Henderson led WHO's effort to rid the world of smallpox Jun 30, 2009
" Campaign greeted with doubts Most people at the time were intensely skeptical that smallpox could be eradicated. "Anyone can understand that, if you've been to Africa and Asia and you know how vast the areas are and how limited the public health services were," says Henderson, author of Smallpox: The Death of a Disease, published this month by Prometheus. Previous efforts to eradicate hookworm, yellow fever and malaria had fallen short. Henderson and others were convinced the world could be... (USA Today)
Capt. Russell Hart, 102, made state healthier Jun 20, 2009
Hookworms were breeding in outhouses and entering children through their bare feet, and much of the problem was caused by privy design ... He soon found that the dairy farmers had more clout than the hookworm or the mosquito. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
We have no option except to raise our sewer rates Jun 18, 2009
Hookworm disease is widespread throughout the world, infecting an estimated 740 million people where conditions are less sanitary. This parasite once was common in the southeastern United States, but is now largely controlled because of better waste collection and treatment practices. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Researchers Gain Ground In Efforts To Fight Parasitic Worm Infections May 28, 2009
The new findings, available online and in an upcoming issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrate that a biochemical system that controls development and reproduction of Caenorhabditis elegans, a common research worm, also provides the same function in several parasitic nematodes, including hookworm ... In the new study, the UT Southwestern researchers treated hookworm parasites pharmacologically at the infective larval stage with dafachronic acid, causing them to... (Science Daily)
Canine Flea Medications May 18, 2009
Advantage differs from Advantage Multi in that Advantage Multi contains an additional active ingredient which also prevents heartworms, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms ... Revolution in dogs is effective in controlling not only fleas but also prevents heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, sarcoptic mange mites (which cause scabies) and one species of tick (known as Dermacentor variabilis) ... Sentinel for dogs is also effective in preventing heartworm infection in dogs and also helps control... (Suite101.com)
Revolution - Flea and Heartworm Con... May 5, 2009
treats and controls hookworm infections ... In the bloodstream, selamectin is effective at preventing heartworm infections and roundworm and hookworm infections ... In addition, Revolution for cats also controls roundworm and hookworm infections in cats. (Suite101.com)
Hookworm Infection in Dogs and Pupp... Apr 19, 2009
Hookworm Infection in Dogs and Puppies: A Canine Intestinal Parasite Which Causes Serious Disease in Puppies ... Hookworm Infection in Dogs and Puppies ... Hookworm Infection in Dogs and Puppies. (Suite101.com)
The Importance of Worming Your Dog ... Apr 16, 2009
Hookworms can be quiet nasty as they can burrow into your pets intestinal wall and suck blood. Hookworms grow between 5mm 8mm long and have a hook shape ... If hookworm penetrates the skin of humans, it causes intense itching, so gloves should used in the garden or for cleaning faeces. (Suite101.com)
Zoonotic Diseases: Getting Sick Fro... Apr 9, 2009
Make certain all pets are receiving monthly preventive medication for intestinal parasites, such as roundworms and hookworms. Most of the monthly heartworm preventive medications will accomplish this. (Suite101.com)
Infant iron levels worse than in Zimbabwe Apr 7, 2009
Anaemia was also associated with low birth weight, early stopping of breast feeding, recurrent infections, especially diarrhoea, and hookworm infestation. She said child health checks under the intervention found anaemia in 15 per cent of children tested across the Northern Territory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A community based field research project investigating anaemia amongst young children living in rural Karnataka, India: a cross sectional study Feb 18, 2009
However, there has not previously been a detailed study of the biological aetiology of this anaemia, exploring the relative contributions of iron, vitamin B12, folate and Vitamin A deficiency, inflammation, genetic haemoglobinopathy, hookworm and malaria. Nor have studies related these aetiologic biological factors to household food security, standard of living and child feeding practices. (BioMed Central)
The mitochondrial genomes of Ancylostoma caninum and Bunostomum phlebotomum - two hookworms of animal health and zoonotic importance Feb 12, 2009
Hookworms are blood-feeding nematodes that parasitize the small intestine of many mammals, including humans and cattle ... Studying genetic variability within and among hookworm populations is central to addressing epidemiological and ecological questions, thus assisting in the control of hookworm disease ... Mitochondrial (mt) genes are known to provide useful population markers for hookworms, but mt genome sequence data are scant. (BioMed Central)
Chicago in the News Mar 21, 2008
The opinion piece describes how hookworm, which was eradicated 100 years ago in the American South, is currently harming children in Africa, and how President Bush s $350 million plan to help Africans eradicate the parasite is worthy of support. The weight of the economic burden of hookworm was large enough to be able to account for almost one-fifth of the income difference that existed at the time between the wealthier North and the impoverished South ... But the larger benefits of eradicating... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Eradicate malaria? Doubters fuel debate Mar 4, 2008
In the early 1900s, another of the world's richest men, John D. Rockefeller, tried to wipe out hookworm and yellow fever. In the American South, he was victorious. (International Herald Tribune)
President Bush Discusses Trip to Africa at Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Feb 27, 2008
After the meeting, I added a new element to our partnership -- a $350 million initiative to target neglected tropical diseases like river blindness and hookworm across the globe. Needless to say, the President really welcomed this announcement. (White House News Releases)
USAID Fights Neglected Tropical Diseases Feb 23, 2008
The initiative will build on U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) investments in NTDs control and will target seven major diseases: lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis); schistosomiasis (snail fever); trachoma (eye infection); onchocerciasis (river blindness); and three soil-transmitted helminthes (hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm). Approximately one billion people, mostly in the developing world, suffer from one or more NTDs. (PR Newswire)
US 'is not seeking African bases' Feb 21, 2008
8m) to help the Ghanaian government in the fight against malaria, and a $350m (180m) five-year plan to fight what he described as "neglected tropical diseases" such as hookworm or river blindness. PRESIDENT BUSH'S ITINERARY. (BBC News -- Americas)
In Africa, Bush denies intent to build bases Feb 21, 2008
With Kufuor by his side, Bush announced he would make available $350 million over five years to provide treatment for tropical diseases such as river blindness, hookworm and schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever. Many health experts say such tropical diseases have been neglected amid the focus on AIDS and malaria. (International Herald Tribune)
President Bush Participates in Press Availability with President Kufuor of Ghana Feb 21, 2008
I do want to announce today that -- I am announcing a new initiative dealing with disease, and that is, our plan is to make it available a total of $350 million over five years, to target what they call Neglected Tropical Diseases, such as hookworm or river blindness. This is all part of our initiative -- whether it be on HIV/AIDS or malaria, to help save lives. (White House News Releases)
Africa: Bush Explains Focus of Africa Military Command Feb 21, 2008
Bush also announced a $350 million initiative over five years to target neglected tropical diseases such as hookworm and river blindness. "This is all part of our initiative -- whether it be on HIV/AIDS or malaria -- to help save lives," he said. (AllAfrica.com)
Bush: U.S. Not Adding Bases In Africa Feb 20, 2008
Mr. Bush also announced an effort to combat neglected tropical diseases, with $350 million to be made available over five years to target seven major diseases: elephantiasis, snail fever, eye infections, river blindness, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm. The initiative aims to help more than 300 million people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. (CBS News -- World)
Fact Sheet: Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases Around The World Feb 20, 2008
This Initiative will make a total of $350 million available over five years to provide integrated treatment of more than 300 million people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and target seven major NTDs: lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis); schistosomiasis (snail fever); trachoma (eye infection); onchocerciasis (river blindness); and three soil-transmitted helminthes (STHs hookworm, roundworm, whipworm). This investment increases the United States' commitment to NTDs from $15 million in 2008 to... (White House News Releases)
Dog of a tapeworm infection is creeping up again Feb 20, 2008
Hookworm eggs in dog faeces. Causes itchy skin lesions; eosinophilic enteritis, causing abdominal pain and diarrhoea. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Nonprofit Drug Firm Launched Jan 28, 2008
Modeled after California's Institute for OneWorld Health, which calls itself the "the first U.S. nonprofit pharmaceutical company," World Cures would focus on treatments for diseases such as malaria, river fever, heartworm, hookworm and tuberculosis, though the founders are just starting to consider the options. As with for-profit drug makers, World Cures would need years and tens of millions of dollars to produce marketable drugs. (FOX61, CT)
FULL STORY > Jan 12, 2008
Worse yet were common ailments like tapeworm, hookworm and lice infestations - with supposed cures just as disgusting. "I think the most obnoxious medical experience I ever had was when someone convinced Daddy that we children could avoid an outbreak of flu, or some other prevalent illness, by wearing pellets of asafetida, or devil's dung, around our waists," Carter writes. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Poor Americans Suffer Hidden Burden Of Parasitic And Other Neglected Diseases Jan 2, 2008
1, 2008) Large numbers of the poorest Americans living in the United States are suffering from some of the same parasitic infections that affect the poor in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, says the Editor-in-Chief of PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. In an article entitled "Poverty and Neglected Diseases in the 'Other' America," Professor Peter Hotez (George Washington University and the Sabin Vaccine Institute) says that there is evidence that the parasitic diseases toxocariasis, cysticercosis... (Science Daily)
His parasite theory stirs a revolution Dec 31, 2007
The parasites that we have been told to avoid - such as hookworm and pinworm - may be the good guys, while excessive hygiene may be the bad guy. "I get about 5,000 e-mails a year from patients all over the world asking what to do," he said. (Boston Globe)
New ills of poverty Dec 30, 2007
The increase in imported cases will keep inner-city minorities in poverty, Hotez argues, much as so many Southern African-Americans debilitated by hookworm in the early 20th century remained impoverished. None too soon, then, public health officials should assess these diseases' extent and effects, identify the people they most affect and develop simple and cost-effective public health solutions. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Could Stem Cells Be Used To Cure Crohn's Disease? Dec 4, 2007
As part of the programme, Professor Hawkey also outlines another current study, which is investigating the use of hookworms to help in the fight against Crohn s. ... It is thought that the hookworm is able to reduce the immune response in order to survive inside the gut for years at a time ... Patients in the hookworm trial, which is already well underway, are deliberately infected with a small number of the gut parasites to see whether it can achieve such positive results. (Science Daily)
Mass Drug Treatment For Elephantiasis Is Affordable Compared With Other Public Health Programs Nov 5, 2007
26, 2007) The neglected tropical diseases are a group of 13 infectious diseases, including elephantiasis, hookworm, African sleeping sickness and trachoma, which affect more than one billion people worldwide. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Human Parasites in Soil Oct 27, 2007
Hookworm, Strongyloides stercoralis and Trichostrongylus spp. Larvae of these parasites are found in contaminated soil but you don t need to eat hookworm or strongyloides larvae: they can penetrate bare skin and migrate to the intestine. (Suite101.com)
The Forbes One Billion Sep 21, 2007
He conquered hookworm in the U.S. South. And that was just the start. (Forbes)
Hookworms may harbour asthma cure Sep 16, 2007
People with asthma and hay fever are being purposely infected with hookworms to test whether the parasites can control the allergic reactions that cause the conditions. British researchers believe that hookworm infestations could be induced under medical supervision to reduce symptoms, or the worms could help the development of new drugs ... Evidence from the early 1970s suggests that people infected with the tropical hookworm do not suffer allergies. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Bioengineering To Prevent Iron Deficiency? Aug 14, 2007
Iron deficiency has many reported consequences children deficient in iron have higher susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections, and anaemia which can affect their brain, motor activity and general performance in school, whilst adult manual laborers in developing countries were found to be less productive when iron-deficient, and left untreated for hookworm and other infections. The three main strategies for correcting iron deficiency are supplementation (provision of iron without... (Science Daily)
Clayton Gingerich - Seashell Collector Aug 2, 2007
After ten months he transferred to Mulberry, Florida; and later to La Plata, Puerto Rico, where he worked in home sanitation building sanitary latrines and giving treatments for hookworm disease. It was there that he developed some fluency with the Spanish language. (Kalona News, IA)
The New Activist Givers Jun 14, 2007
John D. Rockefeller's Sanitary Commission of 1909 and the Rockefeller Foundation he created in 1913 pretty much eradicated hookworm in America and laid the groundwork for the nation's public health system. But there is a difference. (Forbes)
Ghanaian Children die of preventable deficiencies - Paediatrician Jun 13, 2007
Inadequacy in diet, hookworm infestation, and menstruation in girls were also common causes of iron deficiency, which reduced the haemoglobin level of the victims. Iron deficiency in pregnancy, she explained could also cause maternal mortality and sometimes low birth weights. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Shame Of The Puppy Mills Jun 13, 2007
" On their first trip, they bought 71 dogs and brought 39 of them back to California; the rest went to a rescue group in Florida. After this trip, they arrived at Boulevard Pet Hospital in San Jose with 49 dogs. Hamilton and the three techs and the volunteers, along with San Jose veterinarians Morgan Schwartz of Boulevard and Margaret Sakai of Veterinary Mobile Care, unloaded them and started the long process of examining, cleaning, vaccinating, worming and treating them. Most of the dogs were... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why We Should Share the Wealth May 11, 2007
It led the way in the eradication of hookworm in the U.S. South, helping pave the way for the region's economic development. It supported the Nobel-prizewinning work that created the yellow-fever vaccine. (Time.com)
Hard to stomachHow downing a cupful of these bugs led to a Nobel prize Feb 8, 2007
For similar reasons Professor David Pritchard and colleagues at Nottingham University recently infected themselves with hookworm. They had discovered that hookworm produce chemicals which can calm the human immune system, reducing symptoms of allergic diseases like hay fever and asthma. (BBC News -- Health)
WHO: Vaccine effort saves 2.3m young lives Jan 27, 2007
Arthur Allen , author of the just-published "Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine's Greatest Lifesaver," compared Bill Gates to John D. Rockefeller, two businessmen who "used their billions to do something good for humanity." Rockefeller started his foundation 93 years before Gates started his; Rockefeller tried to eliminate diseases such as hookworm , yaws, and yellow fever. The GAVI Alliance's model is simple: it has given money to 70 of the world's 73 poorest countries to increase... (Boston Globe)
Mushrooms Have A Future In Fighting A Fowl Parasite Jan 17, 2007
-- The hookworm is a nematode parasite that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human. Two species of hookworms commonly infect humans, Ancylostoma. (Science Daily)
Lost Dogs Found More Often Than Lost Cats, Study Suggests Jan 16, 2007
(October 8, 2005) -- In a paper in the open access journal PLoS Medicine, vaccination of dogs with a recombinant protease produced by hookworms can reduce blood loss when these dogs are infected with the hookworm. . (Science Daily)
