Healthful Hints: Understanding rabies Sep 25, 2008
It is usually transmitted in saliva through a penetrating bite from animal to animal, or animal to human (recall the last dog that chased you down the street ... It can follow along nerves going to salivary glands, from which it can be transmitted in a bite ... The combination of excessive salivation and spasms of swallowing muscles during attempts to drink or eat create the foaming at the mouth image. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Dried Sichuan peppercorns add a shot of heat to several dishes. Sep 24, 2008
"As you swallow the saliva, it makes you want to throw up a little bit," says Toulu Thao, who toured a small Sichuan pepper plot in July at the University of California Kearney Agricultural Center. It's hardly an endorsement of the Sichuan (or Szechwan) pepper, a prized spice in the fiery dishes of China's Sichuan province and other Asian cuisines. (Fresno Bee)
New Insights Into How Cells Accessorize Their Proteins Sep 24, 2008
10, 2008) Researchers have developed a novel technique to separate and analyze all the proteins found in human saliva, not just the soluble ones, providing an approach that may reveal protein markers for oral. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Disposable ‘lab-on-a-chip’ May Save Costs And Lives Sep 24, 2008
17, 2008) Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, according to new research. The nano-bio-chip assay could some day be used to analyze a. (Science Daily)
Ask the vet - Vaccinate pets against rabies this fall Sep 23, 2008
An animal gets rabies from saliva, usually from a bite of an animal that has the disease. You cannot get rabies from blood. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Exercise: Athletes' Asthma Tied to Sweat Levels Sep 23, 2008
People who suffer from a form of asthma caused by exercise appear to produce less sweat, saliva and tears than people without the problem, researchers say ... The researchers measured their levels of sweat, saliva and tears, and found lower levels in those volunteers with exercise-induced asthma. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Sep 22, 2008
During an epidemic, surgical masks would be most useful for preventing infected people from coughing virus-laden droplets of saliva and mucus into the environment. The N95 respirators are the most useful in preventing healthy people from becoming infected by "respiratory aerosols" -- microscopic clumps of material left floating in the air when the water in very small droplets evaporates. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Hebron's P.J. Fox is running for his physical and spiritual life (2) Sep 21, 2008
From 1:30-5 p.m. at St. Helen's Church those interested can have a saliva sample taken to determine if they are a match for Fox, who is in desperate need of one. Yet, Fox's faith has killed desperation's grip. (Northwest Indiana Times)
CSI Winona: Evidence collection in city not as glamorous as TV, but still compelling Sep 21, 2008
Evans said sending a hair, blood or saliva sample to the BCA requires months of waiting just to see if the sample is viable enough for further testing. Experts test the sample to see if ample DNA can be extracted from it and send a report back to the requesting agency, Evans said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A little hazy on TTC drug testing Sep 21, 2008
At lunch in a Beijing restaurant last month, one of the items offered on the menu was "saliva chicken." ... My friend Christie Blatchford speculated that saliva chicken would have been spat on by someone in the kitchen then judiciously ordered only steamed rice ... I was thinking about spittle after reading that the TTC has approved a limited drug-testing policy whereby certain employees "at risk of being impaired" not entirely sure what that means would be subjected to saliva tests.... (Toronto Star)
ESCONDIDO: Contagious virus closes dog park Sep 19, 2008
Parvovirus, spread from dog to dog through saliva and feces, is notoriously hardy and can live in soil and on grass for months, veterinarians say ... Hate To Say It wrote on Sep 18, 2008 1:25 PM:I hate to say it, but only a fool would take a dog that they love to one of those parks and let it run and come into contact with fecal matter and saliva from dogs with suspect owners. (North County Times)
Blood simple (2) Sep 19, 2008
In addition to blood, Damon takes urine and saliva samples and "landscapes" the protocol. "It's the river of life - blood, urine, saliva," Damon said. (Helena Independent Record)
Kids health and safety day, fun run Saturday Sep 19, 2008
"They'll take videos and still photos and DNA through saliva, dental imprints," he said. "It's a very complete and comprehensive package that parents can get for their children in case of the unthinkable." Children will have the chance to see what lungs look like when a person smokes and there will also be a state Police rollover simulator which shows how many times a car will flip over in a crash. (Middletown Press, CT)
'Lizard Spit' May Help With Weight Loss Sep 18, 2008
Saliva from the poisonous Gila monster is the main ingredient in the drug Byetta. A commonly used diabetes drug that contains the "spit" of a poisonous lizard called the Gila monster may also help with weight loss, wgal. (Fox News)
Rabid bat is county's 8th of '08 Sep 18, 2008
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Genetic Profile Reveals Susceptibility To Cleft Palate Sep 18, 2008
D., assistant professor in the Department of Oral Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and colleagues collected and evaluated genetic material from the saliva and blood of more than 500 individuals in family groups with two or more siblings affected with cleft lip or palate, and an additional 100 people from unrelated families whose samples were used for general-population comparison data. The researchers analyzed 1,489 variations in DNA sequences, known as... (Science Daily)
Genetic testing of the rich and famous Sep 18, 2008
It was taking a few minutes to fill the tube with the required amount of saliva, so Netschert had a dry-mouthed moment to consider what the couple might do if her husband turned out to be carrying a gene that could doom his offspring. "Then maybe we'll adopt instead," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Human rabies vaccines harder to find this year Sep 18, 2008
In recent years, U.S. doctors have tended to err on the side of vaccinating rather than not vaccinating when people come in with bites or even exposure to saliva from an animal behaving erratically. A few celebrated cases of people dying after apparent bat exposure may be one factor, along with concern over medical liability. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fading memories Sep 17, 2008
On take-off, Id hold her hand and tell her to swallow saliva. When the plane is still in mid-flight, mum would ask: Why is the bus not moving. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NY TIMES: When in Doubt, Spit It Out Sep 17, 2008
A DATE WITH DNA K. C. Dustin and his wife, Debra Netschert, give saliva samples ... It was taking a few minutes to fill the tube with the required amount of saliva, so Ms. Netschert had a dry-mouthed moment to consider what the couple might do if her husband turned out to be carrying a gene that could doom his offspring. (USA Today -- Tech)
Attraction 'down to testosterone' Sep 16, 2008
In each session, volunteers also provided a saliva sample which was used to measure testosterone levels. Fluctuation affect. (BBC News -- Health)
Rabid raccoon sparks warning in Troy Sep 16, 2008
Rabies exposure can include a bite, scratch, or saliva contact with a rabid animal ... Although rabies is normally transmitted through a bite or scratch of an infected animal, the virus can be transmitted by contact with saliva through mucous membranes - such as eyes or nose - or through broken skin. (Albany Times Union)
Bat count under way in DuPage County Sep 16, 2008
Rabies is a virus that is carried in mammals' saliva that affects the human nervous system. Although tens of thousands of Americans are successfully treated each year after being exposed to potentially infected animals vaccinations are given in the arm these days, not the stomach the disease can be deadly if not treated promptly, according to the. (Chicago Tribune)
Gila Monster Saliva Treats Diabetes, Weight Sep 16, 2008
Gila Monster Saliva Helps Control Diabetes ... Years ago, researchers found a hormone in the Gila monster's saliva that helps diabetics better control their blood sugar; that drug, marketed as Byetta, has been on the market for three years and is sometimes referred to as "lizard spit" or "monster spit.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Nicotine Gum May Whiten Teeth Too Sep 16, 2008
All of the gums bested the whitening ability of ordinary human saliva, however ... They then exposed the stained enamel to either human saliva alone or saliva plus one of the test gums, under conditions simulating a person chewing, for three to six 20-minute periods. (MEDLINEplus)
Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis ... Sep 12, 2008
Within a period of twelve hours, the plaque that's formed on the teeth and along the dog's gum line mixes with components in the dog's saliva to form a hard residue called tartar ... Nearby structures, like the salivary glands can also become infected ... A thick, sticky saliva. (Suite101.com)
County residents warned of confirmed rabies case Sep 12, 2008
Important facts to remember include: n Rabies exposure can stem from a bite, scratch, or saliva contact with a rabid animal ... n The rabies virus can also be transmitted by contact with saliva through an animal's eyes, nose, or broken skin. (Troy Record)
Byetta Is Better Than Januvia At Lowering Glucose Levels Sep 10, 2008
The drug is actually a synthetic version of exendin-4, a hormone found in the saliva of the Gila monster, which is a venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Both Amylin and its collaborator, Indianapolis-based drug company Eli Lilly & Co., agreed to warn possible and current patients of the high risk of pancreatitis the drug poses after learning of the 30 mild cases reported so far to the FDA. Although Byetta isnt very popular among patients because it has... (eFluxMedia)
Sweating protects athletes from asthma attacks Sep 10, 2008
Participants were also given a drug called Pilocarpine, which induces sweat and saliva production ... Heavy sweaters also tended to have greater saliva and tear production. (NDTV.com)
Link between asthma and sweating Sep 10, 2008
People who make less sweat, tears and saliva when exercising may have more breathing problems, the BBC says ... In a follow-up experiment, the researchers also tested the production of saliva and tears in an additional 58 healthy volunteers. (NHS Choices)
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in white-tailed deer Sep 10, 2008
Experts believe that the disease is transmitted through infectious, self-multiplying proteins (prions) contained in saliva and other fluids of infected animals. Potential victims can acquire the disease by direct exposure to infected fluids or from a contaminated environment. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Foods To Beat Bad Breath... Sep 9, 2008
The texture increases the secretion of saliva, while the nutrients it contains (protein, calcium, phosphorous) neutralize plaque ... Celery, carrots, and apples cau 0000152C se your mouth to produce more saliva, which acts like a cleaning agent, keeping the mouth moist and rinsed out ... Acidic foods (think citrus fruit) increase saliva production. (CBS News)
Space Suits Them: First Animal That Can Survive in Orbit Sep 9, 2008
Humans, chimpanzees and dogs can for but a few minutes before the air in their lungs expands, gas bubbles out of their blood and the saliva in their mouths begin to boil. But more fundamental organisms such as and lichen can tolerate the absence of pressure and searing cold. (Scientific American)
New fodder for cows Sep 9, 2008
David Beevor, a former professor of animal science who now works for the animal nutritionist Keenan Rumans, said: "Cows have to chew more on this feed, which helps to break it down, increasing the production of saliva and aiding fermentation in the stomach. This enables more feed to be converted to milk.". Gerald Watkin, 48, who farms at Borth, near Aberystwyth, Mid-Wales, has 140 dairy cattle and has been giving his herd the new feed mix. (India Times)
Will The 'Bare Below The Elbows' Rule For Doctors Cut Infection Rates Or Just Patient Confidence? Sep 9, 2008
A chemical mix imitating the minerals found in saliva, but at higher concentrations, can be added to toothpaste to plug tiny pores that lead to. . (Science Daily)
Sweating, Crying May Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma In Athletes Sep 9, 2008
New research shows that athletes with EIA produce less sweat, tears, and saliva than those who do not have breathing problems ... Lockette and colleagues analyzed the relationship between fluid secretion rates (sweat, saliva, and tears) in 56 athletic subjects suspected of having EIA. Air movement through the lungs, i.e., the FEV1, was measured in otherwise healthy volunteers before and after the administration of methacholine, a drug that can cause airways to constrict in patients with EIA. ...... (Science Daily)
More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma Sep 9, 2008
Lockette analyzed the secretion rates of the athletes' sweat, saliva and tears ... They measured response to pilocarpine, a substance used to induce sweating and saliva production ... They also correlated a lower risk of exercise-induced asthma with how much the athletes teared up and salivated. (Health-Finder)
Sweaty? Good! Maybe you don't have asthma Sep 9, 2008
Researchers at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego have found that athletes with this particular form of asthma create less sweat, tears and saliva than those without breathing problems ... Some folks had saliva and tear production tested as well, but the main tests were on airflow and sweating. (Los Angeles Times)
Sweat-prone athletes may be protected from asthma Sep 9, 2008
The researchers also gave the study participants a drug called pilocarpine, which induces sweat and saliva production ... Heavy sweaters also tended to have greater saliva and tear production. (Reuters India)
Sweaty people 'less asthma prone' Sep 8, 2008
University of Michigan researchers say those who make less sweat, tears and saliva when exercising may have more breathing problems ... The US team looked at 56 volunteers suspected of having the condition, measuring their responses to a drug called pilocarpine, which induces sweat and saliva production, and another which constricts the airways in people with exercise-induced asthma ... Even without the help of the drug they also found a correlation in their volunteers between the amount they... (BBC News -- Health)
Newsweek: Surprising benefits of massage Sep 6, 2008
In a TRI study, for example, individuals with a form of muscle pain called fibromyalgia showed less substance P in their saliva (and they reported reduced pain) after a month of twice-weekly massages ... Several studies have measured the stress hormone called cortisol in subjects' saliva before and after massage sessions, and found dramatic decreases. (MSNBC -- Health)
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Kruger said people usually get hantavirus by inhaling the virus found in saliva, urine and droppings of mice. He suggests sealing small cracks and holes in buildings and making food and water inaccessible to rodents. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Rabid Bat Found in Union Parking Lot Sep 4, 2008
It is spread through bites, scratches and contact with infected saliva. Symptoms of rabies include pain, fatigue, headaches, fever and irritability, followed by seizures, hallucinations and paralysis. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Wife of hantavirus victim shares story Sep 4, 2008
Hantavirus is spread to humans through contact with urine, feces or saliva of rodents, mainly the deer mouse in North Dakota. This was the 10th case of hantavirus reported in North Dakota and the sixth death, said state epidemiologist Kirby Kruger. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Calabar AB Today Announced New Financing for Continuation of the Phase II Program in Patients With Dry Mouth Sep 2, 2008
"We believe the unique local action of the drug on the minor glands will lead to improved outcomes in patients with dry mouth and we look forward to its continued development," remarked VP Business Development, Fredrik Rook of Calabar AB. "Dry mouth is affecting millions of people every day and there is a great unmet need for new drugs in this area." The active drug, physostigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, targets the minor salivary glands with a direct local action, inducing a more... (PR Newswire)
Staying Alive Aug 31, 2008
" Boycott says dryly, as he sets a yellow capsule, legacy of his treatment, on the table before him and pours a glass of mineral water. "No saliva glands left," he says. Boycott is a legend in his lifetime. He first played for Yorkshire in 1962. Two years later came his first Test match for England, after which he became the first England cricketer to pass 8000 runs. In an 18-year career he played in 108 Test matches, scored 22 Test centuries and ended with a Test average of 47.73. On Thursday... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rabies vaccinations low in North Dakota Aug 30, 2008
Rabies can be transmitted to humans by exposure to the saliva of a rabid animal, often in the form of bites. Holding or petting an animal does not constitute proper exposure, but if an instance occurs the animal should be captured for testing. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
World's Oldest Leisure Activity May Hold Key to Modern Health Aug 30, 2008
tested saliva from more than 100 sexually active college students. Those who reported having intercourse once or twice a week had higher levels of immunoglobulins than those who were abstinent. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
2) Cricinfo: Trescothick's Murray Mints have nothing on these 11 otherball-tampering substances Aug 30, 2008
According to India's coach, John Wright, "the saliva was coloured with that sweet [he was eating] and he wiped it off because he knew immediately it was only supposed to be saliva or perspiration". Match referee Clive Lloyd, however, refused to accept suggestions that Dravid had "accidentally" tampered with the ball, and found him guilty of a Level 2 offence and imposed a penalty of 50% of his match fee for breaching the ICC code of conduct. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
TGen find promises big leap in forensics Aug 29, 2008
Now, investigators typically look for about 13 markers culled from DNA material taken from blood, saliva, semen or other bodily fluids. More markers can be used to identify a person if the sample is strong enough, said David Kaye, an Arizona State University College of Law professor who has studied the field. (AZCentral -- Business)
Video: Legalize it? Aug 29, 2008
AnotherLameOpinion wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:01 PM:" To Commentor: there is a simple saliva test that can be done that will indicate if a person has used in the last few hours, very similar to the breathalizer given for alcohol. ". Kelso Guy wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:08 PM:" Nobody said it doesn't harm the body,...but there are millions of other substances that are not illegal that are harmful to the body. Bottom line is prohibition feeds crime. Look at the issues surrounding alcohol prohibition and... (Longview Daily News, WA)
DNC chatter, day 3: Buzz, quick hits and a photo slideshow Aug 28, 2008
The folks at LLC, a company located in Kentucky, found it important enough to alert the world Wednesday that the had purchased 1,000 units of its MyClyns product "in anticipation of the gathering of tens of thousands of people during the ." The device is a fast-acting, germ-killing spray that's intended to be used whenever a police officer is exposed to someone else's blood or saliva. Late publicity is better than no publicity. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
LETTERS: The Californian, Aug. 27, 2008 Aug 28, 2008
I did find a drug named Byetta, derived from lizard saliva, for which the FDA has required adding strong warnings of serious side effects. However, that's pales in comparison to Vioxx. (North County Times)
Mumps traced to community in Chilliwack Aug 28, 2008
Mumps is highly infectious and is spread through an exchange of saliva. Although two-thirds of people infected will exhibit either no symptoms or seem like they have a bad cold, the other third suffers swelling and inflammation in their salivary glands or other tissue. (Globe and Mail)
3 Stocks to Watch: AMLN, BGP, IKN Aug 28, 2008
Byetta, used to treat Type II diabetes, is a synthetic version of exendin-4, a hormone in the saliva of the Gila monster, a venomous lizard native to several Southwestern American states. The two companies split $650 million in sales last year. (SmartMoney)
Mumps outbreak spreads into Metro Vancouver Aug 27, 2008
As a precaution, Kendall said, people should ensure their immunizations are up to date and avoid sharing drinking gear, straws or cigarettes, because the disease can be transmitted through saliva exchange. Story Tools: | | Text Size. (CBC.ca)
American Bio Medica Corp. Aug 26, 2008
Activities: Develops and manufactures kits for the immediate testing for drugs of abuse in urine and saliva. The company's Rapid Drug Screen offers a number of standard configurations, or by special order it can produce tests that can screen for any quantity (from two to 10) of drugs. (Albany Times Union)
Sucked in: Tresco reveals how Poms swung Ashes Aug 25, 2008
The saliva from these mints aided swinging, Trescothick wrote in his autobiography Coming Back To Me ... "It had been common knowledge in county cricket for some time that certain sweets produced saliva which, when applied to the ball for cleaning purposes, enabled it to keep its shine for longer and therefore its swing.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Clarke sees positives in Champions Trophy postponement Aug 25, 2008
Clarke also said he was not bothered by England opener Marcus Trescothick's admission that he used saliva from breath fresheners during the 2005 Ashes series to help keep a shine on the ball. England won the series thanks in no small part to their bowlers' ability to get reverse swing. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Seeing Through Tooth Decay Aug 25, 2008
9, 2005) A simple saliva test can predict for the first time whether children will get cavities, how many cavities they will get and even which teeth are most vulnerable, University of Southern California. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Face Masks Analyzed As Aid in Flu Pandemic Aug 25, 2008
During an epidemic, surgical masks would be most useful for preventing infected people from coughing virus-laden droplets of saliva and mucus into the environment. The N95 respirators are the most useful in preventing healthy people from becoming infected by "respiratory aerosols" -- microscopic clumps of material left floating in the air when the water in very small droplets evaporates. (Yahoo News -- Influenza)
Stepdad: 'I freaked out' when girl allegedly fell over Aug 25, 2008
Seeing the limp child with saliva bubbles coming from her mouth, Michelle Sampson called 911. She said Lakeicia seemed to be trying to raise herself and looked like she was having a seizure. (The Palm Beach Post)
How to get that perfect smile! Aug 24, 2008
Acid-neutralising saliva just cant keep up ... The gum helps remove sticky food particles from your teeth, and xylitol curbs cavity causers and increases healthy saliva ... It stimulates the production of cleansing saliva, and the calcium in cheese helps harden teeth. (India Times, India)
Erling Johansen; improved dental research, education at Tufts Aug 24, 2008
His research at the college led to development of a synthetic saliva solution that can be used by cancer patients whose salivary glands are compromised during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. "I've had only two jobs in my career," he once told the Tufts publication, speaking of his long tenure at Rochester and Tufts. (Boston Globe)
Former Irondale mayor on probation for meth Aug 24, 2008
Two inmates were sentenced to 180 days Brandon McKinney, 32, of ERDCC, for endangering a Corrections employee by subjecting the person to saliva; and Bryan Coleman, 38, of FCC, for possession of marijuana in prison. Placed on five years of supervised probation were Anthony D. Brand, 20, of Terre Du Lac, for possession of cocaine base; Paul David Shook, 56, for escape from commitment; and Michael B. Burtchett, 24, of Park Hills, for possession of a chemical with intent to make meth. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
