Parasitic diseases Articles

Parasitic diseases News : Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:03:21 GMT
THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Heat therapy is effective for treating lesions caused by a parasitic skin infection that afflicts U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, a new study shows.

Parasitic diseases News : Immune Cells That Fight Parasites May Promote Allergies and Asthma
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:15:33 GMT
Millions of people in both the developing and developed world may benefit from new immune-system research findings from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.The Penn Vet researchers, studying how the immune system operates, have discovered a previously unidentified cell population that may be the body’s double-edged sword, fighting off parasitic infections but also ...

Parasitic diseases News : Immune cells that fight parasites may promote allergies and asthma
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:22:57 GMT
Millions of people in both the developing and developed world may benefit from new immune-system research findings that identify a cell population that fights off parasitic infections but also causes allergies and asthma.

Naruhito appeals for assistance to deal with infectious diseases
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:36:46 GMT
Accra, March 9, GNA - Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan on Tuesday called for more commitment by the international community to deal with the threat of AIDS and other infectious diseases in the world.

Heat Therapy treats soldiers in Iraq
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:35:30 GMT
Washington, Mar 10 : A parasitic skin infection spread by sand flies common in Iraq and Afghanistan has a new foe: a handheld device called Thermomed.

For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:04:00 GMT
WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News)-- In children with hard-to-treat head lice, the oral medication ivermectin is more effective than the standard treatment, the topical cream malathion, new research finds.

Researchers identify immune cells that fight parasites may promote allergies and asthma
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:43:02 GMT
Millions of people in both the developing and developed world may benefit from new immune-system research findings from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

GlaxoSmithKline dedicates its facility to WHO
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:28:20 GMT
Nashik, Mar 9 : Pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline has reaffirmed its commitment to global public health by dedicating its new 'Albendazole' manufacturing facility here to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes.

Independence doctor to lend medical assistance in Haiti
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:26:24 GMT
Dr. Don Potts saw the events of Haiti’s Jan. 12 major earthquake unfold on national television and said to himself: “I’ve got to go there.â€

Canine Corner: With precautions, dogs and owners can fully enjoy blooming season
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:18:00 GMT
Spring represents a time of growth and renewal — but not everything that springs forth this season is good for dogs. But with a little awareness and a few simple precautions, dog owners can prevent many of the problems that arise with warmer weather and keep their dogs safe and healthy.Below, I feature some pointers for warding off spring’s primary culprits:Heartworm infectionThe American ...

Devgen nv announces its business and financial results for the year ending 31 December 2009
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:26:21 GMT
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Devgen nv announces its business and financial results for the year ending 31 December 2009
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:19:00 GMT
ZWIJNAARDE, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - Regulated information Strategic highlights Throughout 2009 the global outlook for agricultural business remained positive. Heat and drought spells have highlighted the global challenge of sustainable food production. The food crisis of 2008 has enhanced political and corporate interest in innovation in agriculture and has resulted in a re ...

Heat therapy shown effective in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis among US soldiers in Iraq
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:23:31 GMT
A single session of heat therapy using the ThermoMed device appears to be as effective as a 10-day intravenous course of sodium stibogluconate for the treatment of Leishmania major skin lesions, according to a new study. The randomized treatment trial involved 56 military personnel who contracted L. major while serving in Iraq.

Heat Therapy Shown Effective In Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among U.S. Soldiers In Iraq
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:30:49 GMT
A single session of heat therapy using the Thermomedâ„¢ device appears to be as effective as a 10-day intravenous course of sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam) for the treatment of Leishmania major skin lesions, according to a new study by Naomi Aronson and her colleagues at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC). Results from the ...

Heat therapy shown effective in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis among US soldiers in Iraq
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:12:39 GMT
A single session of heat therapy using the ThermoMed device appears to be as effective as a 10-day intravenous course of sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam) for the treatment of Leishmania major skin lesions, according to a new study by Naomi Aronson and her colleagues at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC).

Heat therapy shown effective in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis among US soldiers in Iraq
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:32:51 GMT
( Public Library of Science ) A single session of heat therapy using the ThermoMed device appears to be as effective as a 10-day intravenous course of sodium stibogluconate for the treatment of Leishmania major skin lesions, according to a new study. Results from the randomized treatment trial, which involved 56 military personnel who contracted L. major while serving in Iraq, are reported March ...

A look at lice: Knox stresses prevention when dealing with pesky problem
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
They itch, they bite, they're pesky and persistent.Head lice are never welcome in a classroom. But losing school time for it doesn't solve the problem, either, according to Knox County School officials and some health organizations. There's no medical or social reason to exclude kids with head lice. It sends a negative message. And it could have a negative effect on attendance, said Lisa ...

Heat Therapy Shown Effective in Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among U.S. Soldiers in Iraq
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:30:50 GMT
A single session of heat therapy using the Thermomed(tm) device appears to be as effective as a 10-day intravenous course of sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam) for the treatment of Leishmania major skin lesions. Results from the randomized treatment trial, which involved 56 military personnel who contracted L. major while serving in Iraq, are reported March 5 in the open-access journal

Dermatologist addresses common parasitic infestations and latest treatment options at Academy Annual Meeting
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:09:43 GMT
If simply the thought of bedbugs, scabies and head lice makes you feel a little itchy, imagine how those affected by these common infestations feel when they learn what has been creeping around them and causing symptoms such as intense itching, red bite marks or irritated scalps.

Bedbugs, Scabies And Head Lice Oh My!
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:33:45 GMT
If simply the thought of bedbugs, scabies and head lice makes you feel a little itchy, imagine how those affected by these common infestations feel when they learn what has been creeping around them and causing symptoms such as intense itching, red bite marks or irritated scalps. Even less comforting is the fact that some parasitic infestations are on the rise, and can strike adults and children ...

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:33:35 GMT
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Climate Change One Factor In Malaria Spread - Study
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:47:47 GMT
Climate change is one reason malaria is on the rise in some parts of the world, new research finds, but other factors such as migration and land-use changes are likely also at play. The research, published in The Quarterly Review of Biology, aims to sort out contradictions that have emerged as scientists try to understand why malaria has been spreading into highland areas of East Africa ...

Cancer Kills Many Sea Lions, and Its Cause Remains a Mystery
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:24:00 GMT
For 14 years, since they first reported that a disturbing proportion of deaths among rescued California sea lions were caused by metastatic cancer, researchers have been trying to pinpoint the source of the illness.

Combating depression with video games
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:37:29 GMT
Video games that combine play with exercise (exergames) are being investigated as a treatment for seniors with a common form of depression. In a pilot study, 19 participants with subsyndromal depression (SSD) played an exergame three times a week. The participants ranged in age from 63 to 94 years and played one of five Nintendo Wii sports games: tennis, bowling, baseball, golf or boxing. More ...

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