Study: No link between measles vaccine, autism Sep 4, 2008
Neal Halsey, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins Children's Center who specializes in infectious diseases, said, "They have shown the Wakefield study was incorrect." The new study shows "there's no temporal relationship between the vaccines and the gastrointestinal disorders and autism.". But the Autism Society of America cautioned that the cause of autism is complex and more research is needed to fully understand the role, if any, of the vaccine. (CNN -- US)
Food safety – can we afford not to eat cost? Sep 4, 2008
These activities can unwittingly recycle zoonotic pathogens, which can cause infectious diseases to jump from animals to people. Trade in animal feed and feed ingredients spans the globe, an industry worth roughly $25-billion annually. (Globe and Mail)
Double Hepatitis Vaccine Boosts Immune Response Sep 4, 2008
After the 3 doses of the double vaccine, 95 percent of these nonresponders had developed protective levels of anti-hepatitis B antibodies, the investigators report in the Journal of Infectious Diseases ... SOURCE: Journal of Infectious Diseases, August 1, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Genelabs Technologies makes Driscoll sole CEO Sep 4, 2008
Genelabs (NASDAQ:GNLB) seeks drugs for infectious diseases, particularly hepatitis C.. Chow and Driscoll have been running the company together since Jan. 29, when James Smith quit as president and CEO.. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Scientists uncover Ebola cell-invasion strategy Sep 4, 2008
Funding was provided by the Western Regional Center of Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Public Affairs Office 301 University Boulevard, Suite 3. (EurekAlert!)
New Approach, Old Drug Show Promise Against Hepatitis C, Research Shows Sep 3, 2008
15, 2007) The failure of the UK to introduce universal hepatitis B immunization means that most UK citizens are susceptible to infection, warns an infectious diseases. (Oct. (Science Daily)
UHN becomes a world leader in medical imaging for stroke, cancer and cardiac patients Sep 3, 2008
It has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, and genomic medicine. University Health Network is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Chief expresses concern about increases in Telecommunication Masts Sep 3, 2008
He said diseases such as cancers, especially brain tumor and leukaemia, cardiovascular problem, fluctuations in blood pressure, neurological effects, including sleeping disturbance, learning difficulties, depression, frequent headache and viral and infectious diseases as some of the health problems posed by the telecommunication masts build close to human settlements. Nana Bio said findings by health researchers have revealed that the masts could also cause reproductive effects like miscarriage... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hemispherx Biopharma to Present At BioPharm America Conference Sep 3, 2008
Parallel registration-directed clinical and preclinical studies include various infectious diseases and cancer due to Ampligen's(r) activation of immature dendritic cells, a potentially critical step in the body's immune fighting potential. Ampligen(r) has been demonstrated recently to provide significant immune response to H5N1 highly pathogenic influenza virus (HPIV) in primate studies conducted at the Japanese National Institute of Infectious Diseases (``JIID''). (Primezone Releases)
Sinovac to Present at the Susquehanna Financial Group's Second Annual Beijing Management Summit Conference Sep 2, 2008
Sinovac's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, September 11th at 1:35 p.m. About Sinovac Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is a China-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacture and commercialization of vaccines that protect against human infectious diseases. Sinovac's commercialized vaccines include Healive(R) (hepatitis A), Bilive(R) (combined hepatitis A and B), Anflu(R) (influenza) and Panflu(TM) (H5N1). (PR Newswire)
Allergies Causes and Treatments Sep 2, 2008
The Immune system plays a big part in protecting against allergies and it may be that the fight against infectious diseases and an increasing emphasis on personal and environmental hygiene are having a depressant effect upon our immune systems leaving us more susceptible to allergies of all sorts. So exposure to the germs and grime of the past was not such a bad thing after all. (Suite101.com)
Sars patients can provide therapy Sep 2, 2008
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system ... "It could be used to protect people who have come into contact with the infection, such as health workers, and those who are about to go into areas where the virus has taken hold. "We hope the same technique could be used against all infectious diseases and toxins. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Chickenpox vaccine does a number on the number of cases Sep 2, 2008
Even healthy children can develop life-threatening pneumonia or encephalitis, says Vanderbilt University's William Schaffner, a board member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America who was not involved in the study. The CDC has revised its recommendations as experts have learned more about the vaccine, Schaffner says. (USA Today -- News)
Chickenpox cases fall with new vaccine Sep 2, 2008
Doctors encourage the vaccine because they can't tell which children might develop pneumonia or encephalitis, says William Schaffner, a board member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America who was not involved in the new study. The CDC initially recommended one shot for toddlers ages 12 to 15 months. (AZCentral -- News)
Doubts Grow Over Flu Vaccine in Elderly Sep 2, 2008
In 2005, Dr. Simonsen, who was then at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Md. published a paper in The Archives of Internal Medicine that found something odd: even though the percentage of older people who got an annual flu shot more than tripled from 1980 to 2001, there was no corresponding drop in the death rate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Anthrax vaccine to be studied in Seattle Sep 2, 2008
The private, non-profit Benaroya Research Institute was awarded one of 14 grants in a $74 million program launched yesterday by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The project aims to find better vaccines or drugs to protect against infectious diseases such as influenza, West Nile virus or bioterrorism agents such as anthrax ... Nepom said the tetramer technology, which grew out of the organization's expertise studying diabetes and immunity, could be applied to finding... (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Sep 2, 2008
Initial work on the vaccine was done by the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Md. In 2002, VaxGen licensed the product and, working largely with public money from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, developed a manufacturing process. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
TRANSCEND(TM) Trial Results Presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress and Published in The Lancet Sep 1, 2008
(9) By 2020, it is predicted that CVD will surpass infectious diseases to become the largest cause of death and disability worldwide. (10) It is also contributes significantly to the escalating costs of health care. (PR Newswire)
Radnor biotech company gets FDA nod to study heptagonist Sep 1, 2008
PolyMedix, which is focused on developing new therapeutic drug products to treat infectious diseases and acute cardiovascular disorders based on biomimetics, is attempting to commercialize technology licensed from the. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Franklin tech groups legacy Sep 1, 2008
A more recent success story is Morphotek, an Exton company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory and infectious diseases. Morphotek was purchased by Ltd., a Tokyo-based pharmaceutical company, for $325 million in 2006. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Sep 1, 2008
"Not getting vaccinated leaves adults all over our country vulnerable to illness, suffering and death," said Dr. William Schaffner, MD, president-elect of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and chairman of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine ... Infectious diseases spread easily and can have devastating consequences when they infect vulnerable people. (Pekin Times, IL)
Flu Shot Does Not Reduce Risk Of Death, Research Shows Sep 1, 2008
19, 2004) Every winter inevitably brings with it the flu season, but kids don't inevitably have to contract the flu, according to an article in the March 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, now. (Feb. (Science Daily)
New flood relief efforts in Bihar Aug 31, 2008
A report released by Unicef says there are fears of infectious diseases at the camps. Army and air force helicopters are continuing to provide aid to the flood-ravaged parts and 600 boats are helping with the relief and rescue work. (BBC News)
How to Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality Aug 31, 2008
Can cause asthma, humidifier fever, influenza and other infectious diseases. Solution: Empty water trays in air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators frequently. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
On the Third Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; Trust for America's Health Questions State of National Emergency Preparedness Aug 30, 2008
Surveillance systems should be able to detect an infectious disease outbreak and plans should ensure adequate laboratory surveillance of infectious diseases. Ensure the Strategic National Stockpile has Treatments for Chronic and Infectious Threats: Ensure that medications are available to treat chronic conditions, like diabetes, as well as antiviral drugs to treat possible emerging infectious diseases. (PR Newswire)
'No link' between MMR and autism Aug 30, 2008
"We've all got the same objective of preventing infectious diseases. But we also want to prevent injury to children too.". SEE ALSO: 03 Mar 05 | Have Your Say 13 Jun 03 | Health 23 Sep 04 | Health 15 Nov 04 | Health 07 Jul 04 | Health. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
* Beijing gags bereaved parents of lost Sichuan children Aug 30, 2008
They said they had to do it to prevent infectious diseases, but it was just because it showed that the building was dangerous. My child should not have died, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oracle's Katz top area exec on Forbes' powerful women list Aug 30, 2008
Gerberding continues to hold a position as associate professor of medicine, infectious diseases at UCSF.. Topping the list for the third consecutive year is Germany s Chancellor Angela Merkel. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Salmonella outbreak over, says CDC Aug 29, 2008
Salmonella outbreak over, CDC says - Infectious diseases- msnbc ... MORE FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES ... Infectious diseases Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
The battle to secure our borders against a tiny, but lethal, enemyforce Aug 29, 2008
Naturally occurring infectious diseases and invasive pests are the predominant threat, but what about insects or disease purposely released for political reasons ... Infectious diseases do not just make our bodies sick, they can also poison the well of community spirit and damage our faith in governments ... Most people would assume that infectious diseases could only seriously affect the politics of the developing world, yet Australian history is littered with examples of widespread public... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Alcohol rub to help combat hospital bugs Aug 29, 2008
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. "We're still unhappy with having 32. We'd like to eradicate it completely," he said. (Yahoo News -- Antibiotics)
Shared a Nobel for polio research Aug 29, 2008
"It's clear that he was one of the greatest scientists of the 20th Century," said Dr. Dyann Wirth, the Richard Pearson Strong professor of infectious diseases and chairwoman of the department of immunology and infectious diseases at the Harvard School of Public Health. "He really exemplified what we think of as the best in science that is, a real curiosity for science and for discovery, a dedication to training the next generation, and a real vision of how to solve some of the biggest public... (Chicago Tribune)
Should Christian group linked to mumps outbreak identify itself? Aug 29, 2008
They should not be allowed to secretly incubate and spread infectious diseases sending us to their revered Apocalypse. Fortunately we live in the age of science and reason rather than a dark age of superstition and dogma. (Vancouver Sun)
NIAID Describes Challenges, Prospects For An HIV Vaccine Aug 29, 2008
In the August 28 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, officials from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, examine the extraordinarily challenging properties of the virus that have made a vaccine elusive and outline the scientific questions that, if answered, could lead to an effective HIV vaccine ... (July 17, 2008) After soliciting and considering broad input from the scientific and HIV advocacy communities, the... (Science Daily)
Indian PM says flood 'a calamity' Aug 29, 2008
A report released by Unicef says there are fears of infectious diseases as hundreds of thousands of homeless crowd into relief camps. Have you been affected by the floods in Bihar. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Biopartnering Aug 29, 2008
The Health Protection Agency's core business areas are research and development of vaccines against infectious diseases, process development and GMP manufacture of biologics. In addition, a wide range of support services are offered from biosafety, through GLP immunoassay testing to in vivo studies. (Nature News Service)
Viragen stock revoked Aug 29, 2008
It is a biopharmaceutical company that was engaged in the research, development, manufacture and sale of a human alpha interferon product for the treatment of infectious diseases. Viragen stock was traded on the until Nov. 19, 2007, when it was delisted for failing to maintain listing requirements. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Clutter, Colley, Gittleman, Krause, Williams: Athens is perfect fit for NBAF's mission Aug 29, 2008
Broadly speaking, more than 30 infectious diseases have emerged or re-emerged over the last three decades ... As we come to grips with the impact of human activity on the health of our planet, an often underappreciated consequence of population growth and industrialization is the emergence of infectious diseases ... Broadly speaking, more than 30 infectious diseases have emerged or re-emerged over the last three decades. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Risk of fracture is significantly higher in HIV-infected patients Aug 29, 2008
The lead author of the JCEM article is Virginia Triant, MD, of the MGH Division of Infectious Diseases and Program in Nutritional Metabolism; the study's co-authors are Hang Lee, PhD, MGH Biostatistics, Todd Brown, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University. The study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. (EurekAlert!)
Indian Monsoon Strands 1.2 Million Aug 28, 2008
As hundreds of thousands of people made homeless by the floods reach the relief camps there are fears of infectious diseases as well, the report said. Save your lives and reach relief camps and other safe places. (CBS News)
Floods maroonover a million in India Aug 28, 2008
As hundreds of thousands of people made homeless by the floods reach the relief camps there are fears of infectious diseases as well, the report said. On Tuesday, police said 22 people had been killed as heavy rains brought several buildings crashing down in the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh. (MSNBC -- International)
IDRI gets $6.3M grant to study new tuberculosis vaccine Aug 28, 2008
The four-year grant is from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. Tuberculosis vaccines haven t changed much in many years, according to researchers at the Seattle nonprofit. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Needham's Nobel Prize winner dies Aug 28, 2008
Thomas Weller was one of the great scientists of the 20th century and a leader in neglected tropical diseases, said Dyann Wirth, chairman of the HSPH Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Richard Pearson Strong Professor of Infectious Diseases ... In addition to his Nobel Prize, Weller received the E. Mead Johnson Award of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Bristol Award of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the George Ledlie Prize of Harvard University and the VZV... (Needham Tab, MA)
Chronic Stress Alters Our Genetic Immune Response Aug 28, 2008
1, 2001) Chronic stress can have an impact on the overall effectiveness of immunizations designed to protect against infectious diseases such as flu, hepatitis and pneumonia according to a critical review of. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Providing Surgical Services Worldwide Should Be A Global Public Health Priority, Experts Urge Aug 28, 2008
Surgery can even play a role in tackling infectious diseases (goal 6), since male circumcision can reduce the risk of men acquiring HIV through heterosexual sex by 60. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Stick With Simple Antibiotics For Pneumonia To Avoid Super Bugs, Says Researcher Aug 28, 2008
The study, by PhD researcher and Austin Health Infectious Diseases consultant, Dr Patrick Charles, shows that only 5 per cent of people admitted to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia had infections caused by organisms that could not be successfully treated with penicillin combined with an "atypical" antibiotic such as doxycycline or erythromycin ... His study was recently published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases and he will be conferred with a PhD for his research tomorrow... (Science Daily)
Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat Aug 28, 2008
D., professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of microbiology, and chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, Immunology and Rheumatism, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle; Diep Nguyen, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist, Manhattan Beach, Calif ... "It's a short-term solution, because we're using antibiotics more than we'd like, but it is working," said Dr. Craig E. Rubens, a professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of microbiology... (Health-Finder)
Maxygen gets $3.4M grant from Dept. of Defense Aug 28, 2008
Maxygen s HIV program is also being funded by the U.S. government s National Institutes of Health s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases HIV Research and Development program and the NIH Small Business Innovation Research program. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
CDC: Too Few Adults Being Vaccinated Aug 28, 2008
I think people dont realize the number of deaths that occur because of infectious diseases every year, says Dr. Sutker ... So although it seems were more concerned with heart disease and cancer, I think the public needs to know that infectious diseases are still out there and are a potential cause of problems, says Dr. Sutker. (Newsmax)
Baby's parents free to go home Aug 26, 2008
One of the doctors who contacted DOCS and a professor in pediatric infectious diseases at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, David Isaacs, said the first stage of vaccination had to completed by this morning for it to be effective and he could offer no research to convince a judge to continue pursuing the family. Meryl Dorey, from the Australian Vaccination Network, said she had spoken to the baby's father this morning. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dr. Thomas H. Weller, 93; shared Nobel Prize for polio research Aug 26, 2008
"It's clear that he was one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century," said Dr. Dyann Wirth, the Richard Pearson Strong professor of infectious diseases and chairwoman of the department of immunology and infectious diseases at the Harvard School of Public Health ... Two years later, Dr. Weller joined Enders in organizing the research division of infectious diseases at Children's Hospital. (Boston Globe)
Looking out for prisoners' health Aug 26, 2008
Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia are major health care challenges in any institutional system, she said. "Luckily, even though Hawaii has one of the two highest rates of tuberculosis of 50 states," she said, the prison system has had only three active cases in six years. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Kids' vaccinations face risky resistance Aug 26, 2008
Some communities may already have reached a tipping point, said Dr. Paul Offit, chief of infectious diseases at the Children's Hospital of. Immunization rates overall remain high, but experts said clusters of unvaccinated children are cause for alarm. (Chicago Tribune)
Moffitt wins federal financing for HPV study Aug 26, 2008
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2. 08 million grant to Moffitt. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
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)
Depositions Taken In Anthrax Case Aug 26, 2008
Hatfill, a physician and bioterrorism specialist, worked from 1997 to 1999 in the Army's infectious diseases laboratory at Maryland's Fort Detrick. Hatfill alleges that Justice officials leaked discrediting and false information to the media about him that caused him great harm. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
New healthy choices at dining commons garner mixed reactions Aug 25, 2008
"It's good, and there are lots of choices. It's better than Taco Bell because you can make your food," Melody Stringer (freshman-immunology and infectious diseases) said while eating a burrito Saturday night. The food at Fresco Y Caliente allows students to eat healthier as well, Wandel said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sars patients can provide therapy Aug 25, 2008
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system ... "It could be used to protect people who have come into contact with the infection, such as health workers, and those who are about to go into areas where the virus has taken hold. "We hope the same technique could be used against all infectious diseases and toxins. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Baby on run worries doctors Aug 25, 2008
But it could be too late to prevent the baby contracting hepatitis B, a professor in pediatric infectious diseases at the Children's Hospital at Westmead and one of the doctors who contacted the department, David Isaacs, said yesterday. The first stage of the vaccination, a dose of immunoglobulin, will be effective only if it is administered by 4am tomorrow when the baby turns seven days old. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FBI STATEMENT: Science Briefing on the Anthrax Investigation Aug 25, 2008
It is the forensic information that determined the source of the 2001 bacillus anthracis mailings to be derived from a unique pool of spore preparations known as RMR-1029 that was maintained at U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases, Fort Detrick, Maryland (USAMRIID). While there were countless investigative hours spent narrowing the field of suspects, we are here today to focus on the scientific aspects of this case. (USA Today -- Tech)
FBI explains the science behind the anthrax investigation Aug 25, 2008
In late July, anthrax vaccine researcher Bruce Ivins, 62, of the United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Frederick, Md. committed suicide. (USA Today -- Tech)
Chad: Flooding Leaves 10,000 Homeless Aug 24, 2008
UN officials have voiced fears about possible outbreaks of infectious diseases and about meeting the demand for emergency food aid, shelter and other forms of assistance to people affected by the floods. "We are working closely with the Government to bring life-saving assistance to those in need as soon as possible," said Kingsley Amaning, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Chad. (allAfrica.com)
Blood stem cells could provide the money for stem cell life extension Aug 23, 2008
By eliminating infectious diseases, some chronic diseases, and cancer, we can get the life span past 100 ... By eliminating infectious diseases, some chronic diseases, and cancer, we can get the life span past 100. (Next Big Future)
Molecule That Keeps Pathogens Like Salmonella In Check Uncovered Aug 23, 2008
5 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to develop a new antimicrobial compound to target bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, E coli and F tularensis. Dr. Sperandio is the principal investigator. (Science Daily)
Ralph D. Feigin, 70, Children's Diseases Book Editor, Dies Aug 23, 2008
Dr. Ralph D. Feigin, a former president of the Baylor College of Medicine who edited an authoritative textbook on infectious diseases in children, died on Aug. 14 in Houston ... Dr. Feigin s two-volume work, Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (1981), is intended for diagnosticians; it addresses diseases of the eye, respiratory system and other organs and traces measles and other contagious illnesses to their origins ... From 1965 to 1967, he conducted research on infectious diseases for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
