid Viral Diagnosis Tests in Emergency Rooms Nov 19, 2009
Doan Q, Enarson P, Kissoon N, Klassen TP, Johnson DW. Rapid viral diagnosis for acute febrile respiratory illness in children in the Emergency Department. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2009, Issue 4. (Science Daily)
A shamed nation turns a blind eye Nov 16, 2009
It is abetted by our extraordinarily vivid concept of the continent as a vast, vacant interior ringed (or perhaps girt) by a fertile, febrile megalopolitan fringe where most of us live, deafened by our own frantic chatter. But it's a strategy that is unlikely to work. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Surgical Masks Vs. N95 Respirators For Preventing Influenza Among Health-care Workers Nov 12, 2009
The nurses were randomized into two groups: 225 were assigned to receive surgical masks and 221 were assigned to receive the fitted N95 respirator which they were to wear when caring for patients with febrile (fever) respiratory illness. The primary outcome of the study was laboratory-confirmed influenza. (Science Daily)
Comments 179 Nov 3, 2009
They are irrational, immature, febrile. They are also consistent with a slightly more subtle orthodoxy that argues that anyone who supports the detention of asylum seekers on Christmas Island is not merely on the wrong side of a moral and legal argument, but is of cruel and deficient character. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infection in Children Oct 29, 2009
Approximately one third of children who have a urinary tract infection the most frequent serious bacterial infection in young febrile children have vesicoureteral reflux, a congenital condition in which the urine flow is retrograde from the bladder toward the kidneys during micturition. Data from observational studies and animal models support the hypothesis that children with vesicoureteral reflux who have urinary tract infection are at increased risk for renal scarring. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Paracetamol dampens vaccine effect in kids: Study Oct 17, 2009
Mothers in developed countries whose babies have a series of routine vaccinations at around the age three months are often told by medical staff to give paracetamol to try to cut the risk of fever or febrile convulsions. But Roman Prymula of the Czech University of Defence said his study showed that giving so-called anti-pyretic medicines like paracetamol after vaccinations should no longer be routinely recommended without careful weighing of the expected benefits and risks. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Acetaminophen May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines Oct 16, 2009
"Unless there are specific reasons for controlling fever, for example, in a child with history of febrile convulsions, Tylenol and other fever reducers should not be routinely given along with immunizations," Chen said. Infectious disease expert Dr. Marc Siegel, an associate professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York City, said that "the conclusion that Tylenol not only suppresses fever, but also decreases immune response is plausible. After all, what is an... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Clinical Course of Advanced Dementia Oct 15, 2009
1%; a febrile episode, 52 ... 7%; a febrile episode, 44 ... Conclusions Pneumonia, febrile episodes, and eating problems are frequent complications in patients with advanced dementia, and these complications are associated with high 6-month mortality rates. (New England Journal of Medicine)
When to Wear the N95 Masks to Preve... Sep 20, 2009
Under unavoidable circumstances, if an outside visit is required during the febrile period, it is advisable to wear a respirator. Is it Necessary to Wear N95 Respirators in Public Places. (Suite101.com)
Gene mutation causes severe epilepsy, febrile seizures in thousands of infants worldwide Sep 17, 2009
SALT LAKE CITYUniversity of Utah medical researchers have identified a gene with mutations that cause febrile seizures and contribute to a severe form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome in some of the most vulnerable patients infants 6 months and younger. The discovery, published online in PLoS Genetics, means some infants with Dravet syndrome, a type of epilepsy that often begins with fever-induced (febrile) seizures, would benefit from genetic testing to identify whether they have a... (EurekAlert!)
Jerusalem Diary Sep 8, 2009
But in this case, it could quite easily be a symptom of how fractured and febrile this place has become. One liberal rabbi, whose parents are both Holocaust survivors, managed to smile in wonder, as he told dinner guests from America about how some haredim were comparing Jerusalem's main hospital to Auschwitz. (BBC News -- Africa)
Self-reported pediatricians' management of the well-appearing young child with fever without a source: first survey in an European country in the anti-pneumococcal vaccine era Aug 19, 2009
Our data suggest that implementation of educational programs regarding the proper management of the febrile child is needed. The complete article is available as a. (BioMed Central)
Erbituxs marginal clinical benefit in lung cancer could prompt second look from regulators Aug 14, 2009
In addition to the problem of the chemotherapy combination, Novello noted that the percentage of patients on Erbitux in the FLEX trial who reported febrile neutropenia or an abnormally low white blood cell count is also a concern. You cant do a first-line therapy that [has such a high rate of] febrile neutropenia, when 50% of patients will request and undergo a second-line therapy, Novello said. (FT.com -- Markets)
Just being neighborly - Volunteers respond to help family of toddler with epilepsy, autism Aug 2, 2009
A febrile seizure sent Zane to the hospital that first time, and since then, doctors have diagnosed other conditions. He has epilepsy and a sensory processing disorder, which means his senses can go on overload. (Missoulian, MT)
Swine flu attacking mothers, newborns Jul 16, 2009
Swine flu can pass to a foetus through infected membranes in the placenta or can cause a baby to overheat if the mother is febrile. Pregnancy reduces a woman's immunity, and her capacity to breathe properly due to compression on her lungs from the foetus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sunshine Cleaning Jun 17, 2009
As she demonstrated in her role as Meryl Streep's febrile offsider in The Devil Wears Prada, Emily Blunt is an artist in pessimism. She's at her most watchable when she's about to crack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pixantrone Produces High Rates of Complete and Partial Remissions Even Among Aggressive NHL Patients With Extensive Prior Doxorubicin Treatment or Prior Rituximab Treatment Jun 2, 2009
However, the incidence of grade 3, 4 febrile neutropenia was only 7. 4% versus 3. (PR Newswire)
Investigational Cancer Drug BSI-201 Showed Clinical Benefit in 62% of Patients With Triple-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer and Significantly Prolonged Survival Jun 1, 2009
No febrile neutropenia was observed in patients receiving BSI-201 combined with chemotherapy. BSI-201 did not add to the frequency or severity of adverse events associated with chemotherapy. (Primezone Releases)
Induction Chemotherapy Followed by ChemoRadiotherapy Increased Time-to-Treatment Failure Compared to ChemoRadiotherapy Alone in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced Head & Neck Cancer May 31, 2009
The most frequent severe (grade 3-4) adverse reactions were stomatitis (44% for IC+CRT vs. 31% for CRT) and febrile neutropenia (10% for IC+CRT vs. 1% for CRT). Other adverse events included neutropenia and asthenia. (PR Newswire)
Overview of Seizures May 10, 2009
Fever (febrile seizures). Drug toxicity (e. (Suite101.com)
H1N1 Virus - Information for Schools and Childcare settings May 5, 2009
Guidance for School and Childcare Settings At this time, DPH recommends that schools and childcare settings increase education on respiratory hygiene and monitor attendees for acute febrile respiratory illness ... School or childcare participants with acute febrile respiratory illness, regardless of travel history, should be sent home according to facilities-established procedures with instructions to stay at home for least 7 days after the onset of illness or until 24 hours after their symptoms... (Bolton Common, MA)
Don't panic over swine flu scare, AMMC health officials say Apr 30, 2009
We are telling doctors that if they see patients with febrile influenza-like illness, they should collect a specimen for testing. The illness that we are seeing in the United States currently is not severe. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
WHO: Swine Flu Has "Pandemic Potential" Apr 28, 2009
Eight Cases Suspected At NYC School; More Than 1,000 Sickened In Mexico As Schools Remain Closed, All Public Events Cancelled. People wearing surgical masks enter the General Hospital in Mexico City, Friday, April 24, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
FEATURE-Profit drives drug misuse in Asia Apr 6, 2009
JAKARTA/HONG KONG, April 6 (Reuters) - Ria Pane took her 7-year-old daughter Kezia to a doctor in Jakarta to check on her fever and sore throat, and was prescribed seven drugs, including antibiotics and medicine to prevent febrile seizures ... Here, the antibiotic was unnecessary, as was the drug to prevent febrile seizures as the child had no history of such attacks, said several pharmacists and doctors who were asked by Reuters. (AlertNet)
Pathways to malaria persistence in remote central Vietnam: a mixed-method study of health care and the community Mar 24, 2009
Commune and village data suggested that approximately half of febrile patients were treated presumptively, and 10 village health workers did not carry artesunate to treat the potentially deadly and common P. falciparum malaria. Some staff lacked diagnostic skills, time for duties, and quality microscopy equipment. (BioMed Central)
Vaccination rules appalling Mar 12, 2009
"Pertussis:CDC: "Moderate or severe systemic events (such as fever [105oF or higher], febrile seizures, persistent crying lasting 3 hours or longer, and hypotonic hyporesponsive episodes) have been reported after administration of DTaP but occur less frequently among children administered DTaP than among children administered whole-cell DTP. Rates of these less common reactions vary by symptom and vaccine but generally occur in fewer than 1 in 10,000 doses. ""A total of 25,827 cases was reported... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Cell Therapeutics and IDIS Announce Agreement for a European Named Patient/Compassionate Use Program for Pixantrone Feb 10, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. SEATTLE, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics (CTI) (NASDAQ and MTA: CTIC) today announced that they have executed a definitive collaborative agreement with IDIS to manage its investigational drug pixantrone on a named patient basis in Europe. (PR Newswire)
Toll-like Receptor 4 Polymorphisms and Aspergillosis Feb 8, 2009
During much of the period of the study, transplant recipients with febrile neutropenia that was unresponsive to antibiotics received amphotericin B. This is significant because conventional and lipid. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
