Health Benefits of Fresh or Frozen ... Jul 24, 2008
May protect against urinary tract infections. Anthocyanins may help protect against heart disease and cancer and may help prevent memory loss. (Suite101.com)
Pharmacists lobby to extend prescriptions role Jul 24, 2008
He suggested products that could be prescribed by pharmacists after an initial prescription by a doctor could include the contraceptive pill, antibiotics for urinary tract infections and low dose statins for cholesterol. There were also a range of other medicines for chronic conditions which should be allowed to continue for 12 months without need of a doctor's signature. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Antibiotic Resistance: Blame It on Lifesaving Malaria Drug? Jul 22, 2008
This is the first study to show that resistance can emerge in individuals never exposed to the antibiotic, which is used throughout the world to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. "Ten to 15 years ago, resistance to ciprofloxacin was rare. [Now], outside of remote populations, cipro resistance in hospitals and the community at large is becoming a problem," says Andrew Simor, a senior scientist at the Sunnybrook Health... (Scientific American)
Breakthrough In Fight Against Deadly Superbug: Early Detection Method Greatly Increases Chances Of Survival Jul 22, 2008
It causes urinary tract infections, respiratory system infections, dermatitis, soft tissue infections, bacteremia, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections and a variety of systemic infections, particularly in patients with severe burns and in cancer and AIDS patients who are immunosuppressed. Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is a serious problem in patients hospitalized with cancer, cystic fibrosis, and burns. (Science Daily)
Cranberry juice creates energy barrier that keeps bacteria away from cells, study shows Jul 22, 2008
Results help explain how cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections ... For generations, people have consumed cranberry juice, convinced of its power to ward off urinary tract infections, though the exact mechanism of its action has not been well understood ... Fimbriae are present on a number of virulent bacteria, including those that cause urinary tract infections, and are believed to be used by bacteria to form strong bonds with cells. (EurekAlert!)
MS drug's predicted sales are lowered Jul 22, 2008
We looked at any kind of atypical or opportunistic infection," said Amy Brockelman, a Biogen Idec spokeswoman. ''We saw a range including herpes simplex encephalitis, cancer, vascular events, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. The end result was we found no safety signals, infectious or otherwise.". The infections Harr referred to in his report were broadly discussed during the conference call to investors, she said. (Yahoo News -- Multiple Sclerosis)
Class of antibiotics can enhance gene-silencing tool Jul 21, 2008
The most powerful enhancer of RNA interference was enoxacin, which has been used to treat gonorrhea and urinary tract infections. The group of compounds also includes the widely used antibiotic ciprofloxacin. (EurekAlert!)
Vaccine For Koala Chlamydia Close Jul 20, 2008
He said chlamydia in koalas was a significant cause of infertility, urinary tract infections, and inflammation in the lining of the eye that often led to blindness. "The number of koalas with chlamydia seems to be increasing and when combined with habitat destruction, chlamydial disease continues to be a major threat to koalas' survival," he said. (Science Daily)
Feline Diabetes - A Growing Epidemi... Jul 18, 2008
A cat who eats dry food all the time is always somewhat dehydrated, which can lead to urinary tract infections (a very common problem in cats) and even kidney disease later in life. Diabetes In Cats Is Easier To Prevent Than To Treat. (Suite101.com)
FDA Advisory Committee Provides Opinion of DORIBAX(TM) for the Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Jul 17, 2008
DORIBAX is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of complicated intra- abdominal infections (cIAI) and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis, due to susceptible bacteria, and is marketed by Ortho-McNeil, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The use of DORIBAX for the treatment of NP, including VAP, is under regulatory review in the U.S. DORIBAX received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and is... (PR Newswire)
Circumcision: a painful decision Jul 17, 2008
Medical studies suggest that circumcision reduces the risk of penile cancer, urinary tract infections and HIV transmission. But the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed in 2005 that there was insufficient evidence to consider the procedure a medical necessity. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Pomegranate is Healthiest Beverage of All Jul 16, 2008
Researchers are finding that the old wives tale that cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections is actually true. Still, experts say no one should drink any fruit juice by the galloneven those high in antioxidants. (Newsmax)
FDA calls for urgent warning on antibiotics Jul 15, 2008
In everyday medicine, Cipro is often used to treat urinary tract infections. Levaquin is generally used to treat respiratory infections. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Pomegranate Ranked Healthiest Fruit Juice Jul 6, 2008
But cranberry juice is also high in Vitamin C. And there's always been a sort of wives' tale that cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections. Well, it turns out researchers are finding evidence that it actually can decrease the number of urinary tract infections. (CBS News)
How To Potty Train Your Baby Jul 6, 2008
Studies have shown that for too long is detrimental to their health and can lead to urinary tract infections and bladder troubles ... J J Wyndaele - studies into urinary tract infections in children in Belgium, University of Antwerp. (Suite101.com)
City Market recalls ground beef; urges customers to pull products Jul 4, 2008
Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia, and other illnesses. Symptoms usually appear three to four days after exposure, but may be as short as one day and as long as 10 days, according to CDC.. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
New tests help keep management of health care closer to home Jun 25, 2008
was relieved to discover the new 20 AZO Test Strips, which allow people to test their urine at home for urinary tract infections. I ve had UTIs before, so I knew when I got the symptoms, I probably had one, said Kris, who used the test in March. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Make sure kids play it safe with summer fun Jun 24, 2008
Skin, ear, eye, and urinary tract infections can also result from swimming in contaminated pools. Chlorine does a good job of killing most bacteria, but takes time to work and the parasite cryptosporidium is chorine-resistant. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Sexually transmitted disease, urinary tract infections may be bad combination for birth defect Jun 21, 2008
Mothers of babies in both groups were queried through a computer-assisted telephone interview and questioned about whether they'd had kidney, bladder, or urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease or other illnesses, such as STDs, before or during pregnancy. About 70 percent of the women in each group contacted agreed to take part in the study. (EurekAlert!)
Data Show that Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Reduced the Signs and Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis Up to Three Years Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott announced new data from the open-label extension of the ATLAS (Adalimumab Trial Evaluating Long-Term Efficacy and Safety in AS) phase III clinical trial, which showed HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) reduced the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for up to three years of treatment among 74 percent of patients tested. AS is a type of arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the spine and the spinal joints. (PR Newswire)
New Long-Term HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Data Show Up to Seven-Year Efficacy with Combination Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seven-year rheumatoid arthritis (RA) data from open-label extension studies show that treatment with Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) resulted in clinical remission among long-standing RA patients when used in combination with methotrexate (MTX). The percentage of patients achieving clinical remission continued to increase after two or more years of continuous treatment with combination therapy. (PR Newswire)
HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Data Show That Treating Early Rheumatoid Arthritis With Combination Treatment Resulted in Cost Savings From Improved Work Productivity Jun 13, 2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis is the Leading Cause of Work Disability in Europe PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New data announced today showed that treating patients with early, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) and methotrexate (MTX) resulted in an indirect cost savings of euro 4,845 (or approximately USD$6,086 using exchange rates at the time of the study) per patient per year compared to MTX treatment alone. These cost savings were attributed to improved... (PR Newswire)
Washington Univ. researchers recognized for studies of infectious disease Jun 13, 2008
He studies how the bacterium Escherichia coli differs in harmless strains and strains that cause urinary tract infections. Wang, assistant professor of molecular microbiology and of pathology and immunology, and Yu, assistant professor of molecular microbiology, will each receive a 2008 BWF Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease award, which provide the researchers $500,000 in research funding over five years. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Kissing hospital mezuzot may be dangerous to your health Jun 6, 2008
According to an Israeli study released recently by Assaf Harofeh Hospital, mezuzot in medical wards frequently carry germs and bacteria that can lead to illnesses such as urinary tract infections, intestinal upsets, and skin rashes. The conclusions were reached after studying 70 mezuzot from different parts of the hospital. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Students win big at international science fair May 30, 2008
There, she tweaked her study of blueberry juice as a substitute for cranberry juice in preventing and treating urinary tract infections. She ended up spending hours a day on her project, inspired by her great-grandmother's use of cranberry juice at a Millbury nursing home. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Bacteria live long and prosper on shoe bottoms May 21, 2008
Besides E. coli, which is known to cause intestinal and urinary tract infections, the soles of the shoes picked up Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria, a source of wound and bloodstream infections as well as pneumonia, and Serratia ficaria, a rare cause of infections in the respiratory tract and wounds. Those bacteria, Dr. Gerba said, all are found in fecal material, and apparently were picked up from floors in public restrooms and outside from animal excrement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Common Drug Halts Lung Damage In Emphysema, Study Shows May 16, 2008
A team of researchers from the Universities of Leeds and California, San Diego, studying a protein called VEGF have found that doxycyline - used to treat common ailments such as acne, sinusitis and urinary tract infections -- also boosts the body's ability to protect against damage to the lungs. VEGF helps to maintain healthy lung tissue and emphysema sufferers are found to have unusually low levels of the protein. (Science Daily)
Study: Doribax shows shorter hospital stays in ventilator-associated pneumonia patients May 16, 2008
Doripenem, marketed as DORIBAX (doripenem for injection) in the U.S., is an intravenous antibiotic approved for use in the treatment for complicated intra-abdominal and complicated urinary tract infections ... The use of DORIBAX for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and complicated urinary tract infections also is under regulatory review in the E.U. and other countries ... DORIBAX is indicated as a single agent for the treatment of: complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by... (EurekAlert!)
Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema May 15, 2008
In experiments on mice, doxycycline -- which is also used to treat common ailments such as sinusitis and urinary tract infections -- appears to counter low levels of VEGF, a protein that helps to maintain healthy lung tissue but is in unusually low levels in people with emphysema. "The images that we have of the lungs of mice that have been treated with doxycycline are startlingly different to those that we didn't treat," Ellen C. Breen, from the School of Medicine at the University of... (Health-Finder)
Enemas Can Help Children with Voiding Problems May 14, 2008
Children with the disorder are at increased risk for urinary tract infections ... "The term indicates that chronic constipation can coexist with dysfunctional voiding with urinary tract infections and/or incontinence.". (MEDLINEplus)
Piedmont docs to oversee health clinics at Wal-Mart May 8, 2008
The in-store medical centers, operated by RediClinic LLC, treat conditions like strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections and skin rashes. Preventive services such as physical exams, screening tests and immunizations are also offered. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Bureaucracy Hampers an E. Coli Weapon May 7, 2008
It is used today to perform a wide variety of genetic tests, as well as to detect HIV, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. GeneSystems has built on the basic PCR process by marrying it with automation, so that its use is no longer limited to research or specialized tests that target a single agent. (BusinessWeek)
Bottom Line: Tests Every Man Should Have May 3, 2008
Women are more accustomed to consulting with physicians, having used them more than men in their younger years because of pregnancy, birth control, urinary tract infections and other common conditions in women. Mens health issues, such as prostate problems, tend to develop later in life. (WNBC.com, NY)
Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel with Constipation May 2, 2008
More serious yet rarer adverse reactions could include urinary tract infections, dry mouth, fainting, swelling of the extremities, difficulty breathing and heart palpitations, the agency said. The 8-microgram dose is meant to be taken twice daily with food and water. (MEDLINEplus)
Dragon Pharma Announces Strategic Realignment of its Business Segments into Two Divisions: Cephalosporin and Penicillin Apr 22, 2008
Cefalexin is a Penicillin G downstream product that is widely used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections. The Company intends to introduce more Penicillin G downstream antibiotics into the market in order to generate new drivers of growth, build products synergy and reduce the Company's exposure to overall market fluctuations. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Xceed Molecular Signs University of Florida to Strategic Collaborator Program; Focus on Developing New Molecular Test to Diagnose Early-Stage Bladder Cancer Apr 17, 2008
g. urinary tract infections, kidney stones, trauma). Today, bladder cancer is diagnosed and monitored with cystoscopy -- an invasive, uncomfortable, and costly procedure in which a scope is inserted through the urethra to visualize the bladder. (PR Newswire)
Cranberries: Helpful home remedy Apr 15, 2008
Cranberries can fight some urinary tract infections ... Cranberry juice has long been espoused as a treatment for repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and research suggests that certain substances in the fruit can hinder bacteria from sticking to the lining of the bladder. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MOA of Aminoglycoside Antibiotics Apr 14, 2008
Aminoglycosides are most often used in empiric therapy (treatment initiated before a firm diagnosis is made) for serious infections including septicemia, complex infections within the abdominal cavity, severe urinary tract infections, and nosocomial (hospital acquired) respiratory infections. Because of the toxicity of aminoglycosides, are only given for only a short period of time. (Suite101.com)
Pennsylvania's New Hospital Infection Report Apr 13, 2008
Urinary tract infections were by far the stickiest problem, yet it is well known that the UTI rate would drop if urinary catheters were simply removed as soon as they were no longer medically necessary. Aside from the human toll, the financial impact of hospital-acquired infections is horrendous. (U.S. News & World Report)
Kidney Cancer Deaths Show Overall Decrease In Europe Apr 13, 2008
" The authors say that there may also be a link with better control of high blood pressure, a known risk factor for the disease, and better control of urinary tract infections. "The current study quantifies recent reductions in kidney cancer deaths and, to a lesser degree, the incidence of the disease" concludes Professor Levi. "But apart from the role played by reduced tobacco smoking in men, interpretation of these trends remains open to discussion. " Journal reference: The changing pattern of... (Science Daily)
States PHC4 health care reporting already working Apr 12, 2008
Four areas are examined: pneumonia as a result of ventilator use, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections and surgical site infections for circulatory, neurological and orthopedic procedures. There was a rate of 19. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Report: Hospitalization rates for some Pa. HMO patients rise Apr 4, 2008
5 were hospitalized with kidney and urinary tract infections, compared with 4. 4 the year before. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Defining Dementia Apr 4, 2008
Conditions causing dementia-like symptoms include reactions to medications, infections such as urinary tract infections or meningitis, normal pressure hydrocepalus, thyroid dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies and/or emotional problems. A thorough medical evaluation can uncover an underlying condition that, with treatment, can reverse dementia. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Anthem Blue Cross won't pay for hospital goofs Apr 4, 2008
-- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections. -- Pressure ulcers (bedsores). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Anthem to stop paying for preventable errors Apr 3, 2008
The insurer listed 11 categories in which it won't cover extra costs of treatment, including pressure sores, urinary tract infections from catheters left in too long and hospital-acquired fractures. Anthem's parent company, WellPoint Inc., initiated the change in Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans it operates in 14 states, said Kim Ashley, a spokeswoman for Anthem Blue Cross Ohio. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Summary for Patients Apr 1, 2008
Compared with patients drinking thin liquids in a chin-down posture, patients drinking thickened liquids more often had dehydration (6% vs. 2%), fever (4% vs. 2%), and urinary tract infections (6% vs. 3%). What were the limitations of the study. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Ear Aches Complicate Most Colds in Young Children Apr 1, 2008
Adenovirus can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and conjunctivitis. Ear ache occurred in roughly half of the children with upper respiratory infection due to adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, or coronavirus and in approximately one third of those with upper respiratory infection due to influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, enterovirus or rhinovirus. (MEDLINEplus)
Letter: Hospitals will pay for their mistakes Mar 27, 2008
Then, the hospitals don't keep track of who has a catheter, which can cause urinary tract infections. Even when the hospital makes a preventable error, it can still be reimbursed. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
The Acupressure Atlas Book Review Mar 26, 2008
Urinary Tract Infections. Digestive Problems. (Suite101.com)
Depomed doses first patient in pain drug retest Mar 25, 2008
It has two drugs -- for diabetes and for urinary tract infections -- already approved and on the market. Related Industry News. (San Francisco Business Journal)
Health care’s cost, delays fuel rise of walk-in clinics Mar 23, 2008
They commonly provide physicals and vaccinations and handle minor maladies including colds, flus, seasonal allergies, urinary tract infections and strep throat. Staff at the clinics popular among young families, college students, the elderly and the uninsured also conduct basic health tests and exams. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lemon Squares Recipe Mar 21, 2008
It is also a diuretic, which is helpful for urinary tract infections, arthritis and infections among many other common ailments. Sipping a sqeeze of lemon in a glass of cold water can help cure hiccups, and many dieters start their day by drinking hot lemon water, which is especially useful before having a high-calorie dessert. (Suite101.com)
MS drug's predicted sales are lowered Mar 21, 2008
We looked at any kind of atypical or opportunistic infection," said Amy Brockelman, a Biogen Idec spokeswoman. ''We saw a range including herpes simplex encephalitis, cancer, vascular events, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. The end result was we found no safety signals, infectious or otherwise.". The infections Harr referred to in his report were broadly discussed during the conference call to investors, she said. (Yahoo News -- Multiple Sclerosis)
Research promising for cystic fibrosis Mar 19, 2008
But the current availability of antibiotics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a pathogen that can cause urinary tract infections, respiratory system infections, dermatitis, soft tissue infections, bacteremia, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections and a variety of systemic infections, is limited and the pathogen shows signs of drug resistance. In an article published in the online edition of the journal PLoS Genetics, a team of investigators, including first author and U of T... (EurekAlert!)
Home Medical Tests: Safe And Reliable? Mar 15, 2008
On just one of them, Marshall found kits to test your blood alcohol level, tests for allergies and anemia, hepatitis, menopause, urinary tract infections, and many more. There are even tests that claim to assess your fertility and tell you the sex of your unborn child. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Dragon announces new product launch; increase in annual production output capacity Mar 6, 2008
Cefalexin is widely used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections. In support of strategies to expand Dragon's market share for antibiotic formulation products in Chinese market, the Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yimin Guo as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shanxi Weiqida Pharmaceutical Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dragon Pharma. (PR Newswire)
Join the search for Canada's best restrooms Mar 5, 2008
(1),(2) Some risk factors are common and may include urinary tract infections, side effects of medications, pregnancy, obesity and menopause. Others are more severe and less common, such as nerve damage caused by spinal cord lesions, neurological disease (i. (Canada Newswire)
PEOPLE PROFILE: Kathy Foltz - School nurse brings care to two elementary schools Mar 5, 2008
"It just really got to me, but that [experience] helps me a lot with the kids that I have here with urinary tract infections, because I remember all the symptoms you look for.". A few years later, Foltz decided to give school nursing a try. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Patients die from poor care; families don't hear full story Mar 2, 2008
At least four patients died of urinary tract infections that were not treated effectively, while three died of blood infections resulting from improperly maintained feeding tubes and catheters. Some died shortly after discharge because of conditions related to their state hospitalization. (News & Observer)
Who foots the bill for medical mistakes? Mar 1, 2008
The much-debated list includes falls from bed, cathers-associated urinary tract infections and pressure ulcers. The nations largest insurers, including Aetna Inc. and WellPoint Inc. are moving toward similar policies. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Gun sense Feb 28, 2008
Urinary tract infections caused by catheters is another common one that won't be eligible for Medicare payments. All of the mistakes are considered preventable. (Anchorage Daily News)
Microsoft Introduces Patient Safety Screening Tool to Stop Spread of In-Hospital Infections Feb 25, 2008
"Even with the years of specialized training physicians receive, it is challenging to see patterns in clinical data amid chaos," said Dr. John Barwise, assistant professor of anesthesiology and neurosurgery, Division of Critical Care, VUMC. "The early detection and treatment of sepsis requires a number of tests, observations and decisions to be made in a limited amount of time. Microsoft's Patient Safety Screening Tool is an essential tool in the fight against sepsis. While the initial focus... (PR Newswire)
Urinary tract infections may come from pets Feb 23, 2008
"Sharing of E. coli strains among humans and pets within a household, including strains that can cause urinary tract infections, is extremely common," Dr. James R. Johnson told Reuters Health. Harboring the same strain of the bug implies that it is passed from one person or animal to another. (Scientific American)
Rwanda: Circumcision Drive Worries Aids Workers Feb 22, 2008
Some claim that circumcision is said to reduce instances of urinary tract infections and cancer of the penis, among other diseases. However, others dispute this view. (allAfrica.com)
Tracking global E.coli 'crucial' Feb 20, 2008
The bacterium was also held responsible for a severe outbreak of urinary tract infections between 2003 and 2004. However, cases are not thought to have increased in the UK in the last two years. (BBC News -- Health)
