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Cigarettes Harbor Many Pathogenic Bacteria
Cigarettes are widely
contaminated with bacteria,
including some known to
cause disease in people,
concludes a new study
conducted by an
environmental health
... > full story
Lyme Disease Vaccine? Tick Saliva Found to Protect Mice from Lyme Disease
A protein found in the
saliva of ticks helps
protect mice from developing
Lyme disease, researchers
have discovered. The
... > full story
Researchers Discover Antibody Receptor Identity, Propose Renaming Immune-System Gene
Researchers have uncovered
the genetic identity of a
cellular receptor for the
immune system's
first-response antibody, a
... > full story
New Culprit for Viral Infections Among Elderly An Overactive Immune Response
Researchers have found that
exaggerated responses of the
immune system explain why
the elderly succumb to viral
infections more readily than ... > full story
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Solving the 50-Year-Old Puzzle of Thalidomide
November 20, 2009 — Resurgence of thalidomide use in Africa and South America raises the urgent need to isolate the negative side effects by identifying the drug's "common ... > full story -
Preventing H1N1 Spread to Health Care Workers: Dilemma, Debate and Confusion
November 20, 2009 — A new article brings to light the gaps in knowledge on the transmission of the influenza virus and its impact on decisions about how best to protect health care workers. Infectious diseases ... > full story -
Rethinking the Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Model
November 20, 2009 — New research challenges the dogma of the antibody-dependent enhancement model for the development of dengue hemorrhagic ... > full story -
Barn Personnel Experience Higher-Than-Average Rates of Respiratory Symptoms
November 20, 2009 — The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire ... > full story -
HIV Vaccine Failure Probably Caused by Virus Used, Says New Research
November 19, 2009 — The recent failure of an HIV vaccine was probably caused by the immune system reacting to the virus 'shell' used to transmit the therapy around the body, according to new research. The researchers ... > full story -
Asthma a Significant Risk Factor for Complications in Children With H1N1
November 19, 2009 — A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal ... > full story -
Taking Aim at Hard-to-Treat Fungal Infections
November 19, 2009 — Researchers have developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system can be a powerful tool for screening potential drug targets for conditions like thrush, athlete's foot and vaginal ... > full story -
Avoiding Panic in Pandemics
November 19, 2009 — Public health officials walking a tightrope between massive demand for vaccines and intense public scrutiny of side effects now have a new standard for evaluating the safety of their vaccination ... > full story -
Tooth-Binding Micelles Containing Antimicrobials May Provide Long-Term Cavity Protection
November 19, 2009 — A new study suggests that tooth-binding micelles (or particles) may provide long-term cavity protection by adhering to tooth surfaces and gradually releasing encapsulated antimicrobials. Formulation ... > full story -
New Therapy May Be Effective Against Bacterial Infections and Sepsis
November 19, 2009 — A new study found that certain immune cells primarily associated with asthma and allergies may enhance innate immunity and improve clearance of bacterial infections and may be an effective new ... > full story
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