Two new studies from the Pneumococcal Awareness Council of Experts (PACE) highlight the increased risk for children in Africa of contracting pneumococcal disease and suffering its devastating consequences. The studies were presented at the Sabin Vaccine Institute's 4th Regional Pneumococcal Symposium in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to PACE, the results reinforce the urgent need for improving access to life-saving vaccines and treatments throughout the continent. More at...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Salmonella Outbreak In Nebraska Source Identified
The number of salmonella cases in eastern Nebraska initially detected last week has increased, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. So far, there are approximately 14 lab-confirmed cases, with 4 considered probable ones and an additional 8 to 10 suspect cases indentified on the basis of reported symptoms. The outbreak preliminarily has been linked to a source-alfalfa sprouts from a local grower, CW Sprouts from Omaha. Continue reading ...
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Risk Of Barrett's Esophagus May Be Lowered By 1 Glass Of Wine A Day
Drinking one glass of wine a day may lower the risk of Barrett's Esophagus by 56 percent, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in the March issue of Gastroenterology. Barrett's Esophagus is a precursor to esophageal cancer, the nation's fastest growing cancer with an incidence rate that's jumped 500 percent in the last 30 years. More at...
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