Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 20, 2009
Ross has faulted other approaches for discriminating against one group of patients in favor of another, but she said she's ''totally in favor" of Roth's system. The paired-exchange system comes 50 years after Dr. Joseph Murray carried out the nation's first kidney transplant at what is now Brigham and Women's Hospital, using a kidney taken from the patient's identical twin to avoid organ rejection. Today, in part to antirejection drugs, surgeons can often transplant kidneys between perfect... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Nov 20, 2009
is naturally low in calories but high in nutrients like immune system boosting vitamin C, water and fiber, which helps children feel fuller and more energized with fewer calories. Federal dietary guidelines recommend five servings of fruit per day. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Just For The Health Of It- Chiropractors unite to feed Billericas hungry Nov 20, 2009
The direct link between maintaining the health of the spine and nervous system and the enhancement of the immune system is now indisputable. In a recent study reported in the Chiropractic Research Journal, HIV-positive patients, who received regular chiropractic care over a six-month period, experienced a 48 percent increase in production of immune system cells compared to those who did not receive spinal adjustments. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Group: Pap tests should start at age 21 Nov 20, 2009
(Women with certain risk factors, such as those who are HIV positive or who have a suppressed immune system, may need to be screened more often. . (CNN)
New skin 'may help burns victims' Nov 20, 2009
Skin from cadavers is used during this period to cover the wounds but its availability is limited and it is often rejected by the patient's immune system. Artificial nets which cells can grow on have also been tried. (BBC News -- Health)
What to Eat and Avoid This Thanksgiving Nov 20, 2009
"Pumpkins are packed with beta-carotenes, an antioxidant, and (are) a boost to your immune system during the cold Thanksgiving weather," Glassman said. An additional benefit is that pumpkin is also a great source of fiber. (CBS News)
New findings suggest strategy to help generate HIV-neutralizing antibodies Nov 20, 2009
It was thought that exposing the human immune system to this site on gp120 would generate antibodies that, like b12, can neutralize HIV. Studies have found that for unknown reasons, however, the vast majority of antibodies that recognize this site do not block the virus from infecting cells ... The scientists conclude that generating HIV neutralizing antibodies will require teaching the immune system to make antibodies that precisely target the site of vulnerability on gp120 as it appears in the... (EurekAlert!)
STEM CELLS: THE FIRST HUMAN TRIAL... Nov 20, 2009
"Because the majority of them act non-selectively, the immune system is less able to resist infections and the spread of malignant cells. There are also other side-effects, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, peptic ulcers, liver, and kidney injury. The immunosuppressive drugs also interact with other medicines and affect their metabolism and action.". Repair or adult stem cells have no rejection issues and require require NO IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUGS.. (The Drudge Report)
Guidelines push back age for Pap exam Nov 20, 2009
Only some people who are exposed develop cancer; in most, the immune system fights off the virus. If cancer does develop, it can take 10 to 20 years after exposure. (Boston Globe)
Bill Gates' millions to battle TB Nov 20, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Thursday, 12 February, 2004, 22:34 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Tuberculosis)
School H1N1 clinics set to begin Nov 20, 2009
Parents whose children have compromised immune systems or have long-term health problems are advised to take their children to their physician, another health care provider or county health department to obtain an injectable influenza vaccine ... Children with the following conditions should not get the nasal mist vaccine: ; Severe, life-threatening allergies to eggs or allergies to any other substance in the vaccine ; Weakened immune system ; Long-term health problems o Heart disease o Lung... (WSJA.com, AL)
Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant Nov 20, 2009
"Within their skin there is this constant battle going on within the virus and the immune system," Schiffer explained. Typically, patients are counseled to avoid having sex during an outbreak and to use a condom to prevent transmission when they are not having symptoms. (MEDLINEplus)
Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients Nov 20, 2009
Morphine can increase tumor cell proliferation, inhibit the immune system, promote the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) that feed tumors and decrease barrier function. In cancer patients undergoing surgery, decreased barrier function may make it easier for tumors to invade tissue and spread to other parts of the body, while increased angiogenesis helps tumors thrive in a new location. (MEDLINEplus)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nov 20, 2009
It produced a report last year that concluded more research was needed to show that a new donor face transplanted on to a recipient would not be rejected by the body's immune system. New animal studies have shown that problems over how immuno-suppressant drugs work may not be as serious as anticipated. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Nov 20, 2009
The advantage of using a cloned embryo is that the cells will be a perfect genetic match for the transplant recipient, removing the need for extra treatments to suppress the immune system. There are potential applications not just in Parkinson's disease, but in many other disease types as well. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
* Chinas A(H1N1) death count suspect: report Nov 20, 2009
The A(H1N1) flu strain affects the respiratory tract and patients who become severely ill or die typically suffer from pneumonia, which is brought on either directly by the virus or because of secondary bacterial infections owing to the persons weakened immune system. Its irresponsible to treat these cases as ordinary pneumonia deaths, the newspaper quoted Zhong as saying. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Thousands of Vicks spray recalled Nov 20, 2009
The consumer products giant stressed the recall was just a precautionary measure, but added that "the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.". In the UK, lot 9224028832 of Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray solution in 15ml bottles is being recalled. (BBC News -- Americas)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nov 19, 2009
The Intestinal Immune System. The Intestinal Microbiome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. (New England Journal of Medicine)
The stress of harvest Nov 19, 2009
There's limited evidence linking prolonged stress to cancer, but it is known that chronic stress can weaken the immune system, making a person more susceptible to certain cancers associated with viruses. "Tired, distracted farmers are more prone to farm accidents, in part because decision-making abilities are impaired. Studies indicate that more than 50 percent of farm accidents occur during fall harvest."Long hours, physically demanding work and time pressures are all major contributors to... (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Novartis: lower dose of flu vaccine sufficient Nov 19, 2009
The company's swine flu vaccine for the U.S. contains no adjuvant, a chemical compound that hasn't been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but which often is used in vaccines sold in other countries to boost the immune system and stretch the vaccine's active ingredient. Novartis is discussing the findings with the Food and Drug Administration, which is assessing whether the amount of vaccine per dose can be reduced in the United States. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Flu vaccine clinics limited to risk groups Nov 19, 2009
The health conditions covered include asthma, lung disease, heart disease, neurological and neuro-developmental conditions, diseases or medicines that weaken the immune system, and a variety of other disorders. Those seeking the vaccine should bring identification and be ready to discuss their immunization history, city officials say. (Anchorage Daily News)
Researchers Try to Solve the Mystery of HIV Carriers Who Don't Contract AIDS Nov 19, 2009
Are "elite controllers" the key to understanding HIV infection and do their immune systems offer a new approach to developing an AIDS vaccine ... ELITE CONTROLLERS: The immune systems of perhaps 50,000 Americans somehow control HIV for long periods of time such that these people don't get sick from the virus ... At the far end of the curve are "elite controllers," people whose immune system suppresses HIV below 50 copies per milliliter; their CD4 cells have not declined, even a decade or more... (Scientific American)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Boost your immune system with lean protein and good fats ... Disease-causing germs, which grow and spread on showerheads, can potentially cause threats to people with a weakened immune system, a new study by the National Academy of Sciences found ... These bacteria also support the immune system, and aid the creation of B-vitamins. (CNN -- International)
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate Nov 19, 2009
Following a healthy diet and adding supplementary vitamins and herbs can aid in maintaining a healthy immune system. The CDC gives the following. (The Seahawk, NC)
Argue w/ Your Partner, Cut Years Off Your Life? Nov 19, 2009
During stress, those proteins normally go up, thus impairing the immune system. Related. (ABC News)
Could Widely Used Rapid Influenza Tests Pose a Dangerous Public Health Risk? Nov 19, 2009
2, 2009) A mutation of the influenza A (H1N1) virus that is resistant to the drug oseltamivir may pose a serious health threat to hospitalized patients who have a weakened immune system, according to a new. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Immune System Activated in Schizophrenia Nov 19, 2009
Their findings offer hope of being able to treat schizophrenia with drugs that affect the immune system ... "It now remains to be seen whether there is an underlying infection or whether the immune system is triggered by some other means." ... To lessen the impact of chemotherapy on bone marrow cancer patients, hematologists are recruiting the patients' own immune systems to help. (Science Daily)
More of this story Nov 19, 2009
g., parents, siblings and daycare providers), persons 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications such as diabetes, asthma and other chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, cancer, and other conditions that suppress the immune system. Since Sept. 1, 890 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to complications from influenza and 27 have died. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Previous Seasonal Flu Infections May Provide Some Level of H1N1 Immunity Nov 18, 2009
"We found that the immune system's T cells can recognize a significant percent of the markers in swine flu." T cells are infection-fighting white blood cells in the body's immune system ... The research team also looked at the immune system's antibody-producing B cell response to the H1N1 virus. (Science Daily)
Free clinic vaccinates 1,065 UNCW students Nov 18, 2009
The injectable version is approved for everyone over 6 months and is recommended for people who have a compromised immune system, who are pregnant or have a chronic medical condition. A seasonal flu vaccination clinic will be held Tuesday, Nov.17, in the Burney Center from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The vaccination will be free for individuals covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. (The Seahawk, NC)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 18, 2009
These cells make the proteins, or antibodies, that target the Sars virus for attack by the immune system. The researchers exposed the cells to cocktail containing the Epstein-Barr virus and a short stretch of synthetic DNA that mimics some of the DNA found in bacteria and viruses. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Why Having Breast Cancer Screenings Too Early Can Be Bad for You Nov 18, 2009
Not only do some abnormalities grow very slowly, some actually regress without treatment, as a result of complex interaction between precancerous cells and the body's immune system. This can be true, for example, of , low-grade and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, detected by Pap smears and linked to cervical cancer. (Slate)
Targeting 'Normal' Cells in Tumors Slows Growth, Researchers Show Nov 18, 2009
(June 15, 2008) Researchers have uncovered an entirely new understanding on how the immune system may control tumor development. Until now it is strongly believed that the immune system controls growth of tumors by. (Science Daily)
Lower dose of swine flu vaccine may be enough Nov 18, 2009
The company's swine flu vaccine for the U.S. contains no adjuvant, a chemical compound that hasn't been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but which often is used in vaccines sold in other countries to boost the immune system and stretch the vaccine's active ingredient. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Had the Flu? You May Have Some H1N1 Protection Nov 18, 2009
They found evidence that the human immune system can recognize bits of the new H1N1 virus that are similar to older, distantly related H1N1 strains ... Bjoern Peters and colleagues at the La Jolla Institute looked at flu epitopes molecular markers or structures that the immune system recognizes dating back 20 years ... "We found that the immune system's T-cells can recognize a significant percent of the markers in swine flu," Peters said in a statement. (Fox News)
H1N1 clinics open to wider target group Nov 18, 2009
The underlying health conditions which put people at risk of flu complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control, include: asthma, neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, chronic lung disease, heart disease, blood disorders, endocrine disorders, kidney disorders, liver disorders, metabolic disorders and a weakened immune system due to disease or medication. Those younger than 19 years old who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy can also receive the vaccine. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency Nov 18, 2009
Vitamin A also known as retinol plays a vital role in strengthening our immune system, protecting us against common infections such as flu and winter vomiting ... Dr Lietz explained: "Vitamin A is incredibly important particularly at this time of year when we are all trying to fight off the winter colds and flu. "It boosts our immune system and reduces the risk of inflammation such as that associated with chest infections. (EurekAlert!)
Scientists Discover Cells That Control Inflammation in Chronic Disease Nov 18, 2009
(July 6, 2009) Psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder caused by the immune system, affects 1%-2% of white individuals ... 15, 2005) Researchers have uncovered a potentially new treatment approach for severe asthma, by blocking a powerful immune system chemical, present in large amounts in patients with the severe form of the. (Science Daily)
Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 17, 2009
Ross has faulted other approaches for discriminating against one group of patients in favor of another, but she said she's ''totally in favor" of Roth's system. The paired-exchange system comes 50 years after Dr. Joseph Murray carried out the nation's first kidney transplant at what is now Brigham and Women's Hospital, using a kidney taken from the patient's identical twin to avoid organ rejection. Today, in part to antirejection drugs, surgeons can often transplant kidneys between perfect... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Renewed Hope for an AIDS Vaccine Nov 17, 2009
And a new analysis of the stopped STEP trial, published online Monday in , provides a warning that the very vectors (adenoviruses, which are also employed in other vaccine development) used to distribute the inactive HIV strains can actually prime the immune system to be infected by recruiting susceptible T cells to mucous membranes, where they are more likely to be infected during sexual activity ... work by priming the immune system to recognize the target pathogen and attack it when detected... (Scientific American)
Bill Gates' millions to battle TB Nov 17, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Thursday, 12 February, 2004, 22:34 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Tuberculosis)
Health department to take appointments for H1N1 vaccinations beginning Nov. 16 Nov 17, 2009
Adults age 25 to 64 with medical conditions (asthma or other lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, cancer or chemotherapy or immune system disorders). Although H1N1 vaccine production is getting a slow start, the CDC does not expect a vaccine shortage. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
fat is an angry substance Nov 17, 2009
Why fat angers the immune system - health - 04 November 2009 - New Scientist ... Why fat angers the immune system ... Olefsky concludes that TLR4 mediates the immune system's response to fat. (Harper's Magazine)
Swine Flu in the Office Nov 17, 2009
I have a disabled daughter in fragile health with a weak immune system. These people just don't care. (ABC News -- Business)
The Burnham buzz Nov 17, 2009
The idea of encapsulating the insulin-producing cells to hide them from the immune system has been popular for some years, but it has not been applied with much success ... There are, however, differences between rodent and human immune systems. (EurekAlert!)
Immune system of healthy adults may be better prepared than expected to fight 2009 H1N1 influenza Nov 17, 2009
The investigators looked at molecular structures known to be recognized by the immune systemcalled epitopeson 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal H1N1 viruses. Viral epitopes are recognized by immune cells called B and T cells: B cells make antibodies that can bind to viruses, blocking infection, and T cells help to eliminate virus-infected cells. (EurekAlert!)
Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts Longer Than Previously Thought Nov 17, 2009
The data we're using are from a time when a whole-cell vaccine was in use; now an acellular vaccine, which stimulates a different part of the immune system, is typically used, especially in North America. " In response, Rohani is doing new work using more recent data from the U.S., such as birth rates, population size, and vaccination coverage, to uncover relevant factors associated with trends in whooping cough incidence. Email or share this story: | Story Source: Adapted from materials... (Science Daily)
Scientists Guide Immune Cells With Light and Microparticles Nov 17, 2009
Chemotaxis -- the migration of cells based on chemical signals in their environment -- plays an important role in a number of biological processes and diseases beyond the immune system ... To lessen the impact of chemotherapy on bone marrow cancer patients, hematologists are recruiting the patients' own immune systems to help. (Science Daily)
Hive and Seek: Where Have the Honeybees Gone? Nov 17, 2009
Finding a single cause of Colony Collapse Disorder seems unlikely, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service points to the possibility of a "perfect storm" of stresses that compromise the immune system of bees, disrupt their social system and make colonies more susceptible to disease ... But finding a single cause of CCD seems unlikely, and ARS researchers point to the possibility of a perfect storm of existing stresses weakening colonies to the point of collapse:... (Scientific American)
McLean County adds new H1N1 clinic Nov 17, 2009
The free clinic will be open to county residents who are pregnant; live with or care for infants younger than 6 months old; are health care or emergency medical services workers; are 6 months through 24 years old; or are 25 through 64 years old with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system. In addition, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a second dose of the vaccine for children ages 6 months through 9 years old about 28 days after the initial... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Cold virus may have foiled HIV vaccine test Nov 17, 2009
The problem, which could hamper efforts to stifle the spread of HIV in Third World countries, may have been using the common adenovirus to carry HIV material around the body to help the immune system recognize the invader. The conclusion comes from researchers reporting in Tuesday's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (MSNBC -- Health)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nov 17, 2009
It produced a report last year that concluded more research was needed to show that a new donor face transplanted on to a recipient would not be rejected by the body's immune system. New animal studies have shown that problems over how immuno-suppressant drugs work may not be as serious as anticipated. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Adult Cell Expansion Without Stem Cells? Nov 17, 2009
The team led by Michael Sieweke at the Centre d'immunologie de Marseille Luminy (Universit; Aix-Marseille 2 / CNRS / INSERM) has shown that this is the case by achieving the ex vivo regeneration of macrophages, specialized cells in the immune system, over several months ... g. brain neurons, muscle cells, macrophages for the immune system, etc. (Science Daily)
Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Nov 17, 2009
The advantage of using a cloned embryo is that the cells will be a perfect genetic match for the transplant recipient, removing the need for extra treatments to suppress the immune system. There are potential applications not just in Parkinson's disease, but in many other disease types as well. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Heart and Bone Damage from Low Vitamin D Tied to Declines in Sex Hormones Nov 17, 2009
29, 2008) Once believed to be important only for bone health, vitamin D is now seen as having a critical function in maintaining the immune system throughout life. The newly recognized disease risks associated. (Science Daily)
Study: Food allergies in U.S. kids rose 18% over decade Nov 17, 2009
One prominent theory is the hygiene hypothesis, which is based on the notion that today's children are less exposed to germs and other disease-causing substances than were previous generations preventing their immune systems from developing normal responses to protect against invaders. The immune system then overreacts to relatively harmless substances, causing allergies, eczema or asthma. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How Cells Tolerate DNA Damage: Start Signal for Cell Survival Program Identified Nov 17, 2009
The transcription factor NF-kappaB not only regulates cell survival programs, it also plays an important role in the immune system and in inflammatory processes. NF-kappaB can be switched on by a number of extracellular and intracellular stimuli. (Science Daily)
Curry as Cure? Spicing Up the Effectiveness of a Potential Disease-Fighter Nov 17, 2009
3, 2006) UCLA/VA researchers found that curcumin -- a chemical found in curry and tumeric -- may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which form the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease. . (Science Daily)
Biosensor to Help Enlist Cancer Resistance Fighters? Nov 17, 2009
16, 2009) A powerful new biosensor developed by European researchers will help identify cells in the immune system that actively suppress tumour growth, then put them to use. Enlisting the patient's own immune system would be like sending reinforcements for resistance fighters ... Cancer is a major killer and an intractable problem confronting medical science, but now European researchers have developed a biosensor that will help doctors to use the patient's own immune system to combat the... (Science Daily)
Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought Nov 17, 2009
The swine flu virus that's sweeping across the United States isn't a total stranger to your immune system, a new study shows -- a finding that should ease the most drastic worries about the lethality of the pandemic ... The reason why the swine flu virus -- officially designated H1N1 -- isn't the killer it was feared seems to be that the various protective mechanisms of the immune system have been primed by exposure to previous flu viruses, said study co-author Alessandro Sette, director of the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
H1N1 Clinics Show Low Turnout For Ethnic Groups Nov 17, 2009
Nicci Benwar said, "It's fairly new so we don't know for sure if it's actually working or not and how it is going to affect our bodies." Ryan Laughlin said, "I think it's dangerous. I don't know, I've heard a lot of bad things about it. I think I'd rather let my immune system do the work.". So far, at least 14 people have died and 160 have been hospitalized for the swine flu. (KERO 23, CA)
Heart Transplants Nov 16, 2009
But keeping a patient's immune system from turning on the new organ often required large doses of immunosuppressant drugs that left patients vulnerable to deadly infections. Eighty percent of transplant recipients died within a year. (Time.com)
Can Natural Remedies Prevent H1N1? Nov 16, 2009
Besides a diet full of natural health foods and getting plenty of exercise, naturopaths also recommend certain natural products and supplements to boost the body's immune system ... Levinson also said sweating, which removes toxins and boosts the body's immune system, can help fight the H1N1 virus. (KIRO TV, WA)
Teenage Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Nov 16, 2009
In addition, fatty tissue produces substances that affect the immune system and certain types of cell activities that are thought to be associated with MS.. The study was supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (Science Daily)
Quitters get a shot in the arm with smoking vaccine Nov 16, 2009
Like those against infectious diseases, the nicotine and cocaine vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies ... Still, Janda says, addiction vaccines hold great potential: "You're not treating a drug problem with another drug. It's much more palatable to take advantage of our immune system, the best foot soldiers around.". (USA Today)
