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    Bacterial Infections





    A prescription for practicing bad medicine 29 Jan 2006
    The development of antibiotics revolutionized medicine. People with bacterial infections that previously brought death sentences were saved. ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle,

    Bacteria causes firm to recall respiratory devices 29 Jan 2006
    ...patients who were using them, Ms. Wadley said. None were showed any bacterial infections. The hospital has not decided whether to ...
    - Annapolis Capital,

    Center's chamber offers hope for healing wounds that resist other ... 29 Jan 2006
    The major covered treatment categories include diabetic-related wounds, vascular disease, uncontrolled bacterial infections, compromised skin and tissue flaps ...
    - Naples Daily News (subscription),

    Why Revive a Deadly Flu Virus? 29 Jan 2006
    Many of the afflicted died within hours after they first began to feel a little feverish. Others succumbed more slowly to secondary bacterial infections. ...
    - New York Times,

    Pharmacies collect old antibiotics Jan 26, 2006
    There is a strong push to use antibiotics for only bacterial infections. Bacterial infections, such as meningitis and pneumonia, are ...
    - MSU State News,

    Venereal Disease Jan 26, 2006
    Further treatment might be necessary depending on the individual case, but many of these bacterial infections are reported to clear up following several weeks ...
    - TheHorse.com,

    Pedicure Dangers Jan 26, 2006
    ..."The two things we're most concerned about are bacterial infections and fungal infections. Bacterial infections are acute infections ...
    - WIFR,

    A Guide to Human Intestinal Parasites Worms Jan 28, 2006
    Hemorrhages can occur when worms penetrate the intestinal wall and bacterial infections usually follow. The are about one to two inches in length. ...
    - Yemen Observer,

    STIs: What every college student should know Jan 24, 2006
    HIV. Bacterial infections can be cured while viral infections, on the other hand, can be treated, but not completely cured. Georgetown ...
    - Georgetown Independent (subscription),

    Furnishings company touts new, safer anti-bacterial finish Jan 28, 2006
    ...infection control in hospitals and health care facilities, the new anti-microbial finish will help control the spread of bacterial infections through furniture ...
    - Myrtle Beach Sun News,

    March of Dimes focuses on lowering premature birth rates Jan 26, 2006
    ...blood, etc.," Gossett says. Complications included bacterial infections and an intracranial hemorrhage. "They rate hemorrhages on ...
    - Charleston Post Courier (subscription),

    Is prolonged pregnancy dangerous? Jan 25, 2006
    ...mares with fescue toxicity have a poor chance of survival because they are hormonally immature and at high risk for neonatal bacterial infections; their dams ...
    - Thoroughbred Times,

    Bacteria And Viruses Utilize A Natural Mechanism To Get Inside ... Jan 26, 2006
    ...viruses also want inside cells and out of the direct line of fire of the immune system or treatments such as antibiotics for bacterial infections, Dr. Daaka ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Report: Antibiotics being overused Jan 23, 2006
    Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, said Lin Dehlin, Bay de Noc Community College nurse educator. Dehlin teaches pharmacology. ...
    - Marquette Mining Journal,

    Targanta Appoints William Crouse to Board of Directors Jan 25, 2006
    ...development. Its lead product, oritavancin, used to treat Gram-positive bacterial infections, has completed two Phase III clinical trials. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    On the rise Jan 15, 2006
    ...of bacteria, Homer, Hobbs and others who’ve become seriously ill from tissue and blood infections, say the seriousness of bacterial infections is frightening ...
    - Mankato Free Press,

    Ford Still Battling Pneumonia Jan 23, 2006
    It prevents about 23 bacterial infections that can lead to pneumonia, but it is not a foolproof vaccine (like the flu vaccine).
    - ABC News

    ASK THE DOCTOR: Decoding the common cold Jan 17, 2006
    ...infection. The old adage ‘‘viral infections cause clear mucus and bacterial infections cause colored mucus’’ is not correct. ...
    - The Patriot Ledger,

    Facts of the Matter Jan 15, 2006
    Until the 1930s there was no chemical treatment that could fight bacterial infections in general, and prevention was the main means of protecting patients from ...
    - Honolulu Star-Bulletin,

    Rare cases of liver failure linked to antibiotic Jan 25, 2006
    ...of reaction is quite rare.". Telithromycin is used to treat respiratory tract bacterial infections. Bacteria that are resistant to ...
    - Reuters

    Health Groups Raising Awareness on Misuse of Antibiotics Jan 25, 2006
    Meijer pharmacies are collecting Amoxicillan, Zithromax, Cephalexin and other antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infections. ...
    - WLNS,

    "Natural" chicken takes off Jan 26, 2006
    ...have been calling for an end to low levels of antibiotics in animal feed since the 1990s because it has been linked to human bacterial infections that are ...
    - Asbury Park Press,

    Rare cases of liver failure linked to antibiotic Jan 25, 2006
    ...have been 2.7 million prescriptions written, so this type of reaction is quite rare.'' Telithromycin is used to treat respiratory tract bacterial infections. ...
    - NewKerala.com,

    Ubiquity Interviews Ray Kurzweil Jan 23, 2006
    23, 2006 at 10:47 AM. "If it were up to the Luddites, human life expectancy would still be 37, and we'd still be dying from bacterial infections," says Ray ...
    - SF.Indymedia.org,

    Tropical fruit has reputation as a cancer fighter Jan 23, 2006
    Today, mangosteen is attracting scientific — and popular — attention for the potential ability to treat some types of cancer and bacterial infections. ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Equine flu invades valley, but humans can't catch it Jan 25, 2006
    ...is showing symptoms, MacDougall says it's too late for the vaccination and the horseowner needs to get antibiotics to prevent the secondary bacterial infections ...
    - Valencia County News Bulletin,

    Treating Colds With Antibiotics Is Unsafe Jan 13, 2006
    But colds should not be treated with antibiotics. They are viral infections, and antibiotics treat bacterial infections, like pneumonia. ...
    - abc7news.com,

    First-Ever Statewide Program Provides Michigan Residents ... Jan 25, 2006
    ..."Patients must understand that antibiotics cure bacterial infections, not viruses like cold, flu and most sore throats," said Mary Eley, Executive Director of ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Provides Update on Strategic Direction of ... Jan 26, 2006
    We are focusing on developing products addressing commercial opportunities in our core business areas: Gram-positive bacterial infections, hepatitis, kidney ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    Top Chicken Producers Reported to Have Slashed Antibiotic Use ... Jan 24, 2006
    ...key step for keeping the crisis in antibiotic resistance from further depleting our arsenal of antibiotics effective at treating bacterial infections, in sick ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    VenGrowth Funds invest in Targanta Therapeutics Jan 6, 2006
    Targanta to develop and commercialize late-stage antibiotic for the treatment of hospital based bacterial infections TORONTO, Jan. ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release),

    First-Time Generic Approvals: Dilaudid, Cefzil, Zithromax Dec 30, 2005
    ...of susceptible microorganisms; and azithromycin 250-, 500-, and 600-mg tablets for the treatment of indicated mild to moderate bacterial infections in adults ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Watch lingering cough symptoms Jan 16, 2006
    ...system. Doctors say research shows that viruses do not respond to antibiotics. Bacterial infections, however, do. "The secondary ...
    - El Paso Times,

    Figuring Out the Flu Jan 19, 2006
    By contrast, seasonal flu most often kills not directly but via secondary bacterial infections that follow the initial viral infection. ...
    - TCS Daily,

    JHM Alliance Provides First Two Grants for Tech Development Jan 17, 2006
    An innovative method for diagnosing bacterial infections and a new MRI-compatible air motor are the first projects to receive grant funding from the Johns ...
    - Johns Hopkins Gazette,

    Healthy Habits: Bacteria or virus? Jan 2, 2006
    I really notice it this time of year, when people start talking about viral and bacterial infections. What’s the difference anyway? ...
    - MetroWest Daily News,

    One Dead, 3 Ill from New Antibiotic Jan 21, 2006
    The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug, marketed as Ketek, in 2004 for treatment of acute bacterial infections from chronic bronchitis, acute ...
    - WXIA-TV,

    Antibiotic may Cause Liver Damage Jan 22, 2006
    The US Food and Drug Administration approved telithromycin in 2004 to treat acute bacterial infections from chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis, and ...
    - Ivanhoe,

    New Angiotech product designed to fight infections Jan 5, 2006
    Biofilms are an important survival tool for bacteria and are associated with antibiotic resistance in some bacterial infections. ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    (PZ) Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Hosts a Symposium on Sickle ... Jan 23, 2006
    ...liver. Young children, in particular, can easily develop life-threatening complications due to certain bacterial infections. Since ...
    - Houston Chronicle,

    ZLB Behring Announces FDA Approval of Vivaglobin(R) - The First ... Jan 9, 2006
    The annual rate of serious bacterial infections (defined as bacterial pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, osteomyelitis, and visceral abscesses), the primary ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Moldy apartment to be cleaned, repaired by April, owners say/1-14 Jan 13, 2006
    Snyder said the mold is the reason her 4-year-old son Isaac and husband Daniel have bacterial infections in their sinus cavities. ...
    - Hamilton Journal News (subscription),

    Federal Regulators Probe Possible Death Caused by Novel Antibiotic Jan 21, 2006
    Associated Press. Ketek is an FDA-approved antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections from bronchitis to pneumonia. Dr. John ...
    - All Headline News

    Coughing it up may be best treatment, journal says Jan 23, 2006
    ...cough it up." A cough is a protective reflex, which helps rid the lungs of contaminants and mucus because of colds, bacterial infections and environmental ...
    - El Paso Times,

    Antibiotics use in broiler chickens is cut Jan 24, 2006
    Both have been calling for an end to the use of antibiotics in animal feed since the 1990s because it has been linked to human bacterial infections that are ...
    - United Press International

    Enanta Pharma initiates Phase 2 macrolide study Jan 19, 2006
    ...joins the oxazolidinones, (Pfizer's linezolid) and lipopeptides (Cubist's daptomycin) in a small but growing arsenal against drug-resistant bacterial infections ...
    - DrugResearcher.com,

    Lawsuits claim Allegheny County Jail officials negligent in inmate ... Jan 24, 2006
    Two female inmates died of bacterial infections last year at the Allegheny County Jail after guards and health officials showed "deliberate indifference" to ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    Research and Markets: How Will the Patent Expiry of the Leading ... Jan 23, 2006
    ...report will also give you an understanding of the impact of Wyeth's new product launches DVS-233 (depression), Tygacil (bacterial infections) and Bazedoxifene ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Antibiotic Linked To Two Cases Of Liver Failure And Implicated In ... Jan 23, 2006
    Telithromycin was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2004 to treat acute bacterial infections from chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    CSI: North Georgia style Jan 24, 2006
    ...flu epidemic in the region, which the medical examiner helped to identify after it was causing a number of infant deaths due to bacterial infections, he said. ...
    - Calhoun Times,

    Even in small doses, Tylenol is deadly to cats Jan 20, 2006
    No drugs are available yet to combat calicivirus, but oral and topical antibiotics are prescribed when secondary bacterial infections develop in the eyes. ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch,

    Antibiotics not ‘magic bullets’ Dec 31, 2005
    ...using these drugs incorrectly. Antibiotics are a form of medication used to treat bacterial infections. They work by destroying ...
    - El Universal Online,

    Breeding the Older Mare Jan 11, 2006
    Mares which have had trauma to their cervix through abnormal foalings do not form a tight seal to prevent ascending bacterial infections. ...
    - TheHorse.com,

    Destination can guide therapy of traveler`s disease Jan 20, 2006
    Bacterial infections are still the most common cause of travelers` diarrhea, he added, but the disease course is usually short and self-limited. ...
    - GG2.net,

    Quebec strain of C. difficile found in eight other provinces Jan 13, 2006
    ...are also developing infection control guidelines for acute and long-term care facilities in the hopes of preventing and controlling the bacterial infections.
    - CBC Manitoba,

    Initial WHO assessment is bird flu in Turkey mirrors Asian ... Jan 10, 2006
    WHO team's assessment is that Turkey currently has adequate supplies of antivirals, and antibiotics (for treatment of secondary bacterial infections) as well ...
    - Calgary Sun,

    Antibiotic May Be Cause Of Liver Problems Jan 20, 2006
    It's used to treat acute bacterial infections from chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis and community-acquired pneumonia. ...
    - KOLD-TV,

    Health: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Food Habits And Fish Jan 20, 2006
    ...and two other have liver failure. Ketek is used to treat severe bronchitis from bacterial infections. Following the three cases of ...
    - CBS 3,

    Labour-delaying drug linked to 1,000 pre-term babies a year Jan 12, 2006
    ...infirmary in Newcastle, said: "Metronidazole changes the bacteria in the vagina and by doing that you increase the risk of other types of bacterial infections ...
    - The Observer,

    Gut level biodiversity Jan 18, 2006
    Many bacterial infections can be viewed as caused less by the mere presence of a specific type of bacteria, but rather when a single species of harmful ...
    - Ars Technica,

    Smith, BC get it done Jan 18, 2006
    ...''It was another rock fight," said Cooley last night. ''No heart attacks this time around. No bacterial infections. We're walking out of here on our feet.". ...
    - Boston Globe,

    Flu case confirmed in Clark County Jan 13, 2006
    ...well. Doctors caution against using antibiotics to treat flu. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections, not viruses. Using ...
    - Siftings Herald,

    Antibiotics are aging, and bacteria are learning to fight them off Dec 31, 2005
    ...vancomycin appeared. Now some 2 million hospital patients a year get bacterial infections; about 90,000 of them die. The National ...
    - U.S. News & World Report

    Targanta Acquires Late-Stage Antibiotic from InterMune Dec 27, 2005
    ...clinical trials. Oritavancin, used to treat Gram-positive bacterial infections, was acquired from InterMune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITMN). The ...
    - CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),

    Rising rate of abortion Jan 17, 2006
    Their results indicate that 50 per cent suffered bacterial infections as post-abortion consequence, 47 per cent had abortions that were dangerous to their ...
    - AsiaNews.it,

    Dr. Reddy's to Release Q3 FY06 results on January 24, 2006 ... Jan 16, 2006
    The basic research program of Dr. Reddy's focuses on cancer, diabetes, bacterial infections and pain management. Website: http://www.drreddys.com. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Public Health Notification Regarding Ralstonia Associated With ... Dec 28, 2005
    Signs and symptoms of an infection with Ralstonia are similar to those observed in other bacterial infections. Infections caused by Ralstonia spp. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Will the sins of your past catch up with you? Jan 2, 2006
    Bacterial infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. How can people protect themselves in the future? ...
    - Shreveport Times,

    US groups monitor abortion pill debate in Australia Jan 18, 2006
    ...have used it. And in that time, four American women have died from rare bacterial infections after taking RU-486. For that reason ...
    - ABC Online,

    Ditch those glasses Jan 15, 2006
    The risks involved with the treatment are the same risk as for any contact lens wearers ranging from allergies to bacterial infections due to poor hygiene. ...
    - Health24.com,

    Antibiotics Won't Help Colds Jan 12, 2006
    ...be sick," Harders said. They are viral infections and antibiotics treat bacterial infections, like pneumonia. But doctors write ...
    - NBC 10.com,

    Hawaii flu season pretty mild Jan 16, 2006
    We see a lot of people with things we initially think is the flu, but turn out to be upper respiratory bacterial infections that we can actually treat with ...
    - KHON2,

    Aradigm Files Request for Orphan Drug Designation for Inhaled ... Jan 5, 2006
    ...delivery of the novel formulation of this widely used anti-infective for its local and prolonged effects in the treatment of bacterial infections in CF. ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    How to check out a beauty salon Jan 20, 2006
    Emery boards that are not approved for disinfection should be discarded after use to prevent transmission of yeast or bacterial infections from one client’s ...
    - WFAA (subscription),

    LIFELONG HEALTH : Vitamin D prevents disease, but deficiency is ... Jan 15, 2006
    ...lung. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with a much higher risk of bacterial infections, particularly tuberculosis. Vitamin ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    FDA explores NC cases of unusual liver ailments Jan 21, 2006
    The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug in 2004 for treatment of acute bacterial infections from chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis and ...
    - Myrtle Beach Sun News,

    Targanta Acquires Late-Stage Antibiotic from InterMune Dec 28, 2005
    III clinical trials. Oritavancin, used to treat Gram-positive bacterial infections, was acquired from InterMune, Inc. The terms ...
    - dBusinessNews Indianapolis (press release),

    Cough meds could harm, not help Jan 19, 2006
    ...if someone is having trouble sleeping, said Peterson, who is currently treating many patients with sore throats caused by both viral and bacterial infections. ...
    - DesMoinesRegister.com,

    Par gets FDA approval for infection treatment Dec 30, 2005
    Cefprozil is used to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, or ear infections and is a generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s ...
    - NewYorkBusiness.com,

    Breastfeeding mother passes infection to child Jan 7, 2006
    Siu added that if a child repeatedly suffers from bacterial infections despite being fed in a safe and hygienic environment, one would have to suspect that it ...
    - Taipei Times,

    A View From Within Jan 9, 2006
    Just to cloud the issue, some horses with allergic airway disease can have secondary bacterial infections and will have bacteria present. ...
    - TheHorse.com,

    Cold weather precautions for lactating cows, dairy calves Jan 5, 2006
    ...cold, windy weather. Chapping makes the teat more susceptible to bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus. If injury has ...
    - Bismarck Farm & Ranch Guide,

    Miracle drug saved 5-year-old Binghamton boy's life in '43 Dec 30, 2005
    ...great advance of medical science against disease.". And not just for bacterial infections. "Medical science moves ever toward a cure ...
    - Press & Sun-Bulletin,

    Company Profile for SIRS-Lab Jan 6, 2006
    ...of new biomarkers and the development of in-vitro diagnostic products for the early detection of inflammatory diseases and bacterial infections in the field of ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    FAMILY DOCTOR: ‘Infection’ in artificial joints can be A ... Jan 4, 2006
    A: Prosthetic heart valves, hips, knees and other types share one common characteristic: They are all susceptible to bacterial infections. ...
    - Canton Repository (subscription),

    Becton Dickinson to buy medical testing company Jan 10, 2006
    Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it agreed to acquire privately held GeneOhm Sciences Inc., which specializes in testing for bacterial infections, for about ...
    - Reuters

    Uninsured NY'ers pay more than double for meds Jan 12, 2006
    ...ranged from 13 percent more for Lanoxin, which is used to treat congestive heart failure, to 384 percent more for Doxycycline, which treats bacterial infections ...
    - New York Daily News,

    Pond scum shows promise against Alzheimer's Jan 7, 2006
    ...and other marine natural products are considered a prime source for drug candidates against human diseases, including cancer and bacterial infections. ...
    - NZZ Online,

    Theravance to Present at the 24th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare ... Jan 3, 2006
    ...and commercialization of small molecule medicines across a number of therapeutic areas including respiratory disease, bacterial infections and gastrointestinal ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Deaths after abortion pill to be studied 23 Nov 2005
    ...they are officially approved. What is unknown is whether this procedure might contribute to bacterial infections. For now, there ...
    - Austin American-Statesman (subscription),

    STI RATES ALARMING by Myles Wearring 23 Nov 2005
    ...“This is because there’s been a low prevalence for so long of the major bacterial infections – chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis – because they went ...
    - Sydney Star Observer,

    Innovative Research Set To Push Boundaries Of Cancer Care 23 Nov 2005
    For more than 100 years, scientists have reported that bacterial infections can sometimes elicit remission in certain forms of cancer. ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Americans gobbling up turkey 23 Nov 2005
    ..."At least today, the risk of salmonella or one of the other bacterial infections is a more likely risk than avian flu," he said. ...
    - Chicago Tribune,

    Turkey Sales 23 Nov 2005
    Public health officials say the risk of Salmonella or one of the other bacterial infections is more likely than the Avian Flu in the US and the Department of ...
    - WBKO,

    No need to panic just yet 23 Nov 2005
    Relations, claims that unlike our annual flus that usually kill indirectly by exposing the body to secondary (and treatable) bacterial infections, Spanish flu ...
    - Cincinnati Post,

    Antibiotics' use as quick fix can cause problems Nov 22, 2005
    Disease Control and Prevention's Office of Microbial Resistance, said this means while these drugs can be very effective for bacterial infections - strep throat ...
    - Beaver County Times,

    Non-prescription drugs could soon cost you a lot more Nov 22, 2005
    NEW DELHI: Treating malaria, amoebiasis, blood-clotting, headache and bacterial infections, including pneumonia, is likely to get costlier some time from now. ...
    - Economic Times,

    Humanized mice : are we there yet? Nov 22, 2005
    Immune responses to a variety of viral and bacterial infections in humanized mice are currently being studied, and progress in some of these infectious models ...
    - Journal of Experimental Medicine

    Safe Shagging 101 Nov 22, 2005
    Bacterial infections like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are easily cured with oral antibiotics, and viral infections, like Herpes, HPV and even HIV can be controlled ...
    - Cornell Daily Sun,

    Large Proportion of Patients on Renagel(R) Receive Calcium ... Nov 21, 2005
    We are focusing on developing products addressing commercial opportunities in our core business areas: Gram-positive bacterial infections, hepatitis, kidney ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Aurobindo gets USFDA approval Nov 20, 2005
    Cephalexin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract ...
    - Economic Times,

    Cubist gets priority review for Cubicin Nov 21, 2005
    In June, Cubist released study results showing Cubicin was not inferior to other antibiotics in treating heart valve infections and bacterial infections of the ...
    - BusinessWeek

    'Katrina Cough' scare may be inflated Nov 20, 2005
    ...mold.". The reactions can leave people more susceptible to bacterial infections, sinus and ear infections and bronchitis, he said. ...
    - Myrtle Beach Sun News,

    Implications of piercings, tattoos Nov 20, 2005
    With tattooing, because there are so many more pin pricks, the risk of common skin bacterial infections, or HIV and Hepatitis, is proportionally higher. ...
    - Spectator Eau Claire (subscription),

    Expert panel refutes anti-bacterial soap claims Oct 24, 2005
    Antibacterial soap kills more bacteria, but the advisory panel asks whether it is necessary to kill the bacteria to prevent bacterial infections. ...
    - Food Consumer,

    Can Cotrimoxazole Prevent Opportunistic Infections? Nov 14, 2005
    It has also through research been discovered that cotrimoxazole can be used to prevent certain bacterial infections in people living with HIV. ...
    - AllAfrica.com,

    Mouse and Man Differ in Immune Response to Viruses Nov 17, 2005
    17 (AScribe Newswire) -- Patients who were born with a rare and life-threatening susceptibility to certain bacterial infections are revealing idiosyncrasies in ...
    - AScribe

    Mice, men have immunity differences Nov 18, 2005
    Patients who were born with a rare and life-threatening susceptibility to certain bacterial infections are revealing idiosyncrasies in their immune systems ...
    - myDNA.com,

    Inappropriate use of antibiotics may be harmful Nov 2, 2005
    Health Service. "People need to remember that antibiotics are used for bacterial infections. A common cold is a virus. Antibiotics ...
    - News from Washington University in St. Louis,

    Search for liver hard on family, finances Nov 21, 2005
    But a small duct connected to the new organ is leaking, causing reoccurring bacterial infections in the 10-year-old Boonton boy's bloodstream. ...
    - Dailyrecord.com,

    The lowdown on dog flu Nov 21, 2005
    ...which can take hold because the virus damages the lining of the respiratory tract, weakening the respiratory tract’s natural barriers to bacterial infections ...
    - Newsweek

    Influenza and avian flu are two totally different illnesses Nov 16, 2005
    ...birds. But, as always, it is critical to cook the meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees to prevent bacterial infections. ...
    - Chetek Alert,

    Advice not heeded: 'If you have the flu, don't go to work' Nov 20, 2005
    Viruses aren't defeated by antibiotics the way bacterial infections are. "If you have the flu, don't go to work," said Crawford of Meridian. ...
    - Cincinnati Enquirer,

    Workshop on using anti-microbial drugs Nov 16, 2005
    ...development of resistance. According to a release from the CMC, antibiotics that cure bacterial infections are often misused. For example ...
    - Newindpress,

    [WT논�]Pandemic panic Nov 21, 2005
    Garrett claims that, unlike our annual flus that usually kill indirectly by exposing the body to secondary (and treatable) bacterial infections, Spanish flu ...
    - 세계�보,

    Health Department addressing parents’ fears Nov 16, 2005
    ...needed antibiotics.�. Dersham pointed out that antibiotics are only effective on bacterial infections, not viruses. “When one ...
    - Delphos Herald,

    Antibiotic-Coated Central Venous Catheters Reduce Bacterial ... Oct 28, 2005
    Annals of Internal Medicine, central venous catheters that are coated with antibiotics may significantly reduce the rate of bacterial infections compared to ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Bacterial Protein Azurin as a Novel Anticancer Agent Nov 18, 2005
    For more than 100 years, scientists have reported that bacterial infections can sometimes elicit remission in certain forms of cancer. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Inappropriate use of antibiotics may be harmful Nov 3, 2005
    Overuse of antibiotics can lead to bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotic. "People need to remember that antibiotics are used for bacterial infections. ...
    - News from Washington University in St. Louis,

    Theravance and Astellas to Collaborate on Telavancin ... Nov 8, 2005
    ...and commercialization of small molecule medicines across a number of therapeutic areas including respiratory disease, bacterial infections and gastrointestinal ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    The Market for Antibacterials, Valued at $24 Billion in the Seven ... Nov 16, 2005
    ...patent expiries. This report highlights epidemiological trends in bacterial infections across the major Western markets. It provides ...
    - New Age Media Concepts (press release)

    Awareness pays in STD prevention and treatment Nov 3, 2005
    Bacterial infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis are treatable, while viral infections such as hepatitis B ...
    - Clemson Tiger News,

    Infections eyed as cancer cause Oct 25, 2005
    Viral and bacterial infections are emerging as a link to, and possibly a cause of, about 20 per cent of cancer cases around the world, a virologist told a ...
    - Vancouver Sun (subscription),

    How to stop the sniffles Nov 15, 2005
    Centre in Amsterdam found that eating helps the body destroy the viruses that cause colds, while fasting helps tackle the bacterial infections responsible for ...
    - Daily Mail - UK,

    Overuse of antibiotics threatens child health Nov 13, 2005
    Neptune. "Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections," Kairys said. "Most of these infections are not bacterial, but viral.". ...
    - Asbury Park Press,

    DNA chips spot, help track antibiotic resistance Nov 10, 2005
    ...in Athens, Ga. Antimicrobial compounds, or antibiotics, have been used for years to fight bacterial infections. But some bacterial ...
    - Drovers (subscription),

    Nabi Gets Taken Apart Nov 1, 2005
    ...research - Cramer's Take) were shredded Tuesday after a late-stage clinical trial of a promising vaccine to prevent dangerous bacterial infections failed to ...
    - TheStreet.com

    Importance of traditional drugs proved Nov 17, 2005
    Antibiotics, the major drugs for bacterial infections, are obtained from mainly bacteria and fungi, which are micro-organisms generally accepted as plants. ...
    - Daily Nation (subscription),

    Merck & Co. Gets Added Invanz FDA OK Nov 14, 2005
    Invanz is already FDA approved to treat certain bacterial infections of the stomach, skin, urinary tract, pelvis and for pneumonia.
    - MSN Money

    FDA: Tamiflu Safe for Kids Nov 18, 2005
    Patients (and their parents) should be aware that some patients with influenza may be at risk for secondary bacterial infections and should seek medical care ...
    - WebMD

    National Syphilis Rate Up Fourth Consecutive Year in 2004 ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...to improved screening rather than a rise in infections, the agency said ( Reuters , 11/8). Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are bacterial infections that can ...
    - Kaiser network.org,

    State has top rate of syphilis Nov 9, 2005
    Kissinger, an epidemiologist at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine who specializes in researching these bacterial infections. ...
    - Times Picayune,

    Mass. reacts to over-the-counter syringes Nov 18, 2005
    These syringes could prevent several risks such as skin diseases and viral and bacterial infections, including Hepatitis C and HIV. ...
    - Daily Free Press (subscription),

    Pentostatin/Cytoxan®/Rituxan® Shows High Activity in High-Risk ... Nov 17, 2005
    The most common significant side effect was a reduction in white blood cell levels; however, there were no serious bacterial infections. ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Avian Flu Hysteria is for the Birds Says Hudson Expert Nov 17, 2005
    They also falsely assume that the Spanish Flu killed directly; but like all flu viruses, it usually killed via readily-treatable secondary bacterial infections ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    News you can use Nov 11, 2005
    When the sniffles, snorts and flu bugs hit, an antibiotic won't help because most cases are caused by viruses, not bacterial infections, according to the ...
    - Augusta Chronicle (subscription),

    Crystal Research Associates, LLC Issues Executive Informational ... Nov 9, 2005
    Phase II and preclinical candidates); to prevent catheter-related infections (Phase III); to treat gram-positive bacterial infections (preclinical); and to ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Flu Vaccine Available from Naval Hospital Nov 17, 2005
    ...everything else resolves. As if having the flu wasn't bad enough, you can get other complications such as bacterial infections. You can ...
    - Gulf1,

    STDs most common, prevalent college student threat Nov 11, 2005
    Bacterial infections are generally easier to cure with a round of antibiotics but will still take their toll on the afflicted individual. ...
    - The Triangle

    STI's: How much do you know about sex? Nov 1, 2005
    Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, while viral infections are most often not treated with medication that will cure them, rather with ...
    - The East Carolinian

    A Stock Pick to Add Power to Your Portfolio Nov 16, 2005
    The treatment also has complications like frequent bacterial infections from the tube. The treatment was simply unacceptable to Dr. Rothblatt. ...
    - Schaeffers Research,

    Avian flu threat real, but staph infection here now Nov 15, 2005
    Physicians also can make a big difference in keeping MRSA at bay simply by prescribing antibiotics only for bacterial infections, not viruses. ...
    - Buffalo News,

    New Studies with Pegasys(R) plus Copegus(R) in Hepatitis C ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...neuropsychiatric disorders (homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt and suicide), serious and severe bacterial infections (sepsis), bone marrow ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Optimer Pharmaceuticals Announces New Chief Medical Officer Nov 8, 2005
    ...drugs in its pipeline. These drug candidates target the treatment of life-threatening bacterial infections. The Company also specializes ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    Do employer a favor -- if you're sick, stay home Nov 14, 2005
    Viruses aren't defeated by antibiotics the way bacterial infections are. "If you have the flu, don't go to work," said Crawford, of Meridian. ...
    - The News Journal,

    Study Identifies Several New Bacterial Species Associated With ... Nov 2, 2005
    ..."With most bacterial infections, you identify what the bacterium is and you treat that bacterium," said Fredricks, who is also an assistant professor in the ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Strep or No, Half of Kids Get Antibiotics for Sore Throat Nov 8, 2005
    ...throat are given antibiotics for it, although at least two-thirds of those cases are likely caused by viral rather than bacterial infections, researchers here ...
    - MedPage Today,

    Unknown Bacteria Found in Women With Vaginosis Nov 3, 2005
    ...infections. "With most bacterial infections, you identify what the bacterium is and you treat that bacterium," said Dr. Fredricks. ...
    - MedPage Today,

    Crucell Teams up with ACE BioSciences and Harvard to Accelerate ... Nov 2, 2005
    In the US and Europe, hospital-acquired bacterial infections now affect about 2 million patients per year causing 200,000 deaths, and attributable costs amount ...
    - Tiscali,

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Announces Results of StaphVAX Confirmatory ... Nov 1, 2005
    We are poised to capture large commercial opportunities in our core business areas: Gram-positive bacterial infections, hepatitis, kidney disease (nephrology ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    New protein discovery may lead to new E coli treatments Nov 9, 2005
    ...of several different proteins to find an effective treatment for E coli 0157:H7, similar to the cocktail used to treat other severe bacterial infections.
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    InSite Vision Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results ... Nov 14, 2005
    InSite Vision Incorporated's lead product candidate is AzaSite, an eye-drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Avian Bird Flu Oct 24, 2005
    They grow and divide in two to reproduce. Treatments and medications used for bacterial infections often may not work for viral infections. ...
    - Emediawire (press release),

    Robert Root-Bernstein: No need to panic about bird flu Issue ... Nov 13, 2005
    ...pandemics. Influenza itself is rarely deadly. People and animals generally die of bacterial infections complicating the flu. One ...
    - Lansing State Journal,

    Now, pamper your pet with a ‘neem bath’ Nov 13, 2005
    There are no ill-effects at all. Besides bacterial infections, viral and other diseases affecting animals can also be treated,’’ claims Behl. ...
    - Lucknow Newsline,

    Cold folklore put to the test Nov 8, 2005
    ...were elevated. Interleukin-4 helps the body produce antibodies and fight off fever-inducing bacterial infections. More recently ...
    - Miami Herald,

    Australia free of incurable pig disease Nov 10, 2005
    After changing the management practices at the piggery and controlling the bacterial infections with antibiotics, mortality rates quickly dropped to very low ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    High price of puppy love Nov 11, 2005
    Because of their wrinkles, Bulldogs without regular cleaning are prone to irritation and bacterial infections in their skin folds, he said. ...
    - New York Daily News,

    Understanding Cystic Fibrosis Nov 2, 2005
    It is also used to treat common bacterial infections, such as pneumonia and ear infections. When should a patient consider a double lung transplant? ...
    - ABC News

    'Good' Bacteria Could Save Patients From Infection Infection By ... Nov 2, 2005
    Spigelman points to a recent BBC report on the poor record of bacterial infections in patients (the worst in Europe) in British public hospitals, especially ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Canine Flu - Is Your Dog at Risk? Nov 7, 2005
    ...because of their immature immune systems, have a greater risk for becoming seriously ill with secondary bacterial infections or pneumonia. ...
    - Bella Online

    MIGENIX to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Techvest 7th Annual ... Nov 1, 2005
    Assessment - A systemic antibacterial preclinical opportunity (MX-2401) with activity in pneumonia and other models of bacterial infections About MIGENIX ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Study: Children's vaccine helpful in protecting adults Oct 25, 2005
    ST. PAUL - A new study has linked a new children's vaccine to a reduction in serious bacterial infections in older adults. The study ...
    - Grand Forks Herald,

    Roperos: One for the birds Nov 10, 2005
    ...“In 1918 we had no antibiotics (for secondary bacterial infections); we had no anti-virals, no vaccines; there was a war on, and we didn’t even know what ...
    - Sun Star,

    'Clean it up,' prisons chief told Nov 8, 2005
    ...past four years, and uncovered allegations of poor medical treatment for cancer, meningitis, hepatitis and other communicable diseases and bacterial infections ...
    - The News Journal,

    Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index Nov 11, 2005
    The company discovers, develops, and commercializes small molecule, anti- infective medicines for the treatment of HCV and bacterial infections. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Forgoing The Flu Shot? Oct 28, 2005
    Van Balen, Sioux Valley Clinic, says, "I feel that those kinds of things, but just for viral infections, but also for bacterial infections, and especially in ...
    - KELOLAND TV,

    All about avian flu Nov 14, 2005
    In fact, the most dangerous part of the flu is not the influenza disease itself, but its complications such as pneumonia and bacterial infections. ...
    - Waldo Village Soup,

    Pharmaxis Ltd Announces Pricing of Global Capital Raising Nov 8, 2005
    These studies aim to demonstrate an improvement in the quality of life, a reduction in the number of bacterial infections and the need for physiotherapy and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Marler Clark Files Third E. coli lawsuit against Dole Nov 1, 2005
    BACKGROUND: Marler Clark (www.marlerclark.com) has extensive experience representing victims of E. coli bacterial infections. The ...
    - Food Consumer,

    ISTA Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Nov 8, 2005
    ...tobramycin and prednisolone acetate (tobra/pred) for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where risk of bacterial infections exist ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Nabi Freezes StaphVax Work After Failure; Stock Plummets Nov 1, 2005
    ...conjugate vaccine), which is in a Phase IIb trial, and also served as the foundation for other vaccine programs in the bacterial infections area, though those ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription),

    Antibiotics Not Best Medicine, For All Sore Throat in Children Nov 11, 2005
    But a new study finds many of them will receive "unnecessary medications" designed to treat bacterial infections - especially "strep throat." While 53 per cent ...
    - WNEP-TV,

    Wise course to stay calm but alert to avian flu Oct 23, 2005
    ...the illness. Antibiotics may be needed for bacterial infections that occasionally accompany the viral infection. Vaccination normally ...
    - Daytona Beach News-Journal,

    FDA: Antibacterial soaps are overkill Oct 25, 2005
    ...in antibacterial soaps. “You don’t pick up bacterial infections usually within your household,� Hoffman said. The report also ...
    - Central Michican Life,

    Bird Flu Time Line: History of Avian and Pandemic Influenza Nov 2, 2005
    The pandemic comes before the era of antibiotics — which are now essential in treating the secondary bacterial infections that often kill flu-weakened ...
    - FOX News

    30-minute test for meningitis Nov 1, 2005
    ...tuning the electronic tag to home in on specific DNA, the new technology could also be deployed to pick up signs of other bacterial infections, ranging from ...
    - Daily Mail - UK,

    A `Male Problem' Left Unattended Nov 13, 2005
    Orchitis nowadays is from bacterial infections that ascend from the outside world through the epididymis, the tubes leading away from the testicle to carry the ...
    - Hartford Courant,

    Avexa and CSIRO Collaborate on Treatments for Infectious Diseases Nov 9, 2005
    ...resources and funding for key projects including antiviral drugs for HIV/AIDS and an antibiotic alternative for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Public health serves the Gulf 02 Oct 2005
    The post-Katrina record so far: Six people died from bacterial infections associated with floodwaters, 30 people got staph infections, rescue workers suffered ...
    - Denver Post

    Rare disorders evade hospitals' newborn tests 02 Oct 2005
    Second, children with this disease are more susceptible to bacterial infections, so you can start them on antibiotics right away.".
    - Rocky Mountain News

    Molecule That Aids Bacterial Infections Identified Sep 2, 2005
    Researchers from University of California, San Diego, had discovered that a single molecule is responsible for helping bacterial infections like bacterial ...
    - MedIndia

    StaphVAX(R) Immunogenicity Study in Orthopedic Patients Meets ... Sep 29, 2005
    Patients with ESRD are at a high risk of developing S. aureus bacterial infections and are among the most difficult patients to treat because they are immune ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Lab-on-a-chip detects bacterial infections Sep 12, 2005
    ST Microelectronics has developed a chip that allows doctors to see if you've been infected by -resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus or other sepsis ...
    - CNet News.com Blog

    Other Views Oct 1, 2005
    ...the patient in person, two things can happen, both of which contribute to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections (See ''Drug ...
    - Chicago Sun-Times

    Paediatric dermataology Sep 29, 2005
    According to Dr Shah, previously, bacterial infections were more rampant, but today, due to better hygiene conditions, viral infections have taken precedence. ...
    - Indiatimes

    Bacterial infections blamed in deaths of 5 Sep 7, 2005
    WASHINGTON -- As many as five people have died from bacterial infections caused by the dirty water that Hurricane Katrina drove ashore last week, the US ...
    - Houston Chronicle

    Health Column Sep 29, 2005
    ...antibiotics. Antibiotics are useful in bacterial infections; they are useless against viruses, but that is a story for another day. ...
    - New Hampshire (subscription)

    Scientists in Desperate Race With Bird Flu Sep 29, 2005
    ...children. About half of them die from what appears to be a viral pneumonia, sometimes with secondary bacterial infections. Some ...
    - FOX News

    Paper Trained: Neurological disorder will impact cat's quality of ... Oct 1, 2005
    ...be considered. Bacterial infections or inflammation have also been incriminated in this disease as well as tumors. Antibiotics, steroids ...
    - Quad City Times

    Innovative deworming product for cats, Bayer HealthCare Oct 1, 2005
    ...products for dogs and cats such as Advantix®, Advantage®, Drontal® and Advocate® and antibiotics (Baytril®) to treat severe bacterial infections in all ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals to Announce Third Quarter 2005 Financial ... Sep 26, 2005
    We are poised to capture large commercial opportunities in our core business areas: Gram-positive bacterial infections, hepatitis, and kidney disease ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    The Antibiotic Dilemma Sep 28, 2005
    Although they can be used effectively to treat bacterial infections, research shows they’re often unnecessarily or improperly prescribed – many times at ...
    - Bella Online

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Receives Favorable Opinion From the ... Sep 22, 2005
    ...pursuing a combination approach, with Altastaph and StaphVAX, to offer patients prevention and treatment for hospital-acquired bacterial infections and, upon ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Effects of bacterial pneumonia no worse for HIV-positive patients Sep 26, 2005
    ...patients. Patients with Pneumocystis infection were excluded, as the study was designed to address those with bacterial infections. ...
    - EurekAlert

    Deal focuses on animal drugs Sep 29, 2005
    Sales of animal medicines are dwarfed by to the human-drug market. Animal-specific drugs usually treat only bacterial infections and parasites. ...
    - News & Observer

    E-nose sniffer Sep 27, 2005
    ...patients and noticed their infections had slightly different smells, so I wondered if a machine could work out what the bacterial infections were from the ...
    - Indiatimes

    VETERINARY Q&A: Immune dysfunction likely cause of strangles Sep 30, 2005
    ...cases. Antibiotics are often used to treat secondary bacterial infections and as an adjunct to immunosuppressive doses of steroids. ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch

    Is it a cold or the flu? Sep 30, 2005
    ...and drinking liquids. Weakened immune system can make you more susceptible to bacterial infections, which need medical attention.
    - USA Weekend

    Doctors Should Stop Prescribing Antibiotics for the Common Cold Sep 28, 2005
    ...why providers do this. Some physicians may want to prevent complications of bacterial infections, which do occur. Some may be yielding ...
    - eMaxHealth.com

    Canine influenza Sep 30, 2005
    ...be monitored. Secondary bacterial infections can be treated or prevented with antibiotics. Most dogs will recover. Socialization ...
    - Orlando Sentinel

    Melphalan/Prednisone Favorable in Multiple Myeloma Patients ... Sep 30, 2005
    ...is characterized by an excess production of abnormal plasma cells, which can result in symptoms such as increased risk for bacterial infections or impaired ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release)

    Oh my! Candida! Pregnant women are more prone to vaginal infection Sep 26, 2005
    ...or pass motions. In pregnant women, untreated infections can lead to super infection by other bacterial infections. "This may lead ...
    - Channel News Asia

    LIFELONG HEALTH : Most coughs, sore throats not affected by ... Sep 4, 2005
    ...infections never improve with antibiotics. Bacterial infections are usually readily distinguished from viral infections. 1. You have a ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription)

    Nabi Hews to Vaccine Dream Sep 20, 2005
    ...infections. Nabi is testing its StaphVax vaccine on kidney dialysis patients, who are at high risk of developing bacterial infections. ...
    - TheStreet.com

    Intertrigo and Common Secondary Skin Infections Aug 30, 2005
    ...coagulase-negative staphylococci. Dermatophytes and bacterial infections often occur together in interdigital areas. Yeasts also ...
    - American Family Physician

    Proven steps to a longer life Sep 29, 2005
    ...to liver cancer. Doctors also can treat bacterial infections that contribute to stomach cancer, Runowicz says. Brushing and flossing ...
    - Shreveport Times

    Bayer Asks FDA's Permission To Sell Antibiotic Baytril® During ... Sep 3, 2005
    ...s final decision to ban distribution or use of Bayer’s antibiotic called enrofloxacin or Baytril® for the purpose of treating bacterial infections in poultry ...
    - Food Consumer

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Appoints Joseph Johnson, Senior Vice ... Sep 7, 2005
    ...of patients around the world every day; our products in development are poised to completely transform the care and treatment of serious bacterial infections. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    12 salmonella cases linked to Walworth fair Sep 28, 2005
    ...said. Grove said the fair has had a relatively clean history when it comes to producing viral or bacterial infections in humans. ...
    - Janesville Gazette

    MSD Pharma India launches ZIENAM Sep 18, 2005
    ...operations over the next five years, said in a statement that ZIENAM is a prescription drug used in the therapy of Hospital bacterial infections and is ...
    - Sify

    Infections kill 3 after Katrina; others at risk Sep 7, 2005
    Three people have died from bacterial infections in Gulf states after Hurricane Katrina, and tests confirm that the water flooding New Orleans is a stew of ...
    - Borsa-Italia.Net

    Fishing: Trout stockings set in area next month Sep 25, 2005
    Boat Commission. More than 50,000 trout earmarked for fall planting had succumbed to bacterial infections by late July. The state ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    bioMerieux First-Half 2005 Results Sep 26, 2005
    ...of 2005 included: * Licensing agreements: Agreements with B7R7A7H7M7S to use procalcitonin as a diagnostic marker for severe bacterial infections and with ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Breaking Up with Tina: A Users Guide to Kicking Meth Sep 28, 2005
    Meth use is also indirectly but strongly associated with risks of infectious diseases, including HIV, hepatitis C, and serious bacterial infections. ...
    - The Open Press (press release)

    12 ways to fight cancer Sep 26, 2005
    Doctors can treat bacterial infections that contribute to stomach cancer, said Carolyn Runowicz, the co-author of “The Answer to Cancer.�. ...
    - Salem Statesman Journal

    Common Cold Myths Sep 20, 2005
    ...cold. Fact: Antibiotics can only treat bacterial infections and are not effective against viruses that cause the cold and flu. Taking ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Appoints Vice President of Sales and ... Sep 8, 2005
    We are poised to capture large, commercial opportunities in our core business areas: Gram-positive bacterial infections, hepatitis, and kidney disease ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Which Kids Need Ear Tubes? Sep 6, 2005
    ..."Those are the most virulent. Bacterial infections occur when the bacteria get into the middle ear space, usually because it's obstructed in some way. ...
    - eMaxHealth.com

    MicroPhage's Bacteria Tests Mean Smarter Antibiotic Use Sep 19, 2005
    ...resistance to common drugs. Deaths from drug- resistant bacterial infections have been increasing in recent years. But if the illness ...
    - RedNova.com

    CID Summons Officials Over Fake Drugs Sep 27, 2005
    India. Antibiotics are usually defined as chemicals of natural organic origin that fight bacterial infections in human bodies. The ...
    - AllAfrica.com

    Common Bacterium May Cause Fatal Infections in Some Children Sep 22, 2005
    Their findings suggest that clinicians should be on the lookout for unexpected sources when confronted with invasive bacterial infections. ...
    - MedPage Today

    Rosh Hashana fish-cleaning warning Sep 25, 2005
    ...people have suffered from serious infection – and seven of them died – over the past five years from Vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections resulting from ...
    - Jerusalem Post

    Battling Sickle Cell Sep 18, 2005
    Circulation problems put strain on the spleen, a crucial organ of the immune system, making young patients especially vulnerable to bacterial infections. ...
    - The Ledger

    UH joins study in Louisiana Sep 20, 2005
    The Hawaii center will analyze vibrio bacterial infections, which can be fatal, Fujioka said, noting the Big Island had a death a few years ago from vibrio ...
    - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

    Crucell Secures 2 Million Grant from Dutch Ministry of Economic ... Sep 15, 2005
    LEIDEN, Netherlands, Sept. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dutch biotechnology company Crucell NV (Euronext:CRXL) (Nasdaq:CRXL) announced ...
    - PrimeZone (press release)

    Crucell Secures EUR 2 Million Grant from Dutch Ministry of ... Sep 15, 2005
    Leiden, The Netherlands, September 16, 2005 - Dutch biotechnology company Crucell NV (Euronext, NASDAQ: CRXL) announced today that it has received a grant of ...
    - Finanztreff

    Daylight savings changes may help extend the life and health of ... Sep 26, 2005
    ...sunscreens currently on the market let through enough UV to allow for adequate vitamin D formation." Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that, if ...
    - News-Medical.net

    Human and financial costs keep on rising Sep 8, 2005
    New Orleans nursing home were found drowned inside their building, and health officials announced three others had died from bacterial infections caught from ...
    - Alaska Highway News

    VETERINARY Q&A: Even cats and dogs can suffer from acne Sep 16, 2005
    Initially, the skin becomes irritated and secondary bacterial infections quickly follow. ... Severe bacterial infections can develop if the acne is left untreated. ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch

    Child's fever doesn't always call for antibiotic Sep 5, 2005
    ...worry the parent. For bacterial infections that respond to antibiotics, most will show dramatic improvement within 48 hours. If not ...
    - Newark Star Ledger

    STMicroelectronics and Mobidiag Unveil Lab-on-Chip for Rapid ... Sep 14, 2005
    In-Check are set to make a critical difference in a growing number of diagnostic applications." "Early detection of systemic bacterial infections is essential ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    In schools, germs lurk where you least expect them Sep 21, 2005
    ...a Michigan-based nonprofit that runs the Scrub Club, a partner with the government's Fight BAC program to reducing bacterial infections in children ages 3 ...
    - Scripps Howard News Service

    Water = Life: Campaign Against Waterborne Diseases in Guinea ... Sep 18, 2005
    Every year, many deaths among infants and young children are due to dehydration, malnutrition, or other complications of Waterborne Bacterial Infections. ...
    - Emediawire (press release)

    Shot Talk Sep 16, 2005
    It is highly contagious and can lead to bacterial infections of the skin (caused by scratching) and, in severe cases, pneumonia and brain swelling. ...
    - WOWT

    Officials warn of disease outbreaks Sep 7, 2005
    CHICAGO - Bacterial infections may have killed four survivors of Hurricane Katrina, federal officials said yesterday, while warning that other disease ...
    - Cape Cod Times

    Infections kill 3 after Katrina; others at risk Sep 7, 2005
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three people have died from bacterial infections in Gulf states after Hurricane Katrina, and tests confirm that the water flooding New ...
    - Wired News

    Infections kill 3 after Katrina; others at risk Sep 7, 2005
    WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Three people have died from bacterial infections in Gulf states after Hurricane Katrina, and tests confirm that the water ...
    - Reuters

    Millions Set To Die From Infectious Diseases In Flood Waters ... Sep 3, 2005
    While these highly contagious viruses and bacterial infections are life-threatening, they do not need to take the lives of people if they get proper medical ...
    - PR Web (press release)

    Infections kill 5 in New Orleans Sep 7, 2005
    8 -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say five people have died from bacterial infections caused by the dirty water that Hurricane Katrina ...
    - Xinhua

    Minister halts Italy's first abortion pill trial Sep 22, 2005
    The pill's maker, Danco Laboratories LLC, announced in July that five women who had taken RU-486 had died from bacterial infections since its introduction in ...
    - Reuters AlertNet

    Medical teams search for epidemics after Katrina Sep 13, 2005
    ...diarrhea.". The CDC says 19 people have become ill from Vibrio bacterial infections and five have died in the region after Katrina. ...
    - CNN

    Petri dish of disease Sep 7, 2005
    The CDC says at least five people have died of waterborne bacterial infections caused by standing water left by Hurricane Katrina on the streets of New Orleans ...
    - MSNBC

    Antibiotic Could Make Chemotherapy Safer Sep 7, 2005
    7 (HealthDay News) -- Since bacterial infections are a common -- sometimes even deadly -- side effect of chemotherapy treatment, would it make sense to use ...
    - Forbes

    Luxury nail industry faces health risks Sep 6, 2005
    Licensing, which inspects salons. Washington has had no reports of bacterial infections from nail salons. But California never had ...
    - Seattle Times

    California Judge Rules Tattoo Inks Must Carry Health Warnings Sep 22, 2005
    MedPage Today reported on Sept. 13 that there is also controversy about other health effects of tattoos, including the risk of viral and bacterial infections.
    - CNN

    UPDATE 2-CDC says 3 dead from dirty water after Katrina Sep 7, 2005
    Three people have died from suspected bacterial infections caused by the dirty water that Hurricane Katrina drove ashore last week, the US Centers for Disease ...
    - Borsa-Italia.Net

    Work-related deaths rising worldwide, says UN agency Sep 18, 2005
    Women, on the other hand, are more likely to suffer from work-related diseases such as malaria and bacterial infections as well as long-term musculo-skeletal ...
    - TODAYonline

    Blue Springs man settles on charges of insider trading Sep 20, 2005
    The FDA’s recall order, dated Aug. 13, 2002, required CryoLife to stop distributing cadaver tissue linked to one death and to serious bacterial infections. ...
    - Kansas City Star

    Achillion Pharmaceuticals to Provide Update on Infectious Disease ... Sep 22, 2005
    Achillion is focused on solutions for the most challenging problems in infectious disease -- HIV, hepatitis and resistant bacterial infections. ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release)

    Three die of infections after Katrina Sep 8, 2005
    THREE people have died from bacterial infections, in Gulf States, after Hurricane Katrina, and tests confirm that the water flooding New Orleans is a stew of ...
    - GG2.net

    Superbug Not Just in Hospital Sep 22, 2005
    ...probably due to overuse of antibiotics. They hope more appropriate use will lead to less antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
    - WILX-TV

    Katrina's Next Disaster Sep 19, 2005
    ...done"? Nobody's saying. There are already reports of a handful of deaths as a result of waterborne bacterial infections. How will ...
    - The Ledger

    Bayer Accused of Endangering Public Health by Attempting to Stay ... Sep 3, 2005
    ...by pharmaceutical giant Bayer Corp.) will no longer be permitted to be distributed or used for the purpose of treating bacterial infections in poultry. ...
    - Newsinferno.com

    Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients Sep 7, 2005
    Background information in the article points out that bacterial infections among patients who get myelosuppressive chemotherapy for certain cancers (lymphomas ...
    - Ivanhoe

    MIGENIX Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results Sep 7, 2005
    MX-2401 (gram-positive bacterial infections): Positive results on the effectiveness of MX-2401 in experimental models of pneumonia and soft tissue infections ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Health agency sees seasonal STD increase Sep 15, 2005
    They are bacterial infections that can be cured with antibiotics and are most often diagnosed among people in their late teens and early 20s. ...
    - Billings Gazette

    Report highlights the importance of vitamin D for teeth Sep 22, 2005
    ...formation.". Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that, if left untreated, may cause damage to the bone and even tooth loss. ...
    - NutraIngredients-usa.com

    Mission set for rural Mississippi Sep 18, 2005
    ...said. "Cleanup has not started yet. You’re looking at all types of bacterial infections, mosquitoes, West Nile virus.". "We’re ...
    - Lincoln Courier

    Yama village, Illela district, Niger Sep 21, 2005
    The nurse checks the general health of the child; tests them for malaria, administers a general antibiotic to kill all bacterial infections, a dose of vitamin A ...
    - ReliefWeb (press release)

    Midday Business Report: SEC case settled Sep 19, 2005
    13, 2002, required CryoLife to stop distributing cadaver tissue that was linked to one death and to serious bacterial infections. ...
    - Kansas City Star

    Humane Society halts adoption of cats after outbreak of virus Sep 18, 2005
    The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Web site says the virus is highly contagious in cats and can cause bacterial infections and other complications ...
    - TheNewsTribune.com (subscription)

    Mysterious dog flu found in boarded pets Sep 24, 2005
    Veterinarians are prescribing antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections that seem to develop with the virus, said Dr. Russell Petro of Valley Cottage ...
    - The Journal News.com

    Revlimid®/Dexamethasone Effective Initial Therapy for Multiple ... Sep 21, 2005
    ...of abnormal plasma cells. Symptoms include increased risk of bacterial infections and impaired immune responses. Myeloma may also ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release)

    Health Department Cites Schools For Food Safety Concerns Sep 22, 2005
    ...students. One can get a whole variety of bacterial infections -- salmonella being one of them -- if the temperatures aren't right. ...
    - Pittsburgh Channel.com

    Ceragenix Reports Results of Study of Its Epiceram (TM) Barrier ... Sep 15, 2005
    ...thin, flexible combination of oily components is remarkably strong and forms a mechanical defense against skin irritants and bacterial infections while also ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    UPDATE 2-CDC says 3 dead from dirty water after Katrina Sep 7, 2005
    WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Three people have died from suspected bacterial infections caused by the dirty water that Hurricane Katrina drove ashore last ...
    - Reuters

    Scientists determine structure of enzyme that disrupts bacterial ... Sep 4, 2005
    ...of Texas at Austin has determined the first 3-dimensional structure of an enzyme that may be pivotal in preventing certain bacterial infections in plants ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    STMicroelectronics and Mobidiag Unveil Lab-on-Chip for Rapid ... Sep 14, 2005
    ..."Early detection of systemic bacterial infections is essential for the successful management of antibiotic therapy, and we look forward to addressing the needs ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Gulf Coast update Sep 7, 2005
    Bacterial infections may have killed four survivors of Hurricane Katrina, federal officials said Tuesday, while warning that other disease outbreaks also might ...
    - Indianapolis Star

    Officials worry disease starting to hit shelters Sep 7, 2005
    Bacterial infections may have killed four survivors of Hurricane Katrina, federal officials said Tuesday while warning that other disease outbreaks also may be ...
    - Chicago Tribune

    Lupin forms panel for critical care Sep 4, 2005
    ...awareness among doctors throughout India on critical care, the panel would also spearhead a unique study on various type of bacterial infections, which has an ...
    - Business Standard

    Officials Try to Prevent Medical Crisis Sep 2, 2005
    ...human and animal corpses, human waste, fuel and toxic chemicals, posing the potential for outbreaks of typhoid, cholera, tuberculosis and bacterial infections. ...
    - FOX News




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