Selected news items from PKIDs (www.pkids.org) combined with Yahoo News sources on infectious diseases, including STDs and tuberculosis. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=7uqoN6cB3RGpKzeRiXrL0A Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:51:22 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ pkidsIDnewshttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/EudZnnK4J8s/246066.php Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is an important cause of preventable illness, disability and death in the UK. Now, new data shows that around 27.8% of IPD-related deaths are amongst individuals aged 16+. In addition, 50% of individuals aged 65 and over with chronic liver disease who contract IPD will die. Conditions, such as HIV, kidney disease, and respiratory disease all increase the risk ... http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246066.php Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:08:22 +0000 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246066.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/-LAW2drDnnY/valley-hospital-zapping-germs-xenex-230600531.html It looks like Star Wars’ R2-D2, but it is in fact innovative germ-zapping technology that is the latest instrument in the war against hospital-acquired infections . The Valle http://finance.yahoo.com/news/valley-hospital-zapping-germs-xenex-230600531.html Thu, 31 May 2012 23:06:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/valley-hospital-zapping-germs-xenex-230600531.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/Y7A1-tmDf4c/11990925-second-mail-order-hatchery-tied-to-salmonella-outbreak Live chicks and ducklings from a mail-order hatchery in Ohio are being blamed for a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 93 people in 23 states -- including one possible death. http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/31/11990925-second-mail-order-hatchery-tied-to-salmonella-outbreak?lite Thu, 31 May 2012 17:01:34 +0000 http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/31/11990925-second-mail-order-hatchery-tied-to-salmonella-outbreak?lite http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/3U4SIHBDpCw/guillainbarr-syndrome-linked-to-influenza-vaccines-compensation-available.aspx Have you or anyone you know had an influenza vaccine recently? Did you know that it is possible to experience an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine? The influenza vaccine can be routinely administered at any CVS, RiteAid or primary care physician's office. Agencies like the CDC and various media outlets are urging such a vaccination in the hopes of containing any outbreaks or epidemics ... http://central-pennsylvania.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/guillainbarr-syndrome-linked-to-influenza-vaccines-compensation-available.aspx?googleid=301498 Thu, 31 May 2012 15:15:03 +0000 http://central-pennsylvania.injuryboard.com/miscellaneous/guillainbarr-syndrome-linked-to-influenza-vaccines-compensation-available.aspx?googleid=301498 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/l_RRLU_kbhc/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-150000988.html NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents in Tennessee may be unaware that their adolescent children are at risk of contracting a serious, potentially fatal bacterial infection called meningococcal ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-150000988.html Thu, 31 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-150000988.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/FH7Duaj6J1w/hotel-cleaning-goes-high-tech-141727026.html Ever wondered what kinds of nasty germs are lurking on your hotel television remote? http://news.yahoo.com/hotel-cleaning-goes-high-tech-141727026.html Thu, 31 May 2012 14:17:27 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/hotel-cleaning-goes-high-tech-141727026.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/wV2PQra9FFg/stay-healthy-130519363.html Gossiping at the water cooler? Try catching germs there. The microwave door and refrigerator handle are among the dirtiest places in a typical office, according to a new study from commercial products company Kimberly-Clark Professional. Researchers swabbed nearly 5,000 surfaces in office buildings that house about 3,000 employees, including law firms, insurance companies, call centers, and ... http://news.yahoo.com/stay-healthy-130519363.html Thu, 31 May 2012 13:05:19 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/stay-healthy-130519363.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/8iI7jG9AkSo/Power-Distribution-Unit-operates-in-hazardous-environments-615597 Built to meet MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 standards, Rugged PDU delivers 8 outputs of conditioned power. Unit features circular mil-spec connectors sealed with positive latching to protect against rain, wind, dust, blowing sand, humidity, shock, and vibration. Device can be configured to accept AC inputs from multiple Rugged UPS units to increase power, optimizing cable management. At 1U high ... http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Power-Distribution-Unit-operates-in-hazardous-environments-615597 Thu, 31 May 2012 12:54:00 +0000 http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Power-Distribution-Unit-operates-in-hazardous-environments-615597 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/08RRe5DLpvo/gonorrhoea-becoming-untreatable-newly-diagnosed-cases-soar-25-122553692.html London, May 31 (ANI): New cases of gonorrhoea infections in England have risen by 25 percent in the past year amid major concerns that the sexual disease is becoming untreatable. http://in.news.yahoo.com/gonorrhoea-becoming-untreatable-newly-diagnosed-cases-soar-25-122553692.html Thu, 31 May 2012 12:25:53 +0000 http://in.news.yahoo.com/gonorrhoea-becoming-untreatable-newly-diagnosed-cases-soar-25-122553692.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/CzcmnU2jHgc/mit-designed-cooler-preserves-tuberculosis-drugs-records-doses-0001 Tuberculosis, now largely controlled in the industrialized world, remains a stubbornly persistent killer in most of Africa, as well as parts of Asia and South America. By David Chandler, MIT News Office http://www.bioresearchonline.com/doc.mvc/mit-designed-cooler-preserves-tuberculosis-drugs-records-doses-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 31 May 2012 11:42:24 +0000 http://www.bioresearchonline.com/doc.mvc/mit-designed-cooler-preserves-tuberculosis-drugs-records-doses-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/KfR2sm8Tnt8/why-having-sex-with-young-men-can-be-bad-for-your-health-7807141.html Too many people are putting themselves at risk by having unsafe sex, health experts have warned, as figures were released showing a "disappointing" rise in the number of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/health/why-having-sex-with-young-men-can-be-bad-for-your-health-7807141.html Thu, 31 May 2012 08:15:34 +0000 http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/health/why-having-sex-with-young-men-can-be-bad-for-your-health-7807141.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/QXe3ilULEGY/education-programs-indigenous-australians-about-sexually-transmitted-infections-and-bloodbo Creator:  James Ward Creator:  Natalie A. Strobel As a group, Indigenous Australians experience poorer health outcomes than other Australians, including in the area of sexual health. Social Policy read more http://apo.org.au/research/education-programs-indigenous-australians-about-sexually-transmitted-infections-and-bloodbo Thu, 31 May 2012 07:18:29 +0000 http://apo.org.au/research/education-programs-indigenous-australians-about-sexually-transmitted-infections-and-bloodbo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/-bMF2Lc-ow4/irresponsible-young-men-to-blame-for-huge-rise-in-sex-diseases-7807141.html Too many people are putting themselves at risk by having unsafe sex, health experts have warned, as figures were released showing a "disappointing" rise in the number of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/health/irresponsible-young-men-to-blame-for-huge-rise-in-sex-diseases-7807141.html Thu, 31 May 2012 07:01:02 +0000 http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/health/irresponsible-young-men-to-blame-for-huge-rise-in-sex-diseases-7807141.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/9ejA_vVKlBc/2575876.aspx FRIDAY, June 1 is the first day of winter and doctors in the Redlands are asking residents to get immunised against influenza before this year's 'flu season begins. http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/news/local/news/general/be-prepared-for-flu-season-immunise-now/2575876.aspx?src=rss Thu, 31 May 2012 06:23:19 +0000 http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/news/local/news/general/be-prepared-for-flu-season-immunise-now/2575876.aspx?src=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/bRMa1SjGGwY/70pc-single-women-admit-indulging-unprotected-sex-sparking-061827950.html London, May 31 (ANI): Seven out of ten single women regularly practice unprotected sex, a new study has revealed. http://in.news.yahoo.com/70pc-single-women-admit-indulging-unprotected-sex-sparking-061827950.html Thu, 31 May 2012 06:18:27 +0000 http://in.news.yahoo.com/70pc-single-women-admit-indulging-unprotected-sex-sparking-061827950.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/X3Pm4dVSDms/18275989 The symptoms of most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as new figures show a rise . http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18275989 Thu, 31 May 2012 05:54:53 +0000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18275989 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/jWkugYg2ZJA/theyre-cute-baby-chicks-harbor-salmonella-210606565.html WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Few things are harder for a youngster to resist touching than a cuddly baby chick. But a new U.S. government study has bad news for parents -- those adorable little chicks may harbor salmonella bacteria. http://news.yahoo.com/theyre-cute-baby-chicks-harbor-salmonella-210606565.html Thu, 31 May 2012 03:52:11 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/theyre-cute-baby-chicks-harbor-salmonella-210606565.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/bWq3snShYPs/School-confirms-case-of-MRSA-3595224.php School confirms case of MRSA MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and can be dangerous. Marra urged people to wash hands after touching "high use" objects in school common areas like door knobs. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/School-confirms-case-of-MRSA-3595224.php Thu, 31 May 2012 02:11:09 +0000 http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/School-confirms-case-of-MRSA-3595224.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/ZUoUyCwmmfc/ Pregnant women have even more reason to get a flu shot this year with evidence mounting that it will also benefit their baby. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/lifestyle/13826358/do-flu-shots-protect-newborns/ Thu, 31 May 2012 01:11:31 +0000 http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/lifestyle/13826358/do-flu-shots-protect-newborns/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/n0drn7ihYmE/ “Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizard, dispatch their large ungulate prey by biting and tearing flesh. If a prey escapes, oral bacteria inoculated into the wound reputedly induce a sepsis that augments later prey capture by the same or other lizards. However, the ecological and evolutionary basis of sepsis in Komodo prey acquisition is controversial. Two models have been proposed. The ... http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2012/05/30/ncbi-rofl-deathly-drool-evolutionary-and-ecological-basis-of-septic-bacteria-in-komodo-dragon-mouths/ Wed, 30 May 2012 23:28:56 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2012/05/30/ncbi-rofl-deathly-drool-evolutionary-and-ecological-basis-of-septic-bacteria-in-komodo-dragon-mouths/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/mqKItriGJ0o/disappointing-rise-in-sti-figures-1-3900811 Too many people are putting themselves at risk by having unsafe sex, health experts have warned, as figures were released showing a rise in the number of new cases of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/national-news/disappointing-rise-in-sti-figures-1-3900811 Wed, 30 May 2012 23:15:19 +0000 http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/national-news/disappointing-rise-in-sti-figures-1-3900811 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/tqTZLfnMhOY/120530133706.htm Researchers have found that herpes and other viruses that attack the nervous system may thrive by disrupting cell function in order to hijack a neuron's internal transportation network and spread to other cells. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530133706.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 23:09:13 +0000 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530133706.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/fFIA6eRlj8o/disappointing-rise-sti-figures-230212677.html Too many people are putting themselves at risk by having unsafe sex, health experts have warned, as figures were released showing a rise in the number of new cases of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). http://uk.news.yahoo.com/disappointing-rise-sti-figures-230212677.html Wed, 30 May 2012 23:02:12 +0000 http://uk.news.yahoo.com/disappointing-rise-sti-figures-230212677.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/aROG1cPDIcE/have-timeline-ask-your-doctor-if-real-life-is-right-for-you-2012-05 I do not have genital herpes. I imagine that if I did, I would try almost anything to help my situation – even if some of the possible side effects included hallucinations, seizures, and coma. I do have Timeline, however, … http://www.webpronews.com/have-timeline-ask-your-doctor-if-real-life-is-right-for-you-2012-05 Wed, 30 May 2012 22:46:45 +0000 http://www.webpronews.com/have-timeline-ask-your-doctor-if-real-life-is-right-for-you-2012-05 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/oo41Znl5nT0/fifth-disease-spreading-through-the-community A relatively common childhood disease is making it's rounds in the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire. While a lot of pediatricians know about fifth disease, many parents have never heard of it.  http://www.wtoc.com/story/18659945/fifth-disease-spreading-through-the-community Wed, 30 May 2012 22:44:17 +0000 http://www.wtoc.com/story/18659945/fifth-disease-spreading-through-the-community http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/ewG0L77zM00/goodbye-flu-season-for-now_7558388 Anyone who got the flu during the 2011/2012 influenza season might disagree, but according to the CDC, the past flu season "began late and was mild compared to most previous seasons" for which they have data. http://www.kypost.com/dpps/shared/goodbye-flu-season-for-now_7558388 Wed, 30 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000 http://www.kypost.com/dpps/shared/goodbye-flu-season-for-now_7558388 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/4wWJ3eIHQQ0/may3012fluscan.html Study: Antibodies to human flu viruses common in Cambodian pigs A serologic study of Cambodian pigs found for the first time that exposure to human influenza A is relatively common in the country's swine, researchers reported yesterday in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses . The group from Cambodia's Pasteur Institute based its findings on an analysis of 1,147 blood samples obtained from ... http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/may3012fluscan.html Wed, 30 May 2012 20:51:25 +0000 http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/may3012fluscan.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/8nqyWqysQIE/menssana-research-develops-rapid-point-201100242.html NEWARK, NJ-- - A rapid point-of-care breath test accurately detected active pulmonary tuberculosis, according to a report published in the journal "Tuberculosis." Menssana Research developed ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/menssana-research-develops-rapid-point-201100242.html Wed, 30 May 2012 20:11:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/menssana-research-develops-rapid-point-201100242.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/_J8sp-Lypyc/story01.htm TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Health workers administered tuberculosis skin tests to about 700 students and staff members at a Terre Haute middle school following a suspected case of the disease. The voluntary tests were given Tuesday at Woodrow Wilson Middle School and will be checked Thursday for any positive ... http://washingtontimes.feedsportal.com/c/34503/f/629253/s/1fdb3902/l/0L0Swashingtontimes0N0Cnews0C20A120Cmay0C30A0Chundreds0Eundergo0Etuberculosis0Etests0Eind0Eschool0C0Dutm0Isource0FRSS0IFeed0Gutm0Imedium0FRSS/story01.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 18:03:07 +0000 http://washingtontimes.feedsportal.com/c/34503/f/629253/s/1fdb3902/l/0L0Swashingtontimes0N0Cnews0C20A120Cmay0C30A0Chundreds0Eundergo0Etuberculosis0Etests0Eind0Eschool0C0Dutm0Isource0FRSS0IFeed0Gutm0Imedium0FRSS/story01.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/pbN6cEETEZs/herpes-market-2018-genericization-compels-161500973.html NEW YORK, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Herpes Market to 2018 - Genericization Compels Competitors Seeking Differentiation ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/herpes-market-2018-genericization-compels-161500973.html Wed, 30 May 2012 16:15:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/herpes-market-2018-genericization-compels-161500973.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/-NBV32vX9jI/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-150000072.html SALT LAKE CITY, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents in Utah may be unaware that their adolescent children are at risk of contracting a potentially fatal bacterial infection called meningococcal disease ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-150000072.html Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-150000072.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/uRvE72cwTG4/STD-fears-70-single-women-admit-regularly-having-unprotected-sex.html The average single woman has had unprotected sex 11 times with a total of four different men, according to a survey of 2,000 British women. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2152150/STD-fears-70-single-women-admit-regularly-having-unprotected-sex.html?ITO=1490 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:29:29 +0000 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2152150/STD-fears-70-single-women-admit-regularly-having-unprotected-sex.html?ITO=1490 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/T1P3DHQOlRw/MRSA-found-at-elementary-school-3595224.php MRSA found at elementary school MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and can be dangerous. Marra urged people to wash hands after touching "high use" objects in school common areas like door knobs. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/MRSA-found-at-elementary-school-3595224.php Wed, 30 May 2012 14:11:40 +0000 http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/MRSA-found-at-elementary-school-3595224.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/YEiSaG9PrGc/doc4fa31dfeaca8e232078200.txt Despite the recent single tuberculosis case resulting in mandatory screenings for 18 students and six adults by the New Jersey Department of Health at Melvin H. Kreps Middle School — it was business as usual at the East Windsor Regional School District’s Board of Education meeting this past Monday. http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2012/05/30/windsor_hights_herald/news/doc4fa31dfeaca8e232078200.txt Wed, 30 May 2012 14:06:38 +0000 http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2012/05/30/windsor_hights_herald/news/doc4fa31dfeaca8e232078200.txt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/E0jlp_7dcwk/story01.htm MORE than 700,000 in NSW could be struck down with potentially deadly influenza this winter, despite free vaccinations for the at-risk. http://news.com.au.feedsportal.com/c/34564/f/632395/s/1fe2d564/l/0L0Sdailytelegraph0N0Bau0Cnews0Csydney0Enews0Cfears0Eover0Ea0Edeadly0Einfluenza0Eseason0Cstory0Ee6freuzi0E12263756151850Dfrom0Fpublic0Irss/story01.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000 http://news.com.au.feedsportal.com/c/34564/f/632395/s/1fe2d564/l/0L0Sdailytelegraph0N0Bau0Cnews0Csydney0Enews0Cfears0Eover0Ea0Edeadly0Einfluenza0Eseason0Cstory0Ee6freuzi0E12263756151850Dfrom0Fpublic0Irss/story01.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/sH_O1YuBzt4/MRSA-Was-your-child-exposed-3595224.php MRSA: Was your child exposed? MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and can be dangerous. Marra urged people to wash hands after touching "high use" objects in school common areas like door knobs. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/MRSA-Was-your-child-exposed-3595224.php Wed, 30 May 2012 13:41:18 +0000 http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/MRSA-Was-your-child-exposed-3595224.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/lI7rRsZMEGc/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-130000400.html LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents in Kentucky may be unaware that their adolescent children are at risk of contracting a serious, potentially fatal bacterial infection called meningococcal ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-130000400.html Wed, 30 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/low-awareness-meningococcal-disease-vaccination-130000400.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/DHahiFPniLk/guide.asp Title: Health Tip: Don't Spread Germs Category: Health News Created: 5/28/2012 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/29/2012 12:00:00 AM http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=158667 Wed, 30 May 2012 04:59:44 +0000 http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=158667 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/qBatsKfaZ5c/dungeons-and-dragons_b_1553698.html A recent study by the infectious disease division of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's microbiology department has indicated that STD rates among the nation's Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, players is holding steady at 0 percent. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jilly-gagnon/dungeons-and-dragons_b_1553698.html Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:28 +0000 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jilly-gagnon/dungeons-and-dragons_b_1553698.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/b4we0BYVia0/simple-hygiene-can-stem-infectious-diseases-expert A health survey has found that only 19 percent of people from the Gulf region wash their hands with soap more than six times a day. “Simple hygiene measures such as washing hands with soap after using the toilet and before preparing food help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. http://www.arabnews.com/simple-hygiene-can-stem-infectious-diseases-expert Wed, 30 May 2012 00:13:38 +0000 http://www.arabnews.com/simple-hygiene-can-stem-infectious-diseases-expert http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/sg4LJi1nSr8/etsu-student-std-infection-rate-rising-1.2056314 The levels of sexually transmitted diseases (STD), among ETSU students are on the rise. According to Student Health Services, the rates are increasing at an alarming rate as a result of students having unprotected sex. http://www.easttennessean.com/mobile/news/etsu-student-std-infection-rate-rising-1.2056314 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:28:57 +0000 http://www.easttennessean.com/mobile/news/etsu-student-std-infection-rate-rising-1.2056314 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/xuh1fitnTeE/nasty-germs-lurking-public-pools-175000724.html One out of five Americans admits to urinating underwater. And that's not even the worst of it http://news.yahoo.com/nasty-germs-lurking-public-pools-175000724.html Tue, 29 May 2012 17:50:00 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/nasty-germs-lurking-public-pools-175000724.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/YLuQ2RKdDpo/pressrel.asp BioAlliance Pharma SA (Euronext Paris: BIO), a Company dedicated to orphan oncology products and specialty products, today announces the receivability of Sitavig® (Sitavir® in Europe) US registration dossier from the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the treatment of recurrent orofacial herpes. http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=59221 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:09:35 +0000 http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=59221 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/OJ_WlCaTIZk/bioalliance-pharma-sa-receivability-sitavig-160000105.html Regulatory News: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioalliance-pharma-sa-receivability-sitavig-160000105.html Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bioalliance-pharma-sa-receivability-sitavig-160000105.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/piztnOPKQ6I/first-human-clinical-study-hiv-152200973.html OSLO, NORWAY-- - Bionor Pharma ASA News Summary Open, clinical study, dose escalating, phase I/II, with Bionor Pharma's second therapeutic HIV vaccine to begin at Oslo University Hospital. Researchers ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-human-clinical-study-hiv-152200973.html Tue, 29 May 2012 15:22:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-human-clinical-study-hiv-152200973.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/eLR7U1KnDaE/immunovaccine-present-clinical-data-dpx-123000891.html HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA-- - Immunovaccine Inc. , a clinical stage vaccine company developing the patented DepoVax vaccine adjuvanting platform and product candidates for cancer therapy and infectious diseases, today announced that Phase I clinical data for DPX-0907, a therapeutic cancer vaccine, will be ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/immunovaccine-present-clinical-data-dpx-123000891.html Tue, 29 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/immunovaccine-present-clinical-data-dpx-123000891.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/G4Q5SYadtoA/artikel.php Health officials in the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality have launched the two new vaccines, pneumococcal and rotavirus, which will be introduced nationwide to reduce diarrhoea and pneumonia deaths. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=240344 Tue, 29 May 2012 11:49:38 +0000 http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=240344 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/XrNpdqYtpo0/advaxis-completes-enrollment-phase-2-112000799.html Advaxis, Inc., , a leader in developing the next generation of immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases, announced today that it has completed enrollment in Lm-LLO-E7-15, the 110 patient, randomized Phase 2 trial of ADXS-HPV in women with recurrent/refractory cervical cancer who have failed cytotoxic therapy. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/advaxis-completes-enrollment-phase-2-112000799.html Tue, 29 May 2012 11:20:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/advaxis-completes-enrollment-phase-2-112000799.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/27-388BFcEY/research-markets-atlas-human-infectious-111400614.html Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Atlas of Huma http://finance.yahoo.com/news/research-markets-atlas-human-infectious-111400614.html Tue, 29 May 2012 11:14:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/research-markets-atlas-human-infectious-111400614.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/m-6tjxN5G_0/immunovaccine-announces-results-2012-annual-210500831.html HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA-- - Immunovaccine Inc. , a clinical stage vaccine company developing the patented DepoVax™ vaccine adjuvanting platform and product candidates for cancer therapy and infectious diseases, ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/immunovaccine-announces-results-2012-annual-210500831.html Mon, 28 May 2012 21:05:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/immunovaccine-announces-results-2012-annual-210500831.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/3knhIH_hM00/ SEXUALLY transmitted infections are running rampant in mining towns – and married women are not immune. http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2012/05/28/discrepencies-in-the-legal-governing-of-licensed-a/ Mon, 28 May 2012 02:35:48 +0000 http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2012/05/28/discrepencies-in-the-legal-governing-of-licensed-a/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/8FQB746w1aM/ A film that spoofs the TV ads for Valtrex shows how Facebook's Timeline tries to dominate your life. But you can manage it. No, really. You can. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57442141-71/how-facebooks-timeline-is-like-genital-herpes/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj= Sat, 26 May 2012 18:45:01 +0000 http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57442141-71/how-facebooks-timeline-is-like-genital-herpes/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj= http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/GcUnXVLSlz4/ FLU BUG: Health officials in Indian River County are urging parents and teachers to promote hand-washing in children to halt an outbreak of shigella infections, or "stomach flu." http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/26/thumb-down-hand-washing-encouraged-in-wake-of-in/?partner=yahoo_feeds Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/26/thumb-down-hand-washing-encouraged-in-wake-of-in/?partner=yahoo_feeds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/EXIByxpP_Wg/ INCREASING NUMBERS OF BARBADIANS between 15 and 29 years old are being diagnosed with the sexually transmitted infections (STI) chlamydia and gonorrhoea. http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/sex-pain/ Sat, 26 May 2012 04:26:28 +0000 http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/sex-pain/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/jmuFr22ojjU/russian-std-fin-publication-audit-161023970.html  Please find attached the Audit Report for the period ending 31. December 2011 for RUSSIAN STANDARD FINANCE S.A. http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/1771E_1-2012-5-25.pdf ENDFR UVRNRURAVUAR... http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/russian-std-fin-publication-audit-161023970.html Fri, 25 May 2012 17:09:00 +0000 http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/russian-std-fin-publication-audit-161023970.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/zj7q6o5px58/download.asp Last full FluView posted May 25, 2012 Shows U.S. Influenza Activity at Summer Levels http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624019 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:30:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624019 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/5zt9xSFZdFA/download.asp http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=4635753 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=4635753 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/rpfUWm3vMXc/download.asp This edition recognizes grassroots leaders within the African American community, unstoppable in spreading the word about influenza vaccination. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624018 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:32:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624018 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/rTmWS7wH7bE/ask-dr-k-washing-hands-prevents-mrsa Dear Dr. K: I recently had a skin infection caused by MRSA. I must have picked this up at my mother's nursing home. How can I avoid another MRSA infection, as I hear they can be serious? Dear Reader: MRSA is short for "methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus." Staph aureus is a bacteria. http://www.montereyherald.com/health/ci_20708619/ask-dr-k-washing-hands-prevents-mrsa?source=rss Fri, 25 May 2012 07:13:59 +0000 http://www.montereyherald.com/health/ci_20708619/ask-dr-k-washing-hands-prevents-mrsa?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/whVKp9_TC1Q/flesh-eating-bacteria-no-cause-panic-experts-130412419.html THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) -- Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say. http://news.yahoo.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-no-cause-panic-experts-130412419.html Fri, 25 May 2012 03:53:50 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-no-cause-panic-experts-130412419.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/w22D1KUBEMY/germs-in-the-workplace A shocking new study out finds that break rooms are the number one hot spot for germs at the workplace. http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/germs-in-the-workplace Fri, 25 May 2012 02:31:35 +0000 http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/germs-in-the-workplace http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/3PQ8mOKf7Ik/may2412meningitis.html May 24, 2012 (CIDRAP News) – Meningococcal disease outbreaks in Africa this year have spread to five more countries, sickening nearly 12,000 people and killing almost 1,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/other/news/may2412meningitis.html Thu, 24 May 2012 22:06:15 +0000 http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/other/news/may2412meningitis.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/hejA2moIrA8/immunovaccine-announces-financial-results-quarter-200500034.html HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA-- - Immunovaccine Inc. , a clinical stage vaccine company developing the patented DepoVax™ vaccine adjuvanting platform and product candidates for cancer therapy and infectious diseases, ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/immunovaccine-announces-financial-results-quarter-200500034.html Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/immunovaccine-announces-financial-results-quarter-200500034.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/BJ5d1UBxijs/tuberculosis-25-babies-california-possibly-exposed-tb-171119529--abc-news-health.html The Babies May Have Been Exposed in Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units http://news.yahoo.com/tuberculosis-25-babies-california-possibly-exposed-tb-171119529--abc-news-health.html Thu, 24 May 2012 17:11:19 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/tuberculosis-25-babies-california-possibly-exposed-tb-171119529--abc-news-health.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/38IM_SdVGhE/meningococcal-kills-footballers-baby-daughter-20120524-1z669.html THe baby daughter of a well-known Sunshine Coast footballer has died from meningococcal and her cousin has reportedly contracted the deadly disease. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/meningococcal-kills-footballers-baby-daughter-20120524-1z669.html Thu, 24 May 2012 02:42:34 +0000 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/meningococcal-kills-footballers-baby-daughter-20120524-1z669.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/KJ9TFbdMnrE/story-e6frf7l6-1226365341473 FEARS of a meningococcal outbreak have been eased; with the cousin of a baby who died given the all clear. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/caboolture-family-in-quarantine-after-meningococcal-outbreak/story-e6frf7l6-1226365341473 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:38:07 +0000 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/caboolture-family-in-quarantine-after-meningococcal-outbreak/story-e6frf7l6-1226365341473 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/-r23ey-t2s0/ ROSWELL, Ga., May 23 (UPI) -- Many U.S. workers are aware of germs in the workplace lavatory but they may not be aware of the high level of germs where they make coffee, researchers say. http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2012/05/23/Workplace-break-room-handles-full-of-germs/UPI-77361337814126/ Wed, 23 May 2012 23:20:29 +0000 http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2012/05/23/Workplace-break-room-handles-full-of-germs/UPI-77361337814126/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/nOM1MCulrBM/ Initially 35 babies were thought to have been exposed at the hospitals for the bacteria that causes TB, but officials lowered their estimate to 26 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57440419-10391704/person-with-active-tuberculosis-visited-two-calif-neonatal-units/ Wed, 23 May 2012 21:53:31 +0000 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57440419-10391704/person-with-active-tuberculosis-visited-two-calif-neonatal-units/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/gOHKl7AGDtI/russian-std-fin-publication-audit-180854362.html  RUSSIAN STANDARD FINANCE S.A. 23 May 2012  PUBLICATION OF AUDIT REPORT RUSSIAN STANDARD FINANCE S.A. societe anonyme with registered office at 2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, L-1115 Luxembourg, RCS Luxembourg ... http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/russian-std-fin-publication-audit-180854362.html Wed, 23 May 2012 19:17:00 +0000 http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/russian-std-fin-publication-audit-180854362.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/HOLCnNcI1-c/ You probably think a microwave door handle must be cleaner than the toilet seat in your office. In fact, most people believe the restroom is the epicenter of germs in the office???and it turns out, most are wrong. A new study carried out by Kimberly-Clark Professional found that the dirtiest surfaces in the workplace are where employees prepare and eat food. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/05/23/danger-in-the-microwave-germs-at-work-and-how-to-avoid-them/?feed=rss_home Wed, 23 May 2012 04:23:44 +0000 http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/05/23/danger-in-the-microwave-germs-at-work-and-how-to-avoid-them/?feed=rss_home http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/w4wleR5jqso/where-germs-study-finds-office-040000597.html ROSWELL, Ga., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- If you thought the restroom was the epicenter of workplace germs you don't want to know about office break rooms and kitchens.To view the multimedia assets, please ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/where-germs-study-finds-office-040000597.html Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/where-germs-study-finds-office-040000597.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/ZiD-xPUJIEY/ Health officials are urging parents and teachers to promote hand-washing in children to halt a local outbreak of shigella infections. http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/22/more-shigellosis-stomach-flu-cases-reported-in/?partner=yahoo_feeds Tue, 22 May 2012 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/22/more-shigellosis-stomach-flu-cases-reported-in/?partner=yahoo_feeds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/Ew1OSop0UKo/download.asp National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) will be held December 2-8, 2012. Start planning your flu vaccination efforts now! http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623970 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:47:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623970 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/10rUTmWgjJ0/research-markets-2012-global-influenza-103900123.html Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 Global Influenza Diagnostics Market Out http://finance.yahoo.com/news/research-markets-2012-global-influenza-103900123.html Tue, 22 May 2012 10:39:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/research-markets-2012-global-influenza-103900123.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/8p3A4aPosos/vical-announces-publication-herpes-simplex-103000033.html SAN DIEGO -- Vical Incorporated today announced the online publication of a new article1 in The Journal of General Virology detailing results from the company's completed mouse studies with the company's ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vical-announces-publication-herpes-simplex-103000033.html Tue, 22 May 2012 10:30:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vical-announces-publication-herpes-simplex-103000033.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/jTNTYB65f0U/Human-cytomegalovirus-associated-with-neovascular-AMD.aspx A team of researchers, including a scientist from the Viral Immunology Center at Georgia State University, have found that a type of herpesvirus infection of the eye is associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes blindness in the elderly. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120522/Human-cytomegalovirus-associated-with-neovascular-AMD.aspx Tue, 22 May 2012 04:47:56 +0000 http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120522/Human-cytomegalovirus-associated-with-neovascular-AMD.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/BxrxEbFTa1Y/asfm-hos051712.php Researchers have uncovered what makes one particular strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) so proficient at picking up resistance genes, such as the one that makes it resistant to vancomycin, the last line of defense for hospital-acquired infections. They report their findings in mBio, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, on Tuesday May ... http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/asfm-hos051712.php Tue, 22 May 2012 04:17:36 +0000 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/asfm-hos051712.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/yAfgHcpaYrw/gsu-tov052112.php ( Georgia State University ) A team of researchers, including a scientist from the Viral Immunology Center at Georgia State University, have found that a type of herpesvirus infection of the eye is associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, a disease that causes blindness in the elderly. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/gsu-tov052112.php Mon, 21 May 2012 20:20:56 +0000 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/gsu-tov052112.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/dQBhBR3xR1E/download.asp A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the journal Vaccine puts a dollar figure on treating influenza illness in young children. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623964 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:17:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623964 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/RG89zqUUcPU/ Tuberculosis independently predicts death from lung cancer in the elderly, according to a new study from researchers in Hong Kong. http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/589259/?sc=rsmn Mon, 21 May 2012 13:56:00 +0000 http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/589259/?sc=rsmn http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/Hq3_yDuuj5A/ats-tit051412.php ( American Thoracic Society ) Tuberculosis independently predicts death from lung cancer in the elderly, according to a new study from researchers in Hong Kong. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/ats-tit051412.php Mon, 21 May 2012 12:49:32 +0000 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/ats-tit051412.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/xtYfkp6_5NA/MRSA-nasal-colonization-associated-with-increase-in-SSI-in-patients-undergoing-GI-surgery.aspx Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) nasal colonization is associated with longer hospital stays and an increase in surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery, according to a new study from Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120521/MRSA-nasal-colonization-associated-with-increase-in-SSI-in-patients-undergoing-GI-surgery.aspx Mon, 21 May 2012 06:18:06 +0000 http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120521/MRSA-nasal-colonization-associated-with-increase-in-SSI-in-patients-undergoing-GI-surgery.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/kBu103rDduc/ddw-iom051812.php Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) nasal colonization is associated with longer hospital stays and an increase in surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery, according to a new study from Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/ddw-iom051812.php Sun, 20 May 2012 18:49:25 +0000 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/ddw-iom051812.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/qTjTmQdwum4/local-school-sees-fifth-disease-cases If your youngster develops red, rosy cheeks — don’t assume that it’s from playing and running around outside. The culprit could be Fifth disease. read more http://www.grandhaventribune.com/content/local-school-sees-fifth-disease-cases Sun, 20 May 2012 13:06:26 +0000 http://www.grandhaventribune.com/content/local-school-sees-fifth-disease-cases http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/EtgWaFZnXHg/Tuberculosis-patient-jailed-charged-in-California-3563195.php Tuberculosis patient jailed, charged in California Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:49 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A tuberculosis patient has been charged in California after authorities said he failed to take medication for the highly contagious ... http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tuberculosis-patient-jailed-charged-in-California-3563195.php Sat, 19 May 2012 01:11:49 +0000 http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tuberculosis-patient-jailed-charged-in-California-3563195.php http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/01knQx6KT1Y/artikel.php Health officials in Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality have been trained on the new expanded programme on immunization vaccines for children under one year. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=239337 Fri, 18 May 2012 18:04:28 +0000 http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=239337 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/lnRw3sXy6B4/ Among girls and women who get their first human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, the percent who complete all three doses is dropping http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/18/fewer-girls-completing-all-three-hpv-shots/ Fri, 18 May 2012 12:38:19 +0000 http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/18/fewer-girls-completing-all-three-hpv-shots/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/m6WUL-fY0Hw/ Despite recommendations that pregnant women have tests for certain sexually transmitted diseases, many may not be getting them, a new study suggests http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/18/many-pregnant-women-may-not-get-std-tests/ Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:19 +0000 http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/18/many-pregnant-women-may-not-get-std-tests/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/c57QHJZgsTo/equine-herpes-virus-confirmed-colo On Fri. May 11, 2012, a horse located at Castlewood Equestrian Center in Douglas County tested positive for the neuropathogenic strain of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) and had to be euthanized. http://www.lamarledger.com/news/ci_20639227/equine-herpes-virus-confirmed-colo?source=rss Fri, 18 May 2012 03:28:50 +0000 http://www.lamarledger.com/news/ci_20639227/equine-herpes-virus-confirmed-colo?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/cNWfGeazLgI/Flesh-eating-disease--no-public-risk-151959805.html Local physician constant hand washing could prevent contraction of rare flesh eating disease. http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Flesh-eating-disease--no-public-risk-151959805.html Fri, 18 May 2012 03:07:51 +0000 http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Flesh-eating-disease--no-public-risk-151959805.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/Ov7TuiUqVH4/std-increase-in-cases-has-health-deparment-talking-to-students An alarming trend in Ector County. Officials say the number of STD cases in young people are skyrocketing. On Thursday, the Health Department spoke with students at OHS and Permian. http://www.kwes.com/story/18511774/std-increase-in-cases-has-health-deparment-talking-to-students Fri, 18 May 2012 00:12:58 +0000 http://www.kwes.com/story/18511774/std-increase-in-cases-has-health-deparment-talking-to-students http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/Oaolu3E7DZo/fewer-girls-completing-three-hpv-shots-study-204400580.html NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among girls and women who get their first human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, the percent who complete all three doses is dropping, according to a new study. One of the study's authors told Reuters Health she was aware the number of people completing the vaccine series was low to begin with, but she did not expect to see it getting even lower. "We thought that that ... http://news.yahoo.com/fewer-girls-completing-three-hpv-shots-study-204400580.html Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:00 +0000 http://news.yahoo.com/fewer-girls-completing-three-hpv-shots-study-204400580.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/Qf2JxyPMXgw/online-std-partner-notification-becomes-140000630.html VALLEJO, Calif. -- In order to become the generation which ends AIDS worldwide, society must start progressively moving forward using new tools at its disposal. In an effort to leverage technology and ... http://finance.yahoo.com/news/online-std-partner-notification-becomes-140000630.html Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/online-std-partner-notification-becomes-140000630.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/vS76DjvPBlw/Inovio-SynCon-avian-influenza-vaccine-demonstrates-broad-coverage.aspx Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that its SynCon avian influenza vaccine generated protective HAI titers against six different unmatched strains of H5N1 in a phase I clinical trial - a distinct clinical achievement on Inovio's path to develop universal influenza vaccines. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120517/Inovio-SynCon-avian-influenza-vaccine-demonstrates-broad-coverage.aspx Thu, 17 May 2012 13:07:24 +0000 http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120517/Inovio-SynCon-avian-influenza-vaccine-demonstrates-broad-coverage.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/HqVk1l9_ek8/ In this undated photo supplied by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's office, Armando Rodriguez is seen wearing a protective mask. AP/San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/16/tuberculsis-patient-jailed-charged-in-california/?test=latestnews?test=latestnews Thu, 17 May 2012 12:01:40 +0000 http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/16/tuberculsis-patient-jailed-charged-in-california/?test=latestnews?test=latestnews http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/H5pv4H4HvS4/story.html Tufts University announced Wednesday that it intends to seek approval to build a 1,700-square-foot biosafety level 3 research laboratory within an already existing building in its School of Medicine campus on Harrison Avenue, in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood. The school said in a press release that the facility will allow its researchers to find new ways to prevent and treat serious infectious ... http://www.boston.com/whitecoatnotes/2012/05/16/tufts-university-seeking-open-chinatown-lab-that-will-study-infectious-diseases/ewaOSrVDtMBlHZ0wiyPIsK/story.html Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:24 +0000 http://www.boston.com/whitecoatnotes/2012/05/16/tufts-university-seeking-open-chinatown-lab-that-will-study-infectious-diseases/ewaOSrVDtMBlHZ0wiyPIsK/story.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/yWjMXdcGveQ/download.asp CDC routinely monitors influenza vaccination coverage to assess the impact of influenza vaccination programs in different populations. This report provides interim national estimates of influenza vaccination coverage for the 2011-12 influenza season. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623912 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623912 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/uqNb600KmzU/ Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)--a strand of staph bacteria that does not respond to commonly available antibiotics--is scary stuff. It's the superbug scientists have been warning about for ages, the result of the last few decades' obsession with antibacterial everything. There are at least half a dozen stories each week detailing either a major hospital's MRSA outbreak or ... http://www.forbes.com/sites/amywestervelt/2012/05/16/how-ibm-plans-to-solve-the-mrsa-problem/ Wed, 16 May 2012 18:02:26 +0000 http://www.forbes.com/sites/amywestervelt/2012/05/16/how-ibm-plans-to-solve-the-mrsa-problem/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/5FnhoLoTfQQ/download.asp This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=4635752 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=4635752 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pkidsIDnews/~3/rv845GXlblE/3533-water-borne-diseases ‘Infectious diseases in tropical regions including hepatitis, cholera, dysentery, and typhoid are called water-borne diseases because those pathogens survive in water.’ http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/opinion/3533-water-borne-diseases Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:03 +0000 http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/opinion/3533-water-borne-diseases