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    Don’t be complacent about vaccinations  Aug 21, 2008
    Public health officials and the CDC estimate that fully vaccinating all U.S. children born in a given year from birth to adolescence saves 33,000 lives, prevents 14 million infections and saves 10 billion in medical costs. Vaccinations not only protect the kids who receive the shots, but also protect those who haven t been vaccinated or those who can t receive them such as cancer patients with suppressed immune systems. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Worldwide hops crash crimps Alaska brewers  Aug 21, 2008
    The contamination can cause infections in children, the elderly and anyone with a compromised immune system. The company recalled 150 pounds of Santa's Smokehouse smoked keta salmon. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Fairbanks processor recalls smoked salmon  Aug 21, 2008
    An Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation test detected Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. The company says there have been no reports of illness. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Sniffing out cancer  Aug 21, 2008
    Infections are foul-smelling. Although odor still plays a role, modern medical technology has largely eclipsed the human nose as a primary diagnostic tool. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Researcher disinfects multimedia Trojans  Aug 21, 2008
    A similar attack was detected in May when McAfee Inc. discovered infections on more than 360,000 machines ... A similar attack was detected in May when McAfee Inc. discovered infections on more than 360,000 machines. (Search Security, MA)

    Tracking A Crop Disease Could Save Millions Of Lives  Aug 21, 2008
    The others cause relatively mild infections in other grassy food crops such as wheat, oats and sugarcane. Scientists have known for some time now that the "maize adapted" MSV strain is peculiar; all versions of the virus that have been sampled throughout the entire African continent are genetically almost identical. (Science Daily)

    West Nile still down  Aug 21, 2008
    But the peak of infections also has occurred late in August or early in September. Part of the reason for the low rate of infection is the low mosquito counts. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    5 More Nebraskans Have West Nile Virus  Aug 21, 2008
    That brings the total number of human infections in the state to 10. The news cases are residents in Dodge, Cass, Saunders, Adams and Platte counties. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Maple Leaf Foods Recalls 23 Deli Meat Products on Contamination Concern  Aug 21, 2008
    About 2,500 people develop serious infections from listeria each year in the U.S., and 500 die, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To contact the reporters on this story: in London at ; in Seattle at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Aug 21, 2008
    As the number of infections by parasites, such as roundworms and human whipworms, has fallen, the number of people being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease has increased. In contrast, the condition is still rare in developing countries where parasitic infections remain common. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)

    It's all in your head: Opening wide can do more than help your teeth  Aug 21, 2008
    They check for signs of oral cancer, for signs of tooth decay, and for infections in the gums. Gum infections have become more important because of recent discoveries linking bacteria in the mouth to disease elsewhere in the body ... Evidence of this periodontal disease requires specific probing because the infections don t hurt even though they may be the equivalent of having an ulcer the size of your palm, Mailhot said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Lung cancer vaccine shows promise  Aug 21, 2008
    Fakhrai was nagged by the role that immune suppression played in cancer, accounting for secondary infections such as pneumonia. The scientists thought that if they could boost the immune system, it would benefit their gene therapy drug, said Shawler, now vice president of operations at NovaRx. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    A Woman with Headache and Behavioral Changes  Aug 21, 2008
    NEJM -- Case 26-2008 -- A 26-Year-Old Woman with Headache and Behavioral Changes. Case 26-2008 A 26-Year-Old Woman with Headache and Behavioral Changes. (New England Journal of Medicine)

    Researchers discover how rheumatoid arthritis causes bone loss  Aug 21, 2008
    While the new drugs are effective for many patients, others experience infections and even lymphoma in a few cases. The new drugs are based on bioengineered versions of proteins made by human immune cells called antibodies, and are very expensive to make. (EurekAlert!)

    Illegal medicines swamp SA market  Aug 21, 2008
    Certain medicines claimed to cure everything from cancer and HIV and Aids to arthritis, rheumatism, high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, thrush, eczema and acne. Alan Tomlinson, chairman of the Health Products Association of SA, whose members are manufacturers of complementary medicines, said the industry was generally responsible. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Leaving the Folds  Aug 20, 2008
    Many patients get chronic infections from skin rubbing against skin, and develop open wounds in the folds of flesh. From the skin rubbing together against her thighs, she developed bacterial and fungal infections ... A small study published in January in the Annals of Plastic Surgery showed 27 percent of patients in one practice had complications including wound infections, fluid collections called seromas, collections of blood under the skin called hematomas and death of fat cells. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)

    12 Month Phase 3 Trial Finds Bronchitol Safe in Bronchiectasis  Aug 20, 2008
    Of the 24 withdrawals, only seven were a result of adverse events (three related to lung infections and two related to cough). The most common adverse events attributed to treatment were cough in 9% of the subjects and sore throat in 5. (PR Newswire)

    Coated ventilator tubes cut pneumonia risk  Aug 20, 2008
    CHICAGO - Ventilator tubes treated with silver to reduce infections cut the risk of pneumonia in gravely ill patients by 36 percent compared with similar, untreated tubes, researchers reported on Tuesday ... Silver is widely used as an antimicrobial agent and has been shown to reduce bacterial pneumonia infections in animals ... Medical device maker C.R. Bard funded the study to see if a silver coating would help reduce the infections in humans. (MSNBC -- Health)

    'Condom, Condom' Safe Sex Ringtone Launched  Aug 20, 2008
    India Launches 'Condom, Condom' Safe Sex Ring Tone in Effort to Prevent HIV Infections. Tuesday, August 19, 2008. (Fox News)

    Alcohol rub to help combat hospital bugs  Aug 20, 2008
    The risk of hospital patients contracting infections could be dramatically reduced by a new alcohol-based hand rub ... The hospital's director of infectious diseases, Lindsay Grayson, said the number of patients contracting hospital-acquired infections dropped from 53 three years ago to 32 last year. (Yahoo News -- Antibiotics)

    Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook  Aug 20, 2008
    Knowing that such cases could lead to a second wave of infections, health officials have been providing shots to close contacts of those currently sick as well as to some co-workers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet concluded whether the green onions at Chi-Chi's came from Mexico, but they are actively investigating the possibility, said Dr. LeAnne Jackson, FDA's health science policy adviser. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)

    Outbreak linked to cases in South  Aug 20, 2008
    Joel Hersh, the state health department's director of epidemiology, said the confirmed hepatitis A cases do not include any secondary infections, meaning all those infected either ate or worked at Chi-Chi's. Hersh acknowledged, however, that officials had believed there were some secondary cases but have since linked them directly to Chi-Chi's. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)

    Homeless get help fighting diseases  Aug 20, 2008
    There are two types of infectious diseases of concern that can potentially spread in the homeless population: Blood-borne pathogens -- such as hepatitis C, hepatitis B, HIV or AIDS -- and staphylococcus infections, said Tice. According to the Staphylococcus Institute, a new Centers for Disease Control study indicated that there has been an increase in hospitalizations for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and about 19,000 Americans die each year of MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant strain... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Do You Know What You're Putting on Your Skin?  Aug 20, 2008
    Don't forget, your skin is your body's largest organ and the first line of defense against disease and infections. If you look at the ingredients of your common everyday soap, you might find it difficult to pronounce the list. (Pekin Times, IL)

    St. John's Opens Walk-In Clinic at Union Facility  Aug 20, 2008
    Typical conditions that could be managed by St. John's Mercy Care Now include bites and cuts; bronchitis, sore throats and ear infections; and minor burns, rashes and skin infections. For more serious conditions, patients may schedule an appointment with SJMMG's family medicine practice in Suite 400 by calling 636-583-2508. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    A Needed Medical Service  Aug 20, 2008
    The clinic is for minor conditions that need attention, such as bites and cuts; bronchitis, sore throats and ear infections; and minor burns, rashes and skin infections. For more serious conditions, patients may schedule an appointment with a Mercy medical doctor. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    At global AIDS meeting, a sobering assessment  Aug 20, 2008
    Now, a new test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promises a greater ability to pinpoint hot spots of new infections and to control them more quickly, at least in developed countries. The test needs to be refined for use in poor countries, the disease centers said. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Dangerous Cybersilence  Aug 20, 2008
    In fact, the Web's epidemic of malware infections is only growing ... The Web's security disclosure issues go beyond the growing wave of malware infections. (Forbes -- Technology)

    Researchers produce blood in lab from stem cells  Aug 20, 2008
    "There's more infections all the time, and the number of donors is more and more limited.". Researchers have tried to harness the so-called adult stem cells that are responsible for making blood in the body, but their methods were far too inefficient to be put to practical use, experts said. (Los Angeles Times)

    You've Got To Have Hope: Studies Show 'Hope Therapy' Fights Depression  Aug 20, 2008
    Preventing hospital infections -- from such stubborn bugs as Staphylococcus aureus -- could get a little easier with a new non-toxic, silver-based. . (Science Daily)

    Evergreen residents blame mold for health woes  Aug 20, 2008
    At least a half dozen families said their members have suffered chronic respiratory illnesses, asthma, sinus infections, allergies, vomiting or depression since moving into the apartment complex on Lawndale Drive ... In these people, common reactions are nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, skin irritation, fever, shortness of breath, and even mold infections in the lungs. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    HEALTH BRIEFS  Aug 20, 2008
    West Nile infections usually are mild and characterized by fever and flulike symptoms. Severe infections can lead to brain inflammation and, rarely, death. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic  Aug 20, 2008
    What little is known about masks and respiratory infections comes from research on tuberculosis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), two infections that influenza may not mimic. Many companies are now stockpiling masks and gloves. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)

    Aids epidemic a 'global disaster'  Aug 20, 2008
    By any standard, the epidemic is a global disaster: 25 million deaths, 33 million people living with HIV/Aids, 7,000 new infections every day. The IFRC finds the world's response wanting. (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)

    15 human cases of West Nile confirmed in S.D.  Aug 20, 2008
    Infections have been found in 12 counties. They include Minnehaha, Lawrence, Sully, Beadle, Hughes, Stanley, Corson, Brown, Davison, Lincoln, Charles Mix, and Union counties. (Sioux City Journal)

    Correlation between CD4 counts of HIV patients and enteric protozoan in different seasons - An experience of a tertiary care hospital in Varanasi (India).  Aug 20, 2008
    Protozoan infections are the most serious among all the superimposed infections in HIV patients and claim a number of lives every year. The line of treatment being different for diverse parasites necessitates a definitive diagnosis of the etiological agents to avoid empirical treatment. (BioMed Central)

    Don’t be complacent about vaccinations  Aug 19, 2008
    Public health officials and the CDC estimate that fully vaccinating all U.S. children born in a given year from birth to adolescence saves 33,000 lives, prevents 14 million infections and saves 10 billion in medical costs. Vaccinations not only protect the kids who receive the shots, but also protect those who haven t been vaccinated or those who can t receive them such as cancer patients with suppressed immune systems. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    The miracle weightloss thatoftenisnt  Aug 19, 2008
    In one AHRQ study, 4 in 10 patients developed complications within the first six months, including vomiting, diarrhea, infections, hernias and respiratory failure. Up to 40 percent of gastric-bypass patients can suffer nutritional deficiency, potentially resulting in anemia and osteoporosis; seizures and paralysis have been reported in extreme cases. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Back Off Bugs: Time to Take Back Your Yard  Aug 19, 2008
    And while there's been a lot of attention on West Nile virus, it's also important to remember that Lyme disease accounts for more than 90 percent of all vector-borne infections in the United States ... Most human infections result in flu-like symptoms, which may include a fever, headache or other aches and pains ... Infections may, however, lead to encephalitis, which can be fatal or lead to permanent neurological damage. (Pekin Times, IL)

    iReporters share worst vacation nightmares  Aug 19, 2008
    Once they arrived, they survived flooding and respiratory infections. Kristy McCloskey and her husband had to wear face masks during their entire trip to Ecuador. (CNN -- Travel)

    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)

    West Nile virus alert after Bronx man is struck by illness  Aug 19, 2008
    s lucky running streak of avoiding West Nile virus infections ended last week with the city Health Department reporting a 60-year-old man had contracted - and recovered - from the disease ... Infections normally occur in late summer. (New York Daily News)

    Hospitals fined for violations  Aug 19, 2008
    St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno, for not having a system to identify, report, investigate and control surgical site infections for cardiopulmonary surgeries. San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning, for failing to have the correct drugs for treatment of emergencies in the emergency room, the post-anesthesia care unit, surgery and radiology areas; for failing to have the appropriate equipment and supplies to treat pediatric patients in the emergency room. (Los Angeles Times)

    * New hope for those with rheumatoid arthritis  Aug 19, 2008
    But, he added, inadequately treated rheumatoid arthritis typically leads to a need for multiple joint replacements, lost productivity, lost tax revenue and a greatly diminished quality of life, as well as an increased risk of life-threatening infections and cardiovascular disease. Most patients diagnosed at age 45 will be disabled in five or six years, Kremer said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Emory awarded $8M grant to study blood transfusion safety  Aug 19, 2008
    The Emory University School of Medicine has received an $8 million grant to protect adults with leukemia and premature babies from infections during blood cell transfusions. Those groups are especially vulnerable to infections and other complications from the procedure, according to a university statement ... The five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a regional clinic trial examining the best ways to protect low birth weight infants from transfusion-related viral... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Canadians warned not to eat certain Maple Leaf sliced meats over ...  Aug 19, 2008
    Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. Ottawa Citizen. (Canada.com)

    Targeted Drug Therapy Found Effective In Patients With Common Form Of Immune-mediated Kidney Disease  Aug 19, 2008
    These therapies also can cause significant toxicity and can suppress a patient's immune system, exposing the patient to an increased risk of infections and illnesses. A new drug called rituximab selectively depletes B lymphocytes, the cells that produce the damaging autoantibodies of membranous nephropathy. (Science Daily)

    Fruit Flies Provide Insight Into Bacterial Infections In Humans  Aug 19, 2008
    18, 2008) Joseph Zabner and colleagues, at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, have used a fruit fly (Drosophila) model of infection to provide new insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying the virulence of the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a major cause of infections in individuals who are hospitalized, have burn wounds, or have cystic fibrosis ... (June 3, 2005) Cells sent to fight infections in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients actually... (Science Daily)

    Stanford scientists suggest stem-cell monkey-wrench  Aug 19, 2008
    This suppression leaves patients vulnerable to infections the body would normally fight off. The drugs can also weaken the body s response to cancer. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)

    Clinton launches low-cost Aids drugs  Aug 19, 2008
    At the last count, India has 202,000 children who are HIV positive, one of the largest concentrations of youth infections in the world. The country has only just woken up to the fact Aids is silently killing off the supposed labour force of the future. (Yahoo News -- Bill Clinton)

    Fresno hospitals hit with fines  Aug 19, 2008
    Saint Agnes Medical Center was fined for cardiac surgery infections that the state began investigating in May and that led to a temporary closure of the hospital's cardiac surgery unit ... The latest fine to Saint Agnes is a culmination of problems in the hospital's cardiac surgery unit that began last year when patient infections spiked ... An outbreak of deep chest-wound infections in 12 cardiac-surgery patients may have led to the deaths of two, possibly three, patients. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Aug 19, 2008
    As the number of infections by parasites, such as roundworms and human whipworms, has fallen, the number of people being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease has increased. In contrast, the condition is still rare in developing countries where parasitic infections remain common. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)

    Spectre of measles epidemic as vaccination scare takes its toll  Aug 19, 2008
    While the majority of cases involve unpleasant but not serious symptoms, complications, which occur in 10 to 15 per cent of cases, can include severe breathing difficulties, ear infections, pneumonia and conjunctivitis ... Certainly, a 17-year-old boy who died earlier this year after contracting measles and then developing pneumonia, had been born with a poor immune system, leaving him susceptible to infections and unlikely to have been able to be immunised. (Yorkshire Post)

    New Method To Overcome Multiple Drug Resistant Diseases  Aug 19, 2008
    21, 2007) A newly released study suggests that the majority of cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) among patients undergoing treatment for the disease may be due to new infections, not acquired. (July 3, 2007) Existing methods of detecting drug-resistant forms of HIV are expensive, time consuming and often fail to identify small populations of drug-resistant HIV. Now, researchers have developed a drug. (Science Daily (press release))

    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 ... Michael Katze, a University of Washington virologist who was a lead scientist in the mice and monkey experiments, said the animals violent and rapid immune response made it almost unreasonable to expect victims of the 1918 virus to live long... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Fritts $32,000 away proceeding with new nose  Aug 19, 2008
    However, despite his best efforts he still suffers from reoccurring sinus infections. The question I always hear from people is have you got your nose yet. (Calhoun Times, GA)

    Urologists report success using robot-assisted surgery for urinary abnormality  Aug 19, 2008
    This type of fistula can result in frequent urinary tract infections and the leakage of urine from the vagina and can be mistaken for continence. All women had previously undergone unsuccessful surgeries to repair the problem. (EurekAlert!)

    Benefits from Nursing  Aug 19, 2008
    Because breast milk has natural antibodies and other protective qualities, babies who are breast-fed have lower incidences of ear infections, diarrhea, urinary tract infections and respiratory problems, according to the AAP.. And healthier babies mean happier, healthier employees, advocates are arguing to employers. (AL.com)

    Black Churches Confront HIV-AIDS Crisis  Aug 18, 2008
    Discussions about the fast-rising rate of HIV-AIDS infections among African Americans in the South are rare. Even the usually vocal black church has been silent, until now. (CBS News)

    For Cubist, a tough sell  Aug 18, 2008
    The drug is mainly used to fight skin infections caused by certain bacteria ... Cubicin is mainly used to fight skin and infections caused by certain bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA. Unlike many more common antibiotics, Cubicin is administered intravenously instead of with a pill or capsule. (Boston Globe)

    CDC understated new HIV infections in U.S.  Aug 18, 2008
    The country had almost 56,300 new HIV infections in 2006 about a 40 percent increase from the 40,000 annual estimate used for the past dozen years. The new figure is because of a better blood test and new statistical methods, and not a worsening of the epidemic, officials said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Bioniche Phase III Clinical Trial in Bladder Cancer Progressing Well  Aug 18, 2008
    It is associated with a number of treatment-limiting side effects that include the potential for both local (bladder) and systemic mycobacterial infections. The Company expects patient enrolment to be completed by the end of calendar 2008. (Canada Newswire)

    Terry Rindfleisch: Cancer Society’s Murphy knows disease well  Aug 18, 2008
    At 21/2 years of age, Murphy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells the cells that normally fight infections. She received chemo-therapy and radiation off and on for two years at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Anthrax found in South Dakota cattle  Aug 18, 2008
    Dr. Holland says people who handle the carcasses of cattle that die from anthrax should wear long-sleeved shirts and other protective clothing because they can get nasty skin infections. He says some people may die, but that's rare. (Sioux City Journal)

    Two HIV/TB global leaders announce merger talks  Aug 18, 2008
    HIVHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). Search to find. (Health Newstrack)

    • 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)

    MS drug's predicted sales are lowered  Aug 18, 2008
    Steven Harr of said that instead of the $3 billion in annual sales once predicted by some analysts, Tysabri would likely become a ''niche" drug with yearly sales of about $500 million.Harr also highlighted a broad range of complications experienced by multiple sclerosis patients taking the drug during clinical trials. He said those adverse events, including unusual infections, will play a role when Biogen Idec and of Ireland, its partner in Tysabri, meet this year with Food and Drug... (Yahoo News -- Multiple Sclerosis)

    Seroprevalence of HHV-8, CMV, and EBV among the general population in Ghana, West Africa  Aug 18, 2008
    05) for all three infections among HIV-seronegative healthy blood donors and HIV-AIDS patients in Ghana ... The results presented herein indicate that HHV-8, CMV and EBV infections are hyperendemic in both HIV-seronegative and HIV-seropositive Ghanaians, and suggest primarily a horizontal route of transmission of these three viral infections in Ghana. (BioMed Central)

    Leaving the Folds  Aug 17, 2008
    Many patients get chronic infections from skin rubbing against skin, and develop open wounds in the folds of flesh. From the skin rubbing together against her thighs, she developed bacterial and fungal infections ... A small study published in January in the Annals of Plastic Surgery showed 27 percent of patients in one practice had complications including wound infections, fluid collections called seromas, collections of blood under the skin called hematomas and death of fat cells. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)

    Alcohol rub to help combat hospital bugs  Aug 17, 2008
    The risk of hospital patients contracting infections could be dramatically reduced by a new alcohol-based hand rub ... The hospital's director of infectious diseases, Lindsay Grayson, said the number of patients contracting hospital-acquired infections dropped from 53 three years ago to 32 last year. (Yahoo News -- Antibiotics)

    Outbreak linked to cases in South  Aug 17, 2008
    Joel Hersh, the state health department's director of epidemiology, said the confirmed hepatitis A cases do not include any secondary infections, meaning all those infected either ate or worked at Chi-Chi's. Hersh acknowledged, however, that officials had believed there were some secondary cases but have since linked them directly to Chi-Chi's. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)

    Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook  Aug 17, 2008
    Knowing that such cases could lead to a second wave of infections, health officials have been providing shots to close contacts of those currently sick as well as to some co-workers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet concluded whether the green onions at Chi-Chi's came from Mexico, but they are actively investigating the possibility, said Dr. LeAnne Jackson, FDA's health science policy adviser. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)

    Controlling Asthma a Challenge in Children  Aug 17, 2008
    Asthma is a reversible obstructive lung disease caused by increased reaction of the airways to a variety of stimuli ranging from respiratory infections to allergic reactions to airborne irritants. Each person reacts differently to these triggers, but examples include pollen, mold, cigarette smoke and animal dander. (Pekin Times, IL)

    The Chamomile Essential Oils  Aug 17, 2008
    It also has the ability to protect any plants in its vicinity from infections. German Chamomile (matricaria recutica) has a long history of medicinal use in Europe. (Suite101.com)

    Click here to read more.  Aug 17, 2008
    And because his lack of a palate prevented his sinuses from draining, he was prone to repeated ear infections and has had tubes inserted in his ears six times. "He just keeps on marching like nothing gets him down," Matthew's mother Kim Miller said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Illness halts raw milk program  Aug 17, 2008
    Three cases of Campylobacter infections have been documented by Del Norte County health officials since late June, and the other 12 are awaiting confirmation ... The outbreak occurred around May 10 to June 5, and officials say it is no longer a risk to the public because the source of the raw milk believed to have caused the infections Alexandre EcoDairy north of Fort Dick voluntarily stopped the program ... Upon further investigation, Martinelli said he found 14 other people who might have... (Daily Triplicate)

    Play it Safe: Protect Kids' Eyes During Sports  Aug 17, 2008
    "A good multi-purpose disinfecting solution, like OPTI-FREE RepleniSH MPDS, removes the irritants, and is an effective way to kill the germs that can cause eye infections," he says ... Certain organisms present in the water can attach to contact lenses and can cause eye infections. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Aids epidemic a 'global disaster'  Aug 17, 2008
    By any standard, the epidemic is a global disaster: 25 million deaths, 33 million people living with HIV/Aids, 7,000 new infections every day. The IFRC finds the world's response wanting. (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)

    UNAIDS: Global HIV prevention gives short shrift to gays  Aug 17, 2008
    New infections per year ... Fewer people are dying from AIDS, but new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men in many countries are rising at alarming rates. (USA Today -- News)

    India still under siege of AIDS epidemic  Aug 17, 2008
    Dr Geoffrey P Garnett, professor at Imperial College, UK said, "It is wrong to believe that the epidemic has stabilised. What has happened is that new infections equal deaths, so it seems that the numbers have plateaued.". Epidemiologists say the contours of the epidemic isn't clear so far. (NDTV.com)

    Four hospitals penalized for mistakes  Aug 17, 2008
    They include medication errors, hospital-acquired infections, failure to prevent patients' bed sores, improper use of restraints or failure to remove surgical equipment such as sponges from a patient. Some adverse events are then classified as immediate jeopardy cases. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Nepal, East Timor, Brazil Key to Worldwide Leprosy Elimination, WHO Says  Aug 16, 2008
    Thirteen years after the WHO began providing a free cocktail of antibiotics to leprosy patients, the number of infections has plunged by more than two-thirds and at least 14 million people have been cured of an illness that damages skin, nerves, limbs and eyes ... Brazil, Nepal and East Timor accounted for about 17 percent of new cases last year and almost a quarter of the new infections reported at the start of 2008, according to the bulletin. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Argentina investigates deaths of vaccinated kids  Aug 16, 2008
    The drug, designed to fight pneumonia, ear infections and several other pneumococcal diseases, was manufactured by the London-based GlaxoSmithKline PLC, the world's second-largest drug maker. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)

    ASK AP: Broken hips and the impact of illegal immigrants' on the economy  Aug 16, 2008
    Some die from pneumonia and postoperative infections. Some are killed by congestive heart failure, heart attack or stroke. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Hackett fighting fit for gold, gold, gold  Aug 16, 2008
    For this campaign he has taken extraordinary precautions - bordering on the paranoid, according to some commentators - to avoid infections going into an event that has been dominated by Australians. They included wearing face masks on aeroplanes, avoiding contact with public surfaces such as handrails and, it was reported, even refraining from kissing his wife, Candice Alley, in the immediate lead-up to competition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

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