How Human Immune Response to Virus Is Triggered at the Atomic Level Jul 16, 2010
The results could eventually lead to new therapies for many different kinds of viral infections, from the common cold to hepatitis and AIDS, according to Dr. Pingwei Li, Texas A&M University's department of biochemistry and biophysics ... "The ultimate goal of this research is to understand how our immune system fights viral infections. Findings from this research will facilitate the development of novel antiviral and anticancer reagents and more effective vaccines.". (Science Daily)
Immunotope of Doylestown in joint venture Jul 13, 2010
and Ltd. said Monday that they formed a joint venture to develop antigen-based immune therapies to treat chronic viral infections and cancers ... is developing immune-based therapeutics for cancer and chronic viral infections. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Feel like you're allergic to almost everything? Jul 13, 2010
If you're tired even after resting, feel blue, easily irritated, often muscle-sore or have frequent viral infections, you may be overtraining. Start giving yourself a day or two off a week. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Whooping cough: Clearing the air Jul 13, 2010
Those with viral infections could really go either way. Stephen Lazarus, a professor of clinical medicine and the director of the training program in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF, says that in pre-modern times, coughing was widely considered the omen of fatal illness, namely tuberculosis. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mrs. New Mexico wants people to know more about meningitis Jul 11, 2010
Though there are many different strains of meningitis, the two most common ways to contract meningitis is through bacterial or viral infections. Both are treatable if caught early enough by doctors or physicians. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Give us a break: Fear of ‘leisure sickness’ can’t be the reason so many Americans don’t use all of their vacation time Jul 9, 2010
Sixty out of about 1,900 Dutch men and women who were surveyed reported headaches, fatigue, muscular pains, nausea, and viral infections either on weekends or during vacation. From this tiny sample, the authors concluded that leisure sickness is a relatively common condition. (Boston Globe)
Nano-Sized Light Mill Drives Micro-Sized Disk Jul 8, 2010
13, 2009) A new advanced method for nano-scale imaging of vesicle-fusion could add to our understanding of diseases of the nervous system and viral infections. In the long term, this could be useful in. (Science Daily)
VA hospital warns of hygiene problem Jul 2, 2010
ST. LOUIS Several members of Congress have demanded that a Veterans Administration Medical Center be investigated after it urged nearly 2,000 veterans to return for blood tests because inadequately sterilized equipment may have exposed them to viral infections during dental procedures. The Department of Veterans Affairs sent out letters Monday to 1,812 people who had dental procedures at the John Cochran VA facility from Feb. 1, 2009, through March 11 of this year. (Boston Globe)
Despite Countless Changes, Original HIV Infection Lurks Within Jun 30, 2010
20, 2009) The AIDS-causing HIV specifically counteracts the mechanisms of human cells that protect these against viral infections -- a special viral protein marks protective cellular proteins for their rapid. (July 11, 2008) Weak HIV viruses piggyback onto stronger ones, raising the possibility that the human body may harbor many more HIV viruses capable of replicating and contributing to the development of AIDS than. (Science Daily)
I would do it again: Ash Jun 27, 2010
You feel ill with serious viral infections during the film. It just got widely reported. (India Times, India)
Virus Plus Gene Mutation Spurs Crohn's Disease in Mice Jun 26, 2010
It's been suspected that autoimmune and other diseases might be influenced by viral infections, but "this is the first really clear indication of a disease caused by a susceptibility gene and a specific virus," study co-leader Thaddeus Stappenback said in a journal news release. This particular ATG16L1 gene variant is found in about half of all people of European descent, but is just one of more than 30 genes that may be associated with Crohn's disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Babies' First Bacteria Depend on Birthing Method, Says New Study Jun 25, 2010
7, 2006) Exposure to certain viral infections shortly before and after birth (the perinatal period) is associated with cerebral palsy, finds a study published online by the British Medical Journal. These. (Science Daily)
Vit D to reduce severity of influenza Jun 22, 2010
The basis for the study was to determine if the declining concentrations of vitamin D seen in the fall and winter in a temperate climate could be a factor in the seasonal increased prevalence of respiratory viral infections such as the flu ... 6 per cent) developed viral infections ... Of the 180 other participants, 81 (45 per cent) developed viral infections. (India Times, India)
Looking for a friend? You can hire one Jun 19, 2010
In a world where friend is a verb and you may never meet some of yours from Facebook in real life, where research indicates chronic loneliness can lead to depression, suicide, high blood pressure and viral infections, where roughly 20% of all peopl, 60 million in the US alone, say they feel lonely at any given moment, is renting a friend a solution or stopgap. The question is, is it solving anyones problems. (India Times)
Feeling lonely? Now you can rent a friend Jun 18, 2010
In a world where friend is a verb and you may never meet some of yours from Facebook in real life, where research indicates chronic loneliness can lead to depression, suicide, high blood pressure and viral infections, where roughly 20 percent of all people 60 million in the United States alone say they feel lonely at any given moment, is renting a friend a solution or stopgap. "The real question is, is it solving anyone's problems? My first reaction was to roll my eyes, but it may in... (MSNBC -- Health)
Inflammatory Diseases: Scientists Identify Antiviral Defense Jun 16, 2010
ScienceDaily (June 15, 2010) Canadian researchers have discovered a new way the body combats respiratory viral infections ... (July 20, 2007) Scientists have made a significant discovery relating to viral infections in humans. (Science Daily)
Did Ward Stone miss West Nile virus signs? Jun 15, 2010
The evidence of heart and brain disease common from viral infections was there to see. Stone seemed to be giving information from a cursory examination of the crows, she said. (Albany Times Union)
Monoclonal Antibodies: Short-Term Therapy for Long-Term Treatment of Chronic Viral Infections? Jun 13, 2010
Monoclonal antibodies: Short-term therapy for long-term treatment of chronic viral infections ... Monoclonal Antibodies: Short-Term Therapy for Long-Term Treatment of Chronic Viral Infections ... They raise hopes for the treatment of certain severe and chronic viral infections. (Science Daily)
Plastic Antibody Works in Living Animals Jun 11, 2010
Plastic antibodies, such as this cluster of particles viewed under a powerful microscope, may fight a wide range of human diseases, including viral infections and allergies. (Credit: Kenneth Shea). (Science Daily)
Researchers discover mechanism that limits scar formation Jun 11, 2010
"For example, chronic injury to the liver from a number of causes, including viral infections, alcoholism, diabetes and obesity, leads to fibrosis and may progress to cirrhosis," Lau said. "After a heart attack, accumulation of scar tissue in the heart impairs its ability to pump efficiently.". (EurekAlert!)
What Causes Miscarriages? Common Ca... Jun 8, 2010
Viral infections such as chicken pox (varicella), rubella, HIV (AIDS) as well as bacterial infections like bacterial vaginosis have been shown to cause miscarriages. Also, listeriosis, which is caused by certain bacteria in unpasteurized foods as well as uncooked hot dogs and luncheon meats is a known cause of pregnancy loss. (Suite101.com)
Burger Diet Boosts Kids' Asthma and Wheeze Risk, Study Finds Jun 8, 2010
20, 2007) Protecting infants from viral infections may prevent the development of asthma late in childhood, according to new. (May 22, 2008) Cat ownership may have a protective effect against the development of asthma symptoms in young children at age five. (Science Daily)
Body's Own Proteins May Lead the Way in Global Fight Against Tuberculosis Jun 7, 2010
10, 2005) Enlisted to help fight viral infections, immune cells called macrophages consume virus-infected cells to stop the spread of the disease in the body. Now researchers at Washington University School of. (Science Daily)
Bone Marrow Plays Critical Role in Enhancing Immune Response to Viruses, Researchers Find Jun 2, 2010
Antiviral Instruction of Bone Marrow Leukocytes during Respiratory Viral Infections. Cell Host & Microbe, 2010; 7 (5): 343-353 DOI. (Science Daily)
Experimental Treatment Protects Monkeys from Lethal Ebola Virus Post-Exposure May 30, 2010
"The significance of this report goes beyond the protection against Ebola virus," said COL John P. Skvorak, commander of USAMRIID. "It also represents the potential for this concept to be applied to other viral infections.". The study was a collaborative effort between USAMRIID, Boston University and Tekmira, and was partly funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Transformational Medical Technologies Initiative. (Science Daily)
Those with allergic asthma face double trouble during flu season, UT Southwestern findings suggest May 29, 2010
"When individuals with asthma come in contact with an allergic trigger and a respiratory virus, the allergen may actually interfere with the immune response to the virus. This interruption in the antiviral response may contribute to exacerbations of asthma that are commonly associated with respiratory viral infections." ... Interferon is what makes a person feel run down and tired when fighting viral infections ... "It may although this remains to be proven also explain why asthmatics who... (EurekAlert!)
Rutgers cell biologist pinpoints how RNA viruses copy themselves May 29, 2010
The findings by Altan-Bonnet and her colleagues not only open several possibilities for preventing the spread of various viral infections, but also may help to shed new light on the regulation of RNA synthesis at the cellular level and potentially on how some cancers develop. "The goal of the virus is to replicate itself," notes Altan-Bonnet. (EurekAlert!)
Temple medical school to create translational institute May 12, 2010
While it gave us the opportunity to train undergraduate students in the field of neuroscience and viral infections of the central nervous system, it also limited our interaction with various members of our team as well as other investigators in biomedical sciences. Khalili, who is also director of Temple s Center for Neurovirology, said that having a centralized location in the new medical school and being closer to fellow researchers will help spark discussion about new collaborations. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Mild-Mannered Metabolic Helper Rushes to Fight Invading Viruses, Researchers Report May 9, 2010
(July 20, 2007) Scientists have made a significant discovery relating to viral infections in humans. They studied how a certain enzyme called PKR behaves in human cells, and showed that this enzyme is important for. (Science Daily)
* The forgotten ill: a call to fight the neglected tropical diseases May 2, 2010
The developed world is familiar with the global threats of viral infections that incite fear in both rich populations and poor. The pandemics of SARS, and avian and swine influenza have cost the global economy an estimated US$200 billion. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Scientists: Rabbit Fetus Therapy for Humans Is Dangerous May 1, 2010
The American Cancer Society warns of bacterial and viral infections, plus fatal allergic reactions, brain swelling and serious immune system reactions. In a press release and on its Web site, FCTI claims its "rabbit fetal precursor stem cells" are effective treatments for conditions as diverse as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy and aging. (Fox News)
Technology causing Computer Stress Syndrome Apr 28, 2010
The report identified sources of peoples' pain as "frustrating, complex computers and devices, technical failures, viral infections, and long waits to resolve support issues". Findings were based on a survey of more than 1000 people in North America by a customer experience board created by the group Chief Marketing Officer Council to look into how to keep customers happy in the highly competitive communications sector. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
What doctor didn't order Apr 27, 2010
He acknowledged that some bacterial infections were difficult to distinguish from viral infections, but ''the consequences of a delayed or missed diagnosis can be seriously, and occasionally, fatal. There were so many relevant signs and symptoms of infection that doctors tended to discount information and underestimate the 00004000 probability of serious disease, but a new system, where doctors used a 26-item computerised check list, was helping distinguish between viral and bacterial... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Deadly Fungus Spreading in U.S. Apr 23, 2010
Less common than bacterial and viral infections, fungal diseases usually strike people with weakened immune systemspart of what makes the recent deaths of otherwise healthy people in Oregon so worrisome. People can become infected with Cryptococcus gattii by inhaling the microscopic organismsand there's not much you can do about it. (National Geographic)
First Clinical Evidence of Anti-Cancer Drug Triggering Viral Infection Apr 20, 2010
Antiviral agents such as ganciclovir and valacyclovir are already in routine clinical use for treating active viral infections ... 16, 2010) Human retroviral infections might be more manageable if the immune system could respond strongly to the virus early, say cancer researchers in a new study. (Science Daily)
Swine Flu Can Damage Kidneys Apr 17, 2010
Any type of serious infection or critical illness can cause kidney injury, Sood said, adding that viral infections like influenza also cause muscle breakdown. Kidneys are damaged as they filter out the broken-down muscle cells. (Newsmax)
From Wimp to Jock: Cell Motor Protein Finding Sheds Light on Brain Malformation That Kills Infants Apr 17, 2010
Viral infections and inadequate blood flow are other causes. Mutant LIS1 is present in more than half of lissencephaly cases, Vershinin says. (Science Daily)
Colo. VC investment near 14-year low in Q1 Apr 16, 2010
a Louisville biotechnology company that develops vaccine platform technology for viral infections and cancers, received $17. 5 million. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Roche Says First Quarter Sales up 6 Percent Apr 15, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration added warning labels to CellCept and drugs made by other companies after receiving reports of patients developing dangerous viral infections. The diagnostics division increased sales by 7 percent to 2. (ABC News -- Wire)
Swine flu can damage kidneys, doctors find Apr 15, 2010
Any type of serious infection or critical illness can cause kidney injury, Sood said, who added that viral infections like influenza also caused muscle breakdown. Kidneys are damaged as they filter out the broken-down muscle cells. (AlertNet)
Guarantee Healthy Roses by Tackling... Apr 14, 2010
Luckily viral infections are rare because these can be lethal and will destroy the plants. Black Spot is so simple to diagnose, it appears as a black spot on the leaf and sometimes the spots can be numerous enough so as to join together taking over the complete leaf. (Suite101.com)
UNC study offers first clinical evidence of anti-cancer drug triggering viral infection Apr 13, 2010
Antiviral agents such as ganciclovir and valacyclovir are already in routine clinical use for treating active viral infections. Researchers enrolled 21 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of EBV-related Burkitt lymphoma. (EurekAlert!)
Experimental immune-boosting drug worsens TB in mice Apr 13, 2010
Interferon was named for its ability to interfere with viral infections. Synthetic IFN is used to treat hepatitis B and C virus infections, as well as certain kinds of cancers. (EurekAlert!)
St. John's Wort Collection Mined for Its Medicinal Value Apr 10, 2010
Some may be worth evaluating further in clinical trials for their potential to combat viral infections, reduce inflammation or improve digestive health. Established in 1948, the ARS Ames crop genebank curates more than 50,000 accessions of ornamental plants, maize, oilseeds, vegetables and other crops, and provides them to researchers for many applications. (Science Daily)
Scientific Breakthrough in Combating HIV-1 Virus Apr 9, 2010
"Tetherin is a cellular protein that captures viruses forming at the surface of infected cells, thereby preventing viral transmission and spread. This antiviral protein, whose production is triggered by interferon, is an effector of the innate immune response against viral infections. However, viruses, and especially HIV-1, have evolved and developed mechanisms that antagonize this restriction factor. In fact, we have discovered how the Vpu protein neutralizes Tetherin, and as such stimulates... (Science Daily)
Life in Balance Apr 8, 2010
Combination drug therapy the simultaneous administration of more than one medication to treat a single disease has many diverse applications, including the treatment of microbial and viral infections and cancer. Designing new therapeutic drug combinations, however, can be challenging, because drugs often interact in nontrivial ways. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Flu Jab for Bacteria Apr 7, 2010
"We can exploit this system and expose bacteria to artificial or modified bacteriophages whose DNA could be stored. This would be exactly like giving them a flu jab and protect them against a real attack in the future. For industrially-important bacteria this could be a great cost-saving method to reduce viral infections that may compromise yields of bacterial products. It's a classic example of vaccinating the workforce to increase its productivity.". Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
More Breast Feeding Could Save 900 Babies a Year Apr 6, 2010
They took data from other studies that found some link, ignored those that didnt find any link and multiplied it by the incidence of viral infections etc. This is not their data. (CBS News)
Potential Risk to Blood Supply Probed... Apr 6, 2010
Michael P. Busch, who runs the Blood Systems Research Institute in San Francisco and is a member of the XMRV working group, notes that everyone harbors benign viral infections. These viruses are transmitted in every blood transfusion, but aren't known to cause diseases in recipients, says Dr. Busch. (The Drudge Report)
Medical misinformation can spread quickly via 'tweets' Apr 3, 2010
Medical misinformation can spread quickly via 'tweets. Many tweets include incorrect information about antibiotics, such as bad advice about how they should be used. (KSLA.com, LA)
Personalizing Medicine to Prevent Pandemics Apr 1, 2010
31, 2010) What makes some viral infections fatal and others much less severe is largely a mystery ... Professor Katze, from the University of Washington in Seattle reveals how 'systems biology' methods could successfully tackle viral infections, such as HIV and hepatitis C virus, for which there is still no effective vaccine or treatment. (Science Daily)
Dr. Besser's Notebook: Creating a Doctor-Patient Partnership Mar 25, 2010
Millions of courses of antibiotics are prescribed for , viral infections for which antibiotics just don't work. We were holding focus groups with young adults to see what they knew and how we might effectively develop an ad campaign. (ABC News)
Optimism Boosts the Immune System Mar 25, 2010
Immune systems are many-faceted; this test only measures the strength of the part that is responsible for fighting viral infections and some bacterial infections. The students' general outlook on life whether they had an optimistic disposition didn't account for the differences in immune responses between students. (Science Daily)
Which Dirt Should Your Baby Eat? Mar 25, 2010
Viral infections probably didn't either, for the same reasons. But pathogens like H. pylori and hepatitis A that infect the gut and are thought to be very old make sense as regulators of immune development. (Slate)
Sore Throat Symptoms and Treatment Mar 15, 2010
The most common causes of sore throat are viral infections of the throat. Sore Throat Treatment. (Suite101.com)
It's daylight science time Mar 13, 2010
But Dr. Rosalind Cartwright, sleep expert at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, says that if you lose too much sleep, even a couple of hours for just two or three days, your immune system suffers, and youre more susceptible to colds and viral infections. She also explains that if you get to sleep too late, or up too early, your body will make sure it gets the deep sleep it needs for rest. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Case Study: Autism and Vaccines Mar 10, 2010
"Some vaccines, such as those aimed at viral infections, are designed to ramp up the immune system at warp speed," she says. "They are designed to mimic the infection. So you can imagine getting nine at one time, how sick you could be." In addition, she says, there's some evidence, that children who develop autism may have immune systems that are particularly slow to mature. (Time.com)
Bell's Palsy Symptoms and Treatment... Mar 6, 2010
The cause of Bell s Palsy is unknown, but researchers suspect viral infections like the common cold sore virus (herpes simplex) cause inflammation and pressure on the nerve, according to the NINDS.. Palsy symptoms vary by individual and may include. (Suite101.com)
Helping clients stay on track Mar 5, 2010
P3S has also benefited from some of the stimulus funding, including some that went to the CDC to support efforts on epidemeology and ongoing studies of viral infections. SBA award. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Stomach Bugs Up Risk of Heartburn Woes Years Later Mar 2, 2010
Serious bacterial or viral infections of the digestive system-known medically as infectious gastroenteritis-may lead to some cases of irritable bowel syndrome, possibly by causing low-grade inflammation in the intestine, Dr. Alex Ford of McMaster University Medical Center in Hamilton, Ontario and his colleagues note. Studies have suggested that such infections could also be linked with functional dyspepsia-basically, symptoms of heartburn, fullness and indigestion with no known cause-but the... (MEDLINEplus)
Pinpointing immune system disturbances in celiac disease Mar 1, 2010
Professor van Heel, commenting on the latest findings said: "We can now shed light on some of the precise immune disturbances leading to coeliac disease. These include how T cells in the body react to toxic wheat proteins, how the thymus gland eliminates these T cells during infancy, and the body's response to viral infections. We now understand that many of these genetic risk factors work by altering the amounts of these immune system genes that cells make. The data also suggests that coeliac... (EurekAlert!)
Simple test could cut excessive antibiotic use Feb 26, 2010
But this judgment is not always easy, the researchers said, and lab tests can help sort bacterial from viral infections ... In people with viral infections, PCT levels rise only marginally, if at all. (MSNBC -- Health)
When the Best Medication for Kids Is No Medication at All Feb 26, 2010
If you ask long enough for antibiotics for your children's viral infections, chances are your doctor might just -- even though the doctor knows antibiotics won't help your child get better ... Physicians will prescribe antibiotics for viral infections 62 percent of the time when asked by a patient, and only 7 percent of the time when they think a patient does not want it, according to a 1999 study published in Pediatrics. (ABC News)
Innate Immune Mechanisms Can Control Disease Progression in HIV-Positive Patients Feb 26, 2010
The authors recently demonstrated that -defensins1-3 are produced by monocyte-derived immature dendritic cells (MDDC) in healthy individuals and they are able to modulate the maduration and differentiation process of MDDC. Dendritic cells (DC) are the main antigen-presenting cells and play a key role in the innate immune response against different viral infections, especially during the response generated against HIV. Due to their mucosal localization, DC are thought to be one of the first cells... (Science Daily)
Assessing placebo use in clinical practice Feb 24, 2010
The use of 'impure' or 'active' placebos (for example, antibiotics for viral infections) is likely to be much more frequent. However, it is impossible to make a reliable estimation because there is no agreement of what an impure placebo might be. (BioMed Central)
