Bird Flu :: China reports soldier has bird flu
A 19-year-old Chinese soldier has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu strain, the Chinese Health Ministry reported in a statement.
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Salmonella :: UK recalls fresh basil due to Salmonella contamination
The Health Protection Agency is carrying out an investigation into a rise in the number of human cases of Salmonella Senftenberg.
Salmonella :: nSpired Natural Foods recalls Maranatha Sesame Tahini
nSpired Natural Foods of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling all MaraNatha Sesame Tahini in 16-oz sizes with a Use By Date of 04/11/08 and earlier, and 15-lb and 32-lb sizes with an expiration date of 01/05/08 (lot 07130) and earlier, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Lung :: FDA stops marketing of unapproved timed-release guaifenesin drug products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced its intention to take action against companies that market unapproved drug products in timed-release dosage form that contain guaifenesin, a substance commonly used in medicines to relieve cough and cold symptoms by stimulating removal of mucous from the lungs.
Salmonella :: Whole Foods Market recalls 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini 16-oz, with a Best By Date of 10/02/07 or earlier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Malaria :: MIT-led team uncovers malaria mechanism
During the first 24 hours of invasion by the malaria-inducing parasite Plasmodium falciparum, red blood cells start to lose their ability to deform and squeeze through tiny blood vessels-one of the hallmarks of the deadly disease that infects nearly 400 million people each year. Now, an international team of researchers led by an MIT professor has demonstrated just why that happens.
Food Poisoning :: Leading the fight against food poisoning
University of Nottingham experts have joined forces with Canadian biotech company GangaGen Life Sciences Inc to develop new weapons in the fight against food poisoning.
Epilepsy :: NIH Outlines Plans for Study of Pediatric Seizures
The scenario unfolds almost every day in the United States. A crowd gathers at a playground, or perhaps on a soccer field. A child has fallen to the ground, gripped by a seizure.
Malaria :: Diagnostic tests for malaria underused in Zambia
Despite improvements in the ability to diagnose malaria, these diagnostic tests are often underused in Zambia, and patients with negative test results are often prescribed anti-malaria medications, according to a study in the May 23/30 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on malaria.
Malaria :: Article outlines current recommendations for treating malaria in the US
Kevin S. Griffith, M.D., M.P.H., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues conducted a review of medical literature from 1966 to 2006 to provide clinicians with recommendations for diagnosing and treating malaria in the US.