Advancis Pharmaceuticals' prospects get boost with new drug trials Aug 11, 2006
In a turnaround from last year's disappointing results, reported that its drug for strep throat and tonsillitis has performed as hoped in its third phase of clinical trials. After two unsuccessful trials last year, the third time was certainly the biological charm for Amoxicillin Pulsys, according to results that the Germantown company received by fax Thursday. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
China probes problematic injection Aug 7, 2006
BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Health has banned a kind of injection medicine usually used to treat tonsillitis and bronchitis as patients in several provinces and autonomous regions were reported in serious conditions after taking the medicine. . (Xinhuanet, China)
Fi Glover: Home to roost Aug 5, 2006
When she was 25, she went down with chicken pox, tonsillitis and an appalling abscess on her throat which took months to clear up. "It was a very salutary lesson - a great big red warning," she says. (Independent)
Injection medicine banned after patients in serious condition Aug 4, 2006
BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Health has banned a kind of injection medicine usually used to treat tonsillitis and bronchitis as patients in several provinces and autonomous regions were reported in serious conditions after taking the medicine. The antibacterial medicine was manufactured by the Anhui Huayuan Biological Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. affiliated to the Shanghai Worldbest Co. Ltd., and its chemical name is clindamycin phosphate and glucose injection. (Xinhuanet, China)
When Employees Face Criminal Charges, Employers Face a Dilemma Jul 20, 2006
" Lindegren also had a client who earlier this year fired an employee after seeing him on a "Dateline NBC" special that revealed alleged child predators. The company fired the employee not because of the alleged crime, Lindegren noted, but because he lied about where he was during the show. He said he was home with tonsillitis, he said. "The way we got around that was he had lied," Lindegren said, noting California law makes it tough for employers to take action against employees accused of... (Law.com)
FDA approves Ranbaxy's drug to treat infections Jul 3, 2006
The has given approval to manufacture and market a generic drug for treating infections associated with bronchitis and tonsillitis. Ranbaxy will market Cefprozil, which is the equivalent of 's Cefzil. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
It's all in his bread Jun 24, 2006
When Bouwman, of Alexandria, was in his late teens, he had repeated cases of tonsillitis, which were remedied by several doses of antibiotics. "That's when things really went haywire," he recalled. (Echo Press)
Historians speculate on Pompy's illness Series on Web site Jun 10, 2006
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Antibiotic in trials said to be toxic Jun 8, 2006
The drug is being tested as a possible treatment for ear infections and tonsillitis, The New York Times reported. Ketek -- which is approved for use only by adults -- has been reported to cause liver failure, blurred vision and loss of consciousness in adults. (Washington Times)
Murad Releases Paper, 'Pomegranate's Internal and External Role in the War Against Environmental Aging and Disease,' by Howard Murad, M.D. Jun 6, 2006
In Mediterranean and Caucasian folk medicine, pomegranate extract is used to strengthen the human capillary system, for anti-atherosclerosis, as an anti-asthma agent, and for tonsillitis and bronchitis. Several scientific groups have reported anti-bacterial activity of polyphenols extracted from pomegranate and when mixed with aloe extract, pomegranate extract has been shown to activate bone tissue regeneration after injury. (PR Newswire)
Are Antibiotics For Suspected Childhood Meningitis Harmful? Jun 5, 2006
ScienceDaily: Are Antibiotics For Suspected Childhood Meningitis Harmful. Posted: June 4, 2006. (Science Daily)
Back injury has Buderus under cloud May 22, 2006
Priddis was sensational on Friday night in his club side's 30-20 victory over the Eels, despite a bout of tonsillitis. The 29-year-old had not been contacted by Blues officials yesterday but told the Herald he would be fit if called up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eels' week ends on a low May 20, 2006
" Priddis, who had battled a stomach bug and tonsillitis to play, was in no mood to confirm anything: "Nothing happened ... It looks as though he's got tonsillitis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Students bravely help out by asking May 4, 2006
"They were all very surprised and shocked the school would do something like that for us." As a toddler, Birch lost some hearing and sight in a bout with the measles and tonsillitis, according to the fund-raising Web site. Those senses have been diminishing since, leaving him deaf in one ear and with less than 15 percent hearing in the other. (Deseret News)
More Prescription Powers For Nurses May 1, 2006
They will have to undertake extra training to make them qualified to hand out medicines for common illnesses such as acne or tonsillitis. Nurses, some of whom run their own specialist clinics, will also be able to prescribe medication for long-term conditions such as asthma and diabetes. (Sky News)
New rules allow nurses to prescribe May 1, 2006
Under the plan, which caused controversy when it was announced last year, nurses and pharmacists will be able to undertake extra training to prescribe medicines for common illnesses ranging from acne to tonsillitis. Nurses, some of whom run their own specialist clinics, will also be able to prescribe for long-term conditions such as asthma and diabetes. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Prenatal Nicotine Exposure Reduces Breathing Response Of Newborns Apr 7, 2006
Posted: April 6, 2006. Exposure to nicotine the equivalent of smoking two packs of cigarets a day produced complicated, abnormal breathing development during the first 18 days of newborn rats, University of Arizona researchers report. (Science Daily)
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Show Resistance To Dengue Fever Virus Mar 11, 2006
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The Main Line's mission to March Mar 7, 2006
" If the team didn't know before, it found out on that February 13th evening. A crowd of 20,859, the largest to watch a college basketball game in Keystone State history, filled the arena to witness the Wildcats' official entrance on the national stage. Beating the talented, balanced Huskies seemed too daunting a task after a 13-0 sprint to start the second half gave UConn a 45-33 lead. However, Ray started finding his stroke and the comeback was complete after Mike Nardi -- who had missed the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Unique lineup has Villanova back near top Feb 20, 2006
Lowry did not start one game for disciplinary reasons and Nardi sat out two games with tonsillitis. Will Sheridan started all 22 games at the power forward/center spot and averages 4. (MSNBC -- Sports)
David Aldridge | Cats' season starting to look a lot like 1985 Feb 14, 2006
With Mike Nardi back from tonsillitis, it's unlikely the Wildcats will have a day in March when he, Randy Foye, Lowry and Ray will all fire blanks. "There's no one in the country with guard play like them," Connecticut's Jim Calhoun said. (Philly.com -- Sports)
IUfans up in arms over Davis, team's struggles. Feb 11, 2006
Villanova starting guard Mike Nardi was still sick in bed with severe tonsillitis yesterday and may not be able to make the fourth-ranked Wildcats' trip to Chicago, where they will play DePaul tomorrow in a Big East meeting. The Wildcats hope he will feel well enough to face top-ranked Connecticut on Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wildcats' Nardi may miss game due to tonsillitis Feb 10, 2006
Nardi, who missed the Wildcats' game against Saint Joseph's on Tuesday, is still recovering from tonsillitis, still suffering from a high fever and still very much doubtful not just for tomorrow's game at De Paul but potentially for Monday's showdown with top-ranked Connecticut ... Turns out, tonsillitis isn't as simple as it first seemed. (Philly.com -- Sports)
Nova's Nardi day-to-day after testing negative for mono Feb 10, 2006
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Mike Vick upset at VT over Marcus' dismissal? Feb 10, 2006
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'Nova tops St. Joes to win Big Five crown Feb 8, 2006
Luckily for the Wildcats, it was not Mike Nardi's tonsillitis. The fourth-ranked Wildcats played without their ailing starting guard and overcame a first-half funk for a 71-58 win over St. Joseph's at the rocking Palestra last night. (Philly.com -- Sports)
Lowry makes his mark in Big 5 history Feb 8, 2006
Playing without Mike Nardi, who watched the game from the university health center as he battled tonsillitis, Villanova just couldn't get its bearings. Nardi is the overlooked guard. (Philly.com -- Sports)
Ask Dr. H | Old-timey ailments with quaint names Jan 16, 2006
Answers: (1) seizures; (2) mercury poisoning causing brain damage; seen in felt hat assemblers; (3) tuberculosis; (4) tonsillitis; (5) edema (swelling) associated with congestive heart failure; (6) skin disease caused by mites in sugar and flour; (7) diphtheria; 8) flu; (9) a fever lasting one day; notable, considering the death rate associated with fevers; (10) painful ulcers and gingivitis along gum line due to poor nutrition and hygiene; first named after soldiers in trenches during World War... (Philly.com -- Entertainment)