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
Medical News Today: Simple Home Remedies for Cold Sores
This article also looks at prescribed medication and cold sore prevention tips. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Portland area biotech raises $500K for cold sore treatment
< img src="http://media.bizj.us/view/img/10094571/thinkstockphotos-529920345*100xx3264-3264-832-0.jpg" > Lake Oswego-based Topical Remedy LLC has raised $500,000 from angel investors as it prepares for another clinical trial to test its treatment for cold sores, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Topical Remedy is preparing for a phase 2b trial for its topical treatment, said company founder and manager Brad Parrott.
The trials are being done in eight U.S. cities and managed by Benu BioPharma, based in Massachusetts. Parrott expects it will be another four years… < div class="feedf...
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - July 22, 2016 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
Towards a cure for herpesviruses: Targeting infection with CRISPR/Cas9
Most adults carry multiple herpesviruses. Following the initial acute infection, these viruses establish life-long infections in their hosts and cause cold sores, keratitis, genital herpes, shingles, infectious mononucleosis, and other diseases. A new study suggests that attacking herpesvirus DNA with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology can suppress virus replication and, in some cases, lead to elimination of the virus. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cold Sores (Nongenital Herpes Simplex Infections)
Title: Cold Sores (Nongenital Herpes Simplex Infections)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/16/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/15/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - June 15, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Newborn baby is left fighting for her life after herpes viruses ravages her body
Chloe Clare, from Warrington, had inflammation of the brain caused by HSV-1, the same virus linked to cold sores - after the tot was kissed by someone with a cold sore. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Class I Medical Device Recall: Focus Diagnostics Recalls Laboratory Examination Kits Due to Inaccurate Test Results
Focus Diagnostics is recalling Simplexa⢠Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 Direct and Simplexa⢠Group A Strep Direct kits containing the Direct Amplification Discs due to poor lamination between the sample reaction wells. This poor lamination may lead to leakage (Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew)
Source: Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew - April 13, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
What Genetics are Associated with Multiple Sclerosis?
Discussion
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is “a chronic degenerative, often episodic disease of the central nervous system marked by patchy destruction of the myelin that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, usually appearing in young adulthood and manifested by one or more mild to severe neural and muscular impairments, as spastic weakness in one or more limbs, local sensory losses, bladder dysfunction, or visual disturbances.”
It is a chronic disease and therefore symptoms must occur more than once. The first episode is called an acute demyelinating attack. Fifteen to forty-five percent of children with their first...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 4, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Your viruses could reveal your travel history, and more
The genomes of two distinct strains of the virus that causes the common lip cold sore, herpes simplex virus type 1, have been identified within an individual person -- an achievement that could be useful to forensic scientists for tracing a person's history. The research also opens the door to understanding how a patient's viruses influence the course of disease. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 2, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Your viruses could reveal your travel history, and more
(Penn State) The genomes of two distinct strains of the virus that causes the common lip cold sore, herpes simplex virus type 1, have been identified within an individual person -- an achievement that could be useful to forensic scientists for tracing a person's history. The research also opens the door to understanding how a patient's viruses influence the course of disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 1, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
VIDEO: Herpes gladiatorum may be misdiagnosed as impetigo
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Athletes who wrestle, play rugby, or engage in any sport “where there’s a grinding of skin on skin” are at risk for herpes simplex gladiatorum, according to Dr. Andrew Krakowski.... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - February 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
VIDEO: Herpes gladiatorum may be misdiagnosed as impetigo
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Athletes who wrestle, play rugby, or engage in any sport “where there’s a grinding of skin on skin” are at risk for herpes simplex gladiatorum, according to Dr. Andrew Krakowski.... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - February 26, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
'Vaginal seeding' may put newborns at risk of infection
"'Vaginal seeding' of babies born by C-section could pose infection risk," The Guardian reports.
The practice of exposing babies born by caesarean section to their mother's vaginal fluid in an effort to boost their immunity may actually lead to an infection, experts say.
Vaginal seeding involves rubbing vaginal fluid on the baby with the intention of exposing it to the "healthy" bacteria it would be exposed to in a vaginal birth.
However, there is no evidence the practice is effective, and it runs the risk of babies developing serious infections from potentially harmful bacteria or viruses mothe...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can herpes contribute to cognitive decline?
Chronic viruses - including the herpes simplex virus - are linked to increased risk for cognitive decline in healthy older adults, according to the latest study. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Seniors / Aging Source Type: news
