Dark Cloud Over Amylin Aug 20, 2008
In the early 1990s, endocrinologist John Eng at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., found a chemical in venomous Gila monster saliva that mimicked the effects of GLP-1. Scientists from Amylin saw Eng present his data at a 1996 diabetes conference and licensed his research. (Forbes -- Business)
Dr. James Rota Aug 20, 2008
A battery is created by two dissimilar metals in the presence of an electrolyte (the saliva in our mouth), with the current affecting various parts of our bodys electrical system, especially in this case - the mercury metals in our fillings. This accelerates the lethal gases from mercury-filled teeth. (Malibu Times, CA)
Gum gets juices flowing after surgery Aug 19, 2008
Besides saliva, it may stimulate gut hormones and pancreatic secretions, according to the study's authors, researchers at Imperial College London. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Chew Gum for Colon Surgery Recovery Aug 19, 2008
Researcher Sanjay Purkayastha, BSc and colleagues from St. Mary's Hospital in London, hypothesize that gum chewing stimulates bowel recovery in the same way that eating does, by triggering the release of gastrointestinal hormones and increasing the production of saliva and secretions from the pancreas. Their analysis appears in the August issue of Archives of Surgery. (WebMD)
Leishmaniasis Parasites Evade Death By Exploiting Immune Response To Sand Fly Bites Aug 19, 2008
7, 2001) Researchers seeking to make a vaccine against a serious parasitic infection have discovered a dose of fly saliva might be just what the doctor ordered. Leishmaniasis, a disabling and sometimes deadly. (Science Daily)
Chewing gum to promote healing? Aug 19, 2008
Gum chewing is thought to act as a kind of "sham feeding," stimulating nerves in the digestive system, triggering the release of gastrointestinal hormones and increasing the production of saliva and secretions from the pancreas. The researchers said further large-scale studies were needed to assess the true benefits of gum chewing on reducing ileus, a problem that is estimated to cost $1-billion a year in health-care expenditures in the United States alone. (Globe and Mail)
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Study: You can chew gum and get well at same time Aug 19, 2008
Besides saliva, it may stimulate gut hormones and pancreatic secretions, according to the study's authors, researchers at Imperial College London. The findings, in the August issue of Archives of Surgery, come from an analysis of five studies with a total of 158 patients. (AZCentral -- News)
Saliva Sensor Detects Oral Cancer Aug 18, 2008
The highly-sensitive sensor detects proteins in saliva associated with oral cancer, making it possible to catch the disease early, when the rate of patient survival is almost 90 percent ... The team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) that developed the new sensor used chemicals to isolate potential cancer cells in saliva, followed by a confocal microscope which uses a laser to check for cancer cells ... According to a scientist in Texas who also does salivary diagnostics, The... (Newsmax)
Must see TV - an hour a week on the real issues Aug 17, 2008
I RECENTLY finished reading a book about cattle and this paragraph really stuck in my craw: "After the cow digests its grass for a time, it sucks the pulp - called the cud - back into its gullet . . . Extra chewing has the effect of increasing surface area onto which bacteria may latch. Chewing also has the side effect of stimulating the saliva glands.". I spent a week or so trying to figure out why I found this summary of bovine digestion so eerie. (Boston Globe)
Avian Flu Breakthrough: Virus Detection 'in Two Hours' Aug 17, 2008
Avian Flu Breakthrough: Virus Detection 'in Two Hours' - TheMedGuru. Last Updated: Saturday 16 August 2008 19:25 GMT. (TheMedGuru)
Resistant Prions: Can They Be Transmitted By Environment As Well As Direct Contact? Aug 17, 2008
How long do prions that get into the pasture via the saliva and excrements of the sick animals, persist in the ground. Together with fellow-scientists from the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin and the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (Federal Research Institute for Animal Health) on the island of Riems, research scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME in Schmallenberg investigated these questions on behalf of the German Ministry for Environment, Nature... (Science Daily)
Carlyle: There's God - and My Surgeon Aug 16, 2008
Due to the radiation treatments, Carlyle lost the use of half of his saliva glands. To compensate and still be able to eat solid foods, such as chicken, beef, pork and bread, Carlyle must keep the food moist at all times so he can swallow properly. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
She's so happy she could cry Aug 16, 2008
Mrs Jamieson, from Clear Island Waters in Queensland, has Sjogren's Syndrome, in which the body's immune cells attack the exocrine system that produces tears and saliva. Unable to cry, sit in the sun or read for years, she felt as though her eyes were constantly full of glass shards and her mouth packed with cotton wool. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stress, anxiety make allergies worse Aug 16, 2008
A huge number of people suffer from allergies and, while hay fever, for example, is generally not life-threatening, allergy sufferers often also have asthma which can be deadly," Kiecolt-Glaser added. Some data suggest that 38 percent of the people who suffer from allergic rhinitis also have asthma, and that 78 percent of asthma sufferers have allergic rhinitis. Kiecolt-Glaser and Ronald Glaser, professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State, recruited 28 men and... (Times of India)
BREAKING NEWS: Cox student diagnosed with viral meningitis Aug 16, 2008
The virus is spread through contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva or mucus, according to the CDC. More information is available by visiting. Check Sunday s Daily Herald for additional details. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Venezuelan Indians dying from rabies spread by bats Aug 15, 2008
They can survive on a purely liquid diet and their saliva contains a substance known as draculin, which prevents their prey's blood from clotting. Venezuelan health officials apparently plan to send a medical boat to the remote water bound villages in the Orinoco River delta. (News-Medical.net)
Prevent and treat HIV, don't criminalize it Aug 15, 2008
Because Willie Campbell was HIV-positive, he was jailed for 35 years, even though there has never been a documented case of the AIDS virus being transmitted by saliva. In Zimbabwe, an infected woman was arrested for having unprotected sex with her lover. (Globe and Mail)
Portable machine to detect bird flu Aug 15, 2008
The device will work by scanning swabs containing saliva or a tissue sample from birds or animals, and screening them for viral traces of influenza, the report said. PTI. (Hindu)
Hope over 'quick' bird flu test Aug 14, 2008
All that is needed is a swab of saliva from a patient's mouth, and it can detect molecules specific to H5N1 or other bird flu strains. Dr McNally said: "There's a large train of thought that one of the best ways of dealing with avian influenza is by detection and containment. "The ability to detect and type the influenza virus immediately is essential in setting up controls as quickly as possible to minimise the spread of any potential pandemic virus. (BBC News)
Graduate Student Discovers, Names Bacterium Linked To Psyllid Yellows Aug 14, 2008
"The saliva of the tomato psyllid has been known to cause yellowing of tomato and potato leaves. The cause of this symptom has been a mystery for over a century.". Hansen's discovery has the potential to help plant breeders develop resistant cultivars of potato and tomato. (Science Daily)
CHIP Program event set for Winston County Aug 14, 2008
The dental impression provides a virtual diagram of the child's biting surface, which like fingerprints is unique to each individual, and further supplies enough saliva to provide a DNA sample that can also be used as a scent source for canine search teams. Combined, this five-part process provides a dramatic, time-sensitive recovery tool for authorities. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
* World News Quick Take Aug 13, 2008
Drivers to get saliva test. Police on the French Riviera on Monday started carrying out roadside saliva tests as part of a nationwide plan to crack down on drug use at the wheel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
An Al Qaeda Intel 'Treasure Trove' Aug 13, 2008
US authorities are analyzing Siddique's saliva, hair, and fingernail scrapings to determine, if possible, what evidence they can find of any exposure to chemical, biological or radiological materials with potential use in weapons of mass destruction, sources said. "Her education troubled us. We know that she's extremely bright. She's radicalized. We knew that she had been planning, or at least involved in the planning, of a wide variety of different operations, whether they involved weapons of... (ABC News)
New Mouth Bacteria Could Improve Oral Health Aug 12, 2008
The bacteria are the most numerous: there are 100 million in every milliliter of saliva and more than 600 different species in the mouth. Around half of these have yet to be named and we are trying to describe and name the new species," he added. Wade and his team studied healthy tissue as well as tumors in the mouth and found three strains of Prevotella that could not be identified. The researchers named the new species Prevotella histicola, which means 'inhabitant of tissue'. "Interestingly,... (Fox News)
New mouth bacteria species found Aug 12, 2008
Every millilitre of saliva is a cocktail of millions of bacteria, half of them unknown ... "The bacteria are the most numerous - there are 100 million in every millilitre of saliva and more than 600 different species in the mouth.". (BBC News -- Health)
Mapping out a nascent market Aug 10, 2008
When I asked Kucherlapati if he would pay to have Knome sequence his entire genome if he had $350,000 lying around, he said, "I'd consider it." He's already taken Navigenics up on an offer to analyze his DNA at no charge, providing the company with a saliva sample. The test, he says, "confirmed things that I suspected would be there, since I have a family history of cardiovascular disease." Kucherlapati says he's exercising more regularly, adding, "I don't go to Smith & Wollensky any more.". (Boston Globe)
Brokeback Comics Craze Aug 10, 2008
Saliva drips from his lover's parted lips as he breathes heavily. Gay porn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
World's Oldest Leisure Activity May Hold Key to Modern Health Aug 10, 2008
tested saliva from more than 100 sexually active college students. Those who reported having intercourse once or twice a week had higher levels of immunoglobulins than those who were abstinent. (Pekin Times, IL)
Vampire Bats Eyed For Venezuela Deaths Aug 9, 2008
The bat then makes a small incision with its teeth, and an anticoagulant in its saliva keeps the blood flowing while it laps up its meal with its tongue. The researchers in Venezuela have begun taking precautions. (CBS News)
DNA lab receives worldwide attention Aug 9, 2008
In early 2007, a masked man and his father burst down the door of a Folsom area pharmacy, likely high on prescription painkillers and salivating for more ... Working at near lighting pace compared to other forensic crime labs, experts with the new St. Tammany Parish Coroner s Office s 10-month old DNA lab in Slidell swabbed the mask s mouth for saliva and skin cells ... The saliva on the stamp of a stalker s threatening letter, the perspiration on a rapist s mask or the skin cells shed on the... (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Seeking Better Laws on H.I.V. Aug 9, 2008
Justice Cameron pointed out that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saliva has never been shown to result in the transmission of H.I.V.. The man was punished not for what he did, but for the virus he carried, the judge said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A tragedy, not a crime Aug 7, 2008
Well, Campbell has HIV, and the "deadly weapon" was saliva, which he spat into the officers' faces. But saliva has never been shown to transmit HIV, so the "deadly weapon" Campbell wielded was no more lethal than a toy pistol - and it wasn't even loaded. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
How pigs can help Parkinson's Aug 7, 2008
Now Swansea University researchers have found a new antibiotic in maggot saliva that can combat 12 strains of deadly hospital bug MRSA.. The compound, found in secretions from the green bottle fly larvae, stops bacterial infection spreading. (The Sun)
Old Wives' Tales: Fact Or Fiction? Aug 6, 2008
VERDICT: Fact A double-dip deposited thousands of saliva bacteria into the dip -- and of those, 50 to 100 were later transferred through the dip to a clean cracker, presumably destined for another guest's mouth. Still unknown, however, is how long such bacteria can survive in the dip or if they can actually infect another dipper upon ingestion. (CBS News)
Summer brings out bugs in Oregon Aug 6, 2008
First aid: Inflammation and itchiness at bite sites come from the body's immune response to irritants in the mosquito's saliva. Many common remedies help relieve the itching: calamine lotion, baking soda, rubbing alcohol and vinegar. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Earth Year 2008: Hikes, nature programs offered Aug 6, 2008
Aug. 27: Extract DNA from your own saliva or from an onion. Learn or review the parts of a cell in some fun activities. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Man suffers bat bite Aug 5, 2008
He can't wear his old ones until the tests come back, she said, in case the bat deposited saliva inside ... Bats and rabiesAccording to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, people can contract rabies from infected bats by being bitten or if the animal's saliva gets into their eyes, nose, mouth or a wound. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Recovering Rush seeks care for all Aug 5, 2008
The surgery required cutting into Rush's face, where a tumor in his saliva gland was hidden beneath his lymph node and his facial nerve, which controls facial movement. During Rush's battle with cancer, there was speculation that Ald. (Chicago Tribune)
The terrible cost of bulimia Aug 4, 2008
swollen saliva glands ... Symptoms include sore, bleeding gums and mouth; tooth enamel erosion from vomiting; dry, red, cracked lips, especially at the corners; swollen cheeks and jaws; swollen saliva glands; callused or discolored skin at finger joints from forced vomiting; and abnormal blood test results. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Herpes Simplex and Varicella Zoster Aug 3, 2008
HSV-1 is commonly found in saliva and therefore associated with oral herpes infections. HSV-2 is typically considered the main cause of genital herpes. (Suite101.com)
By gum: good teeth mean more disease Aug 3, 2008
"People aged 65 and older are the age group with the most dental problems due to wear and tear, less saliva production and they're more likely to be on multiple medications, which can cause dry mouth," he said. Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal diseases (gum diseases) are two of the five most prevalent health conditions in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
How To Get Rid Of Fleas Aug 2, 2008
In most cases, they're not life threatening, but they can make life difficult for your cat, especially if he's allergic to flea saliva ... When they bite your cat, they inject a little saliva into his skin to make the blood flow better ... A cat that develops an allergy to flea saliva suffers intense itching if even one flea bites him. (Suite101.com)
Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Aug 2, 2008
During an epidemic, surgical masks would be most useful for preventing infected people from coughing virus-laden droplets of saliva and mucus into the environment. The N95 respirators are the most useful in preventing healthy people from becoming infected by "respiratory aerosols" -- microscopic clumps of material left floating in the air when the water in very small droplets evaporates. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Teenagers weep as murder charge sinks in Aug 1, 2008
Before remanding him in custody, Ms Baptie told the younger boy, who was dressed in a white hooded top, red bomber jacket and black tracksuit pants, to stand as she explained that she had ordered him to reappear before the court for a hearing in which she will determine if he will have to submit saliva for a DNA test. When she asked him if he understood, he shed tears, hung his head and whispered "yes". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rabid Skunk Bites Todd Township Woman Aug 1, 2008
As the disease progresses, neurological symptoms appear and may include insomnia, anxiety, confusion, slight or partial paralysis, hallucinations, agitation, hypersalivation and hydrophobia, which is a fear of water ... Paralysis of the throat muscles is also a common sign of rabies, which causes an excess of saliva and an inability to swallow. (Fulton County News, PA)
iReporters: Improve education, care to fight AIDS Aug 1, 2008
Johnson taped his own test, which took about 20 minutes and involved no needles or blood -- just a swab that collects a small amount of saliva. iReporter Nashawn Anderson also sent in a video about perceptions of HIV on campus. (CNN -- Health)
Study Supports Health Benefits Of Smoking Ban Jul 31, 2008
Unlike past studies, researchers took blood and saliva samples from patients as they were admitted to the hospital. Then they searched for a molecule that's the product of nicotine metabolism -- cotinine. (Wall Street Journal)
Teen murder accused weeps in court Jul 31, 2008
It is yet to be determined whether he will have to submit saliva for a DNA test. Owen's body was found in the driveway of a home on Illawarra Road with head injuries shortly after midnight on Sunday June 15. (The Australian)
Inheritance Of Hormonal Disorder Marked By Excessive Insulin In Daughters Jul 30, 2008
"We collected samples of saliva and urine to analyze levels of insulin and sex steroids respectively," explained Legro ... Results from the test indicate that older girls, but not boys, of PCOS mothers had significantly higher concentrations of salivary insulin. (Science Daily)
Can Statins Reduce Risk of Memory Loss? Jul 29, 2008
A new nursing study using saliva may help lessen caregiver stress. There's no cure for Alzheimer's, but an experimental new drug shows promise of stopping the disease in its tracks. (WebMD)
Family Of Bear Attack Survivor Thanks Rescuers Jul 29, 2008
California Department of Fish and Game spokesman Steve Martarano says DNA tests of saliva on the victim's shirt have given a preliminary confirmation that the animal was a black bear. Fish and Game called off the search for the bear. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Nut allergy: With one kiss, I could kill my husband Jul 28, 2008
Food allergens - particularly those in nuts - can remain in saliva for hours. In 2005, a Canadian teenager with an extreme nut allergy died from acute respiratory failure after kissing her boyfriend, who had eaten a peanut-butter sandwich hours earlier. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Candy made with sugar alternative wards off plaque Jul 27, 2008
However, xylitol is known to stimulate saliva production, which cleans the teeth and neutralizes enamel-wearing acid. While the researchers admitted that the program of feeding kids gummy bears three times during the school day may interrupt classes, the teachers who participated in the research found it easy to incorporate snack times into the children's day. (CTV.ca)
Little suckers clear the path to the brain Jul 26, 2008
More than 50 Richardsonianus australis leeches are kept in a tank at Liverpool Hospital for use on patients who have had skin grafts or severed digits because their saliva contains hirudin, a chemical that acts as a powerful anticoagulant and vasodilator. But using them on patients with severe cardiovascular disease has not yet become established practice in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Freeport man busted for licking cop's face Jul 26, 2008
Pynes said they are taking the incident seriously because "you never know what people are carrying in their saliva.". "Anytime someone puts their hands on our officers -- or tongue in this case -- we take it very seriously," the police chief said minus the tongue in cheek. (KHOU.com, TX)
Licking Your Wounds: Scientists Isolate Compound In Human Saliva That Speeds Wound Healing Jul 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2008) A report by scientists from The Netherlands identifies a compound in human saliva that greatly speeds wound healing ... Specifically, scientists found that histatin, a small protein in saliva previously only believed to kill bacteria was responsible for the healing ... In the other dish, cells were bathed in human saliva. (Science Daily)
Scientists identify gene mutation for eye movement disorder Jul 25, 2008
To isolate the Duane syndrome gene, the research team studies DNA extracted from blood or saliva samples provided by multiple members of different families. Finally, they identified a unique mutation in the gene CHN1 in each of the seven families. (Xinhuanet, China)
End In Sight For Dreaded Dentist Drill Jul 24, 2008
A chemical mix imitating the minerals found in saliva, but at higher concentrations, can be added to toothpaste to plug tiny pores that lead to. . (Science Daily)
Compound in human saliva can speed wound healing Jul 24, 2008
A doctor collects saliva from a patient. Researchers from The Netherlands have identified a compound in human saliva that greatly speeds wound healing ... WASHINGTON, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Researchers from The Netherlands have identified a compound in human saliva that greatly speeds wound healing, according to their report published Wednesday in The Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). (Xinhuanet, China)
Gene interacts with hormone to impair thinking Jul 23, 2008
In a study of 967 older adults, Dr. Brian S. Schwartz and colleagues, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, found that higher levels of cortisol in saliva were associated with worse cognitive performance ... Cortisol levels were measured in saliva samples obtained before, during, and after cognitive testing, and blood samples were also used to test for. (Scientific American)
5 things you didn’t know about ... bell’s palsy Jul 23, 2008
This often happens suddenly and may be accompanied by headache, loss of taste and changes in the amount of saliva and tears your body produces. A warning sign may be neck pain or pain in or behind the ear before the onset of Bell s Palsy. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Call on Cooper voiced dread Jul 23, 2008
Last week, police searched the home the couple shared in Cary and collected blood or saliva from Bradley Cooper to help capture his DNA profile. Cooper's family and friends in Canada will host a memorial service today for Cooper. (News & Observer)
New Technique Gets To The Root Of Cancer Jul 22, 2008
10, 2008) Researchers have developed a novel technique to separate and analyze all the proteins found in human saliva, not just the soluble ones, providing an approach that may reveal protein markers for oral. (Dec. (Science Daily)
'Rabid Bat' Discovered In East Bay Neighborhood Jul 22, 2008
Rabies is transmitted in the saliva of infected warm-blooded animals (mammals) through mucous membranes or any break in the skin by biting, licking or scratching. Animals at high risk for carrying rabies are skunks, bats, dogs that have not been vaccinated against rabies, foxes, coyotes, badgers, weasels, raccoons, and wild and unvaccinated domestic cats. (NBC 11, CA)
