Comparative analysis of the complete sequence of the plastid genome of Parthenium argentatum and identification of DNA barcodes to differentiate Parthenium species and lines Nov 17, 2009
Parthenium argentatum (guayule) is an industrial crop that produces latex, which was recently commercialized as a source of latex rubber safe for people with Type I latex allergy. The complete plastid genome of P. argentatum was sequenced. (BioMed Central)
Vystars Envy condom hits the market Oct 16, 2009
-based Vystar and have introduced a new condom made with Vytex Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), an ultralow protein latex material with significantly reduced levels of antigenic proteins that can cause latex allergies. The companies said the Envy condom has all the positive qualities of a latex condom, including barrier protection, tensile strength, tactile sensitivity, elasticity, comfort and fit. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Calaveras Big Trees hike raises AIDS funds, awareness Sep 24, 2009
Wallace died of AIDS complications when he got pneumonia in March 2008. Rainier, her son Toch-a-wah, 5, and her mother, Betty Wallace, raised money and hiked in the Sierra AIDS Walk: Hike for AIDS and Hepatitis, an annual fundraiser for Sierra HOPE, a nonprofit that provides free services to people with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and other life-threatening illnesses. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Allergic Reactions To Plavix Can Be Treated With Steroids And Antihistamines, Study Shows Apr 8, 2009
(June 15, 2001) Armed with evidence from a recent study of latex allergy skin reactions in patients, scientists at Johns Hopkins encourage the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and drug makers to label all current. (June 14, 2006) The good news for allergy sufferers is that springtime mountain cedars and tree pollens have generally subsided. (Science Daily)
Dental phobia Mar 29, 2009
Page last updated at 00:11 GMT, Sunday, 29 March 2009. By Jane Elliott Health reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- Health)
Even Natural Perfumes May Cause Allergies Feb 12, 2009
(June 15, 2001) Armed with evidence from a recent study of latex allergy skin reactions in patients, scientists at Johns Hopkins encourage the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and drug makers to label all current. (Apr. (Science Daily)
