A booster vaccination for parents of new babies and other household members may be the most effective way of preventing the fatal form of whooping cough in young infants, say a group of paediatric intensive care doctors on http://www.bmj.com today. Whooping cough (pertussis) is a distressing infectious disease which affects infants and young children. Read more ...
As part of its investigation into a rare infection that can be associated with infant formula, the New Mexico Department of Health is advising people on the safest way to prepare formula. The Department of Health is investigating two cases of Enterobacter sakazakii illness, a rare cause of bloodstream and central nervous system infections, in a female infant from Lea County and a male infant from Otero County. The male infant has died, and the female infant is hospitalized. Read more ...
It appears that human ganulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) has been identified in China for the first time, and was transmitted between two humans rather than ticks, according to a study published on November 19, 2008 in JAMA. HGA, usually carried by ticks, and has symptoms similar to those of influenza. HGA has been noted in the United States since 1990 and Europe since 1997. Read more ...
Following a Request for Proposal issued in 2007 with the intent to procure an MVA-based, third generation smallpox vaccine, Public Works and Government Services Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Department of National Defence, has awarded a contract to Bavarian Nordic for the delivery of IMVAMUNE®. The Canadian authorities intend to use IMVAMUNE® as part of the country's bio-preparedness programme. Read more ...
Hospitals in Lincolnshire are taking a pro-active approach to battling infections by screening patients for MRSA on admission. At the moment, the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust screens patients for MRSA who are admitted as an emergency and other groups dependant upon the types of procedures to be undertaken. Now the trust is working towards screening all elective patients for the infection, on admission, by March 2009. Read more ...
Although naturally occurring smallpox was eradicated in 1977, there is concern that bioterrorists might obtain smallpox from a laboratory and release it into the population. Under such circumstances, the supply of smallpox vaccine may be insufficient for universal administration. Read more ...
An international team of biochemists has discovered how an experimental drug unleashes its destructive force inside the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). The finding could help scientists develop ways to treat dormant TB infections, and suggests a strategy for drug development against other bacteria as well. A report describing the research, led by Clifton E. Barry, III, Ph.D. Read more ...
Monday, December 1, 2008
Plumbagin, A Medicinal Plant-Derived Naphthoquinone, Is A Novel Inhibitor Of The Growth And Invasion Of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
UroToday.com - Dr. Moammir Aziz and colleagues from the University of Wisconsin reported in the November 1, 2008 issue of Cancer Research that plumbagin, a medicinal plant derived naphthoquinone, inhibits castration-resistant prostate cancer (CaP) growth and invasion. Plumbagin was isolated from the roots of plumbago zeylannica L. (Chitrak), which has been used in Indian medicine for thousands of years. Read more ...
UroToday.com - Accurate molecular markers for targeted therapy that correlate with traditional clinical outcomes are not common. An online article from a distinguished group of researchers demonstrates how useful this approach may be. As background, the combination of platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) inhibition and taxane chemotherapy for CaP patients with bone metastasis has not demonstrated improved progression-free survival or overall survival benefit. Read more ...
Diabetes and endocrinology specialists at Leighton Hospital in Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, can access a summary of the patient's primary care record, enabling them to make more informed decisions at the point of care and helping them to advise a greater number of patients. Read more ...
UroToday.com - Accurate molecular markers for targeted therapy that correlate with traditional clinical outcomes are not common. An online article from a distinguished group of researchers demonstrates how useful this approach may be. As background, the combination of platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) inhibition and taxane chemotherapy for CaP patients with bone metastasis has not demonstrated improved progression-free survival or overall survival benefit. Read more ...
Diabetes and endocrinology specialists at Leighton Hospital in Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, can access a summary of the patient's primary care record, enabling them to make more informed decisions at the point of care and helping them to advise a greater number of patients. Read more ...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Drop In Colorectal Cancer Deaths
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) heralds the recent news of a decline in U.S. cancer deaths and incidence rates, with colorectal cancer among the top three cancers with significant declines. ASGE, representing the specialists in colorectal cancer screening, is excited by the report showing that colorectal cancer deaths among men and women dropped 4.3 percent per year between 2002 and 2005. More at...
Bevacizumab, a cancer drug, may be associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, according to an analysis of several randomized controlled trials released on November 19, 2008 in JAMA. When a cancer forms, it necessarily undergoes the process of angiogenesis, whereby new blood vessels proliferate into the tumor. More at...
UroToday.com - In this study we report an analysis of prostate cancer grade migration trends, by age, using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data over a 30-year period from 1974 to 2003. Age and grade are critical factors in guiding treatment decision-making and outcomes reporting in prostate cancer. More at...
Hereditary information flows from parents to offspring not just through DNA but also through the millions of proteins and other molecules that cling to it. These modifications of DNA, known as "epigenetic marks," act both as a switch and a dial - they can determine which genes should be turned on or off, and how much message an "on" gene should produce. More at...
UroToday.com - Our multi-institutional study on robotic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumors is the first to focus solely on renal hilar tumors and represents one of the largest series in the world. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy requires advanced skills in laparoscopy to achieve precise tumor resection and renal reconstruction while minimizing warm ischemia times and minimizing the risk of complications, such as urinary fistula and postoperative bleeding. More at...
Bevacizumab, a cancer drug, may be associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, according to an analysis of several randomized controlled trials released on November 19, 2008 in JAMA. When a cancer forms, it necessarily undergoes the process of angiogenesis, whereby new blood vessels proliferate into the tumor. More at...
UroToday.com - In this study we report an analysis of prostate cancer grade migration trends, by age, using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data over a 30-year period from 1974 to 2003. Age and grade are critical factors in guiding treatment decision-making and outcomes reporting in prostate cancer. More at...
Hereditary information flows from parents to offspring not just through DNA but also through the millions of proteins and other molecules that cling to it. These modifications of DNA, known as "epigenetic marks," act both as a switch and a dial - they can determine which genes should be turned on or off, and how much message an "on" gene should produce. More at...
UroToday.com - Our multi-institutional study on robotic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumors is the first to focus solely on renal hilar tumors and represents one of the largest series in the world. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy requires advanced skills in laparoscopy to achieve precise tumor resection and renal reconstruction while minimizing warm ischemia times and minimizing the risk of complications, such as urinary fistula and postoperative bleeding. More at...
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