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Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine For Women Aged 24 to 45
in Well Woman Blog, on June 16, 2009
...tions within 5-10 years of first sexual experience, all women remain at risk for acquisition of HPV infections," write Nubia Muñoz, MD, from the National Institute of Cancer in Bogotá, Colombia, ...
Self Foot Examination Against Needless Diabetic Amputations
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2009
...e, which can lead to numbness in the foot or toes, changes in the temperature of the feet and skin infections and sores that do not heal well. Skin infections and sores left untreated are also common ...
134 KHz RFID Tag: The Hygienic Animal Tag
in The RFID Weblog, on May 7, 2009
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Even animals demand a certain level of hygiene or they are prone to infections and realizing the importance of hygiene level in livestock DAILY RFID has come up with hygienic RFID tag series fo...
Broccoli Sprouts, Good For Your Gut
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2009
... protection against the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), one of the most common bacterial infections in the world.
Broccoli sprouts are much higher than mature broccoli heads in delivering ...
Aller-Ease Protective Beddings for an Allergen-Free Bed
in Allergies, on March 25, 2009
...ltration bedding is an effective and affordable solution to block dust mite droppings, pet dander, fungal and mold spores and other microscopic allergens, so you can sleep comfortably and wake refresh...
How Cranberry Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 12, 2009
...o , Image# 5466776 Cranberries and cranberry juice have been documented to help fight urinary tract infections. An earlier study revealed that tannins found in cranberries prevent bacteria from adher...
Prebiotic in Baby Formula May Reduce Infant Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 2, 2009
...ording to a new study from Italy , adding prebiotics to infant formula may reduce the number of gut infections and reduce the use of antibiotics in infants.
The number of infants who experienced mor...
Vitamin D, Protection For Cold and Flu
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 25, 2009
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According to the said study, increased levels of vitamin D may protect against common respiratory infections such as cold and flu.
The findings, published in this week's Archives of Internal M...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
...ctor in other upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses such as bronchitis, sinusitis, middle-ear infections and pneumonia. The genomes of all 99 serotypes have been examined.
Superimposition of ca...
Hydramycin: New Antibiotic Compound from Hydra
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 20, 2009
... clinically-isolated drug-resistant strains like Klebsiella oxytoca (a common cause of nosocomial infections). Hydramacin works by sticking to the bacterial surface, promoting the clumping of nearby...
Finally Papua province realizes that its condoms and not RFID which can prevent spread of AIDS
in The RFID Weblog, on December 29, 2008
...microchips so that a watch on their sexual behavior could be kept and act as a deterrent to spread infections to others but this step had invoked criticism from various sections of the society. Even ...
Basophil-Microarray Based Allergy Assay wins Award
in Allergies, on December 2, 2008
...atient and the researchers are hoping it could also be developed as a diagnostic tool for parasitic infections.
It works by adding tiny dots of allergen molecules to paper on a glass slide. A drop of...
Astragalus Compound May Help in AIDS Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2008
...w progressive telomere shortening in immune cells , which could make useful in the treatment of HIV infections.
They tested TAT2 in several ways. First, they exposed the CD8 T-cells from HIV-infecte...
Giant Knotwood Extract Regalia Biopesticide
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 26, 2008
...one Organic Innovations, Inc. has launched Regalia® SC , a new biopesticide for controlling both fungal and bacterial disease in a wide range of fruit, ornamental and vegetable crops.
The EPA-regis...
Gut Microorganisms May Help Prevent Onset of Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...tes. This suggests that the rapid "innate" immune response that normally protects us from infections can influence the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
In the Nature paper, teams led by Li Wen at ...
Navel Piercings and Belly Rings During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on August 27, 2008
...s during pregnancy, it will be more difficult for the holes to heal, thereby increasing the risk of infections.
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What Pregnant Women Should Avoid and Pregnancy Paranoia
in Next Nine Months, on August 25, 2008
...e food poisoning, so some doctors say to avoid the dessert.) Manicures and bikini waxes might cause infections. (Possible, experts say, but doubtful.) Hot tubs and saunas might raise body tempe...
Chronic Ear Infections Linked To Increased Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2008
...id findings found a strong link between localized taste damage (resulting from chronic middle ear infections or otitis media) and an increased preference for high-fat foods.
The findings showed that...
FDA Warning: Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs Increase Risk of Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 9, 2008
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Fluoroquinolones are drugs approved for the treatment or prevention of certain bacterial infections. Like other antibacterial drugs, fluoroquinolones do not treat viral infections such as c...
$12M Research Study on Impact of Genetic And Environmental Factors on Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on June 15, 2008
...ncy through early childhood and investigate the roles of indoor and outdoor environmental exposure, infections, nutrition and genetics in the development of asthma and allergies. Expectant mothers wil...
Antibiotic Minocycline May Help Reduce Stroke Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 27, 2008
...en Martínez Banús
Researchers found that minocycline , an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, acne, and infections of ski...
Receiving Guests After Delivery
in Next Nine Months, on April 25, 2008
...onding time with your baby, it will also reduce the risks of you and your newborn from contracting infections during this susceptible period....
Relief for Urinary Tract Infections
in Latina Viva, on April 12, 2008
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I have a great home remedy for you guys, all be it a little odd. I got this one from my mom. Get a hold of cornsilk. They're the little yellow strings in corn husks.
If you've ever had a UTI (urinary tract infection), then you know that tinkling quickly becomes t...
Secrets of the Celebrity Pedicure
in Are you a beauty?, on April 11, 2008
...ape the nail and prevents the danger of clipping too far back in the nail bed, potentially causing infections.
Step 3: Apply cuticle remover and gently push back.
Step 4: Massage feet with a moistur...
Fibrin Sealant, Artiss: FDA-Approved for Burn Patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 19, 2008
...ns undergo purification and virus inactivation treatments to reduce the risk of blood-transmissible infections.
Find more details from the FDA News ....
Natural Products Discovery and Production
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 25, 2008
...lopments will be explored as they impact traditional culture classes: actinomyces, non- yeast fungal, plants, & single cell bacteria/yeast.
Special sessions will be devoted to atypical sour...
Sponsored Post: SPAM, Viruses and the Blacklisting of Exchange Servers
in I got Spam?!, on February 19, 2008
...fected! Microsoft OS based servers often take the rap for being seen as soft towards intrusions and infections.
Penetration tests prove the machine is secure enough not to present itself as an open r...
Knocking Out Pigment Production Reduces Staphylococcus Virulence
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
...tive in reducing the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus , the bacterium responsible for most staph infections. The approach entails blocking the bacterium's pigment formation, as the carotenoid p...
Cranberry Juice Against UTI in Women
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 16, 2008
...medy any longer. There has come scientific evidence that cranberry juice can relieve urinary tract infections (UTI) in women.
Well, only women get UTI, so the men will not benefit from cranberr...
xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel, FDA-Cleared for Marketing
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 7, 2008
...l found in secretions taken from the back of the throat in patients with possible respiratory tract infections. In the test, specific beads, or microspheres, bind to the amplified viral genetic materi...
China, US Ink Deal on Some Drugs
in China Venture News, on December 13, 2007
...S., including lipitor , Viagra, a flu drug called oseltamivir, and an antibiotic used for eye infections called gentamicin sulfate.
A recent Associated Press story notes that "The global ...
The Debate on Infant Male Circumcision
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 9, 2007
... evidence suggests that circumcision is medically beneficial: reduced risk of sexually transmitted infections, such as human papilloma virus , chancroid and syphilis, can reduce the spread of H...
Bob Jones U. has Outbreak of Whooping Cough
in The Universities Weblog, on December 4, 2007
The State is reporting that Bob Jones University is experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough. The school has been forced to cancel most public events and end its fall semester early because of the health issue.
Between 30 and 40 students have been confirmed as whooping cough cases. Another 5...
Web, Small Attacks Characterize 2007 Security Threats
in Networking for Pros, on November 19, 2007
...ough stealing financial access information or by generating ad revenue.
The largest number of Web infections were experienced by Web servers running Apache, and China has moved into the number one s...
Promising MRSA VAccine Targets Quorum Sensing
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 9, 2007
... autoinducers, sequestration of which could therefore block quorum sensing and the establishment of infections.
The Scripps Research team focused on Gram-positive bacteria, whose quorum sensing is co...
Merck's HPV Vaccine May Expand to Women Up to 45 Years Old
in Well Woman Blog, on November 8, 2007
...ernational Papillomavirus Conference in Beijing, China, found that Gardasil prevented 83 percent of infections, cervical abnormalities and pre-cancers and external genital lesions caused by the cancer...
Study Claims Malware Infections Are Growing
in I got Spam?!, on November 4, 2007
According to a report on PCWorld.com, U.K. security vendor Prevx is claiming a recent study of 300,000 PCs revealed that over 15% of them had at least one spyware or malware program installed. These programs include keyboard loggers, information stealers, and fake anti-spyware programs. Not sur...
Doribax (doripenem injection), FDA-Approved for Complicated Urinary Tract and Intra-abdominal Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 18, 2007
...Currently, the prescribed medication for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections is levofloxacin while meropenem for complicated intra-abdominal infections .
Found to have a...
New Cervical Cancer Test May Replace Pap Smear
in Well Woman Blog, on October 18, 2007
...mears (3 percent).
HPV, or human papilloma virus , is a common sexually transmitted disease. Infections are mostly in young women and most go away on their own. The HPV test looks for the high-...
HPV and other DNA Viruses Can be Detected Early
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 17, 2007
... easily be integrated into the Pap smear method.
Unlike the existing methods of detection of viral infections have drawbacks...
That test is the Nobel Prize-winning polymerase chain reaction (PCR),...
Women Who Think They're Treating Yeast Infections Aren't
in Well Woman Blog, on October 11, 2007
...mitted infections, dry skin, or inflammation, Hoffstetter noted, which won't respond to OTC antifungals and could even be aggravated by these products.
Overuse of OTC yeast infection remedies ca... ... According to a recent study, one in every four women who seeks treatment for persistent yeast infections actually has one. A yeast infection is a fungus responsible for vaginal itching, a thick whit...
MAAWG Attacks BotNets with Walled Garden Best Practices to Protect Users
in I got Spam?!, on October 6, 2007
... addresses, proxies and botnet zombies attempting to send spam. This does not mean they are all new infections, as infected PCs tend to move around the Internet IP address space of the user'...
Adding Probiotics in Diarrhea Treatment: Cheaper but as Effective
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 1, 2007
In developing countries, too many infants die from diarrhea caused by rotavirus - while in developed countries the infection management of diarrhea costs to as much as 1B$/year.
Now, the addition of probiotic bacteria in the treatment of diarrhea has been found to be as effective, though...
Lamisil, FDA-Approved for Pediatric Treatment of Scalp Ringworm
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 30, 2007
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Now, the FDA has just approved Lamisil Oral Granules for the treatment of tinea capitis (a fungal infection of the scalp) in children aged 4 and older.
Tinea capitis most commonly aff...
How to Prevent Ear Infections
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 19, 2007
...e of the 19A strain, it made me think about prevention. I am being proactive about dealing with ear infections, since I (and most parents with kids) know just how nasty it can get when my children suc...
Prevnar and The 19A Strain
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 19, 2007
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Nine kids in New York are being treated for ear infections. Doctors reportedly found a "strain of strep bacteria not included in the pneumococcal vaccine" that may be the cause...
Genetic Basis of Susceptibility to Acute Urinary Track Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 18, 2007
...lammation in animal experiments. Now, in studies of children and adults with recurrent renal pelvis infections, they have also shown that mutations of this very gene are much more common in kidney pat...
Calendrier vaccinal 2007
in Les Boutchous, on September 6, 2007
...e contre le cancer du col de l'utérus fait son apparition. La vaccination contre les infections à papillomavirus 6, 11, 16, 18 (vaccin Gardasil ®) est recommandée à toutes les jeunes filles de 14 ...
Infection of the Human Adenovirus-36 May Contribute to Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 22, 2007
... that infection with human adenovirus-36 (Ad-36), long recognized as a cause of respiratory and eye infections in humans, transforms adult stem cells obtained from fat tissue into fat cells. Stem cell...
Not All Probiotics are Effective against Acute Diarrhea
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 13, 2007
...(at times accompanied by vomiting, nausea and abdominal cramps ) that is caused frequently by infections from viruses, bacteria or parasites and sometimes from antibiotics or artificial sweetene...
Do you want natural sun protection? Eat apricots.
in Daily Power Walk, on August 10, 2007
...s, skin disorders, enhance immunity, protects against toxins and cancer formations, colds, flu, and infections. It is an antioxidant and protector of the cells while slowing the aging process. Sources...
Antibiotic Tequin, Linked to Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 6, 2007
...belongs in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, sinuses, skin, urinary tract and certain sexually transmitted diseases.
In ...
An Itch You Don't Dare Scratch
in Well Woman Blog, on July 21, 2007
.... But genital itching can be a symptom of many other conditions, from other kinds of vaginal infections to sexually transmitted diseases to skin allergies. So unless you are fairly certain you ...
Panty liner trouble
in Are you a beauty?, on July 20, 2007
I use panty liners as a must, every day. It makes me feel, well, fresher if you know what I mean. But after one bad yeast infection I endured my gynecologist advised me to stop using panty liners, or to change the brand for something more natural.
The thing is - normal panty liners are made o...
Avoid gym germs
in Daily Power Walk, on July 17, 2007
If you join a gym for the first time you might not be aware of or think about how many germs there are in that sweaty environment.
With everyone working out, sweating and using the same machines the possibilities of catching a cold or infection also are higher than if you exercise at home.
...
More Post-Trauma Complications in Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on July 17, 2007
....1 days)
required longer duration of ventilator support (10.8 days vs. 8.4 days)
developed more infections (11.3 percent vs. 6.3 percent)
Those were the findings recently reported in the July...
Fish and Fruit-rich Diet May Reduce Risk of Asthma and Other Respiratory Conditions
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 11, 2007
...xidant and anti-inflammatory micronutrients are associated with lower reports of cough, respiratory infections, and less severe asthma-related symptoms.
Teenagers who have low dietary intakes of frui...
Bleeding During Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on June 30, 2007
... to list some common and benign causes of bleeding in the first half of pregnancy, including:
Some infections in the urinary tract may cause blood in the urine that stains underwear, and is confused ...
RFID hand washing system to ensure health standard compliance
in The RFID Weblog, on June 22, 2007
...lth care institutions. Around two million people get affected as a result of health care associated infections and cause eighty thousand deaths each year. CleanTech IC line of automated hand-washing ...
Coqueluche
in Les Boutchous, on June 22, 2007
...maladie du "chant du coq" est aujourd'hui la première cause de décès par infections bactériennes chez les moins de 2 mois. Et la 3ème, tous âges confondus. Pour les médecins, ce "re...
Antibiotiques et asthme
in Les Boutchous, on June 19, 2007
... le risque d'asthme double chez les bambins ayant reçu des antibiotiques pour des infections autres que respiratoires, ainsi que chez les jeunes enfants ayant reçu plusieurs séries d'antibioti...
Thinking of a detox diet?
in Are you a beauty?, on June 17, 2007
...tamins and minerals we get from food can "actually weaken the body's ability to fight infections and inflammation," she says."
So, if you really want to give your tummy a rest...
Strathclyde to Screen CABI's Fungi Collection for Lead Compounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 14, 2007
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CABI 's fungal collection will be screened by the University of Strathclyde for potential lead compounds against MRSA, cancers and other diseases.
CABI houses one of the world's large...
On Infections from Contact Lens, Contact Lens Solution and Product Recall
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 27, 2007
If you haven't yet read my post on Acuvue® Oasys™ contact lenses , please do and take note of the unanimous reader feedback of being allergic and getting infection from the new-generation silicone- hydrogel lenses (senofilcon-A) that Acuvue® Oasys™ is made of.
As much as I would like...
Melanized Fungi Thrives on Radioactivity
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 24, 2007
...from the potential in environmental clean-up, these findings may also have wider impact.
"The fungal kingdom comprises more species than any other plant or animal kingdom , so finding that...
Menopause and Your Sex Life
in Well Woman Blog, on May 24, 2007
...y dropping estrogen levels makes sex uncomfortable and painful, and also raises the risk of certain infections.
However, Dr. Page, after suggesting several remedies, goes on to assure us:
Your sexua...
Lactoferrin Aids in Treatment of H. Pylori Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 20, 2007
A new study indicates adding a bovine protein called lactoferrin to the existing approaches used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection may yield more effective results. H. pylori is a bacteria in the stomach associated with duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, stomach cancer, non-ulc...
Immunologic Sensor for Atrazine and Antibiotics in Food
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 19, 2007
...ion of ground and drinking water. Antibiotics, on the other hand, are often used to treat bacterial infections in farm animals, and are sometimes found in unacceptably high levels in food. these subst...
The Oral Sex-Throat Cancer Link
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 11, 2007
...ed to have infected a large proportion of people worldwide at some point in their lives.
Most HPV infections clear with little or no symptoms, but a small percentage of men and women who acquire can...
Drinking spoonfuls of sugar
in Are you a beauty?, on May 6, 2007
...er work double time, raises insulin levels in our blood and increases chances for persisting fungus infections, to name only a few.
Avoiding too much sugar is the best way for most of us. There cer...
