Interview: International Trachoma Initiative and Pfizer On Par To Eliminate Trachoma-caused Blindness
Thanks to advances in science and technology, the world is now on the cusp of eliminating several debilitating diseases that affect the world’s most disadvantaged populations. Many experts who have dedicated their careers to ending trachoma recently attended an international summit in Geneva (April 19-22, 2017) to discuss the progress to date. There a total of 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the 18 identified by the World Health Organization being targeted by these international organizations and partnerships.
Trachoma is a leading infectious cause of blindness currently threatening about 185 million people ...
Source: Medgadget - May 2, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Alice Ferng Tags: Exclusive Public Health Source Type: blogs
Interview: International Trachoma Initiative and Pfizer On Par To Eliminate and Eradicate Trachoma-caused Blindness
Thanks to advances in science and technology, the world is now on the cusp of eliminating several debilitating diseases that affect the world’s most disadvantaged populations. Many experts who have dedicated their careers to ending trachoma recently attended an international summit in Geneva (April 19-22, 2017) to discuss the progress to date. There a total of 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the 18 identified by the World Health Organization being targeted by these international organizations and partnerships.
Trachoma is a leading infectious cause of blindness currently threatening about 185 million people ...
Source: Medgadget - May 2, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Alice Ferng Tags: Exclusive Public Health Source Type: blogs
Interview: International Trachoma Initiative and Pfizer On Par To Eliminate and Eradicate Trachoma-caused Blindness
Thanks to advances in science and technology, the world is now on the cusp of eliminating several debilitating diseases that affect the world’s most disadvantaged populations. Many experts who have dedicated their careers to ending trachoma recently attended an international summit in Geneva (April 19-22, 2017) to discuss the progress to date. There a total of 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the 18 identified by the World Health Organization being targeted by these international organizations and partnerships.
Trachoma is a leading infectious cause of blindness currently threatening about 185 million people ...
Source: Medgadget - May 2, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Alice Ferng Tags: Exclusive Public Health Source Type: blogs
Tiny Probe for Measuring Temperatures Inside Brain
Scientists at the University of Adelaide and ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics have developed a tiny probe for measuring the temperature inside the brain. As anyone with an extremely high fever will attest to, the brain doesn’t respond well to high heat. Various diseases, drugs, and concussions can create swelling, inflammation, and other temperature changes, and studying how treatment affects these can be helped with an accurate brain thermometer.
Method for fabrication of temperature sensitive optical fiber tips. The fibers are cleaved and mounted within needles, and encased within a protective ...
Source: Medgadget - July 21, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Editors Tags: News Source Type: blogs
In Search of the Genetics of Longevity in Sea Urchins
In this report we aimed to obtain draft genome assemblies of S. franciscanus and L. variegatus and compare the sequence of their proteins related to longevity with longevity related proteins of other species.
Analysis revealed several aminoacid positions that co-vary with longevity. Although this approach is not guaranteed from mistakes originated from misalignment, identification of related proteins that have different function, it could present a framework of further hypothesis-driven experiments on longevity. Our analysis revealed highly uneven distribution of proteins having aminoacid residues that co-vary with longev...
Source: Fight Aging! - February 9, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Would you use spray on nail polish? Episode 109
In this study, researchers looked at a variety of products to see how well they repelled mosquitos. Here’s what they found.
DEET worked. It provided protection for 240 min or more.
And it was dose dependent. More DEET, better protection.
The Cutter product with oil of lemon eucalyptus which has a high concentration of p-methane-3-8-diol also worked. This would be a good alternative for people afraid of DEET.
Other products like Avon Skin-so-soft bath oil and skin-so-soft with bug guard had practically no effect. Neither did the EcoSmart organic insect repellent which is made up of different oils like rosemary oil, lemong...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
Can live bacteria cure acne? Episode 95
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Latest acne cure: battling bacteria
I think we often overlook that even the best acne treatments can be problematic for many people. For example both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide can irritate your skin. And if something is irritating you’re going to be less likely to use which means it’s not going to work as well. Even prescription drugs that are effective can have serious consequences. For example tetracycline, if taken at too early an age, can actually permanently stain your teeth...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - August 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
The battle for bowel flora
3d render illustration of colorful bacteriaThere is no longer any debate: the composition of bowel flora in the human gastrointestinal tract is a critical aspect of human health, both bowel health and overall health.
The status of bowel flora can spell the difference between having an autoimmune condition and not having an autoimmune condition, being diabetic or not being diabetic, being emotionally happy or not being happy, and developing colon cancer or not developing colon cancer. The composition of bowel flora and their ability to metabolize prebiotic fibers/resistant starches to butyrate and other fatty acids play im...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle antibiotics bowel flora grains herbicides microbiota pesticides Source Type: blogs
8 tips to save money on generic drugs
80 percent of prescriptions in the U.S. are for generic medications. Generics are supposed to be less expensive alternatives to brand name drugs. However, prices for certain generics are rapidly increasing. 50 percent of generic medications increased in price in the last year and 10 percent more than doubled in cost during the same time period. Among them are thyroid replacement hormone, doxycycline, digoxin and other heart medications, tetracycline, albuterol (pill form), and certain medications for blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 6, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Martine Ehrenclou, MA Tags: Meds Medications Patients Source Type: blogs
Fwd: Secondary causes of pseudotumor cerebri syndrome
From: Djacobs272@aol.comTo: dhj1.neurology@blogger.comSent: 5/13/2014 2:29:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight TimeSubj: Secondary causes of pseudotumore cerebri syndrome (from Neurology, 2013; 81:1159-1165 cerebrovenous abnormalities:cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)bilateral jugular thrombosis or surgical ligationmiddle ear or mastoid infectionincreased right heart pressuresuperior vena cava syndromeAV fistulashypercoagulable statesMedications and exposures:Antibiotics: tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, nalidixic acid, sulfa drugsVitamin A and retinoidshypervitaminosis A, isotretinoin, all trans retinoic acid...
Source: neurologyminutiae - May 14, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
Recent FDA Moves Suggests Agency Is Again Taking Its Role of "Protecting Public Health" Seriously
As a patient with type 1 diabetes, I have found myself at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a number of things the agency has done in recent years (actually since the 1980s), and perhaps even more so in recent years. In fact, I once joked (only halfheartedly) that the acronym "FDA" stood for Fatal Drug Administration. Indeed, for a number of years (under the leadership of chief Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach especially, he pushed for FDA to serve what he called its "clients", meaning the companies that the FDA regulates, rather than protecting public safety). Staff in areas for brand new...
Source: Scott's Web Log - January 28, 2014 Category: Diabetes Tags: 2014 Antibiotics Crisco FDA Trans Fats Source Type: blogs
Recent FDA Moves Suggests Agency Is Again Taking Its Role of " Protecting Public Health " Seriously
As a patient with type 1 diabetes, I have found myself at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a number of things the agency has done in recent years (actually since the 1980s), and perhaps even more so in recent years. & nbsp;In fact, I once joked (only halfheartedly) that the acronym " FDA " stood for Fatal Drug Administration. & nbsp;Indeed, for a number of years (under the leadership of chief Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach especially, he pushed for FDA to serve what he called its " clients " , meaning the companies that the FDA regulates, rather than protecting public safety). & nbsp;Staff in areas for ...
Source: Scott's Web Log - January 28, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: 2014 Antibiotics Crisco FDA Trans Fats Source Type: blogs
4 Dangers of Acrylic Nails
Kay’s curious…What are the dangers of using acrylic and tips?
The Beauty Brains respond:
The good news is, overall, it’s pretty uncommon for acrylic nails to cause significant health problems. Of course, that’s assuming that the technicians are careful and have properly sterilized their instruments. Nonetheless, there’s still cause for concern. From Dermatology Times, here are four dangers of acrylic nails:
1. Nasty nail abuse
Mistreating your artificial nails can have serious consequences. It’s particularly bad to make the mistake of using your nails as a tool. According to Zoe Draelos, M.D., a High Point,...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - November 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Safety Source Type: blogs
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found In Workers At Industrial Farms
The ongoing use of antibiotics in livestock has spawned controversy over the extent to which these medications jeopardize human health by causing resistance to develop to the drugs. Two months ago, for instance, a bill was introduced in the US Senate to limit antibiotic use in livestock. And for the second time this year, a study published in PLOS One indicates that such concerns have merit.
Researchers found drug-resistant bacteria associated with livestock in the noses of industrial livestock workers in North Carolina, but not in the noses of antibiotic-free livestock workers. The drug-resistant bacteria examined were St...
Source: Pharmalot - August 20, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: esilverman Source Type: blogs
Antimalarial Drug Linked to Sgt. Robert Bales Massacre - By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is facing sentencing by a military court for killing 16 civilians on a rampage in Afghanistan last year, might have faced a perfect storm of stress, which included the use of mefloquine hydrochloride, an antimalarial drug given routinely to soldiers in that part of the world.
Mefloquine was developed by the U.S. military and has been used for more than three decades by the government to prevent and to treat malaria among soldiers and Peace Corps workers.
But the drug can cause varying neurological side effects 5 to 10 percent of the time, according to Dr. David Sullivan, an infectiou...
Source: PharmaGossip - July 23, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
