Dangerous Fungus Now Endemic in Pacific Northwest Jul 24, 2010
More Health News on: Related MedlinePlus Page Fungal Infections: Page last updated on 23 July 2010. 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 Page last updated on 23 July 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Underwater Sponges and Worms May Hold Key to Cure for Malaria Jul 21, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 20, 2010) Healing powers for one of the world's deadliest diseases may lie within sponges, sea worms and other underwater creatures. University of Central Florida scientist Debopam Chakrabarti is analyzing more than 2,500 samples from marine organisms collected off deep sea near Florida's coast. (Science Daily)
Here's how to stay healthy in monsoon Jul 13, 2010
One should bathe regularly and wash hands with soap frequently to prevent fungal infections. Desert coolers should be cleaned once in a while and all water reservoirs and tanks should be covered, Gomber said. (India Times, India)
Vitamin B3 as a novel approach to treat fungal infections Jul 9, 2010
"Although many issues remain to be investigated, the results of our study are very exciting and they constitute an important first step in the development of new therapeutic agents to treat fungal infections without major side effects for patients.". . (EurekAlert!)
Wining and dining your way to better eyesight Jun 25, 2010
Resveratrol is a natural compound that is produced in a variety of plants to prevent bacterial and fungal infections. It is found in particularly high levels in grape skin (and consequently red wine), and at lower levels in blueberries, peanuts, and other plants. (EurekAlert!)
Is Sjogren's sydrome becoming more common? May 14, 2010
Dry mouth can cause candidiasis, or fungal infections of the mouth. Dry mouth can also lead to severe inflammation of the mouth and difficulty with gum health and difficulty supporting teeth (gingivitis). (CNN -- Health)
Caring for Grapes in the Cold Clima... May 14, 2010
If the grower must do supplemental watering this is also accomplished outside and won't raise the humidity around the growing leaves and fruit, reducing the dangers of some fungal infections. The angle of the roof will allow any snow load to side down onto the trunks, providing an insulating cover during the cold winter montths. (Suite101.com)
Smarter Use of Existing Treatment Helps Dramatically Boost Survival of Young Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients May 11, 2010
The study also marked the first time all patients received antibiotics after each course of chemotherapy in hopes of preventing bacterial and fungal infections. The strategy dramatically decreased all measures of infection, including hospitalizations and deaths. (Science Daily)
How to Spring Clean Your Dog May 11, 2010
Dogs can develop what are commonly known as hot spots, abscesses, and fungal infections if their coat is not properly maintained. So it is important to brush your dog regularly. (CBS News)
No Link Between Childhood Infections, Autism May 11, 2010
In the study, researchers searched for any connection between those particular illnesses, as well as a host of others, including bacterial, viral and fungal infections, and respiratory illnesses, herpes virus and urinary tract infections, specifically. They came up empty handed. (MEDLINEplus)
Fighting fungal infections with bacteria May 1, 2010
Public release date: 1-May-2010. Contact: Laura Udakis. (EurekAlert!)
New Deadly Fungus Spreading in U.S. Apr 23, 2010
On a positive note, fungal infections, unlike viruses, can't be passed from person to person. (See ). (National Geographic)
You Had Me at Hello: Frisky Yeast Know Who to 'Shmoo' After Two Minutes Apr 20, 2010
18, 2010) Yeast cells decide whether to have sex with each other within two minutes of meeting, according to new research published April 18 in Nature. One of the authors of the study, from Imperial College London, says the new insights into how yeast cells decide to mate could be helpful for researchers looking at how cancer cells and stem cells develop. (Science Daily)
Cellular Channel May Open Doors to Skin Conditions, Hair Growth Apr 19, 2010
Clapham speculates that drugs that stimulate TRPV3 activity may offer a new approach to treating multiple skin conditions, such as burns, bed sores, eczema, psoriasis, itch, fungal infections and oral mucositis (a sloughing off of skin in the mouth due to cancer chemotherapy). It might also be possible to develop cosmetic treatments that make the skin more firm, pliable and youthful. (Science Daily)
Pitted Keratolysis Apr 18, 2010
It is seen on the soles, and, at times, on the palms as well. The punched out appearance is due to the action of the proteolytic enzymes produced by the bacteria which digests the keratin, the tough protein which gives resilience to the skin. (Suite101.com)
Fla. Citrus Faces New Threat: Black Spot Apr 8, 2010
But Mike Murphy, CEO of Cooperative Producers Inc., an Immokalee grower, said he and other growers already use copper and strobilurins to control canker and other fungal infections, so the additional sprays for them would cost only about $100 a year. Murphy expressed more concern black spot would close U.S. and international markets to fresh fruit growers. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Treating toenail fungal infections Apr 5, 2010
A. It would be nice if unsightly fungal infections in toenails could be cleared away with a simple ointment or cream, but according to Dr. John Giurini, head of podiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, it usually takes more than a topical treatment to clear these tenacious infections. Different types of fungi can infect toenails, and some are worse than others. (Boston Globe)
Vast Microbial Diversity of Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Uncovered Mar 30, 2010
6, 2010) Unusual components from carnivorous plants' pitchers were found effective as anti-fungal drugs against human fungal infections, which are widespread in. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Fungi Can Change Quickly, Pass Along Infectious Ability Mar 22, 2010
In humans, fungal infections are less common than those caused by bacteria, but can be stubborn and difficult to treat -- in part, because fungi are far more closely related to animals, including humans, than are bacteria ... Fungal infections are also a serious problem in people with compromised immune systems, including AIDS patients, and can be fatal. (Science Daily)
Growing Melons in Containers Mar 22, 2010
Melon seedlings are susceptible to fungal infections if the soil temperature is too cold, so ensure it is at least 20. C (70. (Suite101.com)
Neutropenia: Research Findings Expected to Ease Treatment of Low Neutrophil Counts in Cancer Patients Mar 13, 2010
Neutrophils are made in the bone marrow and protect against bacterial and fungal infections. They are often short-term casualties of chemotherapy. (Science Daily)
From Carnivorous Plants to the Medicine Cabinet? Anti-Fungal Agents in Pitcher Plants Investigated Mar 7, 2010
Shmuel Carmeli from the School of Chemistry, the unusual components from the plants' pitchers were found effective as anti-fungal drugs against human fungal infections widespread in hospitals ... Even mildly severe forms of athlete's foot or other skin fungal infections lack effective treatments ... The problem becomes more dire at hospitals, where thousands of Americans die each year from secondary fungal infections they acquire during their stay as patients. (Science Daily)
Fluorescence Monitoring and Effect of Photodynamic Therapy for Port Wine Stains Mar 3, 2010
10, 2006) Photodynamic therapy may be an effective treatment for fungal infections and certain bacterial infections of the oral cavity, including some that are resistant to antibiotics, research from the. . (Science Daily)
Returning from a city of tombs Feb 12, 2010
Friday February 12, 2010. Michael Davis uses a surgical glove as a balloon to try to cheer up a Haitian child in Port-au-Prince. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Follow Up to Cold Weather Fish Kill... Feb 6, 2010
Therefore, in addition to observing dead fish, the public may see fish with sores or fungal infections, especially in warm-water species, including snook, which are particularly vulnerable to cold temperatures. Measuring the Overall Effect of the Florida Fish Kill is Extremely Challenging for Fish Researchers. (Suite101.com)
Baker's Yeast: A Promising, Natural Therapy for Cancer? Feb 5, 2010
19, 2009) Researchers have developed a new model system to study fungal infections ... 8, 2009) Although not as well known as bacterial infections, such as MRSA and E. coli, fungal infections such as that caused by the yeast Candida albicans can be more serious and lead to a higher death rate. (Science Daily)
Biomarker could help doctors tailor treatment for rheumatoid arthritis Jan 30, 2010
Patients taking TNF antagonists, which have been available for roughly ten years, can run the risk of developing bacterial or fungal infections. While studies have identified factors associated with poor response to these drugs such as expression of certain genes, none of the factors has as yet provided doctors with a tool that will help select patients who are likely to respond to the drugs or identify those less likely to respond. (EurekAlert!)
Dectin-1 Deficiency and Mucocutaneous Fungal Infections Jan 28, 2010
Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. To the Editor: Mucocutaneous candidiasis is commonly seen in persons with deficient T-cell mediated immunity, including newborn infants, patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and those with genetically defined primary T-cell deficiencies. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Fungal fighters Jan 25, 2010
Two Syracuse University scientists developed new anti-fungal compounds in December that have the potential to lead to the effective treatment of fungal infections ... "For people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients or people living with HIV, however, fungal infections can be deadly," he said ... Approximately 10,000 Americans die each year from fungal infections, largely due to the lack of effective medicines, according to a December article on the Science Daily Web site. (Daily Orange, NY)
Are you safe in your salon? Jan 16, 2010
Viral infections including HIV, hepatitis B and C, warts, bacterial and fungal infections, hair loss, skin burns etc are some things to look out for. Dr Rohini Wadhwani, dermatologist says to be careful when doing some of the following beauty procedures. (India Times, India)
Scientists hope to end sleeping sickness by making parasite that causes it self-destruct Jan 16, 2010
They picked 14DM because it has a counterpart in fungi, which cause athlete's foot and ringworm, and such fungal infections are commonly treated with drugs that prevent 14DM from making ergosterol, a sterol required for membrane synthesis. "We tested hundreds of compounds as potential 14DM inhibitors. One of them, VNI, was one of the best in terms of killing the parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas and Leishmaniasis," she said. (EurekAlert!)
Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections Jan 10, 2010
"It is the first proof in the area of fungal infections that subtle genetic differences exist that explain why some [apparently healthy] persons do get certain ailments, and even suffer from recurrent episodes, whereas others never acquire these infections," said Kullberg, a professor of medicine at Radboud University in Nijmegan, the Netherlands ... Three died during adolescence, two after invasive fungal infections of the brain ... "We've been co-evolving with fungi for millions of years, and... (MEDLINEplus)
HIV & AIDS Jan 10, 2010
ASK AN EXPERT Got a question about a health story in the news or a health topic. Here's your chance to get an answer. (CNN -- Health)
Leaving the Folds Jan 10, 2010
From the skin rubbing together against her thighs, she developed bacterial and fungal infections. "I would have bandages on me all the time. It was very painful. Just walking was painful. I had hygiene problems." Eventually, Baez says, "I realized that I would need to have the skin removed.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
