Romark Announces Presentation of New Data for Nitazoxanide in Chronic Hepatitis C at EASL 2008 Apr 23, 2008
The Company is developing nitazoxanide, the first of the thiazolide class, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, and is developing other new thiazolides for treating viral diseases including chronic hepatitis B. Alinia(R) (nitazoxanide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and marketed by Romark for the treatment of Cryptosporidium and Giardia infection. REFERENCES: (1) Interim Data from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Nitazoxanide- Peginterferon-Ribavirin,... (PR Newswire)
Giardia Loses Its Hold On Intestinal Tissue After 'Tonic Shock' Dec 13, 2007
University of California, Berkeley researchers present evidence that Giardia uses an osmotic "suction cup" to hang on, a discovery that could make attachment a prime target for new treatments of Giardia infections. Osmotic pressure is measured in terms of tonicity, the difference in concentration of a substance in solution on opposite sides of a semipermeable membrane. (Science Daily)
New Swedish research hope for millions of sufferers Sep 29, 2007
Young animals can also get Giardia infections, which entails major costs for agriculture. It is not known why Giardia makes people sick, nor why some people are more susceptible than others. (EurekAlert!)
Avalon Park play area closed after parasite is found Sep 23, 2006
Giardiasis, or a Giardia infection, can only be cured with prescription medicine ... Alarmed by the number of Giardia infection reports from local pediatricians, Orange County Health Department inspectors checked the fountain, which sprays children when they step on it, two weeks ago ... Bill Toth, who heads the epidemiology division at the county Health Department, said further investigation is needed to establish a definitive link between the water and the cases of giardiasis, or Giardia... (Orlando Sentinel)
