Archive for the 'Infectious dieseases' Category
Researchers Identify Protein That Fights West Nile Virus
Yale and McGill University scientists have identified a protein that is critical in fighting mosquito-borne West Nile Virus in mice. This finding could have therapeutic implications for controlling the potentially deadly virus in humans. The study appears in the Advance Online Publication of Nature Immunology…
The Medal Of The Chemical Research Society Of India Awarded To Penn State Chemist Ayusman Sen
Ayusman Sen, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Penn State University, has been honored with the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Medal. Sen is only the second recipient of the medal, which is awarded exclusively to outstanding chemists of Indian origin who work outside of India…
Poll: Most Americans Aware Of Egg Recall
As the FDA oversaw a massive egg recall for possible salmonella contamination, most Americans were aware of the outbreak and substantial numbers took steps to protect themselves from getting sick, according to a new national poll by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The poll was conducted August 27-30, 2010…
Antimalarial Drug Diversion Study In Research And Reports In Tropical Medicine
Study of antimalarial drug diversion published in Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine Background: Antimalarial medicine diversion has been seen across numerous African markets and can lead to serious stock-outs in the public sector, which can be dangerous to countries with high burdens of disease…
AVAC Calls For Speedy Funding Of Critical Microbicide Follow-Up Studies
AVAC issues a call to action to donors, policy-makers, researchers and advocates to ensure that critical follow-up studies to the landmark CAPRISA 004 microbicide trial receive the economic and political support needed to move forward as quickly as possible…
California Whooping Cough Rate 7 Times Higher Than Last Year
Latest reports, up to the end of August place the number of reported whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the state of California at 3,311, a seven-fold increase over the same period in 2009 when the figure reached 501 cases, says the California Department of Public Health. Health authorities estimate a state rate of 9.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants…
Chronic Lyme Disease, How Often Is It Diagnosed And Treated?
Cincinnati, OH, September 2, 2010 The existence of chronic Lyme disease is an issue of sharp debate within the medical community. Some health care workers who call themselves “Lyme literate” insist that chronic Lyme disease is frequently diagnosed and treated by primary care physicians…
Human Anthrax Infections Reach 327 Cases In Bangladesh
According to Bangladesh’s Fisheries and Livestock Ministry, 327 people have become infected with anthrax in five districts in the north of the country since August 18th. Some experts believe two other districts may also be affected. So far, approximately 150 cattle have become infected and died. Local health officials say this is the largest anthrax outbreak in the history of Bangladesh…
74,700 Bags Of Possibly Salmonella Tainted Beef Treats For Dogs Recalled , Says FDA
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) announced that The Hartz Mountain Corporation has voluntarily recalled 74,800 8-ounce bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs which may be tained with Salmonella. Infection with salmonella, known as salmonellosis, can affect pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as humans - it is caused by Salmonella bacteria…
Arkansas Reports Three West Nile Virus Infection Cases In One Week
The first cases of West Nile virus (WNV) human infection in Arkansas include three reported cases over the last week, the Arkansas Department of Health has announced. All three cases occurred in the southern part of the state. Because of privacy concerns, no more details can be released about the individuals at the moment…
