MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'diphtheria'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:20:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139734&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fchronic-health-needs-must-be-addressed-after-a-natural-disaster%2F2011.08.18 Sichuan earthquake rescue workers carrying an injured person. In light of the widespread media coverage of natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Japan, the public and medical professionals are aware of the anticipated immediate medical needs in these kinds of emergencies. However, it is less well known that after the initial management of life- and limb-threatening injuries, there may be an enormous need to provide care to persons with chronic illnesses. This is because they are displaced from their homes, become exposed to adverse environmental and socioeconomic hardships, lose access to healthcare, are deprived of their sources of medications, and so forth. Some of my colleagues were allowed to enter Japan after the tsunami, and their observations agree wi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139734 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5139734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050584&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fthe-fda-approved-new-dpt-vaccine-for-seniors%2F Seniors are a niche market for pharmaceutical companies. It has been announced that a new vaccine has been approved by the FDA for the over 65′s. GlaxoSmithKline’s Boostrix vaccine is said to be able to protect the elderly from diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough). The vaccine was originally approved for use in adolescents in 2005. Prior to this vaccine being approved for the older age group, the elderly could only be protected against diphtheria and tetanus, however, FDA officials warned that nursing home residents may become particularly susceptible to whooping cough due to recent out breaks in California, Michigan and Ohio in 2010,. According to ‘Internal Medicine News’ the website announcing the news, it seems that this vaccine once again has had ... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050584 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:54:02 +0100 5050584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039572&cid=t_114920_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F07%2F17%2Fdiphtheria-in-india%2F Diphtheria rates in India have decreased considerably since 1980, in parallel with increasing vaccination coverage. [1,2] During the past decade rates in India have been similar to those of surrounding countries. References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of India, 2011. 480 pp, 65 graphs, 3503 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-india/ 2. Berger SA. Diphtheria: Global Status, 2011. 303 pp, 441 graphs, 259 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/diphtheria-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039572 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:16:45 +0100 5039572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936903&cid=t_114920_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fdiphtheria-in-paraguay%2F Notwithstanding an outbreak in 2002, diptheria in Paraguay and neighboring countries has been largely controlled since the 1980′s. 1,2 (see graph) Allthough decreasing rates have paralleled efficient implementation of DPT vaccination in the area, immunization rates in Paraguay have been relatively low. (see graph) References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Paraguay, 2011. 345 pp, 82 graphs, 906 references. Gideon e-book series, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-paraguay/ 2. Berger SA. Diptheria: Global Status, 2011. 303 pp, 441 graphs, 259 references http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/diphtheria-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936903 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:53:17 +0100 4936903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125008&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvaccines-top-10-reasons-to-get-your-shots%2F2010.11.01 Vaccines have saved more lives than any other medical intervention in history. They are incredibly safe and effective and are well-tolerated by most people. In the US, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carefully reviews all reports of adverse reactions that could be associated with vaccines. Over decades of review, they have found that the rate of potential severe reactions is so low that they cannot even calculate a risk. There are many vaccines available for babies, children, and adults. Please check these vaccine schedules to make sure that you and your family are fully protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. (Or you can ask your doctor/nurse to review your vaccine needs with you in person.) Vaccines for ages 0-6 click here. Vaccines for ages 7-18 click here. Vac... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125008 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:00:32 +0100 4125008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031505&cid=t_114920_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FFDbCpYs-FuQ%2F Next week, the US Supreme Court will hear a case that is being closely watched because of the enormous health and legal implications for drugmakers and parents, among many, many others - whether the family of an 18-year-old Pennsylvania woman should be allowed to proceed with a lawsuit against Wyeth for defects with its diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, or DTP vaccine. She was vaccinated when she was six months old and now suffers from residual seizure disorder. At issue is the underlying notion of preemption - in this case, whether a federal law known as the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 prevents the family of Hannah Bruesewitz to press their lawsuit, which was rejected by (the federal vaccine court) that is empowered to provide compensation. The Bruesewitz family then fi... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031505 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:23:11 +0100 4031505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346721&cid=t_114920_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FPQp_QvzqZGw%2F The US Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether a federal law on vaccine injuries shields vaccine makers from certain types of product-liability lawsuits. The court will review a Pennsylvania lawsuit filed by a couple who allege their 6-month-old daughter developed residual seizure disorder after being vaccinated with a DTP vaccine made by Wyeth. The parents maintain their daughter, who is now a teenager, has profound developmental impairments and will need care for the rest of her life, The Wall Street Journal writes. They sought compensation in the US Court of Federal Claims, but when the claim was rejected, they filed a state court lawsuit alleging Wyeth could have marketed a safer vaccine but chose not to do so, the paper adds (here is the docket). Oral arguments are expected in ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346721 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:56:51 +0100 3346721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3400562&cid=t_114920_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2010%2F03%2F07%2Fvaccination-coverage-in-haiti%2F Although vaccination coverage for major infectious diseases in Haiti was below that of other countries in the region, recent WHO estimates had shown some improvement in recent years. Most recent data are summarized in the following chart: Also check out GIDEON’s free ebook: Infectious Diseases of Haiti (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3400562 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:42:49 +0100 3400562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224801&cid=t_114920_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F01%2Finfectious-diseases-caused-grampositive-organisms%2F The infectious diseases caused by gram-positive bacteria are Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) Botulism Diphtheria Gas Gangrene Rheumatic Fever Toxic Shock Syndrome Whipple’s Disease (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224801 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:36:57 +0100 3224801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688866&cid=t_114920_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F10%2Fnovel-targeted-gene-therapies-use-diphtheria-toxin-to-fight-ovarian-cancer-future-clinical-trials-anticipated%2F Two separate research teams reported promising results last week based upon preclinical studies involving the use of diphtheria toxin to fight ovarian cancer. … A targeted gene therapy was utilized in both studies, wherein a gene fragment capable of producing diptheria toxin was combined with a nanoparticle which was [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688866 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:16:33 +0100 2688866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347976&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fdeath-rays-from-mars.html I hope I never see a case of diphtheria. I probably won’t, provided I stay in the UK, because parents no longer worry about the safety of the routine DTP immunisations given in the first year of life. It was different when I was a medical student; worries then were about the perceived dangers of the pertussis component. Strangely, in retrospect, few seemed concerned about the dangers of giving three or four immunisations “all at the same time”. Immunologically, the worry is groundless, but I have always felt that it is a reasonable worry that any intelligent parent might have and it is most certainly a worry that must not be dismissed out of hand. It deserves a careful explanation.The Jobbing Doctor is back from singing the Messiah in Italy and has just seen a case of measles in an a... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347976 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:37:00 +0100 2347976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2326619&cid=t_114920_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F05%2Fsynergistic-anti-tumor-effect-of-crm197-paclitaxel-in-ovarian-cancer%2F CRM197, an inhibitor of heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF), produces a synergistic ovarian cancer anti-tumor effect when combined with paclitaxel, according to study results published in the March 15th issue of the International Journal of Cancer.  The investigators, Dr. Shingo Miyamoto and his colleagues, are affiliated with the Fukuoka University in Japan.  “The treatment of [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2326619 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:31:22 +0100 2326619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575385&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fdaily-persaud-covers-diphtheria-vaccine.html NHS BLOG DOCTOR first reported the shortage of vaccine for routine childhood immunisations on 11th June in "More good news from the Department of Health" and followed up with "How long before a British baby  dies of diphtheria" on 1st July. The most recent post was "Death from Diphtheria" earlier today, pointing out that, contrary to my original suggestion, there has in fact already been a death from diphtheria.Over the last day or so, Dr Crippen has been talking to a reputable journalist from a reputable paper who was about the give the story some wide publicity, with acknowledgement of sources. It was not to be. The Daily Persaud has already published without, of course, mentioning the original source of the story.One of the frustrations of blogging. (Source: NHS Blog Doctor) NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575385 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:46:00 +0100 1575385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575386&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fdeath-from-diphtheria.html Princess Alice of HesseIn November of 1878, tragedy struck Alice's home. Her eldest daughter Victoria came down with diphtheria, and the girl's fever was extremely high. Four days later, Alice sent her mother a telegram stating another daughter, Alix, had also contacted the disease, and it appeared the child would die. Not soon after, May also became ill. Eventually all the children with the exception of Ella were infected with diphtheria. As it turned out, all but little May pulled through. The disease had resulted in a painful choking death for the little girl. Alice kept the news of May's death a secret from the others for as long as she could. Eventually the children started to question their mother about May's absence, and she finally confessed that their sister was dead. Ernie, still... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575386 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:11:00 +0100 1575386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560774&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fhow-long-before-british-baby-dies-of.html Greetings comrades and good news as we join together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our glorious health service. Our esteemed leader is continuing the work of the late Comrade Bevan. Meanwhile Comrade My Lord Darzi has produced a health care plan for the next sixty years. Every local soviet will commission comprehensive wellbeing and prevention services personalised to meet the specific needs of all our comrade patients.We continue to focus on the immunisation of our children. There is no shortage of vaccine. All children will be immunised on time. Appropriate supplies of vaccine have been despatched. Any comrade doctors who have received too many vaccines are free to ask for a reduction in their allocation.Meanwhile, back at the coal face, Dr Crippen is trying to advise the two prac... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560774 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:55:00 +0100 1560774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566345&cid=t_114920_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fpaediatric-grand-rounds-year-in-review.html A year ago, the noted sceptic and neonatologist Dr. Clark Bartram posted the first Paediatric Grand Rounds (PGR). Since then, PGR has grown steadily and is promising to be a lively and thriving creature. As befits the founder of PGR, Dr. Bartram took on the responsibility of reviewing all of the previous editions and putting together his personal selection of the best in PGR: A Year in Review.It is an interesting compilation. It is difficult to know where to stop but I would, however, have included Dr. Flea's series of posts on childhood vaccinations as one of the highlights of the paediatric blogosphere last year.A Very Great Fright (smallpox vaccination)On My Left Shoulder (smallpox vaccination)The Can From Hell (polio vaccination)Go Home and Die (Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccinatio... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=566345 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:52:00 +0100 566345