Meningitis kills Del Mar teen Mar 28, 2007
The bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation of meninges, or tissues covering the brain and nervous system. Amputation is the only option when an infection spreads to a person's limbs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Meningitis suspected in Valley death Mar 24, 2007
Naval officials hope to know by Monday or Tuesday whether the boy had meningitis, an infection of the meninges, the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, McGrath said. It may be difficult to confirm whether the boy died of meningitis, said Dr. Michael MacLean, health officer for Kings County. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Meningitis kills 1,670 in Africa in two months Mar 17, 2007
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the thin lining that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. Transmitted by coughing or sneezing, the disease can cause brain damage and deafness, and kills between 5 and 10 percent of those infected. (People's Daily Online, China)
Human Skin Harbors Completely Unknown Bacteria Feb 7, 2007
It appears that the skin, the largest organ in our body, is a kind of zoo and some of the inhabitants are quite novel, according to a new study. Researchers found evidence for 182 species of bacteria in skin samples. (Science Daily)
Rapid Flu Tests May Reduce Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance Jan 24, 2007
New tests to rapidly detect the flu are allowing doctors to cut down on the number of hospital patients who receive antibiotics, helping soften the rapidly worsening threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a study to appear in the Feb. 26 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study was posted online by the journal Jan. 22 because of the importance of the findings to public health. (Science Daily)
Stealth Technology Maintains Fitness After Sex: How 'DNA Parasites' Can Increase Spread Of Antibiotic Resistance Jan 16, 2007
Pathogens can become superbugs without their even knowing it, research published today in Science shows. Stealth' plasmids - circular 'DNA parasites' of bacteria that can carry antibiotic-resistance genes - produce a protein that increases the chances of survival and spread of the antibiotic-resistant strain. (Science Daily)
Questions and answers on valley fever Jan 11, 2007
The most common sites of dissemination are skin, bones, joints and brain meninges, which are membranes that cover the brain. Cocci meningitis is the most lethal. (AZCentral -- News)
With inaccurate assessments all too common, specialists are calling for nationwide standards Jan 9, 2007
"I was told that I had metastases to the meninges of my brain," Miller said, describing what seemed to her physician to be cancer's spread to the membrane that surrounds her brain. Indeed, she was told the spread of the cancer had advanced to include the entire membrane. (Newsday -- Health)
Meningitis Guidelines Cut Unnecessary Treatments Jan 4, 2007
Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Patients with the condition are usually identified by a higher-than-normal number of white blood cells in the spinal fluid. (Forbes)
Technique Quickly Identifies Bacteria For Food Safety, Health Care And Homeland Security Dec 30, 2006
Researchers at Purdue University have used a new technique to rapidly detect and precisely identify bacteria, including dangerous E. coli, without time-consuming treatments usually required. This illustration depicts the use of a technique developed at Purdue to identify bacteria in its ambient environment using mass spectrometry. (Science Daily)
Older Meningitis Patients More Likely to Die Nov 10, 2006
Bacterial meningitis occurs when meningococcal or other bacteria cause an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms such as headache, intolerance to light, a stiff neck, and vomiting can develop rapidly. (MEDLINEplus)
Bacterial meningitis hits Mary Washington student Nov 3, 2006
The infection was located in the student's blood and did not involve the meninges, or the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, Stern said. The student was not hospitalized. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers potential new target for treating craniofacial pain problems Oct 31, 2006
Previous studies found that during a migraine attack, the stimulation of trigeminal nerve cells releases CGRP at the peripheral end of the cells, widening blood vessels in the brain coverings called meninges. Widening the blood vessels increases the flow of blood through the meninges and initiates an inflammatory process that likely contributes to the pain experience. (EurekAlert!)
Man prays for a miracle to save his pet Oct 25, 2006
Finally, at the Animal Neurological Clinic in Portland, Maine, Brunelle was told that Kippie had a meningioma, a benign but locally invasive tumor composed of meninges, completely on the surface of the brain. "She also has the start of kidney disease, very early," said Brunelle. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
2 cases of meningitis reported at Buena Vista Oct 17, 2006
However, bacterial infections of the meninges are extremely serious illnesses, and can result in death or brain damage even if treated. Meningitis also is caused by fungi, chemical irritation, drug allergies and tumors. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Controlling Antibiotics And Antibiotic Resistance In Hospitals Oct 13, 2006
In one of the first national studies on guidelines that control antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in hospitals, researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine, the Regenstrief Institute, Inc. and the Richard Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center report that hospitals that follow national guidelines on controlling antibiotic use have lower rates of antibiotic resistance. In a study published in the October issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the... (Science Daily)
Solved: The Mystery Of Flesh-eating Bacteria's Relentless Attack Sep 29, 2006
A Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) international research scholar in Israel has discovered one reason why so-called flesh-eating bacteria are so hard to stop. Emanuel Hanski, a microbiologist at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and colleagues have found that the success of group A Streptococcus is due in part to a protein that blocks the immune system's distress calls. (Science Daily)
'Wait-and-see' Approach For Treating Ear Infections Substantially Reduces Use Of Antibiotics Sep 22, 2006
Wait-and-see' Approach For Treating Ear Infections Substantially Reduces Use Of Antibiotics. For children with acute ear infections seen in an emergency department, giving parents the option of delaying use of antibiotics resulted in significantly lower use of antibiotics compared to parents who received a standard prescription, with little difference in the outcomes for the children, according to a study in the September 13 issue of JAMA.. (Science Daily)
Melanoma: What you need to know Sep 3, 2006
Rarely, melanoma may arise in the meninges, the digestive tract, lymph nodes, or other areas where melanocytes are found. Melanomas that begin in areas other than the skin are not discussed in this booklet. (Food Consumer)
If you've got meningitis symptoms, get to the doctor as soon as possible Aug 16, 2006
Meningitis is a serious illness caused by bacteria or virus, a severe infection of the blood strain and meninges - the thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord. t is a relatively rare disease and it occurs as a single, isolated event,'' says Betty Deede, public information officer for the Health Unit. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
The spinal cord - The brain and body connector Aug 6, 2006
In addition, three layers of tough connective tissue called meninges are wrapped around the spinal cord, as well as the brain. Finally, the spinal cord is bathed in spinal fluid, which provides more cushioning. (North County Times)
Don't Use Antibiotics For Runny Noses, Say Researchers Jul 22, 2006
Posted: July 21, 2006. Antibiotics should not be given to patients with acute purulent rhinitis (a runny nose with coloured discharge), a familiar feature of the common cold, concludes a study published on bmj. (Science Daily)
Mayor O'Connor has lymphoma, back in hospital Jul 11, 2006
Primary CNS lymphoma can start in the brain, spinal cord, or meninges (the layers that form the outer covering of the brain). The mayor's physician, Dr. Bernard Bernacki, said Mr. O'Connor called his office on Wednesday complaining about stomach, head and muscle pain. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
High school stars saluted Jun 10, 2006
Dyer, an offensive/defensive lineman for the Matadors, was diagnosed with multiple meningiomas, a type of tumor that grows on the meninges, the membrane around the brain and spinal cord. Although most are benign, the growth of the tumor eventually interferes with the brain. (Contra Costa Times -- Sports)
Meningitis outbreak kills one, sickens others Jun 8, 2006
The disease -- a severe infection of the bloodstream or the meninges, a thin lining between the brain and the spinal cord -- is transmitted by very close personal contact with an infected person, health officials said. Symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, a stiff neck and a rash. (Newsday -- New York City)
Are Antibiotics For Suspected Childhood Meningitis Harmful? Jun 5, 2006
ScienceDaily: Are Antibiotics For Suspected Childhood Meningitis Harmful. Posted: June 4, 2006. (Science Daily)
SPRINGVILLE GIRL RIDING HIGH May 22, 2006
Despite having myelomeningocele, the most serious form of spina bifida it occurs when the meninges, the protective covering of the spinal cord, and spinal nerves come through the open part of the spine Sierra has managed to live a relatively normal existence. Mentally, she s fine. (Scranton Times, PA)
Study Suggests Tension Headache May Actually Be TMJD May 15, 2006
Posted: May 14, 2006. People whose recurrent headaches have been diagnosed as tension-related actually may be suffering from temporomandibular muscle and joint disorder, or TMJD, a study headed by a researcher from the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine has shown. (Science Daily)
Mumps virus enters county May 10, 2006
"It's very rare, but mumps can result in inflammation of the meninges, the membrane covering the spinal cord in the brain, or the testicles in men and the ovaries and breasts in women.". Mumps also can result in hearing loss, Fowler said. (Durango Herald)
Meningitis outbreak kills 5 in northwest Nigeria May 2, 2006
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection and showing such symptoms as fever, vomiting, intense headache, and stiffness in the neck. Enditem. (Xinhuanet, China)
Death toll caused by meningitis over 660 in west Africa Apr 4, 2006
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord, most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection and characterized by a fever, vomiting, intense headaches, and a stiff neck. In severe cases, it can cause brain damage and even death. (People's Daily Online)
Researchers Seek Answers To Combat TB Epidemic; Solution May Lie In A Protective Protein Mar 26, 2006
Posted: March 25, 2006. Most Americans think of tuberculosis as a disease of the past, but with HIV and drug-resistant strains fueling epidemics in India and Africa, TB kills someone every six seconds across the world. (Science Daily)
MCD plays safe over rising meningitis cases Mar 11, 2006
While the former is an infection of the meninges surrounding the brain, the latter affects the blood stream. It was the alarming rise of meningococcaemia which had created a stir last year. (India Times, India -- India)
Researchers Take New Approach To Defeating Gram-negative Bugs Mar 10, 2006
-- Bacterial meningitis is a condition in which the dural layers lining the brain (the meninges) have become inflamed ... -- Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. (Science Daily)
Protein Fragment May Generate First Simple Test For Multiple Sclerosis Mar 4, 2006
-- Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. Although the most common causes are infection (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic), chemical agents. (Science Daily)
Intimate Kissing Boosts Meningitis Risk in Teens Feb 11, 2006
It causes an inflammation of the meninges, which are membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is typically triggered by viruses or bacteria, although bacterial meningitis is considered far more dangerous and can be fatal if not treated quickly. (Forbes)
Passionate Kisses with Several Partners Can Kill Feb 11, 2006
This disease causes the inflammation of the meninges covering the brain and the spinal cord and it can be triggered by infections, chemical agents and even tumor cells. Meningitis can produce a wide range of symptoms including fever, headache or confusion and in extreme cases, deafness, brain damage, stroke, or even death. (Softpedia)
Kissing many 'risks meningitis' Feb 10, 2006
It can cause meningitis, an inflammation of the brain lining, or meninges, and septicaemia, which is the blood poisoning form of the disease. The incidence and fatality rate among teenagers in England and the United States rose dramatically during the 1990s. (BBC News -- UK)
Q&A: Meningitis warning signs Jan 12, 2006
It is an inflammation of the brain lining - the meninges - which can cause serious disability or even death. There are various forms of meningitis. (BBC News)
