Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" , listing the techniques the CIA could use in interrogation, was premised on hotly debated assumptions. For example, the memo presumed that Abu Zubaydah was uncooperative, and had actionable intelligence that could only be gotten through harsh techniques. . The memo claimed Zubaydah was mentally and physically fit to be waterboarded, even though Zubaydah had had head and recent gunshot injuries. As Jack Goldsmith described Yoo's opinions, they "could be interpreted as if they were designed to... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Daily television guide Nov 19, 2009
Also: Dr. Marie Savard offers tips on boosting immunity. Today at 7 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nov 19, 2009
Volume 361:2066-2078. Clara Abraham, M.D., and Judy H. Cho, M.D.. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Flu shot turnout less than expected Nov 19, 2009
Seniors have better immunity to the virus because they have been exposed to so many flu varieties over a lifetime, Mac Lean said. The reporter can be reached at 583-2432. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Read more... Nov 19, 2009
Tip #3: Boost immunity with Dr. Pedre's The Swine Flu Survival Diet. Tip #4: Optimize your Vitamin D levels. (PNN Online)
11 More Children Die From Swine Flu Nov 19, 2009
That underscores the concern that swine flu is particularly dangerous for children and young adults who may not have immunity to the disease. During the past three years, deaths among children from the regular seasonal flu ranged from 46 to 88 annually. (MEDLINEplus)
H1N1 vaccine available to students Nov 19, 2009
"Most people have little to no immunity against H1N1 ," said Kelly Sullivan, a 9th-semester pharmacy major and project chair of the UConn chapter of Operation Immunization, organized by the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) ... This is why most people, who may have some immunity against the regular seasonal flu, may be affected by Swine flu. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Immune tribe 'indicates CJD hope' Nov 19, 2009
But a gene variation, G127V, found in people from the Purosa valley region of the Eastern Highlands seems to offer high or even complete immunity. The fact that this genetic evolution has happened in a matter of decades is remarkable. (BBC News -- Health)
NanoString Technologies announces research collaboration with the Broad Institute Nov 19, 2009
The current collaboration will expand upon this published work, and explore additional gene networks involved in innate and adaptive immunity, stem cell differentiation and non-coding RNA function, including the regulatory roles of the recently discovered long intervening non-coding RNAs (lincRNAs). "This wide-reaching collaboration with the Broad Institute provides further validation for the strength of the NanoString technology platform and its promise for enabling research studies that would... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Latest Lifestyle headlines » Nov 19, 2009
When Southern Voice began publishing 21 years ago, the notorious "Handcuff Man" cruised the city's gay bars with virtual immunity, as he had for decades. More than 100 men, mostly gay hustlers, were believed to have been assaulted by the sadistic Woody Allen look-a-like, and Atlanta Police later acknowledged their investigation into the attacks was lacking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Novartis: Lower Dose Of Flu Vaccine Sufficient Nov 18, 2009
Clinical trials of around 4,000 individuals have shown that half the current dose of its U.S.-approved vaccine Fluvirin gives immunity to adults, the Swiss drug maker said in a statement. 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. (KIRO TV, WA)
Had the Flu? You May Have Some H1N1 Protection Nov 18, 2009
"What we have found is that the swine flu has similarities to the seasonal flu, which appear to provide some level of pre-existing immunity. This suggests that it could make the disease less severe in the general population than originally feared," said Alessandro Sette, director of the Center for Infectious Disease at California's La Jolla Institute ... "Adults may have some pre-existing immunity for H1N1," Deckhut-Augustine said in a telephone interview. (Fox News)
People have broader immunity to A/H1N1 flu: study Nov 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- People's immunity to A/H1N1 flu virus is greater than previously thought, a new study suggests ... "Nobody knows what level of immunity is sufficient for protection. But if infected, our data suggest that T cells in those who have previously been exposed to influenza may make the infection less severe." ... "What has been widely reported in the general press is that thes wine flu is totally new, so there is no immunity to it," said Peter. (Xinhuanet, China)
Previous Seasonal Flu Infections May Provide Some Level of H1N1 Immunity Nov 18, 2009
17, 2009) Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology and colleagues have found that previous influenza infections may provide at least some level of immunity to the H1N1 "swine" flu ... "The question we asked was, 'Is the swine flu more like the seasonal flu or like a totally new strain of influenza where there would be no immunity?'," said Alessandro Sette, Ph ... "What we have found is that the swine flu has similarities to the seasonal flu, which appear to provide some... (Science Daily)
Renewed Hope for an AIDS Vaccine Nov 17, 2009
Volunteers from the trial will now be examined for immune responses particularly neutralizing antibodies as well as cellular immunity in T cells and some will get subsequent booster shots to see if protection can be sustained. In the lab, researchers will try to re-create the Thai results in monkeys to validate a new animal using multiple low doses. (Scientific American)
Scientists Guide Immune Cells With Light and Microparticles Nov 17, 2009
24, 2005) Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have published the first study to test the role of RNA chemical modifications on immunity. They have demonstrated that RNA from. (Science Daily)
Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought Nov 17, 2009
"What has been widely reported in the general press is that the swine flu is totally new, so there is no immunity to it," said study lead author Bjoern Peters, an assistant member of the division of vaccine discovery at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in La Jolla, Calif ... "Nobody knows what level of immunity is sufficient for protection. But if infected, our data suggest that T cells in those who have previously been exposed to influenza may make the infection less severe."... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Many years later, a scourge returns Nov 17, 2009
To be sure, the majority of infected children escaped relatively unscathed, acquiring lifelong immunity while suffering only temporary, flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all ... The Salk vaccine, which used a killed virus to generate immunity, and a subsequent oral vaccine developed by Albert Sabin (using an attenuated live virus), dramatically reduced the incidence of polio in the United States. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
fat is an angry substance Nov 17, 2009
Vitamin D and innate immunity ... Calcitriol, the active hormone made from vitamin D3, enhances innate immunity by up regulating the cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (hCAP) ... 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)
Flu Vaccine Scarce, No Panic Nov 17, 2009
This virus does not target older adults, who appear to have built up some form of immunity to this particular strain of flu, although there have been exceptions. The Moore County Health Department has already administered the H1N1 vaccine to children in local schools. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Immune system of healthy adults may be better prepared than expected to fight 2009 H1N1 influenza Nov 17, 2009
ARTICLE: J Greenbaum et al. Pre-existing immunity against swine-origin H1N1 influenza viruses in the general human populace. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. (EurekAlert!)
H1N1 (swine) flu update, Nov. 16 Nov 17, 2009
There is some belief that the older population may have come into contact with this virus previously and has some immunity. The Health Department encourages all residents to be vaccinated for H1N1 this flu season when a clinic is planned for your age group. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
H1N1 booster shots? Good luck Nov 17, 2009
Swine flu booster shots. Good luck with that - Swine flu- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Families shocked by how fast flu can hit Nov 16, 2009
That means people over the age of 65 tend to have an immunity to H1N1, said Daniel Gervich, medical director of infection control at Mercy Medical Center. The problem isn't that this strain is particularly virulent; it's that the immune systems of people under 65 tend to respond slowly because they don't have an immunity. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Students, parents line up for shots Nov 16, 2009
You should be puzzled wrote on Nov 15, 2009 7:48 PM:" Vaccination confers immunity in essentially the same way as a previous infection: the body is exposed to viral proteins the first time and becomes primed to recognize and fight them upon subsequent infection. There is no reason that a previously exposed person should expect to gain any added immunity from vaccination. In fact, this child's vaccination has likely prevented another child from becoming immunized, given the short supply... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Crime and punishment Nov 16, 2009
" Another two were each sentenced to three years for manslaughter. "Farris and Keyes, the informers, will later be taken before the court, plead guilty and be granted freedom under the immunity promised by the state. "It was on Farris' testimony that Brink was convicted. ... of the murder of the man [Allemand]. ... "At first there was opposition to compromise in the case of Brink, the death penalty being the only one possible under the verdict against him. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Super-Healthy Eating, on a Shoestring Nov 15, 2009
GREEK YOGURT: Yogurt promotes intestinal and vaginal health, improves lactose intolerance, builds stronger bones, enhances immunity, lowers blood pressure, and may even have anticancer and weight-loss effects. In a recent study in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers found that obese adults who ate three servings of fat-free yogurt a day as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost 22% more weight and 61% more body fat than those who just cut calories. (CBS News -- Health)
Healthy Colon Cleanse Nov 15, 2009
Colon Cleansing Naturally with Diet and Herbs. Colon cleansing naturally is much easier than dealing with the long-term potential problems that a build-up of waste may lead to. (Suite101.com)
6-year-old has endured open-heart surgeries, yet remains a happy little girl Nov 15, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. BY REBECCA BASU FLORIDA TODAY November 15, 2009. (Florida Today)
Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike Nov 15, 2009
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds ... Experts have long thought that many older Americans may have some level of immunity to H1N1, because of exposures to prior outbreaks decades ago. (MEDLINEplus)
Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life! Nov 15, 2009
And it may lower your blood pressure (which offers a 2- to 3-year gain), help you sleep better, boost your immunity, and release heart-protective hormones. And if the sex is part of a happy marriage, census res 00004000 earch shows you'll get another 5 years. (CBS News)
Imposing limits Nov 15, 2009
Last month the constitutional court overturned a law that had been introduced by his government that gave him (and three other senior officials) immunity from prosecution ... On Wednesday, one of his MPs tabled another bill that would restore the immunity that all Italy's national lawmakers enjoyed until 1993. (The Economist)
AgriLabs First Arrival/Encrypt (2) Nov 15, 2009
AgriLabs has introduced First Arrival with Encrypt, a feed supplement that enhances the natural immunity of calves, helping them cope with scours ... Unless a calf gets enough high-quality colostrum at the right time, it likely will have a gap in immunity. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Preparing a Kit for the Birth of a ... Nov 14, 2009
Foals gain immunity through what is known as passive transfer ... The immunity level of the foal is dependent on the quality of the mare's colostrum. (Suite101.com)
Uniting in the sky Nov 14, 2009
The two airlines are already seeking antitrust immunity in America and in Europe for a tie-up with American Airlines, which would see all three co-ordinating over costs and revenues on transatlantic routes. After an open skies agreement between Europe and America in 2008 Air France-KLM has been granted similar immunity for its tie-up with Delta-Northwest, as has Lufthansa with its American partners. (The Economist)
Elsevier pilots new research tool 'Reflect' in its premier life science journal Cell Nov 14, 2009
Cell Press primary research journals include the flagship journal Cell, as well as Neuron, Immunity, Molecular Cell, Developmental Cell, Cancer Cell, Current Biology, Structure, Chemistry gy, Cell Metabolism, Cell Host be, Cell Stem Cell, and, new to Cell Press, Biophysical Journal, and The American Journal of Human Genetics. Cell Press also publishes the Trends family of reviews journals, including Trends in Cell Biology, Trends in Neurosciences, and Trends in Cognitive Sciences. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
In the meantime, I ll pray that I m one of the one-third of people over 60 who, according to what I ve read and heard, have developed a natural immunity to the H1N1 virus ... 3 letter) has led an equally wonderful, full life and that he, too, has developed this natural immunity, but to say that the Obama administration has decided that seniors over 64 are not worth living is not only ludicrous but unfair ... to Beerbird wrote on Nov 13, 2009 12:30 PM:" FACT.. seniors over 64 cannot get the H1N1... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Flu lull providing time to give out more shots Nov 14, 2009
State officials say it's likely that both strains will circulate throughout the winter, but they anticipate the H1N1 virus will remain the dominant flu strain because it's a novel virus and few people have any natural immunity to it. "There's no reason seasonal-flu cases are going to come close to the number of H1N1 cases that we'll have this season," Humble said. (AZCentral -- News)
No major threat seen,but pets can get flu, too Nov 13, 2009
"We have known in previous years that you can make cats get the flu (in a lab setting). "But what people are interested in the last five to 10 years is increased globalization and the ability to document that a new strain came from swine or, a few years ago, from birds," Creevy said. About four years ago, scientists began to document another one of those cross-species infections. Dog were beginning to get a kind of flu seen first in horses, H3N8. While the flu isn't any more serious for dogs... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Did Swine Flu Deaths Triple Overnight? Nov 13, 2009
Rutherford, meanwhile, noted that the more rural nature of the country means that older people living in more remote areas would not have gained the immunity that older Americans gained from previous strains of the virus that spread. 1. (ABC News)
22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months Nov 13, 2009
The figures on pediatric deaths underscore the existing evidence that the H1N1 swine flu poses a particular risk to children and young adults who don't seem to have immunity to the new strain of disease. Seasonal flu, on the other hand, typically poses a much greater risk to people aged 65 and older. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
How to stay healthy during flu season Nov 13, 2009
Shield yourself from germs with these immunity boosters ... First, assess your vulnerability by familiarizing yourself with the signs of impaired immunity ... Then adopt the following strategies, where you'll find all the tools you need to boost your immunity, fight off the flu (as well as the plain old cold), and keep you and your family healthy this winter and beyond. (MSNBC -- Health)
Moravia students vaccinated Nov 13, 2009
If the kids have herd immunity' to prevent the spread, I'm more than willing to (bring them). Ayesha Atkinson brought her daughter Taquay, 4, to the clinic to get the nasal spray form of the vaccine. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Flu shot rules a warning? Nov 13, 2009
JGN69 wrote on Nov 12, 2009 12:55 PM:" The CDC or government does not produce H1N1 vaccinesthe free-market corporate world does so your anti-government harangue does not cut the mustard.Viruses dont share your racial prejudicesthey infect anyone (and H1N1 infects the young to a greater and more pernicious degree older folks seem to have some immunity probably due to Swine Flu outbreaks a few decades ago) Im glad I dont have to bring in a certified birth certificate when I... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
SPECIAL REPORT: Welcome to the Clone Farm Nov 13, 2009
Others may be bred to resist local maladies, like the Nguni cattle breed, which can develop resistance to ticks and immunity to tick-borne diseases. Meanwhile, a growing and more affluent population in the developing world is seen boosting demand for meat and dairy products. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Public Health: H1N1 help Nov 13, 2009
It is assumed that older children and adults have at least some immunity to various influenzas. The groups who will receive these first shipments of vaccine are those who are at the highest risk of severe illness, including pneumonia or even death, from the H1N1 influenza. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Surveillance State, U.S.A. Nov 13, 2009
After the New York Times exposed these wiretaps in 2005, Congress quickly capitulated, first legalizing this illegal executive program and then granting cooperating phone companies immunity from civil suits. Such intelligence excess was, however, intentional. (CBS News)
Tazewell County adds H1N1 clinic Nov 12, 2009
The clinic is for pregnant women, children ages 6 through 35 months old, anyone ages 18 through 24 years old, and people ages 25 through 64 with a health condition (such as heart disease, diabetes or asthma) or a lowered immunity. Posted in on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:25 pm Updated: 9:43 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Maury County Health Department to hold swine flu vaccination clinics Nov 12, 2009
Cook said the health department is excluding people older than 64 from the target group as recommended by the CDC. Research has shown people older than 64 are less likely to contract the virus because they have some immunity because of a similar virus that circulated in the past. Health officials hope to open up the vaccine to everyone after Christmas. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The future of
nursing home care Nov 12, 2009
I may be naive, but I believe that only those most callous individuals who cannot understand the suffering of many of the victims of medical errors could possibly agree with such little savings in exchange for total immunity to the health care industry for their medical errors that are causing catastrophic consequences. If you have any concerns at all about the future of the senior citizens in the nursing home situation as well as the accountability of the medical profession for malpractice... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Committee rejects N.H. assisted suicide bill Nov 11, 2009
Among the unresolved areas were who would be covered by the bill and who would gain immunity from prosecution for assisting in the death. Elliott pointed out that one proposal was to limit access to those with a terminal illness that would cause death within six months. (Boston Globe)
Sometimes an Extremist Really Is an Extremist Nov 11, 2009
He demonstrated that being a trained psychiatrist provides no immunity to ancient hatreds and religious fanaticism, nor does psychiatric training provide much acuity in spotting such things in others. For example, the London Telegraph reports that, in what was supposed to be a medical lecture, Hassan instead gave an hour-long briefing on the Koran, explaining to colleagues at Walter Reed Army Medical Center that nonbelievers should be beheaded, have boiling oil poured down their throats and set... (Townhall.com)
Full Story » Nov 11, 2009
"Windows 7 is definitely by far the most secure system they've shipped," said Dave Aitel, chief technology officer with Immunity, a security company that spends a lot of time finding the latest software bugs. "I guess the question that everybody is asking right now is, 'Is this enough?'". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Ricin vaccine 'shown to be safe' Nov 11, 2009
We need to tinker with the vaccine dose and formulation to give the longest-lasting and most robust immunity ... We have taken a very deadly toxin and genetically engineered it to be safe and to induce protective immunity in humans ... Dr Ellen Vitetta, who led the study, said: "Our major concern in this trial was safety. "We have taken a very deadly toxin and genetically engineered it to be safe and to induce protective immunity in humans. (BBC News -- Science)
Area counties schedule H1N1 clinics Nov 11, 2009
Priority groups are pregnant women; children and young adults ages 6 months through 24 years old; adults ages 25 through 64 with a chronic health condition or lowered immunity; household members and caregivers of children less than 6 months old; health care workers and emergency medical services providers with direct patient contact. Logan County Department of Public Health will offer seasonal influenza vaccine, beginning 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the health department, Lincoln. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Swine Flu Packs a Bigger Jolt for People With Asthma, Diabetes, WHO Says Nov 11, 2009
As most people have little or no immunity to H1N1, the pandemic is striking down people in a wider age range than seasonal flu, which kills predominantly the , WHO said. Its also capable of infecting the lower respiratory tract, heightening the risk of lung disease and respiratory failure. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Is theswine flu shot really safe? Nov 10, 2009
For them you have to hope that your neighbor is going to do the right thing [and get vaccinated], that the herd immunity will protect you ... Will this give her any immunity until 28 days when she can go for the second one ... Yes, immunity starts in about 10 days. (MSNBC -- Health)
Including Fats in a Healthy Diet Nov 10, 2009
Including healthy fats in the diet helps to lose weight, increase energy, boost the immunity to illness and optimizes the digestion. Healthy fats include. (Suite101.com)
Chinese society mobilized in fight against A/H1N1 flu Nov 10, 2009
It gave simple and easy advice to prevent the flu contraction: more warm liquids drinking, frequent hand-washing, gargling twice a day with warm salt water and boosting the natural immunity with vitamin C rich foods. It proclaimed that the epidemic is "preventable, treatable and not that horrible.". (Xinhuanet, China)
A/H1N1 vaccination available to all risk groups in Austria Nov 10, 2009
Risk persons are people with chronic metabolism disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic liver or kidney's complaint, cancer patients and people suffering from any other immunity debilitating illness. Moreover, diabetes or adiposis patients were especially vulnerable to A/H1N1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Health department holds second flu clinic Nov 10, 2009
Most adults should have immunity within eight to 12 days, Hoehn explained. Kids 9 and under need two doses, at least four weeks apart. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Salon Radio: Patriot Act and FISA reforms Nov 10, 2009
Independently, Senators Feingold and Dodd have sponsored a bill to reverse the immunity bestowed last year by Congress on lawbreaking telecoms. The Senate Judiciary Committee meets today to begin the process of debating these various bills. (Salon)
Comfortably dumb Nov 10, 2009
On the other hand, in the second week of the game, Russell finds the immunity idol without any clues he just looks inside a hollow tree near camp. He pretends to cooperate with teammate Ben, whose nasty, blatantly racist remarks about a fellow player make him a natural rival to Russell's sociopathic crown. (Salon)
Pet Vaccinations and Vaccinosis Nov 10, 2009
Determine Your Pet's Immunity ... An "antibody titer blood test" can tell you if your dog is likely to have immunity to certain diseases ... Many veterinarians believe that the titer level in the blood is a more reliable indication of immunity than vaccination as the titer test shows the actual immune response rather than just an attempt to cause an immune response by vaccination. (Suite101.com)
Prosecute Anti-American Prosecutors Nov 10, 2009
Several of the high ranking Americans had their sentences tossed by the judge, Oscar Magi, on diplomatic immunity or other technical grounds, but all the rank-and-file agents, as well as an Air Force officer, had their convictions left in place and were given five year prison terms. The judge also ordered the convicted agents to pay Abu Omar and his wife 1. (Human Events Online)
