Detention units 'fail on health' Nov 21, 2008
They can often miss out on routine jabs which would protect them against diseases such as measles or meningitis - but then be returned to countries where those diseases are prevalent and are a common cause of death. Nick Lessof of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocacy committee told The Lancet that he saw two children with sickle-cell disease, who had both had a high fever, in Yarl's Wood in May this year. (BBC News -- UK)
Pneumonia shots also offered at final flu clinic Dec. 2 Nov 21, 2008
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a bacterial infection that can affect the lungs (pneumonia), blood (bacteremia) and met membrane that covers the brain (meningitis). The disease is most likely to strike in the winter and spring. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine Nov 21, 2008
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children ... Hib infection can cause a variety of illnesses, including meningitis (inflammation of the membranes covering the spinal column and brain), blood stream infections, and pneumonia, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (U.S. News & World Report)
Better Tracking of a Childhood Infection Needed, Officials Say Nov 21, 2008
Infection can cause meningitis, sepsis or pneumonia, leading to brain damage or death ... The current vaccine prevents type B, which was once the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pfizer's Nigerian Nightmare Nov 21, 2008
Pfizer says the children died from the disease, not from the drug trial, won't confirm a possible settlement, and says it's "proud" of its role during the 1996 epidemic, an ugly trifecta of meningitis, cholera and measles. Twelve thousand Nigerians died from meningitis alone, many of them children ... The doctors are injecting the children with oily chloramphenicol, endorsed by the World Health Organization as the recommended treatment for bacterial meningitis epidemics. (Forbes -- Business)
Important Message for 2008 Universal Children's Day Nov 20, 2008
The basic cost of a lifetime vaccination package, which includes, vaccinations against measles/mumps/rubella, polio, tetanus and meningitis, as well as the tools to administer the vaccines, totals $17. The U.S. Fund led initiative will be rolled-out over multiple platforms and comprises a series of Believe in Zero PSAs scheduled to run on cable television networks and network affiliates as well as radio. (PR Newswire)
Fraud case of ex-judge goes to jury Nov 18, 2008
Testimony throughout the trial showed that Mr. Joyce at various times in his life has believed that he had a brain tumor, Lou Gehrig's disease, heart attacks, HIV and meningitis. He had none of those. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
If a Baby Has a Fever, Treatment All Depends Nov 18, 2008
Or even worse, the bacteria leak from the bloodstream through the barrier that is supposed to separate blood and brain, causing meningitis. So if fever occurs in a very young baby, the advice to parents is always to call the doctor right away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Tuberculosis: A new pandemic? Nov 18, 2008
A mother comforts her young son who is suffering from TB meningitis. One of the most frightening strains is XDR-TB, which stands for extensively drug-resistant TB.. (CNN -- Law)
Integrating Adult Vaccines into Your Routine Care Nov 17, 2008
Pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infection, known as sepsis; it kills up to 5,000 Americans every year. One in Three Adults are Not Concerned about Spreading Illness to Their Friends, Family Members and Co-Workers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Local family learns to appreciate small things while coping with epilepsy Nov 17, 2008
PHOTO BY M.E. RODRIGUEZ/BAJO EL SOLJACOB RITCHI smiles with his sister, Chloe, and his mother, Elizabeth Chavez. Jacob has epilepsy and mild cerebral palsy. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Seasonality and outbreak of a predominant Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 clone from The Gambia: Expansion of ST217 hypervirulent clonal complex in West Africa Nov 17, 2008
This lineage shows similar epidemiological features to those of the meningococcus in the African meningitis belt being able to cause outbreaks of disease. The complete article is available as a. (BioMed Central)
What It Takes To Be A Bronco (Part II) Nov 16, 2008
After becoming very ill, Jeff went to the emergency room with what was thought to be meningitis. Jeff was hospitalized for 2 weeks of treatment, receiving massive doses of antibiotics while waiting for a spinal fluid leak to seal. (BroncoCountry.com)
Ghana: Meningitis Outbreak Kills 10 Nov 15, 2008
com: Ghana: Meningitis Outbreak Kills 10 (Page 1 of 1) ... Ghana: Meningitis Outbreak Kills 10 ... Ten people have been confirmed dead and two are hospitalised following an outbreak of meningitis in north-central Ghana. (allAfrica.com)
'No link' between MMR and autism Nov 15, 2008
Japan withdrew MMR after concerns that the strain of mumps vaccine it contained was linked to cases of meningitis, and replaced it with single vaccines. MMR take-up had fallen steadily in the years prior to its removal. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Social gatherings suspended at Yawbronya Nov 15, 2008
Yawbronya (Ash), Nov. 14, GNA - All social gatherings including funerals have been suspended as part of measures to check the outbreak of cerebro-spinal meningitis (CSM) at Yawbronya in the Asante-Akyem South District. Schools Yawbronya and surrounding villages have been closed down to minimise the risk of spreading the disease among pupils. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
U.S. 'Super Bugs' Invading South America Nov 14, 2008
Some patients also experienced death of tissue surrounding bones, bacteria in the bloodstream and meningitis, and 20 percent of the patients died. The MRSA infections were treatable with common antistaphylococcal antibiotics, although 40 percent were resistant to tetracycline. (Science Daily)
Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in GhanaAccra, Ghana (PANA) - An outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM)in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has claimed 10 lives, medical andpolitical officials confirmed on Friday. 14/11/2008 Full Text... Nov 14, 2008
Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in Ghana. Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in Ghana ... Accra, Ghana (PANA) - An outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has claimed 10 lives, medical and political officials confirmed on Friday. (Panapress.com)
NHIS not panacea to quality healthcare delivery - Dr Issah Nov 14, 2008
There are also 122 other patients on treatment and 433 people have joined each other to form 12 associations of people living with HIV/AIDS," Dr Issah told the students. The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the region is 3.3 per cent while that of Wa Municipality is 5.8 per cent, a sentinel survey carried out in 2007 between September and October indicated. Dr Issah indicated that tuberculosis posed a big challenge in diagnosis and treatment due to lack of laboratories and equipment in some of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nurse cleared of virus Nov 14, 2008
A fourth person, a cleaner, had traces of the virus in her body when she died while also afflicted with meningitis. The nurse's condition was confirmed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and announced on 12 October. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Google.org to Help Scientists Forecast Disease Outbreaks Nov 13, 2008
Knowing where to look is critical to effective disease surveillance, and climate has a critical role in determining the distribution in Africa of such epidemic-potential diseases as malaria and meningitis ... MALARIA AND MENINGITIS ... IRI will work in Ethiopia, focusing initially on malaria and meningitis. (allAfrica.com)
"Mad Cow" outbreak claims 10 lives Nov 13, 2008
Yaw Bronya (Ash), Nov. 12, GNA - Ten persons have been confirmed dead following an epidemic of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) at Yaw Bronya, a farming community near Ofoase in Asante Akim-South District ... Dr Ahmed Habib, Medical Superintendent of the Juaso District Hospital said the bacteria was commonly found in the meningitis belt in the three Northern Regions, suggesting that it could have been imported into the area, which is a settler community. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Do-gooder seeks same Nov 13, 2008
But unlike a typical boyfriend who might complain about his day at the office, the men Ms. Stern meets on the site text her messages like, "What are the symptoms of meningitis?". Ms. Stern says it is all part of the appeal. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Losing your mind Nov 11, 2008
These conditions include meningitis, HIV/Aids, syphilis, hydrocephalus, brain tumours, metabolic disorders (diseases of the liver, kidneys or pancreas), hormonal disorders (thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands) and hypoxia (poor oxygenation). Dementia can also be caused by exposure to toxic substances, drug reactions (or abuse), chronic alcoholism and nutritional deficiencies (particularly vitamin B deficiencies). (iAfrica.com)
State limits access to 2 free vaccines Nov 8, 2008
When the new policy begins on Jan. 1, two of the newest and most expensive vaccines -- immunizations for girls to prevent cervical cancer and for both boys and girls to prevent meningitis -- will only be offered free to low-income, uninsured or Alaska Native and American Indian children. Other Alaskans will have to rely on health insurance policies to cover the expense, or pay for the vaccines themselves. (Anchorage Daily News)
Simulator model Nov 8, 2008
She has had breathing difficulties, meningitis, malaria, head trauma and asthma ... Her skin colour can change to blue and even her fontanelle (the soft spot on a baby's head) can bulge and go tense to simulate meningitis. (BBC News -- Science)
Killer virus identified Nov 8, 2008
Here she was treated for a suspected case of meningitis. Her condition deteriorated and she died last Sunday. (iAfrica.com)
Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction Nov 8, 2008
There are certain vaccines, including those that protect against meningitis, rotavirus, and pertussis, that he does not recommend delaying for the same reason she gives. However, he willingly offers families the option of postponing hepatitis A and B as well as polio, mainly because these illnesses do not pose the same threat to infants as the others. (CNN -- Health)
Dairy producer denies contamination Nov 7, 2008
The bacteria can, in infants, lead to meningitis, inflammation of the brain's protective membranes, developmental problems and even death. "We tested again and it was clear," Mr McKenna said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
SFDA: Vaccine cleared in E China infant death Nov 7, 2008
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- China's drug safety authority on Thursday cleared a pneumonia and meningitis vaccine of causing the death of a 4-month-old baby last month ... According to the World Health Organization (WHO) website, Hib is a bacteria that causes meningitis or pneumonia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pharmacy adds service: Get shots at Medicine Shoppe (2) Nov 6, 2008
In addition to a yearly flu shot, Marla Trepanier said it was important for people to stay up-to-date on other immunizations and other shots, like tetanus, meningitis and hepatitis. "Immunizations are an important part of community-wide health because they protect against preventable diseases," Marla Trepanier said. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
China retaliates: your milk's worse than ours Nov 6, 2008
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said nine tonnes of Ausnutria milk powder, produced by Tatura Milk Industries in Victoria, failed the standard for Enterobacter sakazaki, a bacteria that in infants can cause meningitis, inflammation of the brain's protective membranes, developmental problems and death. Reuters reported that more than 14 tonnes of Pauls milk, produced by Parmalat Australia, a subsidiary of the Italian food giant, also failed a bacteria... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Weather Eye: Could autism be related to the climate? Nov 6, 2008
Scientists at Salford University found that humidity and pollution in the atmosphere together may trigger outbreaks of meningitis. The most infectious type of the disease, meningitis B, is closely linked to weather conditions and poor air quality. (Times Online)
10 Symptoms Not To Ignore Nov 6, 2008
A headache that comes on like a thunderclap, with severe, excruciating pain could be caused by an aneurysm, bleeding in the brain, stroke, blood vessel inflammation, meningitis or a brain tumor. All require immediate medical attention. (Newsmax)
Meningitis often leads to long-term problems Nov 4, 2008
Meningococcus bacteria are the most common cause of meningitis, an infection of the brain and spinal cord. However, the bacteria can also infect the bloodstream and result in septic shock, a potentially fatal condition that occurs when bacteria-related toxins trigger a massive response by the immune system that causes tissue damage and a collapse of the cardiovascular system. (MSNBC -- Health)
21 at Revere Middle treated after meningitis death Nov 4, 2008
21 at Revere get antibiotics after meningitis death ... Twelve Revere Middle School students and nine staff members were given preventive antibiotics for meningitis Monday as a precaution after the death Friday of a 13-year-old student ... Her death is Houston's first this year attributed to meningitis. (Houston Chronicle)
Health first this holiday Nov 4, 2008
Other vaccinations that could be considered are: Typhoid, Meningitis and Cholera. "Travellers going to remote areas should also consider getting a rabies vaccination, as post exposure vaccine and rabies immuneglobulin may not necessarily be easy to come by. Rabies is a fatal disease that is transmitted to humans through the saliva of a rabid animal," he says. (iAfrica.com)
New ways to mitigate migraines Nov 4, 2008
Rare, caused by brain tumor, aneurysm, hematoma, infection, hemorrhage or meningitis Symptoms come on suddenly, including pain, lack of balance and behavioral changes. Source. (USA Today)
Houston middle school student dies of meningitis Nov 3, 2008
Video Houston student dies of meningitis Nov. 03, 2008 ... Ana Cortez, 13, died of meningitis on Friday ... Meningitis can be viral or bacterial. (KHOU.com, TX)
Health Officials Prepare To Treat Students Exposed To Meningitis Nov 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- While parents of Paul Revere Middle School students received a somber phone message that an eighth-grader had passed away after a bout with meningitis, the city of Houston's health department readied its response Saturday, KPRC Local 2 reported ... Symptoms for meningitis may include fever, headache, abnormal drowsiness, stiff neck and back, nausea, vomiting and there may or may not be a rash. (Click2Houston, TX)
Infection and Sepsis Nov 2, 2008
Such pathogens induce sepsis when they are present in the bloodstream and come from many possible sources, including but not limited to pneumonia, kidney infection (pyelonephritis), peritonitis, bacterial endocarditis, wound infections, and bacterial meningitis. These infections may occur from the use of medical devices, such as urinary catheters, endotracheal tubes, intravenous catheters, and drainage tubes. (Suite101.com)
Houston middle school student dies from meningitis; school taking precautions Nov 2, 2008
HOUSTON A Grade 8 student at Revere Middle School has passed away from meningitis ... Video Houston middle school student dies from meningitis October 31, 2008 ... Houston ISD also said in their letter that it is not known whether or not Anna's strain of meningitis was the contagious variety. (KHOU.com, TX)
Eighth-Grader Dies From Meningitis Nov 2, 2008
HOUSTON -- An eighth-grader died from meningitis on Friday, KPRC Local 2 reported ... It is not known if the student has a contagious form of meningitis, but health officials are taking preventive care by treating it as a bacterial case ... Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck or back, nausea and vomiting. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pneumococcal Vaccine Could Prevent Numerous Deaths, Save Costs During A Flu Pandemic, Model Predicts Nov 1, 2008
For manifestations of pneumococcal disease, they included invasive pneumococcal disease (meningitis or bacteremia), all-cause pneumonia and all-cause acute otitis media (ear infections). The model's estimates were based on the 1918 pandemic. (Science Daily)
Dad in 'vegan' case gets 15 years Nov 1, 2008
The Parkers later had another child; authorities never charged them in the death of a fifth child, who succumbed to meningitis, allegedly because they did not seek medical care in time. Kimu Parker went to trial in 2007, was found guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison. (AZCentral -- News)
Pakistan introduces vaccine to prevent top child killer Nov 1, 2008
Hib, a bacterium that can cause deadly meningitis and pneumonia, is one of the top killers of young children in the developing world ... "The government's decision to introduce Hib-containing pentavalent vaccine will protect millions of infants against some of the most dangerous childhood infections, including one of the major causes of pneumonia and meningitis." ... Hib is estimated to cause about 20 percent of life-threatening pneumonia cases, and it is the most common cause of... (EurekAlert!)
Parents warned about baby virus Oct 30, 2008
But the poll showed only one in 10 parents were aware of this with half believing meningitis was the biggest risk. In the most serious RSV cases, children can develop bronchitis or pneumonia and - albeit very rarely - die. (BBC News -- UK)
Want a creepy kick? Check into a deadly hotel Oct 30, 2008
Did he die of syphilis, or cerebral meningitis resulting from an ear infection. Did he willingly join the Catholic faith, or was he dragooned into accepting last rites by pushy priests. (MSNBC -- Politics)
3.4m deaths averted through GAVI-funded immunisation programmesGeneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Some 3.4 million deaths will be avertedin the world's poorest countries through immunisation funded bythe GAVI Alliance between 2000 and 2008, according to new datareleased by the World Health Organization (WHO) and obtained by PANAhere Wednesday. 29/10/2008 Full Text... Oct 29, 2008
The Hib bacterium can cause severe infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. DTP3 coverage and yellow fever vaccine are also showing continued increases. (Panapress.com)
Zimbabwe: Two Major Hospitals Hardly Operate Oct 28, 2008
Tinarwo's son, four-year-old Edmond, had been referred to the hospital from a local clinic with suspected meningitis. He looked very weak and wasted. (allAfrica.com)
UPDATE 1-Wyeth says new form of Prevnar fares well in study Oct 28, 2008
The experimental product is designed to protect against 13 serotypes -- or forms -- of a bacterium called streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) that can cause an array of diseases, ranging from ear infections to pneumonia and meningitis. Prevnar, introduced in 2000 for infants and young children and expected to garner 2008 sales approaching $2. (Reuters)
Rotavirus Vaccine a Success Story Oct 28, 2008
Bacterial meningitis is one frightening illness. The infection moves so fast, it can kill within days. (WebMD)
Memory Function Varies After Damage To Key Area Of The Brain Oct 28, 2008
Damage to the medial temporal lobe due to illnesses such as Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Meningitis and Alzheimer's disease, can cause loss of memories acquired prior to brain damage known as retrograde amnesia - and an inability to acquire new long-term memories known as anterograde amnesia. However, scientists are unsure of the exact role of the hippocampus. (Science Daily)
West Nile numbers down Oct 28, 2008
With one in 150, the virus attacks the nervous system, causing encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and meningitis (an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the spinal cord and brain). It also can cause inflammation of the brain and membrane surrounding it, meningoencephalitis. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teenage athlete dies on birthday Oct 28, 2008
Thinking she might have meningitis, the doctor sent Cody to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. From there she was sent to the pediatric unit of St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York, where doctors prepared to operate and she was listed in critical condition, Wilson said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Vaccine slashes diarrheal illness in kids Oct 28, 2008
Also at the conference, scientists reported that a new version of Wyeth s Prevnar vaccine seems to better protect kids against germs that cause pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections, but whether it makes it onto the market before dangerous strains become a big problem remains to be seen. Scientists have been retooling Prevnar, which came on the market in 2000 and is advised for children under age 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Surprising Success for Childhood Diarrhea Vaccine Oct 27, 2008
Also at the conference, scientists reported that a new version of Wyeth's Prevnar vaccine seems to better protect kids against germs that cause pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections, but whether it makes it onto the market before dangerous strains become a big problem remains to be seen ... Also at the conference, scientists reported that a new version of Wyeth's Prevnar vaccine seems to better protect kids against germs that cause pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections, but whether it mA... (Fox News)
Central Catholic player in critical condition Oct 26, 2008
Mr. Fleming, who nearly died of bacterial meningitis years ago, spoke with Kyle's parents at the hospital yesterday. "I told his parents that 14 years ago they told my parents that I might have only two hours to live," Mr. Fleming said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Two babies die after E.coli outbreak at hospital intensive care unit Oct 26, 2008
Babies can be infected during childbirth when they pass through the birth canal, and E.coli can cause urinary tract infections, blood poisoning, meningitis, or pneumonia in newborns. ESBL is produced by four per cent of the 17,400 cases of E.coli picked up in the UK every year, and is usually associated with urinary tract infections in older people. (Telegraph.co.uk)
50% of Doctors Prescribe Placebos Oct 25, 2008
Even after a meningitis vaccination, experts stress knowing the diseases early warning signs is critical. Youre probably familiar with the principles of Pilates. (WebMD)
CDC panel recommends vaccination for smokers Oct 24, 2008
It can also infect blood and the lining of the brain, causing meningitis. Studies have shown that the vaccine is effective at preventing those infections, Jackson said. (Los Angeles Times)
LA sees highest number of infections by West Nile virus Oct 24, 2008
Elderly people or those with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to West Nile virus, which can cause fever, encephalitis or meningitis. Most people in good health who contract the virus do not show any symptoms and recover quickly, Saviskas said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Few Adverse Reactions to Cervical Cancer Vaccine Oct 24, 2008
Eleven of the deaths were traced to diseases such as diabetes or meningitis and unrelated to the vaccine, while the others were being investigated or did not provide enough information to assess, the CDC said. GlaxoSmithKline has an HPV vaccine called Cervarix, which is used mostly in Europe. (MEDLINEplus)
Sandown, NH child diagnosed with meningitis Oct 23, 2008
00002F42 SANDOWN, N.H. (AP) -- Health officials say a Sandown, New Hampshire, second-grader has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. A letter has been sent home to parents with children attending Sandown North Elementary School alerting them to the diagnosis. (Concord Monitor)
1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot Oct 23, 2008
About 32 percent of teenagers got a recommended meningitis shot, up from 12 percent in a 2006 survey. Also, 30 percent got another relatively new shot, one that guards against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
