Global Health: Japanese Companies Attack Neglected Diseases
In a joint effort, three drug companies in Japan are allowing searches of their chemical compounds for ways to treat Chagas and leishmaniasis. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Tags: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Japan Chagas Disease Leishmaniasis Medicine and Health Source Type: news
Global Health: Japanese Companies Attack Neglected Diseases
In a joint effort, three drug companies in Japan are allowing searches of their chemical compounds for ways to treat Chagas and leishmaniasis. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - June 1, 2015 Category: American Health Authors: DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Tags: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Japan Chagas Disease Leishmaniasis Medicine and Health Source Type: news
Neglected Tropical Diseases - Latin America and the Caribbean
series:Neglected Tropical DiseasesThis book addresses the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) – based on their prevalence and the years of healthy life lost to disability – in Latin American and Caribbean countries. These include Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, hookworm infection, and other soil-transmitted helminth infections, followed by dengue, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, leprosy, cysticercosis, bartonellosis, ... (Source: Springer Biomedical Sciences titles)
Source: Springer Biomedical Sciences titles - May 26, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: Parasitology Source Type: news
Optimism over faster diagnosis of neglected Chagas disease: MSF
BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Researchers are optimistic a rapid test for Chagas disease will be approved early next year, revolutionizing diagnosis and ensuring earlier treatment for a disease affecting seven million people, mainly in Latin America, a medical charity said. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Neglected Tropical Diseases - Latin America and the Caribbean
series:Neglected Tropical DiseasesThis book addresses the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) – based on their prevalence and the years of healthy life lost to disability – in Latin American and Caribbean countries. These include Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, hookworm infection, and other soil-transmitted helminth infections, followed by dengue, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, leprosy, cysticercosis, bartonellosis, ... (Source: Springer Biomedical Sciences titles)
Source: Springer Biomedical Sciences titles - May 10, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: Parasitology Source Type: news
Chagas Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice
Parasitic disease is becoming more common in U.S.
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chagas Disease, Immunization (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chagas disease vaccine shows long-term protection in mice
Chagas disease, caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite and transmitted by insects in Latin America is among the most common tropical diseases, and so far without effective vaccine. A new study now shows that a candidate vaccine can induce long-lasting immunity against the parasite in mice. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 7, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Chagas disease vaccine shows long-term protection in mice
(PLOS) Chagas disease, caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite and transmitted by insects in Latin America is among the most common tropical diseases, and so far without effective vaccine. A study published on May 7 in PLOS Pathogens now shows that a candidate vaccine can induce long-lasting immunity against the parasite in mice. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 7, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
International Chagas Day: MSF begins work in Monteagudo in Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Press releaseInternational Chagas Day: MSF begins work in Monteagudo in Chuquisaca, Bolivia
April 14, 2015
SUCRE, BOLIVIA/NEW YORK—Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is launching a new project to ensure that people can be diagnosed and treated for Chagas disease in the town of Monteagudo, in the Chuquisaca department of southern Bolivia. In partnership with local health care institutions, the international medical humanitarian organization will develop a comprehensive care model for primary and secondary care that will be integrated into the existing health care system. (Source: MSF News)
Source: MSF News - April 14, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Elias Primoff Source Type: news
Top medicine articles for January 2015
A collection of some interesting medical articles published recently:Nearly half of high school students had ever tried tobacco in 2013, and nearly a quarter were current users http://buff.ly/1xw5dCeEvery Kiss Begins With 80 Million Germs – study published in journal Microbiome. Kissing is a courtship behavior unique to humans and is common in over 90% of known cultures http://buff.ly/1qoEsxyGeneric Versions of ADHD Drug Concerta Not Therapeutically Equivalent - FDA http://buff.ly/1qNSCCUColors used in tattoo ink need to be absolutely water-insoluble. That alone makes them a health risk. Only two thirds of the ink used i...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 23, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Health News of the Day Source Type: news
Chagas Disease: Diagnosing, Treating, Preventing and Control
Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the disease in the year 1909. The disease is caused by the parasite, 'Trypanosoma cruzi,' which is transmitted to both animals and people by insect vectors and is found on in the Americas, mainly in rural areas of Latin America where poverty is widespread. Chagas disease is also referred to as, 'American trypanosomiasis.' (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - November 19, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Health and Disability Source Type: news
Chagas Disease: Diagnosing, Treating, Preventing and Control
Information regarding Chagas disease also known as American trypanosomiasis caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi or kissing bug (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - November 19, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Health and Disability Source Type: news
Care for Neglected Chagas Disease Now Available in Oaxaca State, Mexico
VideoCare for Neglected Chagas Disease Now Available in Oaxaca State, Mexico
November 19, 2014
Chagas disease is a deadly parasitic disease rife throughout Latin America. Since Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the health authorities instituted a treatment program, 43,000 people in Oaxaca State now have access to care for the disease. (Source: MSF News)
Source: MSF News - November 19, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Editorial Intern Source Type: news
Bedbugs Could Be Potential New Source of Tropical Disease in U.S.
Deadly Chagas disease is now affecting Americans, experts warn (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Researchers Find Bed Bugs Could Carry A Deadly Disease
As bed bug infestations have continued to crop up in firehouses, schools, movie theaters and homes across the country, a team of researchers is now warning that these proliferating pests could prove to be more than just an itchy, pricey nuisance.
According to a new study published on Monday, bed bugs are capable of transmitting a parasite that causes Chagas disease, an infection that in some cases can lead to cardiac or intestinal complications. The infection is found most commonly in Mexico, Central American and South America, but has been increasing its foothold in the U.S.
"There are a lot of people with Chagas disea...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
