Energy-saving Bacteria Resist Antibiotics Sep 4, 2008
"Our results may help us to discover molecules to target MurI, to prevent bacteria from making cell walls and develop a successful treatment for a wide range of bacterial infections.". Adapted from materials provided by , via. (Science Daily)
"The Economic Report" to Feature Kane Biotech Inc. Sep 2, 2008
Up to 80 percent of human bacterial infections may involve biofilms and the cost of treating them reaches billions of dollars a year in the United States alone. The problem is that once they have formed, bacteria in biofilms become extremely difficult to treat. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
'Superbug' breast infections controllable in nursing mothers, UT Southwestern researchers find Aug 31, 2008
The study was designed to determine which antibiotic treatment is best for severe cases of mastitis, which can be caused by clogged milk ducts with or without infection, and breast abscesses, which are caused by bacterial infections, generally by aureus. There are many strains of staph, one of which is MRSA.. (EurekAlert!)
Cystic Fibrosis: Engineered Proteins Can 'Bypass' Genetic Defect Aug 30, 2008
(June 3, 2005) Cells sent to fight infections in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients actually enhance the development of permanent bacterial infections, according to new research. Infections with the bacteria. (Science Daily)
Novartis Takes $235 Million Charge After Stopping Trial Aug 29, 2008
ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis AG stopped development of its Aurograb treatment for bacterial infections after it showed a lack of efficacy in mid-stage trials, and said it would take a $235 million impairment charge. The Swiss drugmaker said on Friday the charge, reflecting the full amount allocated to the project, would be taken in its third quarter results. (ABC News -- Wire)
Novartis takes US$235m charge after dropping drug Aug 29, 2008
Novartis said in a statement that it made the decision not to pursue further trials of "Aurograb" after Phase II results showed its "lack of efficacy as an add-on therapy for life-threatening bacterial infections.". The company gained the right to the compound in 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
More in Locust Grove sickened by likely food-borne illness Aug 27, 2008
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How To Get A College Roommate You Can Live With Aug 26, 2008
25, 2008) Anxious college freshmen can relax. No matter who will be sharing their dorm room, they have the power to make the relationship better, University of Michigan research suggests. (Science Daily)
Medical mystery at the top of the world Aug 25, 2008
After weeks of testing and retesting the hunters, it became clear that their epidemic of sensory-neural hearing loss was not caused by a virus or by otitis media, the middle ear bacterial infections known to be common among Inuit people all over the Arctic. I also ruled out their diet - which consists mostly of raw meat - as a cause. (Boston Globe)
Causes for Itchy, Flaky Skin in Dog... Aug 25, 2008
Skin infections that are associated with scratching, such as bacterial infections and fungal infections (which have the ability to cause an itchy, flaky skin condition), can also spread to other parts of the dog s body and in some cases, the infection can even spread to other pets. Causes of Dry, Itchy Skin in Dogs. (Suite101.com)
7 Reasons to Worry About Your Children Aug 23, 2008
Avoiding colds and the flu, as well as bacterial infections such as strep throat and MRSA, could be as simple as educating children and teens about the importance of washing hands, Siegel said. Getting kids to wash their hands more can be done, but it s difficult, he said. (Fox News)
Molecule That Keeps Pathogens Like Salmonella In Check Uncovered Aug 23, 2008
In addition, treating some bacterial infections with conventional antibiotics can cause the release of more toxins and may worsen disease outcome. Scientists have known for decades that millions of potentially harmful bacteria exist in the human body, awaiting a signal that it's time to release their toxins. (Science Daily)
Ralph D. Feigin, 70, Children's Diseases Book Editor, Dies Aug 23, 2008
In laboratory mice, for example, the researchers found that bacterial infections introduced at 4 a.m. were the least likely to harm their hosts. Dr. Cherry said the results, which were published in the journal Nature, remained intriguing but had yet to be explored fully. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths In 1918 Influenza Pandemic Aug 21, 2008
Absent the secondary bacterial infections, many patients might have survived, experts at the time believed. Indeed, the availability of antibiotics during the other influenza pandemics of the 20th century, specifically those of 1957 and 1968, was probably a key factor in the lower number of worldwide deaths during those outbreaks, notes Dr. Morens. (Science Daily)
New strategy for flu pandemic Aug 19, 2008
Bacterial infections killed most victims of 1918 flu, scientists say ... Most deaths in the 1918 influenza pandemic were caused not by the virus alone, but by common bacterial infections that overwhelmed victims' weakened immune systems, according to two new studies that could change the strategy against the next pandemic ... Instead, they found that most of the deaths occurred a week to two weeks later -- indicating opportunistic bacterial infections. (Albany Times Union)
Fruit Flies Provide Insight Into Bacterial Infections In Humans Aug 19, 2008
(June 3, 2005) Cells sent to fight infections in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients actually enhance the development of permanent bacterial infections, according to new research ... 16, 2007) New antibacterial strategies are needed because more and more bacteria are antibiotic resistant and because antibiotics are not effective at eradicating chronic bacterial infections. (Science Daily)
Bacteria played role in 1918 flu pandemic deaths Aug 19, 2008
Instead, they found that most of the deaths occurred a week to two weeks later -- indicating opportunistic bacterial infections ... It long has been recognized that most flu deaths are the result of pneumonia caused by secondary bacterial infections. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• Bacteria played a role in 1918 pandemic flu deaths, scientists say Aug 18, 2008
Even healthy adults were felled by bacterial infections after their immune system had been weakened ... Even healthy adults were felled by bacterial infections after their immune system had been weakened ... By Mary Engel, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer August 18, 2008 Most deaths in the 1918 influenza pandemic were due not to the virus alone but to common bacterial infections that took advantage of victims' weakened immune systems, according to two new studies that could change the nation's... (Q13.com, WA)
Not such an unkind cut, after all Aug 16, 2008
Circumcision in male partners also reduces the transmission of other bacterial infections, such as herpes and chlamydia, which can lead to infertility in women. An unequivocal advocate of circumcision, Morris notes that men who have the procedure enjoy better hygiene. (The Australian)
Quarantines are a thing of the past Aug 16, 2008
It was a time when the body s natural ability to fight off both viral and bacterial infections was most important. Many of the old home remedies such as Terpin-Hydrate or Oil of Turpentine, and headache powders were a bitter pill to swallow. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
White blood cell uses DNA 'catapult' to fight infection Aug 14, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY U.S. and Swiss scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how a type of white blood cell called the eosinophil may help the body to fight bacterial infections in the digestive tract, according to research published online this week in Nature Medicine ... The researchers also found higher levels of eosinophils were linked to improved survival and lower numbers of bacteria in the blood of mice with widespread bacterial infections ... Future investigation may focus on how... (EurekAlert!)
Adverse reactions to antibiotics send thousands of patients to the ER Aug 13, 2008
Half of the visits were for reactions to penicillins and the other half were from reactions to other antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. After accounting for how often antibiotics were prescribed, children less than one year old were found to have the highest rate of adverse drug events. (EurekAlert!)
Brown Recluse Bites a Growing Threat Aug 12, 2008
They could actually be caused by cancer, Lyme disease, bacterial infections, diabetes or chemical burns. 1. (ABC News)
Leading Plastic Surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah Educates Patients on Preventing MRSA Post Cosmetic Procedures Aug 11, 2008
Since recent wounds allow easy entry for MRSA and other bacterial infections, the most important protective pointer is to make sure your incision(s) are clean and covered at all times, using simple soap and water; then wrapping with a fresh, dry bandage; and even still, avoiding skin-to-skin contact as much as possible. Remember, moisture creates an ideal environment for bacteria to grow; so keep your incisions as dry as possible. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Brown recluse Aug 11, 2008
They could actually be caused by cancer, Lyme disease, bacterial infections, diabetes or chemical burns. "There are probably bucketfuls of these spiders in your home, and it's very rare to be bitten," Vetter says. (USA Today -- News)
Beef recalled after cases of poisoning Aug 10, 2008
Virginia health officials said dozens of Boy Scouts have come down with strain 0157:H7 of E. coli bacterial infections. One scout remained hospitalized, and 26 others have needed medical care, some in hospitals. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wheezing After Early-life Antibiotics Aug 8, 2008
Using antibiotics reduces a person's exposure to bacterial infections and disturbs healthy populations of bacteria in the body, and the question is whether this then leaves a person more prone to develop asthma. The researchers recruited a group of 1,000 babies at birth and contacted the parents at 3 months, 15 months and then yearly until they were four years old. (Science Daily)
Achillion Announces Private Placement Financing for up to $41.5 Million Aug 6, 2008
Achillion is focused on solutions for the most challenging problems in infectious disease - HIV, hepatitis and resistant bacterial infections. For more information on Achillion Pharmaceuticals, please visit the company's web site at or call Achillion at 1-203-624-7000. (Primezone Releases)
Beware Of Sunburn Boosters Aug 5, 2008
Tetracycline drugs, which include Sumycin, Tetracyn, and Vibramycin, are used to treat bacterial infections. Quinolone drugs like Cipro, which gained attention during the anthrax scare, and sulfa drugs, such as Bactrim, a 00000CD8 lso heighten sun sensitivity. (CBS News)
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Aug 5, 2008
"The highest risk is one in 15, but not everyone is at risk, so it s probably something in the environment. Look at everything, all the toxins and viruses and other autoimmunities that may increase risk in a person who may not be at risk. Usually, type 1 tends to be more of risk of Northern European regions like Scandinavia, but it still occurs in Hispanics and African-Americans. If you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it is important to take your prescribed medicine and see your doctor as... (Fox News)
Video game is effective in teaching young patients to take cancer medication Aug 5, 2008
Re-Mission, a video game for cancer patients ages 13 through 29, allows players to be a character inside the body of a cancer patient and zap various cancer cells and bacterial infections with different treatment options. In a clinical research study published in the Aug. 4 issue of the journal Pediatrics, patients who played Re-Mission while undergoing treatment maintained higher levels of chemotherapy in their blood (20 percent), took their antibiotics more consistently (16 percent), increased... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Immune System Protein Accurate Predictor Of Survival In Pediatric Septic Shock Aug 5, 2008
That research also pointed to the potential value of IL-8 as an early diagnostic marker of systemic bacterial infections. The new study reports an IL-8 blood level at or below 220 pg/ml (picograms per milliliter) should allow doctors to predict with 95 percent accuracy which children with septic shock can survive through conventional antibiotics and therapies for at least 28 days following admission. (Science Daily)
New Immune Disease Identified Aug 3, 2008
Horst von Bernuth et al. Pyogenic Bacterial Infections in Humans with MyD88 Deficiency. Science, August 1, 2008. (Science Daily)
New medical fellowship in Valley Jul 29, 2008
Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno has dealt with more than a dozen cases of bacterial infections, including Staphylococcus, in open-heart surgery patients. The infections first surfaced last year in chest wounds. (Fresno Bee)
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results On August 7, 2008 Jul 29, 2008
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals leverages its experience and knowledge in powering the immune system to develop products that target serious medical conditions in the areas of nicotine addiction and gram-positive bacterial infections. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals is currently developing NicVAX(r) (Nicotine Conjugate Vaccine), an innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine for treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse, and PentaStaph(tm) (Pentavalent S. aureus Conjugate... (Primezone Releases)
Rapid Valley woman survives fight against hospital-acquired contagions Jul 29, 2008
The list includes well-known ailments such as tuberculosis, influenza and HIV/ AIDS, but also the more recent antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as clostridium difficile and VRE, which are bacterial infections of the gut or genital tract. But it can be difficult for patients to assess the risk of getting an infection in a hospital here. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Men sentenced for role in meth distribution Jul 26, 2008
In addition, Beech is at high risk for bacterial infections, and can harbor infections, causing him to be a risk to others in a confined community like a prison. According to a letter from a dermatologist who treats Beech, because of fissures in his skin, he is at risk for blood borne viral diseases including hepatitis and HIV.. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
How Anecdotal Evidence Can Undermine Scientific Results Jul 25, 2008
According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (the bible of natural medicines: ), wheatgrass is used therapeutically for increasing hemoglobin production, improving blood sugar disorders such as diabetes, preventing tooth decay, improving wound healing, and preventing bacterial infections. And that s not all. (Scientific American)
5 things you didn’t know about ... bell’s palsy Jul 23, 2008
Bacterial infections such as Lyme disease and tuberculosis, as well as a skull fracture, also can lead to Bell s Palsy. Risk factors: Bell s Palsy occurs most often in people who have diabetes, HIV or an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or the flu. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
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)
Class of antibiotics can enhance gene-silencing tool Jul 21, 2008
"The good part is that doctors have years of experience treating bacterial infections with them, so they are generally considered safe.". The most powerful enhancer of RNA interference was enoxacin, which has been used to treat gonorrhea and urinary tract infections. (EurekAlert!)
MIGENIX Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Conference Call & Webcast Notification Jul 19, 2008
The Company's programs include drug candidates for: the prevention of catheter-related infections (Phase III), the treatment of dermatological diseases (end of Phase II), the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infections (Phase II and preclinical), the treatment of serious gram positive bacterial infections (preclinical) and the treatment of hepatitis B infections (preclinical). MIGENIX is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with US operations in San Diego, California. (PR Newswire)
Glimpses Of Earliest Forms Of Life On Earth Jul 18, 2008
For instance, a molecule that mimics cyclic di-GMP could be used to disable or disarm bacterial infections such as cholera, he said. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Malaria drug may hit antibiotics Jul 18, 2008
Further evidence for the link was found in the laboratory back in Canada, where E.coli exposed to the drug became resistant to ciprofloxacin and similar antibiotics, and from Guyanese public health records, which revealed an upsurge in bacterial infections resistant to these antibiotics in the months following a major malaria outbreak in 2002. Tropical warning. (BBC News)
A Woman with Fever and Confusion Jul 17, 2008
NEJM -- Case 22-2008 -- A 52-Year-Old Woman with Fever and Confusion. Case 22-2008 A 52-Year-Old Woman with Fever and Confusion. (New England Journal of Medicine)
'Diabetics at higher risk of getting TB' Jul 16, 2008
The country records 18 lakh new cases of TB annually and experts say around six lakh Indians are unaware that they suffer from TB. According to the researchers, diabetes was found to impair the immune responses needed to control bacterial infections. "Diabetes may already be responsible for more than 10% of TB cases in countries such as India and China, a figure that will likely increase as diabetes becomes more common," the researchers said. (Times of India)
An overload of iron can have an effect on health in several ways Jul 15, 2008
It is a genetic disease that occurs when too much iron poisons the body's organs, which can cause diabetes, liver enlargement, skin coloring changes, heart problems, arthritis, testicular atrophy, cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, hypopituitarism, chronic abdominal pain, severe fatigue and an increased risk of certain bacterial infections, according to Medline Plus. Alan Marks, a Mandarin hematology-oncology specialist who has practiced medicine for 30 years, said he encounters at least one... (Florida Times-Union)
If you had salmonella, would you know? Jul 13, 2008
Symptoms of food borne bacterial infections are also similar to those of some viruses, though bloody diarrhea is sometimes a telltale sign of bacteria. To prevent these infections, medical professionals emphasize the importance of washing your hands after handling raw meat, poultry, and uncooked eggs. (CNN)
FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics Jul 13, 2008
Fluoroquinolones are drugs approved for the treatment or prevention of certain bacterial infections. Like other antibacterial drugs, fluoroquinolones don't treat viral infections such as colds or the flu. (MEDLINEplus)
Airport destroys infected seeds Jul 5, 2008
5 tons of 29 seed varieties suspected to harbor bacterial infections. The seeds were crushed in a purpose-built machine for destroying organic waste. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Disease-detecting Lab In The Palm Of Your Hand Jul 4, 2008
4, 2005) Antibiotics have been used for years to fight bacterial infections, but some bacteria are developing resistance to these antimicrobial drugs. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Athens. (Science Daily)
Laser treatment can kill superbugs Jul 2, 2008
LONDON: A laser treatment that wipes out drug-resistant bacterial infections may one day help doctors tackle the growing problem of superbugs, British researchers said on Tuesday. Laboratory experiments showed that a laser-activated dye widely used for medical diagnosis produces a number of bacteria-killing chemicals, Michael Wilson of University College London and colleagues said. (India Times, India)
Bacterial Resistance Is Futile Against Wound-cleaning Laser Jul 2, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) A laser-activated antimicrobial offers hope for new treatments of bacterial infections, even those that are resistant to current drugs ... 4, 2005) Antibiotics have been used for years to fight bacterial infections, but some bacteria are developing resistance to these antimicrobial drugs. (Science Daily)
No spraying for mosquitoes, at least for now Jul 2, 2008
He said he had heard of people going to the emergency room because of prolonged scratching of mosquito bites that resulted in bacterial infections. This isn t a normal environment, agreed Councilman Jeff Marsters. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Stillbirths linked to simple viruses Jun 30, 2008
They examined tissue from 130 stillbirths and found that viral or bacterial infections were present in 96 cases. A senior medical virologist at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Professor Bill Rawlinson, said the findings were "significant" and could lead to the use of virus-specific vaccines to help reduce the number of stillbirths, between 1500 and 2000, now recorded annually in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
UIC researchers make promising finding in severe lung disease Jun 30, 2008
ARDS is an often fatal complication of bacterial infections, blood transfusions, overdoses of some medications, or traumatic injury. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, it affects nearly 150,000 people each year in the United States. (EurekAlert!)
A single mechanism for hypertension, insulin resistance and immune suppression Jun 30, 2008
Infectious disease specialists often prescribe doxycycline, an antibiotic, to counter bacterial infections. However, in laboratory tests doxycycline also blocks the activity of certain proteases in the SHR strain of rat. (EurekAlert!)
Thallion Receives Health Canada Approval to Initiate Phase II Study for TLN-232 in Metastatic Melanoma Patients Jun 26, 2008
The Company's third product candidate, Shigamabs, is a dual antibody product for the treatment of Shigatoxin-producing E. coli bacterial infections. Additional information about the Company can be obtained at www. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Resistant Strep Thrives in Overburdened Hospitals Jun 26, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The emphasis on increased efficiency and cost-cutting has led to widespread overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals, creating a perfect environment for the spread of highly drug-resistance bacterial infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to the authors of a review in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Dr. Archie Clements, at the University of Queensland in Herston, Australia, and his associates write: "The drive towards... (MEDLINEplus)
Microscopic 'Clutch' Puts Flagellum In Neutral Jun 23, 2008
"We were looking for the genes that affected whether the cells are mobile or stationary. Although B. subtilis is harmless, biofilms are often associated with infections by pathogenic bacteria. Understanding biofilm formation may eventually prove useful in combating bacterial infections.". Once the scientists learned EpsE was involved in repressing flagellar motion, they devised two possible explanations for how EpsE acts. (Science Daily)
Get in Step With Summer Foot Care Jun 21, 2008
"As a result, the instruments can spread germs that can cause nail fungus and bacterial infections.". Diagnosis: Invest in your own nail files, clippers and cuticle sticks, unless you can be sure your nail salon sterilizes its instruments after each use. (Health-Finder)
Abortion Drug's Off-label Use May Have Led To Deaths Jun 19, 2008
27, 2005) The abortion drug mifepristone (Mifeprex,TM RU-486) has been linked to rare cases of fatal bacterial infections, but until now the connection has not been clearly understood. In. (Science Daily)
Pedicures do more harm than good? Jun 18, 2008
However, she said that these instruments could spread germs that can cause nail fungus and bacterial infections ... So, the instruments can spread germs that can cause nail fungus and bacterial infections, she said. (Times of India)
The tomato recall Jun 18, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does periodic testing of growers' fresh fruits and veggies for any number of pesticides and potential bacterial infections, but the FDA has limited power and limited resources considering the incredible amount of product under its purview. Its regard for produce safety has at times been called reactionary rather than preemptive. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'Methuselah' tree grows from ages-old seed Jun 16, 2008
She and her colleagues have a plantation of about 300 plant species that they hope will yield remedies for malaria, bacterial infections, even cancer. History has recorded many instances of these and other plants' use for medical treatment, Sallon says, noting that religious tomes such as the Bible, Koran and Talmud offer some of the best evidence of plants' medicinal uses over the ages. (Boston Globe)
