West Nile Virus :: Second human West Nile virus case identified in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed through laboratory tests the second human West Nile virus case in Illinois for 2007.
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Chagas Disease :: New global effort to eliminate Chagas disease
A new effort to eliminate Chagas disease by 2010 will be launched tomorrow at a WHO meeting of disease experts and partners. The strategy is designed to answer key questions about the treatment and control of Chagas disease, and to coordinate global efforts towards the prevention of transmission through a new Global Network for Chagas Elimination.
Kidney :: Early indicator of kidney disease may also predict risk of pre-diabetes
A blood component called cystatin C, used to test for early-stage kidney impairment, also may be a very early marker for those at risk of developing a condition known as pre-diabetes, a study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo has shown.
Schizophrenia :: Violence in schizophrenia patients more likely among those with childhood conduct problems
Some people with schizophrenia who become violent may do so for reasons unrelated to their current illness, according to a new study analyzing data from the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials for Intervention Effectiveness.
Contraception :: Special ethical considerations inherent with sterilization procedures
There are unique ethical considerations when it comes to sterilization as a method of contraception because, unlike other methods, it is permanent and has far-reaching implications, according to a new Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Bat :: Bat virus named Melaka offends Malaysian
The state of Melaka is upset that scientists have named a new bat-borne virus after it. CSIRO scientists have played a key role in discovering that bats are the likely host of a new virus that can cause a serious but apparently non-fatal respiratory tract illness in humans.
Pneumonia :: Hib vaccine – a critical ally in Asia’s effort to reduce child deaths
A new study from Bangladesh published online in The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal shows that routinely vaccinating infants against H. influenzae type b (Hib), a bacterium that causes deadly Hib pneumonia and meningitis, could save hundreds of thousands of children in Asia.
Deep Vein Thrombosis :: 4 hour travel doubles deep vein thrombosis risk
Deep vein thrombosis is a common but difficult to detect illness that can be fatal if not treated effectively. According to the American Heart Association, more than two million Americans develop deep vein thrombosis annually.
Salmonella :: FDA warns consumers not to eat Veggie Booty Snack Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Veggie Booty snack food, marketed by Robert’s American Gourmet, due to possible contamination with Salmonella Wandsworth, bacteria that cause gastrointestinal illness.
Alcoholism :: Researchers identify alcoholism subtypes
Analyses of a national sample of individuals with alcohol dependence (alcoholism) reveal five distinct subtypes of the disease, according to a new study by scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health.