Laxminarayan & Septimus: Health Reform Should Tackle the Rising Threat of Hospital Infections Jul 1, 2009
Superbugs have emerged in an environment in which overselling and overuse of antibiotics is common. Physicians prescribe antibiotics when they are not needed, and most hospitals do not have effective infection-prevention programs or systems to monitor antibiotic use ... Finally, drug companies have oversold existing antibiotics because they have no incentives to conserve their effectiveness. (Roll Call)
Dairy Dilemma: There's a whole lot of choices in the milk aisle these days Jul 1, 2009
To make milk worthy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture organic label, cows cannot be treated with antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones. The animals must be given feed produced without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Family Doctor: A Remedy for Health-Care Costs? Jul 1, 2009
Anderson determines that the pair has colds, convinces them they don't need antibiotics, and gets the mother to book an appointment in three months to check her high blood pressure. He even has time to discuss colleges with the basketball-playing son. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Courts Challenged by Faith Healing Cases Jul 1, 2009
(AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)(Left: The Worthington's daughter, Ava, who died March 2, 2008, of pneumonia that the state medical examiner ruled could have been easily cured with antibiotics. . (CBS News -- Health)
Ore. doctor: Dead girl looked malnourished Jul 1, 2009
The state medical examiner said she could easily have been treated with antibiotics for her pneumonia. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Knee Replacements: Pinpointing The Cause Of Infection Jun 30, 2009
Even after treatment with strong antibiotics, the infections can persist. As a result, it is often necessary to remove prosthetic joints if they become infected. (Science Daily)
Nanotechnology Combats Fatal Brain Infections Jun 30, 2009
The brain membrane is impenetrable to most conventional antibiotics because the molecular structure of most drugs is too big to enter the membrane ... "We are able to kill bacteria better than conventional antibiotics. By attacking the cellular structure of the microbes, our nanoparticles can be used to successfully combat persistant bacterial infections," added IBN scientist Lihong Liu, Ph ... Bacteria mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics. (Science Daily)
Manslaughter trial begins for 'faith healing' parents Jun 30, 2009
The Worthingtons' daughter, Ava, died March 2, 2008, of pneumonia that the state medical examiner ruled could have been easily cured with antibiotics. Prosecutor Greg Horner said in his opening statement that the infant lost a months-long battle with pneumonia, accompanied by a cyst on her neck that put pressure on her esophagus. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Herding Squirrels: Listening to my gut Jun 30, 2009
Add the amount of hormones and antibiotics found in beef, and well. I soon couldn't eat beef, either. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Crop plants get genomics centre Jun 30, 2009
Scientists at The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) also hope to help develop crops with increased tolerance to drought and new antibiotics to fight 'superbugs. The exact projects that TGAC will initially work on will be decided by an independent advisory board but there's interest in creating sustainable biofuels and vegetables containing compounds that reduce the incidence of some cancers. (BBC News -- Science)
Jackson's death raises drug interactions questions Jun 30, 2009
The herbal supplement has also been shown to interact with some birth-control pills and antibiotics, Parker said. Ginseng in combination with MAO inhibitors such as Nardil or Parnate may lead to hyperactivity, sleeping difficulties, headache, and nervousness, the FDA said. (CNN -- Health)
Scholarship athlete dies at age 18 Jun 30, 2009
Family members say Schissel had been taking antibiotics. He reportedly had suffered from flu- or pneumonia-like symptoms. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Pollution experts: Save fish from drugs in water Jun 30, 2009
The drugs range from antibiotics to psychiatric drugs to endocrine-disrupting sex hormones. One witness, pharmacist Fred Massoomi from Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, broke his collarbone in a recent fall and sat stiffly during his testimony. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Device to detect viral infection early Jun 30, 2009
Given that the symptoms of respiratory infections caused by viral agents are nearly identical to those caused by bacteria, Wright says that antibiotics used to target bacteria are often incorrectly prescribed for viral infections. The researcher further says that not only is this ineffective, but it also increases the number of antibiotic-resistant strains. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Wilmington audiologist warns against hearing loss for cancer patients Jun 30, 2009
These include high-dose or long-term aspirin therapy, certain antibiotics, anti-nausea medications, and diuretics, among others. Symptoms may not be apparent immediately but can appear after treatment is complete. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Flu fears hurt pork industry Jun 30, 2009
The pork is free of ractopamine and feed antibiotics. Sold under the label Salmon Creek Farms, the pork is also hormone-free. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Bath in diluted bleach relieves kids' eczema Jun 30, 2009
Brodell describes the baths as an "adjunctive treatment," to be used in conjunction with moisturizers, antibiotics and other treatments. "It is a component that helps a bit, but it's not God's gift to eczema patients," he says. (USA Today)
Click to read: Does Marriage Make You Fat? Jun 30, 2009
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. (CBS) Does marriage make you fat. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Manslaughter Trial Opens For Oregon Couple Jun 30, 2009
The Worthingtons' daughter, Ava, died March 2, 2008, of pneumonia that the state medical examiner ruled could have been easily cured with antibiotics. The couple have already lost a round of defense motions before trial in Clackamas County Circuit Court, including a claim they were targeted for prosecution because of their church. (KIRO TV, WA)
JBS Swift Expands Beef Recall Jun 29, 2009
When you don't eat red meat full of antibiotics and hormones this news is of no consequence. Posted by Baileyccc. (CBS News)
Organic Wyoming all grass-fed ranch allows herd to roam range (39) Jun 29, 2009
Our calves were never treated with antibiotics or implanted with growth hormones and we have always avoided the use of any non-organic products on the ranch such as chemical fertilizers and herbicides, said Stoner. So the certification process actually went quite smoothly other than the mountains of paperwork, Stoner said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Bill Gates' millions to battle TB Jun 29, 2009
The disease, which is said by the World Health Organization to kill nearly 2m people each year, is developing forms that are now resistant to antibiotics ... "We are in the midst of a new TB epidemic. The world desperately needs an effect vaccine to prevent TB, particularly in adolescents and adults. Dr Jerald Sadoff: New approaches are promising "Through accelerated research and development, a new vaccine could permanently change the trajectory of the epidemic and save millions of lives every... (Yahoo News -- Tuberculosis)
Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections Jun 29, 2009
The brain membrane is impenetrable to most conventional antibiotics because the molecular structure of most drugs is too big to enter the membrane ... "We are able to kill bacteria better than conventional antibiotics. By attacking the cellular structure of the microbes, our nanoparticles can be used to successfully combat persistant bacterial infections," added IBN scientist Lihong Liu, Ph ... MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA: Bacteria mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics. (EurekAlert!)
NH comission on hospital care issues report Jun 28, 2009
For example, 95 percent of New Hampshire patients received the necessary antibiotics before surgery, up from 74 percent in 2005. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Houston doctor gave up practice for Michael Jackson Jun 28, 2009
11:22 PM CDT on Friday, June 26, 2009. By Mark Greenblatt / 11 News iated Press. (KHOU.com, TX)
More of this story Jun 28, 2009
Local doctors weigh in on the controversy over whether Lyme disease should be treated with long-term antibiotics ... Unconvinced, she found a doctor in the South County area who was willing to prescribe her more than a 30-day dose of oral antibiotics ... While doctors in some states have faced sanctions over treatment, Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed a bill last month that allows physicians to prescribe long-term antibiotics to Lyme patients without fear of disciplinary action by the state... (Westerly Sun, RI)
'Nano-sized assassins' to treat implant patients Jun 28, 2009
Inside the body, the bacteria multiply on the implant's surface and then build a slimy, protective film to shield the colony from antibiotics. Webster and Brown graduate student Erik Taylor have created a nano-sized headhunter that zeroes in on the implant, penetrates S. epidermidis's defensive wall and kills the bacteria. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
How to get help in a hurry in the ER Jun 28, 2009
Report: Average waiting time in ER in 2008 was four hours and three minutes. That's a 27-minute increase in nationwide average wait times since 2002. (CNN -- Health)
Implant bacteria, beware: Researchers create nano-sized assassins Jun 27, 2009
Inside the body, the bacteria multiply on the implant's surface and then build a slimy, protective film to shield the colony from antibiotics. According to a study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, up to 2. (EurekAlert!)
Nonprofit wish list for 6-22 Jun 27, 2009
Over-the-counter antibiotics or fungal creams. Dental Hygienists to volunteer. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Family Doctor: A Remedy for Health-Care Costs? Jun 27, 2009
Anderson determines that the pair has colds, convinces them they don't need antibiotics, and gets the mother to book an appointment in three months to check her high blood pressure. He even has time to discuss colleges with the basketball-playing son. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Does No Code Equal No Care? Jun 27, 2009
Does No Code Equal No Care. Does No Code Equal No Care. (Suite101.com)
PLOT THICKENS: Police focus on medical treatment... Jun 27, 2009
After Jackson was acquitted on child molestation charges in 2005, prosecutors argued against returning to Jackson items including syringes, the drug Demerol and prescriptions for various drugs, mainly antibiotics, in different people's names. Jackson died after being stricken at his rented home in the posh Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. (The Drudge Report)
Nano-Sized Assassins Kill Bacteria on Body Implants Jun 27, 2009
Inside the body, the multiply on the implant's surface and then build a slimy, protective film to shield the colony from antibiotics. According to a study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, up to 2. (Newsmax)
Unique Portion Of Enzyme Fights Lung Infection Jun 27, 2009
"Many microorganisms have adapted to circumvent our current and stagnant arsenal of antibiotics. We must find new weapons so that we don't fall back to the public health problems we had prior to penicillin.". MMP-12 is stored in macrophages, the cells that swallow up invading bacteria. (Science Daily)
Pizza Fusion Co-Founder Selects OTA's 2009 New Product Winners Jun 27, 2009
Pizza Fusion specializes in gourmet pizza, focaccia sandwiches, salads, and desserts, all in its purest form - untainted by artificial additives, such as pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. With numerous franchises opening across the U.S., Pizza Fusion is well on its way to 'saving the earth, one pizza at a time. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Senior Subjects: Chemical dependency Jun 26, 2009
Triclosan is linked to an increase in the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics in hospitals and at home. Two of the hospital germs that are plaguing today s society, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and Clostridium difficile, are tormenting scientists as the bacteria mutate and come back to defeat the antibiotics. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
CT scans reveal mummies' long-lost secrets Jun 26, 2009
Though easily treatable with antibiotics today, the pharaoh's untreated ear infection could have spread and caused his death. At North Shore, Jesse Chusid, director of Imaging Informatics at the Department of Radiology, said the 64-slice CT scanner takes 0. (CNN -- Tech)
New Piece Found In The Puzzle Of Epigenetics: Mechanism Of Fine Regulation Of RNA Synthesis Elucidated Jun 26, 2009
(June 24, 2007) Researchers have new information on the structure of a key enzyme in bacteria that could lead to improved antibiotics and less antibiotic resistance ... (July 30, 2007) A new understanding of an enzyme important for the transfer of genetic information in bacteria may help scientists improve current antibiotics and also create antibiotics that are less vulnerable to. (Science Daily)
European researchers look for new ways to fight multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections Jun 26, 2009
The Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (IBB) belonging to Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona (UAB) is directing the AntiPathoGN European research project aimed at looking for new drug targets in pathogenic bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics ... In the past decade bacterial resistance to antibiotics has risen significantly whereas in some cases the rise has been dramatic such as in hospital areas ... Currently a large amount of antibiotics available are not apt for the treatment of... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Stakes Winner Olredlgetcha Euthaniz... Jun 26, 2009
On June 16, there was heat and tenderness in the hock and the colt was treated with antibiotics. The next day, with the injury getting worse, the colt was sent to the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. (Suite101.com)
Senators Have Health Reform Bill "Options" Jun 26, 2009
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. Interactive. (CBS News)
Alcohol May Affect Women's Brains More Jun 26, 2009
Explore health is 00004000 sues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. Stories. (CBS News)
Study: Baby Facial Defects Unnerve Women Jun 25, 2009
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. (AP) Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with facial birth defects. (CBS News)
Nationwide Medicare Fraud Ring Busted Jun 25, 2009
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. Video Archive. (CBS News -- US)
Plasma torch may improve root canal treatment Jun 25, 2009
In the human body, they can trigger the onset of an infection, and even protect the harmful bacteria from the most powerful antibiotics. The researchers have revealed that cool, pulsed and purple plasma takes about five to ten minutes to clear an infected tooth of biofilms as compared to bleach, the conventional method for cleaning an infected tooth, which takes 30 minutes. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
NURSE’S NOTES - Rare but serious blood disorder Jun 25, 2009
Often the person will need to be hospitalized and receive antibiotics by IV. ... Persons with neutropenic fevers are usually admitted to the hospital for cultures and broad-spectrum IV antibiotics. (Missoulian, MT)
Local ag woman attends symposium in Washington, D.C. Jun 25, 2009
She said farmers are also concerned about the American Energy and Security Act, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, the EPA s proposed ruling on greenhouse gases, the Employee Free Choice Act, antibiotics legislation and a horse slaughter bill. A highlight of the trip was a tour of first lady Michelle Obama s White House vegetable garden, where Sam Kass, assistant chef and Food Initiative coordinator, told the women how the garden has demonstrated the value of growing your own food to children and... (Santa Maria Times)
In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy Jun 25, 2009
Though highly treatable with antibiotics when caught early, left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to other parts of the body, causing debilitating problems such as severe headaches and neck stiffness from meningitis, shooting pains, heart palpitations, dizziness and joint swelling ... Rocky Mountain spotted fever is also treatable with antibiotics. (MEDLINEplus)
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Mrs. Obama's hospital gave the boy a tetanus shot, antibiotics and Tylenol, and shoved him out the door. The mother and son took an hour-long bus ride to another hospital for surgery. (Human Events Online)
Dairy Dilemma: There's a whole lot of choices in the milk aisle these days Jun 24, 2009
To make milk worthy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture organic label, cows cannot be treated with antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones. The animals must be given feed produced without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Dairy case confusion - Today, there’s more to milk than fat content Jun 24, 2009
Milk: Conventional milk comes from cows that might have been treated with antibiotics and injected with synthetic growth hormone ... Organic: From cows not treated with antibiotics or artificial growth hormones. (Missoulian, MT)
Cat survives snare; owner wants answers Jun 24, 2009
Henry went into surgery and came out stitched up with four drainage tubes and dosed heavily on antibiotics and pain medications. Bennett said Friday that she was taking Henry in that day to have the tubes removed and get a progress report on his recovery. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Heart myths: What you think you know can kill you Jun 24, 2009
Cholesterol medications, including statins, aren t like antibiotics, which can be stopped once the infection has been resolved and you ve completed your course. The protective benefits of cholesterol medications disappear once a patient stops taking them, and what has gone down (a patient s cholesterol numbers) can quickly shoot back up again. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Newly Developed Antimicrobial Peptide May Protect Mice From Lethal Bacterial Infections Including MRSA Jun 24, 2009
Biophysicists are growing Petri dishes of different species of bacteria in order to develop new antibiotics. The bacteria are subjected to different. (Science Daily)
Click to read: New Hope For Prostate Cancer? Jun 23, 2009
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. (CBS) It's very early to tell, but there may be new hope for men being treated for inoperable prostate cancer. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Preventing Spread Of Infectious Diseases Is Everyone's Responsibility, Report Stresses Jun 23, 2009
Professor Sally Bloomfield of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and one of the report's authors, comments: 'Although antibiotics and vaccines have given us unprecedented ability to prevent and treat killer diseases, hygiene is still fundamental to winning the battle against infectious disease in both developed and developing countries and that's a job for all of us ... If we can prevent infections through good hygiene, we can also reduce the amount of antibiotics we need to... (Science Daily)
Perforated Surgical Gloves Associated With Surgical Site Infection Risk Jun 23, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 22, 2009) Surgical gloves that develop holes or leaks during a procedure appear to increase the risk of infection at the surgical site among patients who are not given antibiotics beforehand, according to a new article ... 22, 2006) A single dose of antibiotics prior to surgery appears to prevent infections occurring at the surgical site as effectively as a 24-hour dosing regimen, and with reduced antibiotic costs, according to. (Science Daily)
Exploring New Therapy Strategies For Tuberculosis Jun 23, 2009
The study may provide the basis for therapeutic strategies for people suffering from tuberculosis, especially in the case of patients in whom the pathogen has acquired resistance to antibiotics. Coupling in two steps. (Science Daily)
Personal Health Records Put Consumers in Control Jun 23, 2009
After all, the more information you have at your fingertips, the more likely you are to follow your physician's advice, such as finishing all your antibiotics or sticking to your diet. Using a PHR may also save you money. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Bacterial Biofilms Cities of Slim... Jun 22, 2009
One benefit of this environment is increased resistance to detergents and antibiotics, as the dense extracellular matrix and the outer layer of cells protect the interior of the community. Biofilms are usually found on solid substrates submerged in or exposed to some liquid although they can form as floating mats on water and also on the surface of leaves, particularly in high humidity climates. (Suite101.com)
Foot problems Jun 21, 2009
A doctor told her that her blisters had been caused by ill-fitting shoes and she was sent home with a course of antibiotics ... Anna said: "After the operation the hospital diabetes consultant came to see me and said I should never have been left just with the antibiotics. "He said that if I had been directed to the diabetes consultant straight after being admitted, my amputation would not have been necessary. (BBC News -- Health)
Pollution experts: Save fish from drugs in water Jun 21, 2009
The drugs range from antibiotics to psychiatric drugs to endocrine-disrupting sex hormones. One witness, pharmacist Fred Massoomi from Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, broke his collarbone in a recent fall and sat stiffly during his testimony. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Spearfish Relay for Life sets new state record Jun 21, 2009
He put off going to the doctor at first; then, after a couple courses of antibiotics, he started having ear pain. His physician sent him to a specialist, who discovered a tumor. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Waiting for Section 8 Jun 21, 2009
1st me wrote on Jun 20, 2009 7:10 PM:" Kpi amen brother, I totally agree. If one does no like his/her lot in life change it.Tony it is people like you that I have no problem with helping. At least you are trying to make ends meet. I also go to Intercare; I also get my prescribed antibiotics at Meijer because they are FREE; get the rest of my medicines at WalMart because they are each $4 per month or $10 for a 3 months supply. I am very grateful for this help. God bless you young man.... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
