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Malaria News : Malaria drug candidate with new mechanism tests well in mice
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:10:43 GMT
Sep 3, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – An experimental malaria drug that has a different mechanism from older drugs cured laboratory mice with a single dose, raising hope for eventually providing a powerful new weapon against the disease in humans.

Malaria News : Rodent of the Week: Chemical may cure malaria
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:02:17 GMT
Malaria kills about 1 million people worldwide each year, often babies and children. Malaria drugs are available, but the parasites can become resistant to them, and new drugs are sorely needed.

Malaria News : Novartis Malaria Drug May Yield First New Treatment in 30 Years
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:57:24 GMT
An experimental Novartis AG medicine that killed drug-resistant malaria in laboratory studies may become the first new class of treatment against the disease in 30 years, researchers said.

Donated malaria drugs being stolen in Africa
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:19:58 GMT
LONDON — Millions of free malaria drugs are sent to Africa every year by international donors. New research is now providing evidence for what health workers have long suspected: Some of the donated medication is being stolen and resold on commercial markets. Africa - Malaria - Health - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases

New Potential Malaria Treatment Identified
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:20:45 GMT
A newly identified compound kills the malaria parasite well before it creates major health problems within an infected person, a new study finds. It might one day serve as a new drug to treat the infectious disease.

New malaria drug found
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:23:41 GMT
WASHINGTON - RESEARCHERS have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Science. The drug could be ready for clinical trials as soon as later this year and appears to be more potent than currently used drugs, researchers said.

Scientists could soon cure malaria patients with 'one-off pill'
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:41:31 GMT
Patients with malaria could soon be cured of the infection with a powerful new pill they would only need to take once.

Some donated malaria drugs being stolen in Africa
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:07:08 GMT
LONDON (AP) - Millions of free malaria drugs are sent to Africa every year by international donors. New research is now providing evidence for what health workers have long suspected: some of the donated medication is being stolen and resold on commercial markets. During three periods from 2007 to 2010, American ...

Donated malaria drugs being stolen in Africa
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:42:02 GMT
Millions of free malaria drugs are sent to Africa every year by international donors. New research is now providing evidence for what health workers have long suspected: some of the donated medication is being stolen and resold on commercial markets.

FACTBOX-Malaria: the mosquito-borne killer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:19:11 GMT
Source: Reuters Sept 2 (Reuters) - Here are some facts about malaria: -- Malaria is a parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes. -- About 40 percent of the world's population is ...

New malaria drug found
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:37 GMT
AFP. WASHINGTON. Researchers have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published yesterday in the journal Science.

Promising new one-dose malaria drug discovered
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:05:50 GMT
Researchers have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.

Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:54:42 GMT
An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists say it shows promise as a possible future treatment for one of the world's major killer diseases.

Report Finds Some Donated Malaria Drugs Are Being Stolen, Resold In Africa
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:43:03 GMT
Some of the malaria drugs given to Africa by international donors are "being stolen and resold on commercial markets," according to a study to be released Thursday in the journal Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, the Associated Press reports. "During three periods from 2007 to 2010, American and British experts bought malaria medicines randomly from private pharmacies in 11 African ...

Potent new experimental malaria drug emerges
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:19:40 GMT
Scientists have identified a new experimental malaria drug able to cope with resistant strains of the deadly disease with just one dose.

One-dose malaria killer drug
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:22:15 GMT
THE tide may be turning in the quest for new anti-malaria drugs with the discovery of a novel compound that kills the disease-causing parasites with one dose.

Donated malaria drugs being stolen
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:16:08 GMT
Millions of free malaria drugs are sent to Africa every year by international donors. New research is now providing evidence for what health workers have long suspected: some of the donated medication is being stolen and resold...

Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:18:59 GMT
Source: Reuters * Experimental Novartis drug clears malaria in mice * Research team hopes to start first human trials this year By Kate Kelland LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - An experimental Novartis <NOVN.VX ...

New Antimalarial Compound Shows Promise For Drug Resistant Malaria
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:11:31 GMT
Scientists are developing a new antimalarial drug with a novel mechanism of action which shows promise for clearing a Plasmodium (malaria parasite) infection after a single dose, according to an article published in the journal Science. Scientists say the antimalarial candidate, called spiroindolone NITD609 has a novel compound and will most likely be the next generation for drug resistant ...

NIH-sponsored research yields promising malaria drug candidate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:06:36 GMT
A chemical that rid mice of malaria-causing parasites after a single oral dose may eventually become a new malaria drug if further tests in animals and people uphold the promise of early findings. The compound, NITD609, was developed by an international team of researchers including Elizabeth A. Winzeler, Ph.D., a grantee of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part ...

Eastday-City hospitals join fight to rid China of malaria
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:06:25 GMT
Shanghai is taking part in a national program to eliminate malaria in China by 2020. From this month, local hospitals will test all patients suspected of having the disease, or who have a fever, for the malaria parasite.

NIH-sponsored research yields promising malaria drug candidate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:32:09 GMT
( NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ) A chemical that rid mice of malaria-causing parasites after a single oral dose may eventually become a new malaria drug if further tests in animals and people uphold the promise of early findings. The compound, NITD609, was developed by an international team of researchers including Elizabeth A. Winzeler, Ph.D., a grantee of the ...

Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:00:06 GMT
* Experimental Novartis drug clears malaria in mice

Novartis Discovers Potential Compound Against Drug Resistant Malaria
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:34:40 GMT
Swiss healthcare company Novartis AG Friday announced the discovery of a new compound that shows promise as a next generation treatment for drug resistant malaria. The company said the compound could progress into Phase I human trials, subject to a favorable outcome from the currently ongoing regulatory pharmacological and safety evaluation.

'Exciting' new odour sensors found in malaria mosquitoes
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:16:24 GMT
[SANTIAGO] An array of new mosquito repellents and lures may be possible following the discovery by researchers of a new set of sensors that the principal species of malaria-carrying mosquito uses to sniff out its targets.

Dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases down in S'pore
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:38:11 GMT
SINGAPORE : The number of dengue, chikungunya and malaria cases in Singapore is falling.

A.M. Vitals: Malaria Studies in Mice Raise Hopes of New Treatment
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:05:21 GMT
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News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Sept. 1, 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:43:01 GMT
INFECTIOUS DISEASE: Modified adenovirus malaria vaccine works a treat in mice Malaria kills more than 1 million individuals each year. Despite intensive research, there is still no malaria vaccine approved for use. A team of researchers, led by Moriya Tsuji, at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, New York, has now designed a new vaccine that provides protection from malaria in mice. The team ...

Researchers discover novel compound to combat against drug resistant malaria
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:42:12 GMT
Novartis announced today that scientists at the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD), in collaboration with researchers from the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF), the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a novel compound that shows promise as a next generation treatment for drug resistant malaria.

Govt differs over dengue death data
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:31:29 GMT
Malaria claimed two lives in the last week in the state. In a separate case, two dengue deaths were reported from Alwar. However, the health department only confirmed malaria related deaths.

Global Fund helps others, but keeps us safe as well
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:28:17 GMT
In 2008, AIDS claimed 2 million lives. Another 1.8 million died of tuberculosis. Malaria killed a million more.

New Vanderbilt research shows mosquitoes use multiple kinds of odor sensors in pursuing human prey
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:02:19 GMT
New studies suggest the malaria mosquito requires more than one set of odor sensors to detect its human prey, according to Vanderbilt research published Aug. 31 in the online journal “Public Library of Science Biology.” This breakthrough in the research on the mosquito’s sense of smell may help scientists create more efficient types of mosquito lures and repellents.     The research published on ...

Scientists uncover malaria mosquito smelling sensors
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:27:54 GMT
Scientists say they've discovered some remarkable information that may help the fight against some of the world's worst diseases.

VOA News examines U.S. Global Health Initiative
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:27:12 GMT
VOA News examines President Barack Obama's $63 billion Global Health Initiative (GHI), noting the initiative's emphasis on cost-effective strategies to improve child- and maternal-health as well as programs to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. The article includes recent comments by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the role the GHI will play in strengthening health ...

Novartis and collaborators discover novel antimalarial drug candidate
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:42:31 GMT
Novartis announced that scientists at the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD), in collaboration with researchers from the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF), the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a novel compound that shows promise as a next generation treatment for drug resistant malaria.

Veteran Lyricist Gulzar Hospitalized
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:32:23 GMT
Veteran lyricist, poet and director Gulzar is not keeping well and has been hospitalized. He has been suffering from high fever since last two days and was diagnosed with malaria.

Opinions: Pakistan's Rebuilding; Kenya's Constitution; Development Financing; Africa's Black Market For Malaria Drugs
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:13:51 GMT
U.S., Other Countries Must Develop Strategy To Ensure Honest, Transparent Pakistani Rebuilding A Washington Post editorial encouraging the U.S. to generously support Pakistan as it recovers from major flooding, states: the "humanitarian interest is heightened by Pakistan's centrality to America's national security interests. The Obama administration must seize this chance to deepen and broaden ...

Functional Technologies Reports Positive Results of Novel Malaria Treatment Trials
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Functional Technologies Corp., (TSX-V: FEB - News ), in cooperation with University of Toronto scientists, today announced promising initial results of a revolutionary yeast-based approach for the treatment of malaria. In pre-clinical proof-of-concept tests involving four separate animal trials (mouse models), including one looking at uptake and three ...

Problem Of Fake Medicines In Developing Countries Could Be Solved
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:15:23 GMT
Half of the malaria medication sold In Africa could be ineffective or even harmful. Researchers from Lund and the UK have now developed a technique that could resolve the situationCounterfeiting of drugs is a huge industry with an annual turnover of more than SEK 500 billion. In Africa the situation is extremely serious. Half of the malaria medication sold there could be ineffective or even ...

AIDS fight needs cash, recession or no: advocates
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:04:00 GMT
Advocates engaged in the battle against HIV and AIDS urged donor countries Friday in Tokyo not to cut their contributions amid the global economic slump. Their plea came during a symposium held in Chiyoda Ward hosted by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Japan Center for International Exchange; Friends of the Global Fund, Japan; Magnum Photos; and the Asahi Shimbun to kick ...

2 more die of malaria in Mumbai
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:37:19 GMT
Malaria claimed two more lives on Sunday, taking the toll of the mosquito-borne disease to 46 this month. The latest victims were a 66-year-old woman from Prabhadevi and a 45-year-old man from Byculla.

Oman
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:28:26 GMT
Oman’s health sector is in the midst of a period of transition as a rise in affluence sees fewer cases of traditional ailments such as malaria but a higher incidence of non-communicable “lifestyle” related diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Novartis and collaborators discover novel antimalarial drug candidate
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:17:14 GMT
( Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research ) Published this week in Science the findings demonstrate that the antimalarial candidate, spiroindolone NITD609, is effective against both strains of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium (P.) falciparum and P. vivax. Through a novel mechanism NITD609 rapidly clears plasmodium in a malaria mouse model and shows pharmacological properties compatible with ...

Charity drugs 'sold for profit'
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:06:13 GMT
Free malaria drugs sent to Africa by international donors are being stolen and resold on commercial markets, a new study has found. Related Stories US man survives 40-storey fall Dumped doctor died sliding down lover's chimney Hamas faces Palestinian crackdown Passengers cleared of terror link 'Gunman alert at Discovery Channel'

Technique That Could Resolve The Problem Of Fake Medicines In Developing Countries
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:44:15 GMT
Counterfeiting of drugs is a huge industry with an annual turnover of more than SEK 500 billion. In Africa the situation is extremely serious. Half of the malaria medication sold there could be ineffective or even harmful. Researchers from Lund and the UK have now developed a technique that could resolve the situation. In two years the researchers hope to have a prototype ready. It will resemble ...

Malaria rising in Pakistan's provinces as new flood threatens
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:18:22 GMT
THATTA: Pakistani authorities plugged flood defences near a southern city as officials warned that farmland is unlikely to be fit for cultivation for at least six months and massive aid was needed to prevent social unrest.

Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:02:42 GMT
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Novel anti-malarial drug candidate discovered
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:48:34 GMT
Washington, Sep 3 : Researchers discovered a novel compound that shows promise as a next generation treatment for drug resistant malaria.

New type of anti-malarial compound discovered
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:08:15 GMT
Scientists have discovered a promising new drug candidate that represents a new class of drug to treat malaria. Clinical trials for the compound are planned for later this year.

Pakistani militants stoking sectarian rift: minister
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:05:17 GMT
Pro-Taliban Pakistani militants are trying to fuel a sectarian rift, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Saturday, as a new wave of violence piled pressure on a government already struggling with a flood crisis.

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