New evidence shows how bacterium in undercooked chicken causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome
A research team is the first to show how a common bacterium found in improperly cooked chicken causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or GBS. The federally funded research not only demonstrates how this food-borne bacterium, known as Campylobacter jejuni, triggers GBS, but offers new information for a cure. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
New evidence shows how bacterium in undercooked chicken causes GBS
A research team is the first to show how a common bacterium found in improperly cooked chicken causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or GBS. The federally funded research not only demonstrates how this food-borne bacterium, known as Campylobacter jejuni, triggers GBS, but offers new information for a cure. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Inside the hidden world of environmental health
Jo Robertson was recently inside the home of a dead man she’d never met. There were messages on the answerphone, so she pressed play and a male American voice cheerfully said, “Hi, how are you?”
The next message was the same voice, asking if the man was OK because he hadn’t called him back. A third message said, “What’s going on? Please get back to me”. Finally, the friend’s fourth message said, “Something must have happened. If anyone is listening to this please contact me.”
Jo wasn’t trespassing. She was in the dead man’s home because she’s an environmental health officer – a job, it turns out...
Source: UNISON Health care news - December 9, 2016 Category: UK Health Authors: Rosa Ellis Tags: Magazine health and safety local government Source Type: news
Gastrointestinal illnesses cost the Swiss health care sector up to EUR 45 million per year
Acute diarrhea entails annual health care costs of EUR 29 to EUR 45 million in Switzerland. Thereof, around a quarter is due to infections of the diarrhea-causing pathogen Campylobacter, say investigators. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 12, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Gastrointestinal illnesses cost the Swiss health care sector up to & euro;45 million per year
(Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute) Acute diarrhea entails annual health care costs of€29 to€45 million in Switzerland. Thereof, around a quarter is due to infections of the diarrhea-causing pathogen Campylobacter. This was revealed in a new study by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - August 12, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
When Is the Clinical Nadir for Guillain-Barr é Syndrome?
Discussion
Guillian-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acquired, acute, inflammatory, demyelinating polyneuropathy. It is the most common cause of acute and subacute flaccid paralysis in children.
GBS causes about 0.4-1.3 cases per 100,000 persons/year in children. It can occur in any age group and the incidence increases among all age groups until a peak in the 50s. Both genders are affected and there may be a slight increase in males.
GBS usually occurs 2-4 weeks after a prodromonal gastroenteritis or respiratory illness. It is most often associated with Campylobacter jejunae, Haemophilus infuenza, Mycoplasma pneumoniae,...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 8, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
PHE urges hand washing to tackle fatal E-Coli outbreak
151 cases including two deaths from current outbreak Related items from OnMedicaOne in three at risk of campylobacter food poisoning during their lifetimePublic confused over frozen food safetyGPs urged to wash hands between seeing each patientAntibiotic prescribing continues to spiralE.coli outbreak linked to watercress (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Public confused over frozen food safety
Review announced on date markingRelated items from OnMedicaEating walnuts linked to some health benefitsFreezing chickens could cut food poisoningOne in three at risk of campylobacter food poisoning during their lifetimeDiabetes risk lower with high intake of fruit and veg‘Mediterranean’ diet reduces risks for heart patients (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 3, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Crowds of crows spread C. jejuni: Are humans vulnerable?
Large, highly concentrated populations of crows can easily spread disease -- not only among their own species, but quite possibly to humans, either via livestock, or directly. During winter, approximately half of the 6,000 American crows that congregated at the study site carried Campylobacter jejuni, which is the leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans in industrialized countries. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Crowds of crows spread C. jejuni: Are humans vulnerable?
(American Society for Microbiology) Large, highly concentrated populations of crows can easily spread disease -- not only amongst their own species, but quite possibly to humans, either via livestock, or directly. On the campus of the University of California, Davis, during winter, approximately half of the 6,000 American crows that congregated at the study site carried Campylobacter jejuni, which is the leading cause of gastroenteritis in humans in industrialized countries (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 3, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Meadow Gold Dairy in Boise Conducts Voluntary Recall of Whipping Cream and Half and Half Because of Possible Health Risk
The Meadow Gold Dairy plant in Boise is voluntarily recalling Meadow Gold brand Old Style Whipping Cream and Meadow Gold DairyPure brand Whipping Cream and Half and Half due to insufficient pasteurization. It is possible that pathogens present in raw milk, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and/or E. coli, may have survived and, if ingested, could cause serious or life threatening issues. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - June 2, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
[Feature] The Truest Test
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in studies that intentionally infect volunteers with a wide variety of pathogens to test novel drugs and vaccines. The so-called "human challenge model" has a long and checkered past that began with 18th century experiments by smallpox vaccine developer Edward Jenner and later fell under intense scrutiny when they were conducted by Nazi doctors, military researchers, and academic scientists working with prisoners. Today, challenge experiments follow strict ethical guidelines, minimize risks to volunteers at every turn, and face increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies. The...
Source: ScienceNOW - May 19, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Jon Cohen Source Type: news
No evidence probiotics are beneficial for healthy adults
Conclusion
This review finds no evidence that probiotic supplements have beneficial effects on the composition of gut bacteria in healthy adults.
The review has strengths in that it pre-specified exactly which trials would be eligible – that is, only RCTs in healthy adults, comparing probiotics with placebo, that assessed changes in gut bacteria levels as the main outcome.
This should aim to reduce diversity between the trials and try to find a definitive answer on the effect in a specific population.
However, despite this, the seven trials were still highly variable in their methods and design, such as the type of ...
Source: NHS News Feed - May 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Medical practice Food/diet Source Type: news
Maryland climate and health report identifies state's vulnerabilities to climate change
A new report details the impacts of climate change on the health of Marylanders now and in the future. Health impacts include increased risk of food and waterborne illnesses (caused by Salmonella and Campylobacter), hospitalization for heart attacks and asthma, and motor vehicle accidents. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 2, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Maryland climate and health report identifies state's vulnerabilities to climate change
(University of Maryland) A new report by the University of Maryland School of Public Health and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene details the impacts of climate change on the health of Marylanders now and in the future. Health impacts include increased risk of food and waterborne illnesses (caused by Salmonella and Campylobacter), hospitalization for heart attacks and asthma, and motor vehicle accidents. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 2, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
