Two Steps Forward Aug 15, 2008
They can be helpful (there is no cure), but their side effects can range from flu-like symptoms to fatal viral infections of the brain. Dirucotide began with research conducted at the University of Alberta by doctors Kenneth Warren and Ingrid Catz. (Forbes -- Business)
MS drug may work against viral infection: study Aug 14, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drug that Novartis AG is testing in people with multiple sclerosis also has the potential to treat certain viral infections, perhaps including the AIDS virus, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday ... Altman, whose findings were published in the journal Nature, expressed cautious optimism that the drug might work against certain chronic viral infections in people ... With viral infections, the lymph nodes are where the immune response can get primed and started, Altman... (Scientific American)
Trapping White Blood Cells Proves Novel Strategy Against Chronic Viral Infections Aug 14, 2008
Their findings, recently published in the journal Nature, suggest a new strategy for fighting chronic viral infections that could apply to the treatment of human diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS.. The team's discoveries grew out of their study of two varieties of a virus that causes meningitis in mice, says senior author John Altman, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Yerkes Research Center and Emory University School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Pharmasset to Present at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 12th Aug 9, 2008
About Pharmasset Pharmasset is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing novel drugs to treat viral infections. Pharmasset's primary focus is on the development of oral therapeutics for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (PR Newswire)
West Nile's Targets Uncovered Aug 8, 2008
The findings reported Wednesday online in the journal Nature may give scientists valuable new clues about ways to intervene in a host of deadly viral infections. See also. (Science Daily)
Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus Aug 8, 2008
"The finding has good potential to provide us with novel targets in humans that can be exploited to intervene in a wide array of viral infections," said Young Hong, assistant professor of molecular entomology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Ondine Announces Publication of Positive Results from Pseudomonas aeruginosa Eradication Study Aug 7, 2008
"Pseudomonads can cause dangerous infections in humans including respiratory infections, burn and wound infections, bacteremias, severe external ear infections, and bone and joint infections. Pseudomonads are one of the most difficult-to-kill microorganisms. Our photodisinfection technology has proven capable of eradicating this virulent pathogen in short time periods, without producing dangerous by-products. In addition, Photodisinfection does not induce the bacterial resistance factors that... (Canada Newswire)
U.S. researchers uncover West Nile's targets Aug 7, 2008
The findings reported Wednesday online in the journal Nature may give scientists valuable new clues about ways to intervene in a host of deadly viral infections. "Diseases like West Nile affect millions of people," said Erol Fikrig from Yale. (Xinhuanet, China)
HHV-6A in Syncytial Giant-Cell Hepatitis Aug 7, 2008
Syncytial giant-cell hepatitis is a rare but severe form of hepatitis that is associated with autoimmune diseases, drug reactions, and viral infections. We used serologic, molecular, and immunohistochemical methods to search for an infectious cause in a case of syncytial giant-cell hepatitis that developed in a liver-transplant recipient who had latent infection with variant B of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6B) and who had received the organ from a donor with variant A latent infection (HHV-6A). (New England Journal of Medicine)
Stress, Depression, Inflammation an... Aug 5, 2008
"While inflammation is essential for us to fight bacterial and viral infections, too much inflammation can cause harm," explains Dr. Miller. "Several examples of increased resting inflammation in depressed patients already exist in the literature, but this is the first time anyone has shown evidence to suggest that the inflammatory response to stress may be greater in depressed people.". (Suite101.com)
Dolphin lagoon deaths a mystery for feds Aug 3, 2008
Their research has found lagoon dolphins with a mix of emerging ailments, including heart problems, fungal growths, oral and genital herpes, and viral infections that can lead to cancer. The researchers also found flame retardants called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, at mean levels more than three times the highest levels found in humans. (Florida Today)
Camels Plagued by Parasites Aug 2, 2008
The cause of those deaths is unknown, with theories ranging from viral infections to toxic chemicals in camel feed, but Oryan says filariasis probably is not to blame. "This disease will affect the fertility of male animals, but the rate of mortality due to this disease is low and no clinical symptoms are present in the low-infected camels," he says. (Scientific American)
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The bad news was that viral infections cannot be treated with drugs and must simply run their course. "You either get over it or you die," John said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Structure Of Hepatitis B Mapped By Spraying Virus Jul 30, 2008
To better understand and deal with viral infections, it is essential to examine the virus carefully at molecular level. However, the virus is too large to do this using the standard methods. (Science Daily)
Nventa Wins European Patent Challenge Covering Lead Product Candidate HspE7 and Other HPV Therapeutics Jul 29, 2008
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Overuse of antibiotics can spread infection Jul 29, 2008
Today, MRSA rates here are back down to 30 percent because local pediatricians, emergency physicians and nursing homes don't overtreat for viral infections, Keegan said. "The more we can do to decrease the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics ... the better for bringing those rates back down," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cigarette smoke worsens flu Jul 26, 2008
Until recently, scientists were unable to explain why smokers had more exaggerated responses to viral infections. Smokers have been more likely than non-smokers to die during previous influenza epidemics and are more prone to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (Hindustan Times)
Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates Jul 25, 2008
THURSDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) -- In experiments with mice, U.S. researchers have discovered why viral infections have more severe consequences in smokers than in nonsmokers. For example, smokers with influenza are more likely to die than nonsmokers with influenza. (Health-Finder)
Yale study shows why cigarette smoke makes flu, other viral infections worse Jul 25, 2008
Until recently, scientists haven't been able to explain why smokers have more exaggerated responses to viral infections ... The team found that mice with viral infections that had been exposed to cigarette smoke had accelerated emphysema and airway scarring ... "If the exaggerated responses are verified in human studies, it will be the first explanation for why viral infections are more serious in smokers," said Elias. (EurekAlert!)
'Stuffy Nose' Mouse: A Promise To Help Treat 31 Million With Sinusitis Jul 24, 2008
Add to this group, millions of people with other disorders that affect smell, including viral infections, head traumas, tumors, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. "A sense of smell in good working order is essential to our quality of life, and these genetically engineered mice give us the first real animal model for better understanding, treating and preventing people from suffering a loss of olfactory function due to sinonasal inflammation," says sinusitis expert Andrew Lane, M.D., who led... (Science Daily)
New Evidence Of Battle Between Humans And Ancient Virus Jul 24, 2008
29, 2008) Sequences of DNA in the human genome that originated from ancient viral infections have some surprising effects on our bodies and are even essential for a healthy pregnancy, according to a new. (June 22, 2007) Human resistance to a retrovirus that infected chimpanzees and other nonhuman primates four million years ago ironically may be at least partially responsible for the susceptibility of humans to HIV. (Science Daily)
Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered Jul 23, 2008
The researchers suspected that these two proteins may be important in detecting noroviruses because they are known to be important in recognizing similar types of viral infections. Lead author Stephen McCartney, a graduate student in Colonna's lab, first found that cells in the test tube that lack the MDA-5 protein don't mount an appropriate immune response against norovirus infection. (Science Daily)
5 things you didn’t know about ... bell’s palsy Jul 23, 2008
Causes: Viral infections such as viral meningitis, herpes simplex, shingles and chicken pox can lead to the disorder. Bacterial infections such as Lyme disease and tuberculosis, as well as a skull fracture, also can lead to Bell s Palsy. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Making Genentech Disappear Jul 22, 2008
Recently, it has begun to focus more on drugs for cancer, viral infections and other specialized markets, as well as other businesses like diagnostic tests. Genentech has been key to Roche's success. (Forbes -- Business)
4 malaria deaths in Mumbai in 4 days Jul 18, 2008
He blames the spurt of viral infections and pharyngitis (throat infections) on the changing weather and says people arent careful about their health. "When the rain stops, the short spells of heat drive people towards cold drinks and golas, which act adversely on the body," he said. (India Times, India)
A Woman with Fever and Confusion Jul 17, 2008
NEJM -- Case 22-2008 -- A 52-Year-Old Woman with Fever and Confusion. Case 22-2008 A 52-Year-Old Woman with Fever and Confusion. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Low health insurance caps leave patients stranded Jul 15, 2008
Rebecca Kmet Texas Retired Pharmacist wrote on Jul 14, 2008 2:01 PM:" Mothers wash their babies but often forget to clean the nose where most bacterial and viral infections get started. Normal saline or XLEAR nose spray or drops twice a day for babies and children and adults is helpful in heading off a lot of infections. A damaged heart from a strep infection is not unusual. The damage to the heart can be corrected without surgery if there is time and the baby or child or adult is not too near... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Your Health: Mushrooms offer more than good taste Jul 13, 2008
Preliminary research suggests that the Shiitake may provide a number of benefits in the treatment of common viral infections, including influenza, hepatitis and AIDS. Extracts of the mushroom have been shown to trigger the production of interferon and other natural proteins that prevent viruses from multiplying in the body. In spite of being a low-calorie food, it s packed with key vitamins and minerals. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics Jul 13, 2008
Like other antibacterial drugs, fluoroquinolones don't treat viral infections such as colds or the flu. After Tuesday's announcement, Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of the Health Research Group at Public Citizen, said the black box warning accomplishes two of the three steps that Public Citizen has urged the FDA to take for nearly two years. (MEDLINEplus)
West Nile Found In Las Cruces Jul 4, 2008
The agency also confirmed plague in six cats and three dogs from Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties so far this year, but no viral infections in New Mexicans this year. "Fortunately, it is easy to protect yourself by taking precautions, such as using a repellent when you are outdoors, especially during the evening and early morning when mosquitoes are most active, said Paul Ettestad, the department's public health veterinarian.The New Mexico Department of Health recommends people... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Two-Year-Old 'Picture of Health' After Six Heart... Jul 3, 2008
There may be multiple causes including viral infections, according to the American Heart Association. Just over a year ago, Zoe was being kept alive by a Berlin heart machine at a hospital in England. (Fox News)
Asthma Risk Increases In Children Treated For HIV Jul 3, 2008
20, 2007) Protecting infants from viral infections may prevent the development of asthma late in childhood, according to new. (May 27, 2004) Pregnant women with asthma who eat oily fish, such as salmon or trout, may help protect their children against developing asthma, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society. (Science Daily)
Intuition Can Be Explained Jul 3, 2008
12, 1999) Anecdotal reports that viral infections such as mononucleosis lead to depression and other psychiatric disorders have been rebutted by a study that followed 144 HMO. (June 4, 2008) A new study examined consumers self-assessments of their credit rating and found that respondents were more likely to believe they had average or above average credit and those who. (Science Daily)
A Safe and Simple Solution for Vertigo Jul 3, 2008
Although no one is sure exactly what causes the crystals to break loose from the inner ear sensor, the problem has been linked to head trauma and viral infections of the inner ear, Fife says. At least one study indicates that your chances of developing BPPV increase with age, or if you have a history of migraine or stroke. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
10,000 people in world-first cerebral palsy study Jul 3, 2008
Immunisation against viral infections also may be a future option when this preventative therapy is available," he says. ### For more information, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Toys And Technology For Rehabilitation In Cerebral Palsy Patients Jul 2, 2008
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)
Putting Their Braille Skills to the Test: Nation's Top Blind Students Compete in Unique Academic Competition Jun 29, 2008
Most were born blind, others lost their sight due to cancer or viral infections, but they all share a tenacity that drives them to succeed in spite of their disability. They are the top 60, chosen from among more than 500 students throughout the country during a round of preliminary testing. (PR Newswire)
Malarial parasite plasmodium vivax more serious Jun 20, 2008
Both studies had limitations, such as comorbidities, including bacterial or viral infections, not being actively investigated, and microscopy for detection and speciation leading to underestimation of mixed infections. "Despite these limitations, a striking feature of the two studies is the overall comparable incidence of severe disease in P. vivax and P. falciparum infections in each setting. There were differences in the prevalence of the components of severe disease in the two locations and a... (Health Newstrack)
New Cellular Mechanism That Will Significantly Advance Vaccine Development Discovered Jun 19, 2008
18, 2008) La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology (LIAI) scientists have discovered one for the textbooks. Their finding, reported June 13 in the scientific journal Immunity, illuminates a new, previously unknown mechanism in how the body fights a virus. (Science Daily)
New Study Shows Potential To Treat Or Prevent Viral Cancers Jun 19, 2008
It is estimated that up to 25 percent of all cancers are currently linked to existing viral infections. Most of these cancers are extremely difficult to treat and cannot successfully be reduced or removed using conventional therapies or treatments. (Science Daily)
* Enterovirus outbreak spreading, Taipei County says Jun 18, 2008
Enterovirus are small viruses that are second only to the common cold as the most common viral infections in humans. Enterovirus 71 (EV71) can cause diarrhea, rashes and hand, foot and mouth disease. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Sars patients can provide therapy Jun 16, 2008
" Dr Lanzavecchia said he was particularly hopeful it could be applied to HIV, whose ability to generate many different variants poses a major problem for doctors. A spokeswoman for the Health Protection Agency said: "We welcome this research, which is important in the incremental process of understanding how we can use an immune response to protect others from viral infections such as Sars. "Further work is still needed and we will watch this area with interest.". (Yahoo News -- SARS)
New Long-Term HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Data Show Up to Seven-Year Efficacy with Combination Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seven-year rheumatoid arthritis (RA) data from open-label extension studies show that treatment with Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) resulted in clinical remission among long-standing RA patients when used in combination with methotrexate (MTX). The percentage of patients achieving clinical remission continued to increase after two or more years of continuous treatment with combination therapy. (PR Newswire)
Data Show that Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Reduced the Signs and Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis Up to Three Years Jun 13, 2008
PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott announced new data from the open-label extension of the ATLAS (Adalimumab Trial Evaluating Long-Term Efficacy and Safety in AS) phase III clinical trial, which showed HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) reduced the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) for up to three years of treatment among 74 percent of patients tested. AS is a type of arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the spine and the spinal joints. (PR Newswire)
HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Data Show That Treating Early Rheumatoid Arthritis With Combination Treatment Resulted in Cost Savings From Improved Work Productivity Jun 13, 2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis is the Leading Cause of Work Disability in Europe PARIS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New data announced today showed that treating patients with early, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) and methotrexate (MTX) resulted in an indirect cost savings of euro 4,845 (or approximately USD$6,086 using exchange rates at the time of the study) per patient per year compared to MTX treatment alone. These cost savings were attributed to improved... (PR Newswire)
Your Health: Licorice root extract eases canker sore suffering, speeds healing Jun 6, 2008
Licorice is a rich source of beneficial compounds that are useful in the treatment of arthritis, viral infections and even cancer. The medicinal properties of these natural agents have been well established by long-term clinical use and recent scientific evidence. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Ondine Receives Health Canada License for Multi-Purpose Photodisinfection Laser Jun 4, 2008
About Ondine Biopharma Corporation Ondine is developing non-antibiotic therapies for the treatment of a broad spectrum of bacterial, fungal and viral infections. The Company is focused on creating and commercializing leading edge products utilizing its patented light-activated technology. (Canada Newswire)
Study links lotion to coral bleaching Jun 3, 2008
Sunscreens usually have up to 20 or more chemical compounds, and certain ones triggered viral infections affecting symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae that live within reef-building coral, the researchers said ... This can be caused by a number of stressors, including chemicals in water discharge and sunscreens that cause viral infections, Richmond said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cell-Mediated Immunity and Anti-HLA Antibody Tests Provide Insight to Immune Response in Renal Transplant Patients Jun 2, 2008
"Cell-mediated immunity, as measured with Cylex's ImmuKnow test, may indicate the effectiveness of augmented immunosuppression and the risk of viral infections," said Brad Stewart, president of Cylex. "By contrast, levels of anti-HLA antibodies may determine the risk for antibody-mediated rejection. In renal transplant patients who are being weaned from immunosuppression, it seems that both assays may contribute independently to characterize these patients." Researchers at the University of... (PR Newswire)
Spinning spells: Determining the symptoms of dizziness Jun 2, 2008
Inner ear infections are also called labyrinthitis, usually caused by viral infections. Bacterial labyrinthitis is rare but can give rise to severe complications such as meningitis. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Grapefruit Seed Extract May 29, 2008
The extract is known for its anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties, as well as for its ability to fight off fungal and viral infections. Most often, it is found under the women s health or yeast cleansing sections in health food stores. (Suite101.com)
Avoiding Spleen Removal For Cooley's Anemia Sufferers May 29, 2008
Patients should also be vaccinated against common viral infections, and should receive annual influenza vaccinations. Researchers are still learning about the health effects that stem from years of living with reduced or deficient globin proteins. (Science Daily)
'Sun screen lotion threatens coral' May 25, 2008
Virus levels in seawater surrounding coral branches increased to 15 times the level found in control samples, suggesting that sunscreens might stimulate latent viral infections, the study found. Pesticides, hydrocarbons and other contaminants have also been found to induce algae or coral to release viruses, hastening the bleaching process. (India Times, India)
The Art of Caring May 25, 2008
For example, antibiotics are routinely given for viral infections, which do not respond to antibiotics. Similarly, expensive diagnostic procedures are done when history and examination would be sufficient. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Sun lotions help to kill coral reefs May 24, 2008
"Our results provide strong scientific evidence of the potential impact of these products in tropical habitats and represent a pointer for outlining specific regulations for protecting coral reefs, the team said. The researchers added that, of the 10,000 tonnes of UV filters produced every year globally, about 10 per cent would be used by the 78 million tourists who visited the tropics. A 20-minute dip in the sea could wash off about a quarter of the chemicals in the sun lotion, they said. They... (Times Online)
The Pink-Bubble-Gum-Flavored Dilemma May 22, 2008
In the doctor's office or the ER, it's hard to tell the difference between bacterial and viral infections, and so doctors are tempted to prescribe antibiotics whenever they're unsure. That's especially true when doctors think that patients expect to take the medicine home, according to a recent. (Slate)
Scientists 'paint' viruses to track their fate in the body May 21, 2008
This breakthrough should give a much-needed boost to the efficiency of some forms of gene therapy, help track and treat viral disease and evolution, improve the efficiency of vaccines, and ultimately allow health care professionals track the movement of viral infections within the body. Specifically, the new method should make it easier to track and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, influenza, hepatitis C, and dengue fever. (EurekAlert!)
Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold May 20, 2008
Cidofovir is quite toxic to the liver and kidneys and is not available in oral form, which limits its potential as a treatment for viral infections. In this study with hamsters, the researchers found that CMX001 was much less toxic and far more powerful than cidovovir. (Health-Finder)
Nexavar Significantly Improves Overall Survival by 47 Percent in Asia-Pacific Liver Cancer Study May 16, 2008
"Liver cancer in the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow because of a high incidence of chronic hepatitis B viral infections, which now impact approximately 275 million people in the region," said Ann-Lii Cheng, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Oncology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan and principal investigator of the trial ... (1,2) In addition, chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viral infections are the leading causes of primary liver cancer... (PR Newswire)
Coughing? Can I See Your DNA, Please? May 16, 2008
What was more, in the study, presented in October 2007 at the , five of those 14 genes could be used to distinguish viral infections from bacterial infections, giving doctors in the future more information with which to make quick decisions. To move the research forward, Cobb, Wiener-Kronish and others will meet in November to plan the first clinical trials of the technique at the ICU bedside. (Scientific American)
An Antibiotic May Not Be the Answer for the Common Cold May 16, 2008
Viral infections, which include the common cold, cannot be treated with antibiotics ... Yet another problem with prescribing antibiotics for viral infections is the devastating and destructive effect that antibiotics can have on the normal bacteria found in the body. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New Cost-effective Means To Reconstruct Virus Populations May 12, 2008
22, 2008) Immunologists have discovered how to manipulate the immune system to increase its power and protect the body from successive viral infections. These findings may point the way toward developing new. (Science Daily)
Nventa Appoints John Varian to Board of Directors May 8, 2008
SAN DIEGO, May 7 /CNW/ -- Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX: NVN) announced today the appointment of John Varian to the company's board of directors. " Prior to joining Aryx Therapeutics, Mr. Varian was chief financial officer of Genset S.A., where he was a key member of the team negotiating the company's sale to Serono S.A. in 2002. From October 1998 to April 2000, Mr. Varian served as senior vice president, finance and administration of Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., joining the company... (Canada Newswire)
An Immunodeficiency Disease with RAG Mutations and Granulomas May 8, 2008
All three girls had severe complications after viral infections, including B-cell lymphoma associated with Epstein Barr virus (EBV). Other findings were hypogammaglobulinemia, a diminished number of T and B cells, and sparse thymic tissue on ultrasonography. (New England Journal of Medicine)
MRSA spreading say American Society of Registered Nurses May 7, 2008
This is especially true when antibiotics have been prescribed for viral infections. Viruses do not respond to antibiotics, only bacteria are killed by antibiotics. (News-Medical.net)
