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Richard Dawson, 47, died six months ago from endocarditis, which is an infection of the heart. He was originally diagnosed with gastroenteritis and sent home from Dubbo Base Hospital before blood tests were processed. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Health)
Basilea Reports Excellent Pivotal Data for Ceftobiprole, a Novel Anti-MRSA Broad-spectrum Investigational Antibiotic, at ICAAC Sep 29, 2006
Additional to this Phase III trial, multiple microbiology studies, both in vitro and in vivo, were presented which highlighted the potent in vitro activity of ceftobiprole against clinically relevant Gram-positive pathogens (E-0113, E-0114, C2-1143) including staphylococci recovered from bone and joint infections (E-0119) as well as from patients with endocarditis (E-0118) supporting the potential use of ceftobiprole in those high medical need areas. When testing Enterococcus faecalis isolates... (Primezone Releases)
A Woman with Painful Nodules on the Fingertips, Shortness of Breath, and Fatigue Sep 21, 2006
NEJM -- Case 29-2006 -- A 43-Year-Old Woman with Painful Nodules on the Fingertips, Shortness of Breath, and Fatigue. Please for full text and personal services. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Triumph over tragedy Sep 11, 2006
Last year, Steve Rose was diagnosed with endocarditis, an infectious heart condition. After spending three months on a ventilator with his wife and friends at his side, 48-year-old Rose died in October. (Florida Today)
Lips: Body part of the week Sep 3, 2006
Piercing these sites, and the nose as well, has been linked to cases of endocarditis, an inflammation of the interior of the heart and the heart valves. If you get a lip piercing, consult with a dentist. (North County Times)
New Treatment -- First In Years -- Demonstrated For Dangerous Staph Infections Aug 19, 2006
The second was infective endocarditis, which is an infection of the inside lining of the heart. Endocarditis due to S. aureus is a particularly severe form of the infection ... The randomized, controlled trial enrolled 246 patients with bacteremia, with or without endocarditis, from 44 centers in four countries. (Science Daily)
Staph infections on rise Aug 17, 2006
News of growing community-based infections came as scientists at Duke University reported in the same journal on daptomycin, a recently approved antibiotic capable of treating hospital-acquired MRSA. Daptomycin proved effective against bacteremia and endocarditis, a condition in which MRSA causes an inflammation of the heart's inner lining. Betsy McCaughey, former New York lieutenant governor and founder of Reduce Infection Deaths, said that although new drugs are needed, they aren't always the... (Newsday -- Health)
Daptomycin for Bacteremia and Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus aureus Aug 17, 2006
NEJM -- Daptomycin versus Standard Therapy for Bacteremia and Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus aureus ... Daptomycin versus Standard Therapy for Bacteremia and Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus aureus ... tkenheuer, M.D., Marcelo Gareca, M.D., Susan J. Rehm, M.D., Hans Reinhardt Brodt, M.D., Alan Tice, M.D., Sara E. Cosgrove, M.D., for the S. aureus Endocarditis and Bacteremia Study Group. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Fullei Fresh Recalls Alfalfa Because of Possible Health Risk Aug 15, 2006
e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed statewide in food service establishments. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
'Tandem Heart' Giving Patients New Lifeline Aug 15, 2006
And then I was diagnosed with basically what they call endocarditis. That's bacteria in your blood. (CBS 11, TX)
[extra: Extra references] Aug 11, 2006
Infective endocarditis -- Beynon et al. 333 (7563): 334 Data Supplement - Extra references -- BMJ ... Kothari SS, Ramakrishnan S, Bahl VK. Infective endocarditis--an Indian perspective ... Miro JM, del Rio A, Mestres CA. Infective endocarditis in intravenous drug abusers and HIV-1 infected patients. (British Medical Journal)
Classic Salads, LLC. Conducts Nationwide Recalls of Baby Spinach and Spring (Mesclun) Mix Because of Possible Health Risk Aug 3, 2006
e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Baby Spinach/Spring Mix was distributed nationwide, as well as Canada and Japan, to foodservice, institutions and distributors. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Education, retraining reduce catheter-associated infections in ICUs Jun 22, 2006
These infections, which occur at a rate of approximately 2,000 cases per year in the United States, can lead to serious complications such as endocarditis, or infection of the heart valves, and death. But they more commonly result in increased hospital stays. (EurekAlert!)
Experts Draft New Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines Jun 20, 2006
These disorders include heart murmurs, endocarditis ... The revised guidelines, presented Thursday at the ACC's Heart Valve Summit in Chicago, offer information on examining and treating patients with conditions like heart murmurs, concomitant coronary artery disease, endocarditis and patients who are pregnant. (MEDLINEplus)
New ACC/AHA guidelines released for valvular heart disease Jun 17, 2006
The guidelines discuss evaluating patients with heart murmurs, preventing and treating endocarditis, managing valve disease in pregnancy, and treating patients with concomitant coronary artery disease, as well as more specialized issues regarding specific valve lesions. "These guidelines highlight major advances in noninvasive testing and surgery for patients with valvular heart disease," said Robert O. Bonow, M.D., lead author of the joint statement, chief of cardiology at Northwestern Memorial... (EurekAlert!)
The Heart of the Matter May 10, 2006
St. Jude had introduced the coating in the hope that coating the polyester cuff with elemental silver, a toxin, would retard bacteria and ward off endocarditis, a deadly infection that is one of the major complications of valve replacement. The recall affected only unused valves, the company emphasized; Silzone wearers like Hatch should ask their doctors whether they needed to be concerned. (City Pages)
Circulating Endothelial Microparticles Lead To Heart Valve Disease Apr 7, 2006
Heart valve disease causes significant illness and death in the United States, particularly in patients suffering from lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and endocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. The researchers say that adjusting endothelial-derived microparticles during these and other diseases may become a means to prevent endothelial injury in valvular disease and perhaps other forms of heart disease. (Science Daily)
New front developing in war on killer bugs Mar 27, 2006
Cubists' upcoming reward: the FDA's first-ever approval of a drug to treat Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the bloodstream, which can lead to infective endocarditis, an ailment that inflames and imperils hearts ... Endocarditis, an inflammation of the lining of the heart and valves caused by the bacteria, can strike the heart's right or left side ... Left-sided" endocarditis compromises the part of the heart that provides blood to feed the entire body, she said.''Endocarditis is what many of... (Boston Globe)
SDSU tackles heart disease Mar 6, 2006
This creates a condition called bacterial endocarditis, which can damage or destroy the valves. Rheumatic fever, caused by a streptococcal bacterial infection, also can lead to heart-valve disease. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Martz becomes Lions' off. coordinator Feb 11, 2006 Volunteers aid sea otter studies Jan 30, 2006 Rams introduce Linehan as new head coach Jan 21, 2006 Former Rams receiver Jack Snow dies Jan 11, 2006 Former RamsreceiverJack Snow dies at 62 Jan 10, 2006 Redskins' Taylor fined $17K for spitting at Bucs' Pittman Jan 10, 2006
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Martz to Lions Feb 9, 2006
He sat out the last 11 games recovering from endocarditis, a bacterial infection of a heart valve, but has been cleared to return to coaching. The Lions hope to improve their offense under Mike Martz. (CBS Sportsline)
" Gill hopes Saturday's meeting is as successful as the training she helped offer in Homer three years ago. More than 60 people showed up, she said, and their efforts are still paying off. Necropsies on the sea otter carcasses found thus far have shown an overwhelming rate of death caused by valvular endocarditis, a type of strep bacterium that grows in the animals' heart valves, eventually causing death. "Generally it is the type of thing you would expect from bite wounds or tooth abscesses,... (Anchorage Daily News)
He missed the last 11 games because of endocarditis, a bacterial infection of a heart valve. In Linehan's mind, running the Rams is going to be a team effort. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ousted Rams coach Mike Martz was treated this past fall for endocarditis, a bacterial infection of the heart valve. Pogue said the infection most likely was strep infection from the teeth or sinitis, and "was definitely not staph.". (USA Today -- Sports)
SI.com - NFL - Snow, ex-Rams receiver andanalyst, dead at 62 - Tuesday January 10, 2006 1:13AM. Snow, former Ram,dead at 62. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Vitt replaced Martz, who stepped down for the season in October, after suffering endocarditis, a bacterial infection of a heart valve. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
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