Link-up Between Abuse and Childhood Asthma Confirmed Sep 3, 2008
Many other studies from the past have also shown a clear relationship between stress, trauma and asthma both in children as well as adults however, it is more pronounced in children due to lesser immunity. As per these studies stress increases the chances of having an asthma attack in children by almost five times. (TheMedGuru)
Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction Sep 3, 2008
Juhan Yoon, Jens U. Ponikau, Christopher B. Lawrence, Hirohito Kita (2008) Innate Antifungal Immunity of Human Eosinophils Mediated by a 2 Integrin, CD11b. J. Immunol. (EurekAlert!)
Police: Signs point to child's death Sep 2, 2008
Prosecutors have offered Anthony limited immunity in exchange for cooperation, but that was set to expire today. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Post a comment Sep 2, 2008
The millions in contributions have bought that industry Biden- sponsored immunity from federal legislation to protect the consumer from this usury. Joe Biden is owned by them. (International Herald Tribune)
Will you give your daughter the cervical cancer jab? Sep 2, 2008
Made by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmith-Kline, Cervarix works by creating an immunity against the two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), numbers 16 and 18, responsible for 70 per cent of all cervical cancers. For the Government, the programme - reputed to have cost tens of millions of pounds - has been seen as little short of a community medicine triumph. (Daily Mail)
Chickenpox vaccine does a number on the number of cases Sep 2, 2008
These babies are being protected by "herd immunity," which results when vaccines reduce the opportunities for infection in a community ... Doctors don't yet know how the vaccine will affect a community's natural immunity. (USA Today -- News)
Chickenpox cases fall with new vaccine Sep 2, 2008
Infections have even declined in babies too young to be vaccinated, who are being protected by "herd immunity" in which vaccines reduce infection in a community, says study author Jane Seward of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases ... Doctors don't yet know how the vaccine will affect a community's natural immunity. (AZCentral -- News)
Most vaccine-allergic children can still be safely vaccinated, Hopkins experts say Sep 2, 2008
Another option is testing the child to check for immunity. If blood tests show the child has already developed protective antibodies, it may be OK, at least temporarily, to withhold further doses of the vaccine, researchers write. (EurekAlert!)
Rwanda: Kagame Appears on Contact FM, Responds to a Score of Questions Sep 1, 2008
Tasked to explain the recent constitutional amendment that gave former Heads of State immunity from judicial proceedings, Kagame said it was meant to empower institutions to hold presidents accountable while still in office. He said that the former presidents should not be seen to be hounded simply because they had left office, otherwise they might be tempted to cling to power for fear of being targets of persecution. (allAfrica.com)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Sep 1, 2008
The health care worker got pertussis vaccine as a child, but immunity decreases over time and the booster vaccine that might have prevented this outbreak was not available at the time of this outbreak. It is now recommended for all adolescents and adults up to age 65. (Pekin Times, IL)
The new generation of Superfoods Sep 1, 2008
Harnessing the power of food to boost health and immunity. A healthy diet isn't just about losing weight, it's also about making the body healthier by eating a variety of foods with health-giving properties. (Suite101.com)
A danger to health Sep 1, 2008
This is of special concern to children under the age of 1, who are too young to receive vaccines, and rely on natural and "herd immunity" for protection. This makes the unvaccinated child a vector of disease, like the mosquito as it unwittingly transmits the West Nile virus. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Maliki shakes up US withdrawal talks with new negotiating team Aug 31, 2008
But Iraq and the United States remain far apart on the matter of immunity for US forces in Iraqi courts, the official said. "We would have a serious problem if we took it to Parliament right now," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss the issue. (Boston Globe)
A Travel Medicine Guide Aug 31, 2008
Just because you have been there before don t assume you have developed immunity to tropical diseases. The parasite causing is deadly, and if there is a risk of malaria, then taking protective tablets without missing doses as well as taking appropriate anti-mosquito measures (such as using insect repellant, wearing long-sleeved clothes in the evenings and sleeping in air-conditioned rooms or under mosquito nets) is essential. (Suite101.com)
Karadzic refuses to plead at tribunal Aug 30, 2008
Karadzic has argued in submissions to the court that the proceedings against him are illegal because he was offered immunity from prosecution by former US diplomat Richard Holbrooke. Karadzic suggested that Holbrooke, who negotiated the Dayton peace agreement ending the Bosnian war, promised that Karadzic would not be sent to The Hague if he did not subvert the Dayton deal. (Boston Globe)
US, Afghan military relations governed by diplomatic note Aug 30, 2008
It devotes only a few sentences to "the conduct of ongoing military operations," giving US troops "a status equivalent" to diplomatic immunity and exempting them from any Afghan "disciplinary authority" or legal jurisdiction. Similar legal immunity is included in US status-of-forces agreements with more than 80 countries. (Boston Globe)
European Commission to probe American Airlines revenue sharing deal Aug 30, 2008
The spokesperson added, "It is well within their purview, and they have done it with many other alliances that have since received anti-trust immunity from the U.S. DOT.". Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Birds test positive for virus Aug 30, 2008
With a lull in activity over the last three years, officials are concerned a lower immunity in birds has helped spread the disease. Contact with dead birds will not infect humans, but may indicate a local presence of the disease, Hearst said. (Daily Pilot)
* First indigenous measles case for this year reported Aug 30, 2008
People traveling to China, Southeast Asia, Japan or Europe, where outbreaks of measles have been reported, should have themselves vaccinated if they are not sure whether they have immunity or if they wish to take along children under one year of age, he said. This story has been viewed 426 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* US forces arrest top Iraqi official Aug 30, 2008
The two others were considered key witnesses in the prosecution case but refused to testify, despite a grant of immunity, on grounds of constitutional protections against self-incrimination. The judge, however, has cited them for contempt. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bug bites can bring more than itch Aug 30, 2008
Symptoms would develop within 14 days of being bitten, but once infected the body builds up immunity to the virus, according to Ann McDowell, an epidemiologist with the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Mosquitos can breed in a teaspoon of water, so the easiest precaution is to clean your yard of all standing water, McDowell said. (Santa Maria Times)
Whooping cough outbreak reported by VA Aug 30, 2008
Concerns about adults losing immunity from infant vaccinations rose after 2004, Mr. Cole said, when 107 cases were reported ... The county this year requires, with some exemptions allowed, students in grades 7 through 12 have a diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis booster, to extend immunity for those three diseases into adulthood. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Should Iraq Prosecute US Soldiers? Aug 30, 2008
But five years of war and occupation have left many Iraqi leaders reluctant to accept what the U.S. considers standard practice for U.S. forces overseas: immunity from prosecution in foreign courts. himself suggested that blanket U.S. military immunity in Iraq was not in line with Iraqi visions for a new agreement governing the American military presence in the country, making the issue perhaps the single biggest stumbling block in the ongoing negotiations ... During a surprise visit to Baghdad... (Time.com)
"Not Guilty" Plea Entered for Karadzic Aug 30, 2008
He's also asked judges to order former Balkans envoy Richard Holbrooke to The Hague to testify about an alleged deal he says the diplomat made with him: immunity from prosecution in return for leaving public life ... And Tribunal prosecutors say in the remote chance there was, it's "legally irrelevant," that the US has no power to broker a deal on behalf of this court and that the 1995 Dayton Accord that ended the war specifically rules out any kind of immunity. (Time.com)
OPINION: Invisible menace Aug 30, 2008
Infectious disease specialists say that for some diseases the level of vaccine coverage had dropped below the level of group immunity. This could undo years of progress in public health. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Apartheid murder plotters guilty Aug 29, 2008
Vlok appeared before the commission, and received amnesty for a series of bombings, but did not ask for immunity for the attempted poisoning of Rev Chikane. Earlier this month, the former South African President, F W De Klerk, denied any involvement in crimes or human rights abuses committed during the apartheid era. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Maliki picks a date with destiny Aug 29, 2008
He has also heavily criticized the military pact in its current form, because it gives US personnel immunity from Iraqi law on Iraqi soil, noting, "We can't neglect our sons by giving an open immunity for anyone whether he is Iraqi or a foreigner.". Iraqis realize their prime minister is either being dishonest with them, to appease rising disgust with the US, or has been fooled by the United States, or pressured into saying something by the Iranians. (Asia Times Online)
SHOWDOWN: Obama campaign confronts talkradio station over 'right-wing hatchet man'... Aug 29, 2008
Obama's views on the second ammendment and immunity for telecommunications companies. Thus, I hope scholars, researchers, and, yes, even, partisans will point out questionable associations and beliefs from their past. (The Drudge Report)
NIAID Describes Challenges, Prospects For An HIV Vaccine Aug 29, 2008
If the vaccines ultimately do, their effectiveness may vary greatly depending on the genetic make-up of each individual, given that T-cell immunity is dependent on genetic factors. Furthermore, because the virus would persist in the blood of vaccinated individuals, T-cell vaccines would likely generate only transient "herd immunity"--that is, population-wide protection from disease conferred by vaccination of a percentage of the community. (Science Daily)
Gastroenterology and hepatology Aug 29, 2008
It aims to provide a forum for both basic and clinical scientists to discuss all aspects of immunity and inflammation involving mucosal tissues. In addition, aims to provide a primary method of communication for the SMI governing board and its members through the publication of society news, announcements of planned meetings and conferences, discussions of policy concerns, and advertisements for job and training opportunities. (Nature News Service)
Genes and Immunity Aug 29, 2008
Volume 9, No 5July 2008ISSN: 1466-4879EISSN: 1476-5470. 2007 impact factor 4. (Nature News Service)
Karadzic To Plead On War Crimes Aug 29, 2008
During his first appearance in the dock, Karadzic challenged the right of the UN tribunal to try him and called for evidence from senior US figures over a secret deal he alleges was struck giving him immunity from prosecution. Former assistant secretary of state Richard Holbrooke, who drew up the Dayton peace agreement to end the Bosnian wars, has denied any such deal. (Sky News)
Democrats simply don't 'get it' Aug 29, 2008
Bry wrote on Aug 28, 2008 6:07 PM:" Actually the people people don't get it. The Democrat and Republican politicans both get it! What these politicans get is your money and the opportunity to vacation and play power games at the expense of Americans and America's future. Since moral values have declined, these politicans are now all about self rather than representing America. Check out the criminal records of our U.S. Congress. You won't believe it. Of course many of them have gotten off on... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
New Role For Natural Killers Aug 28, 2008
The research, published in the latest issue of the journal Immunity, has shown that in an experimental model of the tropical disease visceral leishmaniasis, too many NK cells can actually make the disease worse ... Immunity, 2008; 29 (2): 295 DOI. (Science Daily)
CPS Must Have Court Order To Removed Allegedly Abused Children Aug 28, 2008
The court said state and local officials who removed the children during a child abuse investigation may have acted improperly, but were protected by government immunity. The Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News obtained a memo sent on Friday to all Child Protective Services personnel written by the commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Carey Cockerell. (KWTX.com, TX)
Iraq seeking 2011 troop pullout Aug 28, 2008
The deal is thought to include some immunity for US soldiers ... He also said no foreigners would be given full legal immunity ... The US has been trying to include immunity from prosecution in the Iraqi courts for its soldiers as part of the deal. (Yahoo News -- Iraq)
How Long Does Flu Immunity Last? Aug 28, 2008
How Long Does Flu Immunity Last ... How Long Does Flu Immunity Last. (Time.com)
Who's responsible? Aug 27, 2008
Furthermore, the insurance company said the city is immune from liability for the overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system under the Government Immunity Act unless the incident was an "event.". An event would exist if the sewage-disposal system had a defect, the government unit knew of the defect and failed to repair it in a reasonable time, and the defect was a significant cause of the problem or physical injury, according to the insurance's letter. (The News-Herald)
Preventive Care for the Elderly Aug 27, 2008
Tetanus and diphtheria immunity should be updated and renewed every 10 years thereafter. Screening. (Suite101.com)
Oregon's low vaccination rate in spots causes health concerns Aug 27, 2008
Thresholds for herd immunity -- a concept that means enough people are effectively immunized that even those who can't or won't get vaccinated are shielded from infection -- vary, depending on the disease. For measles, the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, about 95 percent of the population must be fully immunized, says Paul Cieslak, manager for the Oregon Public Health Division's communicable disease program. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ruling: CPS must obtain court orders before removing allegedly abused kids Aug 27, 2008
The court said state and local officials who removed the children during a child abuse investigation may have acted improperly but were protected by government immunity. Generally, CPS removes a child if there s a threat of immediate danger or sexual abuse and then heads to the court to seek a removal order from a judge. (KHOU.com, TX)
Judge: Release Rosenberg Spy Case Docs Aug 27, 2008
Ruth was granted immunity from prosecution. The Rosenbergs were executed in 1953. (CBS News -- US)
Iraqi PM Demands U.S. Pullout Timetable Aug 26, 2008
(AP) Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki dug in his heels Monday on the future of the U.S. military in Iraq, insisting that all foreign soldiers leave the country by a specific date in 2011 and rejecting legal immunity for American troops ... During his Monday address, al-Maliki also suggested the question of legal immunity for U.S. military personnel or contractors remains a sticking point in the negotiations ... But al-Maliki said his country could not grant "open immunity" to Iraqis or foreigners... (CBS News)
Iraq says US troops out in 2011 Aug 26, 2008
He also said the pact would not grant anyone absolute immunity from Iraqi law ... "We will not accept to put the lives of our sons on the line by guaranteeing absolute immunity for anybody, whether Iraqis or foreigners," Maliki said. (Boston Globe)
Strife over shots: Should our kids play? Aug 26, 2008
Ive had people voice their opposition to me, that Im ruining the herd immunity that my child would put their child at risk, she says. While the vast majority of American parents vaccinate their children. (MSNBC -- Health)
Iraqi Teen Girl Accused Of Plotting Attack Aug 26, 2008
Prime Minister Demands U.S. Withdrawal Timetable, Rejects Immunity ... But the prime minister told tribal leaders Monday that he cannot grant "open immunity" to Iraqis or foreigners because that would violate the "sanctity of Iraqi blood.". (CBS News -- Iraq)
Iraqi leader insists on deadline for troop pullout Aug 26, 2008
BAGHDAD -- Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki dug in his heels Monday on the future of the U.S. military in Iraq, insisting that all foreign soldiers leave the country by a specific date in 2011 and rejecting legal immunity for American troops. Despite the tough words, al-Maliki's aides insisted a compromise could be found on the two main stumbling blocks to an accord governing the U.S. military presence in Iraq after a United Nations mandate expires at the end of the year. (Albany Times Union)
Kids' vaccinations face risky resistance Aug 26, 2008
One of doctors' biggest concerns is loss of "herd immunity." Because no vaccine is 100 percent effective, successfully fighting disease requires that most children be vaccinated. Some communities may already have reached a tipping point, said Dr. Paul Offit, chief of infectious diseases at the Children's Hospital of. (Chicago Tribune)
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Guidelines Developed For Physicians Aug 26, 2008
Newer biologics called anti-TNF agents adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and infliximab (Remicade) prevent the production of an immunity protein that plays a role in inflammation. Some of the key recommendations include. (Science Daily)
ConsumerMan: Be skeptical of food labels Aug 26, 2008
Go down the supermarket aisles and look for the products that promise to improve your health by boosting your immunity ... Green Giants new Immunity Boost Frozen Vegetables are "carefully selected" to have more vitamins A and C. ... Kraft enhanced some Crystal Light drink mixes with vitamins and antioxidants to create Crystal Light Immunity. (MSNBC -- Business)
Male circumcision not an easy answer for HIV Aug 26, 2008
Another big concern is that, once circumcised, men will believe their level of risk is so low they won't use condoms (when of course the operation offers no such total immunity) or that youth, hearing about the practice, will get the mistaken impression that they do not need to take precautions, although a study from Kenya presented yesterday found that essentially there was no increase in risky sex among men who were circumcised. Is this going to take resources from other known HIV-prevention... (Globe and Mail)
US out of Iraq by 2011 Aug 26, 2008
Among sticking points still to be resolved, however, is a demand that foreign troops stationed in the country cannot enjoy open-ended immunity ... "Any foreign soldiers on Iraqi soil must have a specific time frame and not be open-ended and Iraqi blood must be protected and cannot grant full immunity.". (iAfrica.com)
Deadly Blast Targets Iraqi Police Recruits Aug 26, 2008
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki dug in his heels Monday on the future of the U.S. military in Iraq, insisting that all foreign soldiers leave the country 00004000 and rejecting legal immunity for American troops. Despite the tough words, al-Maliki's aides insisted a compromise could be found on the two main stumbling blocks to an accord governing the U.S. military presence in Iraq after a United Nations mandate expires at the end of the year. (CBS News -- World)
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology Aug 26, 2008
They report their findings in the August 2008 issue of the journal Infection and Immunity ... "We report that oral inoculation with a Y. pseudotuberculosis strain, selected for its very low virulence, induces an efficient immunity against bubonic plague without causing adverse reactions," say the researchers ... Infection and Immunity, 76. (EurekAlert!)
The truth about cervical cancer Aug 25, 2008
"Although this vaccine has proved quite effective, we still need to follow up to see for how long the immunity lasts," says Dr Mishra. Delay sex: Waiting to have sex until you are older can help you avoid HPV. It also helps to limit your number of sexual partners and to avoid having sex with someone who has had many other sexual partners. (India Times, India)
Candy-coating Keeps Proteins Sweet Aug 25, 2008
14, 2006) Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a quick and simple way to investigate the sugar coating that surrounds bacteria and plays a role in infection and immunity. The sugars. (Science Daily)
More than tots need booster shots Aug 25, 2008
Immunity issuesThe series of shots most people received as babies doesn't provide lifelong coverage, Trotter said. "Adults don't get real sick. They have a chronic cough for six to eight weeks.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Biden Camp Pressed Hard For a Slot on the Ticket Aug 25, 2008
Obama riled many in the left of the Democratic party in July by voting for the renewal of FISA, which authorized the National Security Agency's secret wiretapping program and included immunity for participating telephone companies. Ahead of the vote on the bill, Sen. (Wall Street Journal)
New study shows health benefits of probiotic could extend to the entire body Aug 25, 2008
The published study examined the effect of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 administration on immunity to Salmonella (Salmonella typhimurium), harmful bacteria that can cause intestinal infections and trigger the body's inflammatory response. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624, a probiotic strain isolated from healthy human gastrointestinal tissue, was administered to mice in freeze-dried powder at least three weeks prior to salmonella infection. (EurekAlert!)
Charges laid in Digby brawl Aug 24, 2008
Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald. RCMP Sgt. Mark Gallagher announces charges in relation to a fight between police and two young black men in Digby. (TheChronicleHerald.ca)
Joe Biden's pro-RIAA, pro-FBI tech voting record Aug 24, 2008
Biden did a FISA bill with retroactive immunity for any telecommunications provider that illegally opened its network to the National Security Agency; Obama. Both agreed to in March 2006, a that pro-privacy Democrats including Ron Wyden and Russ Feingold opposed. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Vaccine-wary parents spread fears, outbreaks Aug 23, 2008
Scientists worry that vaccine resisters increasingly are breaching "herd immunity," the necessary level of protection that keeps disease from spreading ... Some diseases, such as mumps, can tolerate a herd immunity threshold as low as 75 percent ... But other, more virulent diseases, such as measles or pertussis, also known as whooping cough, require collective immunity of up to 94 percent to avoid infection, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (MSNBC -- Health)
Lawsuit over Taser incident settled Aug 23, 2008
The officers' lawyer, Paul Krepps, argued that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity because their conduct was in the exercise of good faith. The officers said they were responding to an alarm, thought they were dealing with a burglary in progress and acted lawfully. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Measles Cases Highest Since 1996 Aug 23, 2008
"We need very high levels of population immunity, approximately 95 percent," she said. The first cases in the current outbreak appeared in April in Washington state. (MEDLINEplus)
Is the Iraq War Winding Down? Aug 23, 2008
U.S. officials initially wanted such protection for U.S. contractors as well as soldiers, but the Iraqis have been steadily peeling away at such immunity. Once these issues are settled, the pact will have to be approved by Iraq's fractious parliament. (Time.com)
