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 'hepatitis'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161737&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fhepatitis-a-in-bulgaria%2F The incidence of viral hepatitis in Bulgaria has actually decreased in recent years [1-3] See graph: Nevertheless, disease rates in Bulgaria remain slightly higher than those in neighboring countries. Graphs are generated using an interactive online system – see GIDEON Graphs References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Bulgaria, 2011. 68 pp, 101 graphs, 967 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-bulgaria/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis A: Global Status, 2011. 163 pp, 180 graphs, 1073 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-a-global-status/ 3. Berger SA. Hepatitis B: Global Status, 2011. 327 pp, 405 graphs, 1517 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepa... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161737 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:03:23 +0100 5161737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119916&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fhepatitis-c-in-scotland%2F A recent post in ProMED highlights the fact that rates of Hepatitis C in Scotland are more than seven-fold higher than those of neighboring countries, and twenty-fold those reported in the United States. [1,2] See graph References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Scotland, 2011. 403 pp, 140 graphs, 1233 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-scotland/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis C: Global Status, 2011. 164 pp, 160 graphs, 1500 references. Gideonn e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-c-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119916 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:56:40 +0100 5119916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097852&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fhepatitis-b-in-tajikistan%2F Rates of hepatitis B in Tajikistan and surrounding countries have declined considerably since the 1990′s, and are similar to those reported in the United States. Interestingly, this trend began a decade before the introduction of universal Hepatitis B vaccination in the region. [1,2] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Tajikistan, 2011. 340 pp, 80 graphs, 87 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-tajikistan/ 2. Berger SA. Hepatitis B: Global Status, 2011. 327 pp, 405 graphs, 1517 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/hepatitis-b-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097852 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:48:46 +0100 5097852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069822&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F8WFD_ZbuCB4%2F Hello, everyone, and top of the morning to you. Another shiny day is unfolding on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we have much to do. You know, the drill - reading documents, making phone calls, finding interesting tidbits. To prepare, yes, we are downing that mandatory cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Wild Mountain Blueberry. So please join us. Meanwhile, here are some items from around the world. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Pfizer’s Zyvox and Antidepressants May Cause Fatal Reaction (Bloomberg News) Valeant Approaches Swedish Drugmaker Mada About A Takeover (Bloomberg News) Abortion Pill Given Via Telemedicine Is Safe And Effective (Reuters) Vertex Says Hepatitis C Drug Combo Works (Reuters) Naeja Pharmaceutical R&D Facility Catches Fire (Cal... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069822 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:41:22 +0100 5069822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077853&cid=t_109857_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2576 That’s right!  That little brown coffee bean packs a mighty wallop and seems to fight off the advances of the nasty Hepatitis C liver virus. Apparently coffee beans help the liver but not the brain, and doesn’t seem to protect against stupid nose piercings…”She’s beautiful and likes to bathe in beans, and she has a metal rod jutting out from her nose.”  ”Bonus, he said.” Is coffee antiviral?  YES it seems. People living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study authored by Neal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.  Green or Black Tea didn’t do anything for Hep C. D... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077853 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:36:16 +0100 5077853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057813&cid=t_109857_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2576 That’s right!  That little brown coffee bean packs a mighty wallop and seems to fight off the advances of the nasty Hepatitis C liver virus. Apparently coffee beans don’t protect against stupid nose piercings…”She’s beautiful and likes to bathe in beans, and she has a metal rod jutting out from her nose.”  ”Bonus, he said.” Is coffee antiviral?  YES it seems. People living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study authored by Neal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.  Green or Black Tea didn’t do anything for Hep C. Doctor’s may soon be writing hepatitis pati... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057813 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:36:16 +0100 5057813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018725&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2F2aql2DLq09Q%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Matt Evans Matt Evans joins Vincent, Rich, Dickson, and Alan to deconstruct a mouse model for hepatitis C virus infection. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #141 (117 MB .mp3, 97 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Mouse model for HCV infection (Nature) Commentary on HCV mouse model (Nature) Matt Evans on the Wall Street Journal Report TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 141 Weekly Science Picks Matt – Benezra letter to NIH (pdf); (NIH response and Nature commentary) Dickson – The Big Thirst by Charles Fishman Alan – Ea... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018725 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:39:17 +0100 5018725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007315&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FVeftFrgvmiY%2F This article was written for extra credit by a student in my recently concluded virology course. by Adriana Lopez The expression “Happy as a Clam” comes with new meaning as hepatitis A virus has been detected in clams, mussels, and oysters in markets for human consumption. As bivalve shellfish are excellent bio-accumulators of contaminants and chemicals, it is no surprise that they also harbor waterborne viruses such as hepatitis A in areas with poor sanitation. Since hepatitis A virus is spread via the fecal-oral route, food-borne outbreaks due to ingestion of shellfish harvested from polluted waters have not been uncommon. Despite development of an effective vaccine against hepatitis A virus, it continues to be a serious disease worldwide. In developing countries, access to healthc... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007315 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:00:53 +0100 5007315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976206&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FvinqO6QozGE%2F Hello, again. And how are you this morning? A beautiful day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus - the birds are chirping, the official mascots are lounging about and the cup of stimulation is brewing. Meanwhile, we are looking forward to another day of R&D. We know you can relate. To help you along, here are some tidbits. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Vertex Tops Merck In Hep C Drug Launch (The Street) Glaxo R&D Chief Says Advair Is Safe From Generics (Reuters) J&J Plans To Market More Products Under The Janssen Name (Financial Times) New Prostate Cancer Drugs Are Expensive (New York Times) Amgen Sells $3 Billion In Bonds To Pay For Dividends (Bloomberg News) Diabetes Cases In Adults Worldwide Has Doubled In 30 Years (Reuters) India Suspend... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976206 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:45:08 +0100 4976206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933163&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FUcJTKTXAtMw%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Dickson Despommier, Amit Kapoor, and Ian Lipkin The TWiV team speaks with Amit Kapoor and Ian Lipkin about how they discovered canine hepacivirus, and its implications for the origin and evolution of hepatitis C virus. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #137 (69 MB .mp3, 96 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Characterization of canine hepacivirus (PNAS) Humanized mouse model for HCV (EurekAlert!) Summary of CHV study from Mailman School of Public Health Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 137 Weekly Sc... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933163 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:38:40 +0100 4933163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934168&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F06%2F12%2Fvaccination-without-informed-consent-is-medical-malpractice%2F What would you say if I told you that a European Union country’s Supreme Court says that vaccinations to attend school are NOT mandatory in that country, and anyone who vaccinates another person who suffers health damages is liable and can be sued for compensatory damages? Doesn’t that sound like legalese, as it should be, not some kind of whitewash or tort exemption by Parliament, since the country apparently doesn’t have a congress?   The country is Austria. The precipitating event was a Hepatitis B vaccine given to a second year student on October 11, 2004, which caused inflammation of the optic nerve that left the student almost totally blind, thereby impacting the student’s capability to earn a living in life. The young boy’s parents appealed for compensation, and the p... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934168 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:50:45 +0100 4934168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902693&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F7xm5seVkAgw%2F Several big drugmakers have agreed to slash prices on some of their vaccines, which are distributed to poor people in developing countries by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations, the non-profit that was established by Bill Gates. The move comes just days before a widely anticipated GAVI board meeting that will address, in part, plans to raise $3.7 billion in needed funds. The price cuts are being offered by Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson’s Crucell unit, Sanofi Pasteur’s Shantha Biotechnics, Bharat Biotech and the Serum Institute, and should help GAVI reduce the funding gap for commitments that run until 2015. The effort involves vaccines to combat rotavirus and HPV, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902693 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:38:52 +0100 4902693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4871355&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2F2LnQ9MMrxr0%2F Contemporary human viruses most likely originated by cross-species transmission from non-human animals. Examples include HIV-1, which crossed from chimpanzees to humans, and SARS coronavirus, which originated in bats. Since the 1989 discovery of hepatitis C virus (classified as a hepacivirus in the family Flaviviridae) the origin of the virus been obscure. During the characterization of respiratory infections of domestic dogs, a virus was discovered that is the most genetically similar animal virus homolog of HCV. HCV is a substantial human pathogen: 200 million people worldwide are chronically infected and are at risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. The source of HCV is unknown because there are no closely related animal virus homologs, but the hunt for related viruses ha... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4871355 Thu, 26 May 2011 02:02:42 +0100 4871355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862925&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FYGVnVGNyT4k%2F Hello, everyone, and top of the morning to you. A lovely day is emerging here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, although this will be a busy one as we prepare for those meetings and deadlines. We know you relate, so please join us for a cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Rain Forest Nut. Or grab a bottle of water if you prefer. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits from around the world, such as it is. Hope your day is swell and you achieve your goals. See you later… SEC Expected To Act On Whistleblower Program (Washington Post) Deaths In Pfizer Arthritis Drug Trial Are Under A Microscope (Reuters) Vertex And Its Small, But Experienced Sales Force (Dow Jones) Watson Pays $562M For Generic Drug Developer (Reuters) Bayer and J&J’s Xarelto Prevented Repeat Strokes In Analys... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862925 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:02:24 +0100 4862925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829305&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F9d0neOmCpbU%2F Late last week, the FDA approved a much-anticipated hepatitis C treatment from Merck, which the drugmaker inherited as part of its acquisition of Schering-Plough (see here). The move, which is the first FDA endorsement of a new hepatitis C med in a decade, came just 10 days before Vertex Pharmaceuticals is expected to win approval of its own drug, setting off a new round of speculation about what is certain to be an expensive and highly interesting battle. The US market alone offers substantial potential with an estimated 3.2 million Americans suffering from the afflication, including an untold number who may not be aware they are infected. Both Merck and Vertex, of course, will work hard to raise awareness. And their meds would be used in combination with older treatments - peginterferon ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829305 Mon, 16 May 2011 13:09:51 +0100 4829305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821091&cid=t_109857_135_f&fid=35277&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aac.org%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fprogress-and-challenges-in-hepatitis-c%2F May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the U.S. and 170 million worldwide are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV).   HCV-related liver disease and other health complications now claim an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 American lives each year – making HCV the fourth leading infectious cause of death in the U.S.  These numbers have been projected to increase substantially in the coming decade. Fortunately, the past few weeks have brought news of promising developments that may help change these bleak projections:  Namely, the imminent approvals of two new drugs for HCV treatment – Merck and Co.’s boceprevir and Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ telaprevir. In late April, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee unanimously recommended th... AIDS Action Committee's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821091 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:00:05 +0100 4821091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813291&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Fhepatitis-b-vaccine-systemic-lupus-erythematosus%2F If there is anything such as ‘breaking news’ and ‘stop the presses’, it ought to be this: Hepatitis B vaccine can cause Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). That’s what the U.S. National Vaccine Injury Compensation (NVIC) Program agreed, accepted, and settled in the lawsuit brought on behalf of Tambra Harris, who contracted SLE after receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine and subsequently died from SLE. See http://childhealthsafety.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/us-concedes-hep-b-causes-lupus/ Wait a minute! Isn’t Hepatitis B vaccine mandated for newborns within 24 hours of their birth? Yes! It’s the first vaccination that starts an infant on the treadmill of neurotoxic vaccinations that continue into 2, 4, 6, 12, 15, 18, 19-23 months, 2-3 years, and 4-6 years—that’s for starters! Se... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813291 Thu, 12 May 2011 04:13:22 +0100 4813291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872484&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fkd_pr0-E_hs%2F HBV Some of the highest rates of hepatitis B are in alcoholics and addicts. Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is carried in blood and body fluids. It can lead to serious liver damage, life-long infection, liver cancer, liver failure and even death. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that can protect you against HBV.BackgroundHBV is one of a group of viruses that attacks the liver. Many hepatitis viruses have been identified but three – known as A, B, and C – cause about 90% of the acute hepatitis cases.HBV is the most common form of hepatitis virus in the world. It is easily transmitted and is significantly more infective than HIV.HBV is primarily transmitted from one person to another through blood or other body fluids, such as vagina... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872484 Sat, 07 May 2011 14:06:01 +0100 4872484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780487&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FE701Bp9oFBU%2F The FDA Bad Ad program, in which someone drops a dime on offending promotional materials, has turned up another violator. The latest is Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals, which is headed by former ImClone Systems ceo and convicted inside trader, Sam Waksal. In a warning letter posted on the FDA web site, Sam & Co. are taken to task for a host of offenses in connection with a Statgram communication for the Infergen hepatitis c treatment - omitting and minimizing risk info; broadening the indication and omitting important facts; overstating efficiacy; making unsubstantiated claims, and failing to provide adequate directions for use. In short, Three Rivers did almost nothing right. Topping the list: the Statgram claims docs can obtain additional prescribing info, including the safety profile ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780487 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:34:48 +0100 4780487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768250&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FEKnIm6NQuKw%2F Another working week is about to draw to a close. And not a moment too soon. This is, of course, the signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our modest agenda includes a family gathering, mowing the lawn (wish us luck) and promenading with the official Pharmalot mascots. What about you? Does spring cleaning beckon? How about finding recession-era bargains at a garage sale? Or maybe take a moment to think big thoughts? Whatever you do, have a great time. And see you soon… Merck Profits Top Estimates (Bloomberg News) Woman Severely Hurt By Abbott Labs Truck (Lake County News-Sun) Johnson & Johnson Prostate Cancer Drug Approved By FDA (Bloomberg News) Generic Lipitor Ruling Expected Next Week (Dow Jones) FDA Panel Recommends Vertex Hepatitis C Drug (Boston Globe) Wolter Kluwers Buy... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768250 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:48:24 +0100 4768250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762937&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fhg7QGCQONN0%2F Hello, everyone. Another busy day is about to unfold here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, as we prepare for a round of meetings and deadlines. To cope, we are our brewing our mandatory cup of stimulation - we continue to favor Wild Mountain Blueberry this week. Meanwhile, here are some items to help you get started. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Par Pharma Pays $153M To Settle Pricing Lawsuits (Reuters) Sanofi-Aventis Profit Falls Due To Generics (Bloomberg News) More US Women Are Using The Morning After Pill (Reuters) Roche Wins FDA Approval For HPV Diagnostics Test (Bloomberg News) AstraZeneca Profits Get A Lift From Tax Breaks (Pharma Times) Merck Hepatitis C Drug Wins FDA Panel Backing (Boston Globe) Australia Delays Subsidies For Some Medicines (Australian Broadc... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762937 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:49:06 +0100 4762937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747270&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2F9ScghR9Ji_c%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit Vincent, Alan, and Rich discuss growth in culture of newly identified rhinovirus C, vaccinia transmission among wrestlers and martial artists, and results of phase III clinical trial of boceprevir, a new inhibitor of hepatitis C virus replication. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #130 (45 MB .mp3, 93 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Growth of newly identified rhinovirus C (Nature Medicine) Global distribution of rhinovirus C (EID) Vaccinia transmission among wrestlers (EID) Vaccine transmission in a martial arts gym (EID) Boceprevir for untreated HCV in... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747270 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:40:35 +0100 4747270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704204&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FdkkxXRq9GWM%2F Glenn Rall, a virologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center, sent me the following note: Baruch S. Blumberg, Nobel Laureate in 1976 for discovery of Hepatitis B (and the eventual development of the vaccine, which probably has saved hundreds of thousands of lives since its introduction), died this past Tuesday (4/5/11).  Barry did most of his work at Fox Chase, though he was an inspiration to many of us, and a catalyst for some tremendously exciting scientific conversations. He was active in science all through his life; in fact, just a few weeks ago, he gave a seminar at the Center, and on the morning of the day of his death, he gave a plenary lecture at a NASA meeting in California.  His HBV work was among the first truly translational studies, and his accomplishments are even more notable give... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704204 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:02:29 +0100 4704204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677109&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fr0Fv99YQmK0%2F Rise and shine, everyone. Another day is on the way. And it is a sunny one here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where the short people have left for the local school house and the official Pharmalot mascots are barking at squirrels. You know what this means - it is time for a cup of stimulation. Our flavor today is Southern Pecan. Please join us as we scour the news of the world. Have a great day and do send us those interesting tidbits…. Gilead Raises Prices Of Top-Selling Meds (Dow Jones) J&J Hepatitis C Drug Price Sparks Concern In France (Bloomberg News) Bayer To Consolidate And Add Jobs In New Jersey (The Daily Record) Brand And Generic Makers Clash Over Canada/EU Trade Deal (Pharma Times) Cubist Shares Jump On Teva Patent Deal (Associated Press) Link Sought Between Lab ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677109 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:09:01 +0100 4677109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544914&cid=t_109857_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fdayton-va-patients-test-positive-hepatitis%2F Nine patients at the Dayton VA have tested positive for hepatitis B or C after the center admitted that dentist Dwight Pemberton did not follow procedure for washing his hands or changing gloves between patients during an 18 year period. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544914 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:31:09 +0100 4544914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507291&cid=t_109857_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FV7SJ85Z99i0%2F A man, originally from Somalia, is jaundiced and has abnormal LFTs. Can you work out the cause? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507291 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:28 +0100 4507291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636109&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraffic.libsyn.com%2Ftwiv%2FTWiV121.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Katze, Michael Gale, Deborah Fuller, and Shawn Iadonato Episode #121 of the podcast This Week in Virology is a conversation about careers in virology, systems biology, innate immunity, and antiviral research recorded at the University of Washington in Seattle. Download TWiV #121 (65 MB .mp3, 90 minutes). To download, right-click or control-click on the link, then select save as. Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: A systems biology approach to infectious disease research (mBio) Infectious Curiosity (thanks, Gopal!) Astronomy Cast (thanks, Jacob!) The Journal of Negative Results (thanks, Patricia!) Scientist Solutions... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636109 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:23:10 +0100 4636109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281552&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FXw5i4ajxIVo%2F Hello, everyone, and top of the morning to you. Another shiny day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we are scrambling to do too many things at once. Sounds familiar, yes? To cope, we are quaffing yet another cup of stimulation. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits to help you along. Hope your day is productive and do stay in touch… Arena To Refile Obesity Drug By End Of 2011 (Reuters) Biogen And Elan Want To Update Tysabri Label (Bloomberg News) J&J Shareholders File Suit Over Manufacturing Gaffes (Bloomberg News) Novo Sales Rep Sues For Wrongful Termination (West Virginia Record) Teva And Takeda Settle Actos Patent Lawsuit (Reuters) Vertex Ends Part Of Telaprevir Study For Hepatitis C (Bloomberg News) Pharmacist Jailed For Mail Fraud (Standard Speaker) (Sou... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281552 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:17:56 +0100 4281552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225257&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Fpolice-arrested-twelve-year-old-boy-for-refusing-vaccine-at-school%2F In conclusion, it is clear that the 12 year should have been tested to establish whether he was Gillick competent. If this did not happen, then according to the Canadian Law it was the school officials that the police should have arrested because the school officials violated this young man’s freedom of choice. (Source: vactruth.com) vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225257 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:35:11 +0100 4225257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214517&cid=t_109857_160_f&fid=38881&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tattooremoval.md%2F%3Fp%3D63 Getting a tattoo triples a person’s risk of acquiring hepatitis C, a large multinational study has found. The odds were even higher when the study’s authors ruled out people already participating in other behaviors that raise the risk of hepatitis C. For example, people who get tattoos but who are not drug users are almost six times more likely to acquire hepatitis C than their peers. The study, which was published in a recent issue of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, analyzed data from 83 published studies from 30 countries. As the study’s background information points out, hepatitis C is a viral disease that attacks the liver. If not diagnosed and treated, it can lead to liver failure. The virus is spread through contaminated blood. Infection is possible among peo... Clinical Research on Laser-Assisted Tattoo Removal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214517 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:06:25 +0100 4214517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197360&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FfSAWlxdOWBA%2F Hello, everyone. Yet another day is unfolding here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where the sun is shining, the dogs are barking and the short people are hustling off to the local school house for a few hours before the holiday weekend begins. As for us, we are savoring a needed cup of stimulation and perusing the news of the world. As always, we ask you to join us and, of course, we wish you a pleasant day… Roche Ends Hep C Collaboration With Ligand Pharma (Reuters) Glaxo Closing Toothpaste Facilities In Australia (MSN) Amira Pharma Cuts Staff In Half (San Diego Union-Tribune) Testosterone Lotion Wins Approval (Bloomberg News) State Senator Tries To Find Buyer For Roche Plant (WMBF) Glaxo Exits US Penicillin Biz, Sells Plants To Dr. Reddy’s (Associated Press) UK’s NI... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197360 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:20:53 +0100 4197360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125008&cid=t_109857_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=4125284&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FBF0n-R7Hv1k%2F Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again. Hope your weekend was pleasant and no one was spooked by the teeming masses of goblins and ghosts that came knocking. Now, of course, the routine has resumed, which means preparing for those meetings and deadlines. So please join us for the mandatory cup of stimulation as we scan the news of the world. Hope your day goes well… Bayer’s Xarelto Bloodthinner Matches Warfarin In Trial (Bloomberg News) Nycomed Buys Major Stake In Chinese Firm (PharmaTimes) Hepatitis C Update On Merck, Vertex And Gilead (TheStreet) Roche CEO Braces For Biosimilars (The Wall Street Journal) ‘Low T’ Ads Run During The World Series (Fanhouse) Pfizer Sues To Block Generic Viagra (Bloomberg News) Hikma Pharmaceuticals Looks To Spend Its War Chest (The In... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125284 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:02:25 +0100 4125284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121690&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Ftraffic.libsyn.com%2Ftwiv%2FTWiV105.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit On episode #105 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Dickson, Alan, and Rich review eradication of rinderpest, endogenous hepatitis B virus in the zebra finch genome, and identification of the cell receptor for an extinct retrovirus. Download TWiV #105 (66 MB .mp3, 92 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Radio. Links for this episode: Eradication of rinderpest Rinderpest in the Merck Veterinary Manual Rinderpest summary (pdf) Manual on the preparation of rinderpest contingency plans Walter Plowright obituary The Plowright vaccine Measles evolution from rinderpest Endogenous hepadnaviruses in the ge... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121690 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:55:39 +0100 4121690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119716&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F_uKvTFMX99I%2F Rise and shine, everyone. Another day beckons. And this is a special one here on the Pharmalot corporate campus as the shortest of short people celebrates a birthday. An especially large cup of stimulation is in order…among other things. While we fuss, please enjoy these items and, of course, we hope your weekend is wonderful. Whether you pick a pumpkin, rake some leaves, read a book or enjoy a walk, do enjoy yourselves. See you soon… Glaxo Licenses Amicus Therapeutics’ Fabry Drug (Reuters) Sanofi-Aventis Buys A Chinese OTC Maker (Associated Press) Glaxo Cuts Prices In Indonesia By Up To 50 Percent (Reuters) Hepatitis C Is Fertile Field For Blockbusters (The Wall Street Journal) Supreme Court To Review Roche And Stanford Dispute Today (The Tech) AstraZeneca And Daiichi Sign $... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119716 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:35:14 +0100 4119716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4101191&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2010%2F10%2F24%2Fhepatitis-e-in-england%2F Recent reports from Cornwall remind us that autothonous cases of Hepatitis E are increasingly reported in Europe. In fact, reported rates in England and Wales are somewhat higher than those of other regional countries. The following background data on Hepatitis E in the United Kingdom are abstracted from the Gideon e-book series. [1,2] Primary references are availale on request. Only one autochthonous case (in 1999) of Hepatitis E was reported during 1994 to 2000 – all others were either imported or source unknown. – 10 autochthonous cases had been reported as of 2006. – 186 cases were reported during 1996 to 2003 – including 17 autochthonous cases. – 100 confirmed and presumed indigenous infections were reported in 2005 (30.4% of total cases, 70% above ag... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4101191 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:05:42 +0100 4101191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4025781&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2Fca7eOYibSuM%2F DISCUSSION: Brief treatment addressing heavy drinking delivered by hepatitis clinicians with psychiatric-specialist follow-up was associated with abstinence or a significant reduction in alcohol consumption in over 50% of patients. Eric Dieperink, M.D., Samuel B. Ho, M.D., Sara Heit, M.S., R.N., C.N.S., Janet M. Durfee, R.N., M.S.N., APRN, Paul Thuras, Ph.D., and Mark L. Willenbring, M.D. Psychosomatics 51:149-156, March-April 2010 See also Hepatitis C – Does sexual transmission occur? Counselor Magazine’s Addiction Professional Reference Guide Disturbing Denial Improving Treatment Compliance Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Random ArticlesRecovering Alcoholics Effective in Helping OthersFamilies, mental health & alcohol abuseAlcohol Across the LifespanBrief-TSF DescriptionPrinci... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4025781 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:04:14 +0100 4025781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013545&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FkoB2Sk4HOgk%2F Rise and shine, everyone. Another sunny day is emerging here on the Pharmalot corporate campus where we are happily brewing our latest cup of stimulation - aromatic Southern Pecan. Please join us as we indulge, even if you prefer a healthy bottle of water instead. Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits from around your universe. Hope your day goes well and do stay in touch… Bristol-Myers Squibb Recalls Some Avalide Samples (Reuters) Failed Hepatitis Vaccine Protected Infants In Study (MedPage Today) UK’s NICE Backs Some Herceptin Use In Gastric Cancer (Reuters) Lilly Scientists Have New Home For Designing Cancer Meds (Indianapolis Star) New Bayer CEO Sees More M&A Spending (Bloomberg News) Prescription Meds Overtake Illegal Substances (Los Angeles Times) Pediatricians Want To ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013545 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:47:14 +0100 4013545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3943023&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F02xdFtqOdnU%2F Continuing its string of pearls philosophy, Bristol-Myers Squibb has agreed to pay in cash for ZymoGenetics, which is developing a hepatitis C compound that was the focus of a collaboration between the two companies beginning early last year. The move is a bid by the big drugmaker, of course, to strengthen its pipeline for hepatitis C, which is forecast to a grow into a multi-billion dollar market. At the moment, the focus is largely on forthcoming treatments from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson, which are in a race with Merck to sell the most effective new protease inhibitor to treat the affliction (see this and this). By acquiring ZymoGenetics, Bristol-Myers gets pegylated-interferon lambda, a novel interferon in Phase IIb, along with several other early-stage treatment... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3943023 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:16:51 +0100 3943023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935736&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV097.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Peter Sarnow, and Bert Semler On episode #97 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent visited Peter Sarnow and Bert Semler during a trip to California, and spoke with them about their work on internal ribosome entry, and the requirement for a cellular microRNA for hepatitis C virus replication. Download TWiV #97 (66 MB .mp3, 91 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Radio. Links for this episode: Eukaryotic mRNAs that might contain an IRES (PNAS) Modulation of HCV RNA abundance by a liver-specific microRNA (Science) Viral small RNAs (PLoS Pathogens) Bridging IRES elements to the translation apparatus (Biochim Biophys Acta) A nucleo-cytoplasmic SR pro... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935736 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:18:41 +0100 3935736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854751&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F6lHm55SyF5E%2F Good morning, everyone. Another balmy day on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we are doing our best to keep cool. We trust you are doing the same. Meanwhile, deadlines and meetings continue to loom. As we prepare, please join us for a cup of stimulation and a bottle of water - a chaser, now and then, is a good thing. Have a great day and stay in touch… SciClone Probed By SEC & DOJ Over Activities In China (MarketWatch) WHO Declares Swine Flu Pandemic Is Over (Bloomberg News) Vertex Hepatitis C Drugs Work In Most Patients In 24 Weeks (Reuters) Merck Reacquires Pennsylvania Plant (The Daily Item) Looking For Clues Of Cognitive Impairment With Parkinson’s (The Wall Street Journal) Elan Delays Sale Of Drug Delivery Unit (Reuters) Roche Uncertain About Partnership For Ovar... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854751 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:59:33 +0100 3854751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845284&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FFNl5DmcDSBc%2F For the first time in three years, Merck can now say that all of its pediatric vaccines are again available. The disclosure, which was made on its supply status web page on Aug. 2, follows a series of components shortages and manufacturing gaffes that continue to leave some adult vaccines unavailable. The drugmaker is once again shipping Comvax, a combination vaccine that is used to ward off meningitis and hepatitis B. Earlier this year, Merck restored supplies of PedvaxHIB for meningitis; ProQuad, which vaccinates against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox; and the pediatric formulation of hepatitis B vaccine Recombivax HB. However, Merck continues to have difficulties with some of its adult vaccines. As previously noted, the adult version of Recombivax will not be available at all th... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845284 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:59:23 +0100 3845284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3823157&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F_42LoYhw96c%2F Earlier today, Merck touted clinical trial results for its becoprevir hepatitis C treatment, but a quick read of the data is not good news for the big drugmaker. Why? The outcome was good, but everything is relative - the results don’t compare all that favorably to telaprevir, which is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. How so? Combined with the standard of care, the Merck drug yielded a cure rate of 63 percent to 66 percent in treatment-naive patients, or those never before treated. By comparison, patients receiving only standard care had a 38 percent cure rate. But…and this is a big but… A Vertex study of telaprevir found of treatment-naive patients yielded a 75 percent cure rate when combined with standard are. And telaprevir worked faster - 24 weeks versus 28 ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3823157 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:33:50 +0100 3823157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3823164&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FWoBlYMixdrQ%2F Good morning, all. Nice to you see on what looks to be a sunny day here on the Pharmalot corporate campus. The summer haze may have arrived, but we remain as busy as ever. So please join as we quaff our mandatory cup of stimulation and set out to learn about interesting developments. Hope your day goes well and drop us a line… Dendreon Says Provenge Sales Topped $5M In July (Associated Press) Ockham Strikes Deal For Patient Recruitment In Russia (Outsourcing Pharma) Merck Says Hepatitis C Drug Meets Study Goals (Associated Press) New Zealand Agrees To Improve Access To Drugs (PharmaTimes) Genzyme & Isis Report Positive Cholesterol Drug Results (Associated Press) Merck Downplays Arbitration With J&J (Seeking Alpha) How Lilly Let Telaprevir Slip Away (Xconomy) Pfizer Wins Rul... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3823164 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:41:30 +0100 3823164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3806024&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FKxuhhFnTIQU%2F In early 2009, Merck disclosed that manufacturing issues would disrupt supplies of its Recombivax hepatitis B vaccine for adults. Supplies of other vaccines have also been constrained. For instance, orders placed for the Zostavax shingles vaccine after mid-May won’t be filled until November or December. But Recombivax for adults continues to confound the drugmaker. Previously, Merck indicated Recombivax would ship in mid-2010. But the drugmaker just updated its supply status page on its web site, indicating that availability isn’t expected at all this year. Merck has struggled with vaccine production issues for more than two years, in fact. The FDA issued a warning letter in April 2008 (see here) after an inspection found a ” number of significant objectionable conditions... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3806024 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:38:18 +0100 3806024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743470&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV090.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Eric F. Donaldson On episode #90 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Alan, Rich and Eric discuss identification of viruses in Northeastern American bats, vaccinia virus infection after sexual contact with a military vaccinee, and identification of a new flavivirus from an Old World bat in Bangladesh. Download TWiV #90 (64 MB .mp3, 89 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Radio. Links for this episode: Vaccinia virus infection after sexual contact with vaccinee Smallpox vaccination overview Smallpox vaccine lesions (jpg) Smallpox hospital, Roosevelt Island, NY (photo 1, photo 2) Isolation of a flavivirus from bats in... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743470 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:14:19 +0100 3743470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3692478&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2010%2F06%2F24%2Fhepatitis-e-in-the-united-states%2F Although less-recognized that other forms of viral hepatitis, several studies have suggested that Hepatitis E infection is common in the United States. [1,2] Seroprevalence surveys: 21.0% of non-institutionalized Americans – with highest rates among US-born individuals, males, non-Hispanic whites, and individuals residing in the Midwest and/or in metropolitan areas (1988 to 1994) 13.6% of destitute and 15% of homeless persons in Los Angeles (2000) 2.1% of blood donors (1992 publication) 29.3% of patients with chronic liver disease (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1995 to 2006) 23% to 26% of veterinarians treating swine, compared to 18% of a control group of blood donors (1999) 10.9% of swine workers in North Carolina (2002 publication) 77% of wild rats in Maryland (1997) 73... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3692478 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:43:06 +0100 3692478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672051&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-and-hepatitis%2F In conclusion alcohol abuse is associated with an accelerated progression of liver injury, leading to an earlier development of cirrhosis, higher incidence of cancer of the liver, and higher death rates. Abstinence from alcohol could reverse some of these deleterious effects. Research report; Gitto S, Micco L, Conti F, Andreone P, Bernardi M. Alcohol and viral hepatitis: a mini-review. Dig Liver Dis. 2009 Jan;41(1):67-70. See also; Hep C Factsheet Hepatitis B If you have healthcare training this manual may help. Hazelden Books and Categories Faith It Till You Make It Recovery Books, Medallions & DVD's (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672051 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:13:00 +0100 3672051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648231&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virology.ws%2Ffib60.mp3 When infection with hepatitis C virus goes from acute to chronic, severe liver disease may occur which requires organ transplantation. Nearly 200 million people are chronically infected with HCV, necessitating approaches to preventing and treating infections. No HCV vaccine is available, and current antiviral therapy consists of administration of interferon plus ribavirin, a combination that is effective about half the time and is associated with undesirable side effects. New antiviral compounds that target a viral protease and RNA polymerase are currently in clinical trials may eventually reach the market. But our experience with HIV-1 has shown that combinations of three drugs are the most effective for derailing the emergences of drug resistant viruses. The third target for HCV could be... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648231 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:17:13 +0100 3648231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635504&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV085.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Michael Gale On episode 85 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent and Michael Gale discuss the origin, pathogenesis, prevention, of hepatitis C virus, and how it evades innate immune responses. This episode is sponsored by Data Robotics Inc. Use the promotion code TWIVPOD to receive $75-$500 off a Drobo. Download TWiV #85 (40 MB .mp3, 56 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Radio. Links for this episode: The Gale Laboratory at the University of Washington Incredible view from the Gale laboratory (jpg) Evasion and disruption of innate immune signalling by hepatitis C and West Nile viruses (review) New potent HCV inhibitor HCV virion and genome s... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635504 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:33:31 +0100 3635504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629713&cid=t_109857_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FXfqGmbW0ZH4%2F Jaundice           The liver is an extraordinary organ in the human body.  It is vital to our survival and performs several functions.  The liver is located in the upper right hand side of the abdomen and it processes the body’s nutrients.  In addition, this powerhouse organ manufactures bile to help digest fats, synthesizing many important proteins.  Further, the liver breaks down potentially toxic substances into ones that the body can use or excrete.  Finally, it is responsible for regulating blood clotting.  Hepatitis is very simply inflammation of the liver.  Most commonly the disease is caused by viruses, but other known causes could include autoimmune disease, alcohol, drugs or it may be an inherited disease.  Things such as body piercing, unprotected sex and tatt... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629713 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:09:34 +0100 3629713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599737&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FyU6Y0CRFAbY%2F Hepatitis C is one of the hottest areas for drug development and Vertex Pharmaceuticals has released a study that gives new hope to patients and investors. The results show its Telaprevir treatment increased the cure rate to 75 percent in a pivotal tiral of previously untreated patients, while also reducing the time needed for treatment. By contrast, the cure rate for patients who received only existing therapies was just 44 percent. Of those who got 12 weeks of telaprevir, 75 percent had a sustained viral response, meaning the virus was not detectable in their blood 24 weeks after completing treatment. That is seen as essentially a cure. The rate was 69 percent for those who got eight weeks of telaprevir (see the statement) “These data support the vision that we have long had for fundam... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599737 Wed, 26 May 2010 12:13:21 +0100 3599737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595350&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Ftwit.cachefly.net%2Ffib0060.mp3 I joined Marc Pelletier on episode 60 of Futures in Biotech for a conversation with Dave Brodbeck, George Farr, and Andre Nantel. We talked about primate face recognition, discovery of a new antiviral compound to treat hepatitis C virus infection, changing the length of a codon from three to four bases, and the sequence of the neanderthal genome. Download FiB #60 (44 MB .mp3, 91 minutes) Video courtesy of Team ODTV Download video (179 MB .mp4) (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595350 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:38:37 +0100 3595350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577107&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virology.ws%2F024_W3310_10.mp4 Download: .wmv (350 MB) | .mp4 (96 MB) Visit the virology W3310 home page for a complete list of course resources. (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577107 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:52:30 +0100 3577107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549567&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FI_HEEGxSij0%2F Welcome to the working week. We hope your weekend was pleasant and gave you a chance to refresh. Now, of course, the routine resumes, which means those meetings and deadlines loom once again. To prepare, we have assembled a few interesting items to jumpstart what is, so far, a sunny day. Meanwhile, we will brew yet another cup of stimulation. Have a good one and do stay in touch… NiCox Painkiller Heads For FDA Panel Review (PharmaTimes) Sandoz Building In Denver Catches Fire (The Denver Post) Teva And Baxter To Fight $500M Damages In Propofol Case (Bloomberg News) Spain Should Encourage Docs To Prescribe Generics (PharmaTimes) Cipla Revenue Forecast Misses Target (Bloomberg News) Boehringer Ingelheim To Accelerate M&A In China (Global Times) Merck To Shift India Office To Mumbai... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549567 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:33:24 +0100 3549567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542871&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FnFw0fdHNQ8E%2F Teva Parenteral Medicine and Baxter Healthcare Services were ordered to pay more than $5 million after a jury found the companies liable in the first civil trial stemming from Southern Nevada’s hepatitis C outbreak, The Las Vegas Review Journal reports. The jury decided the drugmakers, which sold the propofol sedative, failed to label vials with appropriate warnings and should not have provided large vials of the anesthetic to endoscopy centers. Henry Chanin, 62, and his wife filed suit after he received a colonoscopy in 2006 at a clinic during which he was infected with hepatitis C. The center is one of two Las Vegas clinics linked to an outbreak. The jury awarded $3.25 million to Henry Chanin and $1.85 million to Lorraine Chanin. During the three-week trial, Henry Chanin testified... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542871 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:42:48 +0100 3542871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538386&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FllPx_XfK0Cw%2F Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again. A busy day lies ahead and so, as you have come to expect, we are brewing the required cup of stimulation to jumpstart the process. Perhaps you wish to do the same. Meanwhile, we are scouring about for interesting items. Please let us know about anything fascinating you come across. Meanwhile, have a nice day… Cipla And Pfizer In Strategic Talks? (The Economic Times) Bayer Gets Rights To Female Sexual Dysfunction Drug (PharmaTimes) Nestle & Alcon Shareholders Reach Deal In Merger Suit (Read the Order) Wisconsin Town Sues Drugmaker Over Loan (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) Hepatitis C Resists Vertex Drug (Bloomberg News) FDA Sends Warning Letters To Roche & Shire (Reuters) Merck Adds Lab To NC Vaccine Facility (The News-Observer) Greek Pri... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538386 Thu, 06 May 2010 11:49:15 +0100 3538386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526355&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV080.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Michael Bouchard Vincent, Alan, and Rich speak with Michael Bouchard about hepatitis B virus discovery, replication, and pathogenesis. This episode is sponsored by Data Robotics Inc. Use the promotion code TWIVPOD to receive $75-$500 off a Drobo. Win a free Drobo S! Contest rules here. Download TWiV #80 (58 MB .mp3, 80 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email. Links for this episode: The enigmatic X gene of hepatitis B virus Tableau public (thanks Ricardo!) Molecular phylogeny of Archaea from soil (thanks Etienne!) Habitats of Archaea (thanks Cedric!) Timer remote controls (thanks Bill!) Letters read in episode 80 Weekly Science Picks Rich PBS Frontline: The Vaccine War Alan ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526355 Mon, 03 May 2010 00:39:31 +0100 3526355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429461&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F9SvMo_Q8swY%2F HBV Some of the highest rates of hepatitis B are in alcoholics and addicts. Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is carried in blood and body fluids. It can lead to serious liver damage, life-long infection, liver cancer, liver failure and even death. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that can protect you against HBV. Background HBV is one of a group of viruses that attacks the liver. Many hepatitis viruses have been identified but three – known as A, B, and C – cause about 90% of the acute hepatitis cases. HBV is the most common form of hepatitis virus in the world. It is easily transmitted and is significantly more infective than HIV. HBV is primarily transmitted from one person to another through blood or other body fluids, such as ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429461 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:39:00 +0100 3429461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408640&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Freductions-in-drinking-for-hep-c-patients%2F DISCUSSION: Brief treatment addressing heavy drinking delivered by hepatitis clinicians with psychiatric-specialist follow-up was associated with abstinence or a significant reduction in alcohol consumption in over 50% of patients. Eric Dieperink, M.D., Samuel B. Ho, M.D., Sara Heit, M.S., R.N., C.N.S., Janet M. Durfee, R.N., M.S.N., APRN, Paul Thuras, Ph.D., and Mark L. Willenbring, M.D. Psychosomatics 51:149-156, March-April 2010 See also Hepatitis C – Does sexual transmission occur? Counselor Magazine’s Addiction Professional Reference Guide Disturbing Denial Improving Treatment Compliance Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Related Reading: Share/SaveRandom ArticlesPatient Mental Illness in a Dental School ClinicComorbid anxiety or alcohol disorderAA and recovery from alc... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408640 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:34:46 +0100 3408640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385572&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fsemi-dried-tomatoes-fingered-in.html Hepatitis recovered from Dutch patients identical to Australian outbreak strainNetherlands officials are reporting a probable outbreak of hepatitis that has affected at least 14 individuals since the beginning of 2010.The eleven victims, who live in various parts of the Netherlands, all were infected with the identical strain of Hepatitis A virus. At least ten of the 14 reported having consumed semi-dried tomatoes prior to becoming ill.Last year, a similar outbreak struck the Australian states of Victoria and South Australia. That outbreak, too, was linked to consumption of semi-dried tomatoes. The source of the contaminated tomatoes was never identified.The strain of hepatitis virus responsible for the Australian outbreak was identical to the virus recovered from the Dutch victims, accord... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385572 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0100 3385572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327306&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhepatitis-c-does-sexual-transmission-occur%2F Jaundice Although there is some uncertainty about hepatitis C (also called hep C) being transmitted sexually, it’s not classified as an STI (sexually transmissible infection). General scientific knowledge supports this position. Some people, unable to identify any other risk factors, believe they may have contracted hep C sexually. Additionally, some research suggests that a small percentage of people do contract hep C through sexual contact. Thus, transmission of hep C during sex is seen as possible but is believed to be rare. General transmission of HCV Hep C is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, ie. when the blood of someone with the virus enters the bloodstream of someone else. This can occur through: sharing needles or syringes or any other drug injecting equi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:54:39 +0100 3327306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3294764&cid=t_109857_135_f&fid=35277&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aac.org%2Findex.php%2F2010%2F02%2F22%2Frecent-iom-report-calls-for-national-strategy-to-prevent-and-control-hepatitis-b-and-c%2F Last month, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a major report, “Hepatitis and Liver Cancer: A National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C,” focusing on the scope and impact of viral hepatitis and associated liver disease in the United States. Between 3.5 and 5.3 million people – 1 to 2 percent of the U.S. population – are now living with either chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  However, since most people with chronic viral hepatitis have no obvious symptoms after they are infected, many remain unaware of their status until they develop liver cancer or other serious liver disease many years later.  The IOM noted that about two-thirds of the Americans who are chronically infected with hepatitis B and three-quarters of those chronically infected with... AIDS Action Committee's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3294764 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:11:51 +0100 3294764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3287420&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virology.ws%2F007_W3310_10.wmv Download: .wmv (354 MB) | .mp4 (92 MB) Visit the virology W3310 home page for a complete list of course resources. (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3287420 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:44:13 +0100 3287420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262926&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Frecall-roundup-february-10-2010.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please click here or submit your request using the sidebar link.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Price Chopper recalls Central Market Classics Turtle Cheesecake (28 oz.; UPC 4173500892; Best By 16DEC10) because it may contain foreign objects.EuropeFood Safety Recall (Denmark): Aldi recalls frozen marinated turkey fillets due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled products (imported from Germany) were sold in Aldi supermarkets throughout Denmark.Dietary Suppl... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262926 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:27:00 +0100 3262926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262754&cid=t_109857_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhepatitis-c.html This is a virus that is indistinguishable from the signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A and B. The only way to differentiate this is to obtain a blood work for the hepatitis panel.Signs and Symptoms:fevermalaiseanorexianauseavomitingjaundicehepatitisasymptomaticThey noticed that jaundice secondary to Hepatitis C occurs less than 20% of the time and abnormalities in liver function is less pronounced as compared to Hepatitis B. Persistent infection in children occur 50-60% of the time but most children are asymptomatic. Studies on therapy has been limited and the available mode of treatment is only effective half of the time. With advancing age people who have chronic hepatitis C infection are a a risk of developing chronic hepatitis and possible cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Children ... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262754 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:36:00 +0100 3262754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208080&cid=t_109857_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV066.wmv Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier Vincent and Dickson continue virology 101 with a discussion of information flow from RNA to DNA, a process known as reverse transcription, which occurs in cells infected with retroviruses, hepatitis B virus, cauliflower mosaic virus, foamy viruses, and even in uninfected cells. This episode is sponsored by Data Robotics Inc. To receive $50 off a Drobo or $100 off a Drobo S, visit drobostore.com and use the promotion code VINCENT. Download TWiV #66 (50 MB .mp3, 68 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email. Links for this episode: Discovery of RNA tumor viruses Reverse transcriptase found by Temin and Baltimore (pdfs) Figures for this episode Video of this episode – download .mp4... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208080 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:21:00 +0100 3208080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153649&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FiLoNIU_9hRs%2F Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). People usually become infected after coming in contact with blood from an infected person. Sharing needles or other equipment for injecting drugs is the most common way of spreading HCV. The disease also can be spread by sexual contact. About 4 million people in the [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153649 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:20:57 +0100 3153649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115290&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F9A4CaEku_i4%2F Jaundice Although there is some uncertainty about hepatitis C (also called hep C) being transmitted sexually, it’s not classified as an STI (sexually transmissible infection). General scientific knowledge supports this position. Some people, unable to identify any other risk factors, believe they may have contracted hep C sexually. Additionally, some research suggests that a small percentage of people do contract hep C through sexual contact. Thus, transmission of hep C during sex is seen as possible but is believed to be rare. General transmission of HCV Hep C is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, ie. when the blood of someone with the virus enters the bloodstream of someone else. This can occur through: sharing needles or syringes or any other drug injecting equi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115290 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:46:24 +0100 3115290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064308&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F07%2Fhepatitis-a-in-tajikistan%2F An impending outbreak in Khujand belies the fact that reported rates of Hepatitis A in Tajikistan and neighboring countries have actually decreased in recent years. See graph (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064308 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:57:31 +0100 3064308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045033&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fworld-aids-day-1st-december%2F World AIDS Day raises awareness in the community about HIV/AIDS, and the need to support and understand those living with HIV/AIDS.  The day also promotes the importance and need for education/prevention initiatives. Services such as Needle Exchange Programs (NSP) assist in preventing the spread of blood borne viruses such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C. Global information is available at the following websites; United Kingdom http://www.worldaidsday.org/ Australia http://www.worldaidsday.org.au/ World http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_AIDS_Day United Nations http://www.unaids.org/en/default.asp World Health Organisation http://www.who.int/topics/hiv_aids/en/ United States http://www.hhs.gov/aidsawarenessdays/days/world/ Related Reading: ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045033 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:05:07 +0100 3045033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996049&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fviral-vegetables.html How Hepatitis A Virus Invades Our ProduceFor a microbe that is unable to reproduce outside of its human or primate hosts, Hepatitis A Virus ("HAV") sure gets around. While hepatitis outbreaks usually are blamed on hygiene lapses by infected food handlers, HAV is very effective at hitching a ride on fresh produce. Over the last 20 years, the virus has been responsible for outbreaks that were traced directly to HAV-contaminated lettuce, strawberries and green onions. This year, semi-dried tomatoes have been implicated as the source behind a surge in hepatitis infections in Australia. All of these incidents have one thing in common; they all involve imported produce – most likely grown in a country where HAV is endemic (widely distributed) in the population.Sadly, produce-linked outbreaks o... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996049 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:45:00 +0100 2996049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989431&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fvictoria-tackles-hepatitis-outbreak.html Chief Health Officer issues "Order" under Part VII of the Food Act of 1984November 13, 2009Australia has been experiencing an unusually high number of cases of Hepatitis A infections this year. Most of the victims have reported eating uncooked semi-dried tomatoes – usually in salads or sandwiches. Most of the victims live in the state of Victoria. A few cases also have been reported in New South Wales and West Australia.Victoria issued its first hepatitis alert on April 8, 2009. A second alert – advising Victorians, for the first time, to avoid eating uncooked semi-dried tomatoes – was released to the media on October 9th. Epidemiological investigation has been unable to pinpoint the source of the tomatoes that are at the bottom of the outbreak. Domestic producers are pointing to imp... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989431 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:52:00 +0100 2989431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954824&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-2-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesFood Safety Recall: USDA releases partial retail distribution list for Fairbank Farms October 31, 2009 recall of more than 545,000 pounds of ground beef. The meat that is included in this recall has been implicated in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections, which has sickened nearly 30 people and killed two of the victims.EuropeFood Alert (UK): TJX Europe recalls a variety of Conforti brand pasta products due to insect infestation.Australia and New ZealandFood Safety Alert (Australia): The Chief Health Officer of the state of Victoria war... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954824 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:02:00 +0100 2954824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2951016&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Faustralia-hepatitis-outbreak-linked.html November 2, 2009Health authorities in the Australian state of Victoria are warning consumers to avoid eating semi-dried tomatoes unless they have been thoroughly cooked.The warning was first issued in late May, after health authorities in Victoria and South Australia noticed a spike in reports of Hepatitis A infections. Many of the victims reported having eaten semi-dried tomatoes. The Victoria Minister of Health repeated the warning several days ago, after 23 new cases of hepatitis were diagnosed.There have been more than 200 reported cases of hepatitis A so far this year in Victoria, compared to only 74 during the first 10 months of 2008.Investigators in Victoria and South Australia are still puzzled as to the origin of the contaminated semi-dried tomatoes. The 10-50 day incubation perio... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2951016 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0100 2951016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950995&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FGLpICeeuy88%2F Welcome back. We hope your weekend was fun. After all, there was Halloween and the World Series for baseball fans. And there was plenty of opportunity to get some exercise raking leaves, at least for those who live in the US Northeast. Now, though, another week beckons. And so as you prepare for those meetings and deadlines, here are a few items to help you along. Have a nice day everyone… Will Pfizer Buy Protalix? (Globes) Amylin And Takeda To Develop Obesity Drugs (Reuters) Dendreon Seeks FDA Approval For Provenge Vaccine (Reuters) Human Genome Sciences’ Lupus Drug Cuts Symptoms (Bloomberg) Schering-Plough Reports Hepatitis C Drug Results (Associated Press) Vertex Pitches Its Hepatitis C Drug (The Boston Globe) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950995 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:12 +0100 2950995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931290&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FWCsYDfXmScc%2F Good morning, everyone. Nice to see you again. The rain clouds are hovering over the Pharmalot corporate campus, but our spirits are sunny. And why not? We are here to enjoy another day and that counts for a lot. So while we reach for another cup of stimulation, here are some of the latest items to help you on your way. Hope your day is swell… FDA Approves Glaxo & Genmab Leukemia Drug (Reuters) ZymoGenetics Gets $70M For Starting Hep C Study (Associated Press) Arena Tries To Position Its Obesity Pill (Xconomy.com) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931290 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:06:52 +0100 2931290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916464&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Frecall-roundup-october-21-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesAllergy Alert: Domega International Co, Ltd. (Brooklyn NY) recalls WHITE LOTUS SEED PASTE MOON CAKE (2 YOLKS) because it contains undeclared eggs.CanadaMislabelled Medication Alert: Health Canada is warning patients who take the antidepressant Trazorel (50 mg) or the anti-nausea medication Cesamet (1 mg) of a mislabelling issue that may potentially result in patients getting the wrong medication. Valeant Canada, the manufacturer, has recalled both drugs.EuropeFood Recall (EU #2009.1381): too high content of E 210 - benzoic acid in cola drink... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916464 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:03:00 +0100 2916464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725007&cid=t_109857_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D551 Tommy Lee gave Pamela Anderson three things, but only two were wanted:  Brandon and Dylon, their two sons.  Unfortunately, the third was Hepatitis C, allegedly. Former Baywatch star, and former Playboy Playmate, Pamela Anderson is one of the most recognized celebrities that has been diagnosed with  hepatitis C, which can be a  deadly liver disease.  Hepatitis C  is a real epidemic, far worse than any swine flu, as 270-300 million people worldwide are infected!  She says she was infected by sharing a tattoo needle with her ex-husband, rock musician Tommy Lee.    People with tattoos are 9 times more likely to be infected with hepatitis C, according to a Texas physician.  My advice is to avoid sharing anything with anyone in a rock band, especially if they have over 12 tattoos ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725007 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:30:51 +0100 2725007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2622078&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fmilan-mcdonalds-reopens-illinois-offers.html July 20, 2009The Milan (Illinois) McDonalds restaurant – closed last week after one of the restaurant's employees was diagnosed with hepatitis – reopened for business on Saturday, according to the Quad City Times.The Illinois Department of Health reported yesterday that it had traced 18 cases of hepatitis to the Rock Island County fast food restaurant. Media reports put the number of confirmed cases higher – at least 20 victims in five counties, according to WGN News in Chicago. Two McDonalds employees have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, one of them on June 17th. But the health department claims that it wasn't informed of the June diagnosis until July 13th. Even though the health department notified McDonalds without further delay, the damage already was done. Hundreds of additiona... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2622078 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:56:00 +0100 2622078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615507&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fhepatitis-outbreak-prompts-closure-of.html July 18, 2009An outbreak of hepatitis A among patrons of a Milan (Illinois) McDonalds restaurant has forced the temporary closure of the fast food outlet.News of the outbreak first broke on July 15th, when the Illinois Department of Public Health reported that it was investigating 11 confirmed and 2 suspect cases of hepatitis A among residents of Henry, Mercer and Rock Island counties. As of yesterday evening, the outbreak had grown to include 19 victims, 11 of whom were hospitalized due to the severity of their symptoms. Additional suspect cases are being investigated.Hepatitis A Virus ("HAV") infections can vary in severity from asymptomatic to severe. Symptoms of the infection can include: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored bowel... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2615507 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:15:00 +0100 2615507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2605911&cid=t_109857_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F16%2Fhepatitis-c-out-of-control-an-audit-of-strategic-health-authority-hepatitis-c-governance%2F Title: Hepatitis C – Out of Control: An audit of Strategic Health Authority hepatitis C governance The Skinny: Audit from the Hepatitis C Trust that identifies that a large majority (70%) of Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) in England are failing to oversee the Government’s strategy to tackle hepatitis C.  The result of the audit is that the Trust calls for: A national liver czar responsible for driving forward improvements in liver services, particularly hepatitis C. A national liver strategy to address the growing crisis of liver disease, with clearly defined actions for addressing hepatitis C. A robust governance structure for hepatitis C to oversee the monitoring, benchmarking and evaluation of actions by all levels of the NHS. These should be reported annually in the HPA ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2605911 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:18:07 +0100 2605911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442949&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdiarrhea-digest-may-24-2009.html Diarrhea Digest is an eFoodAlert feature that presents a periodic snapshot of foodborne and person-to-person gastroenteritis outbreaks from around the world.One or twice a month, we'll survey the globe and discover what all of us have in common – a shared susceptibility to the bacteria and viruses that cause gastrointestinal disease.Asia and AfricaBangladesh, May 4 – Unusually high temperatures have triggered a severe outbreak of diarrhea, which has caused more than 1,000 people a day to seek treatment in Dhaka. At least 37 of the victims have died. More than 19,000 patients were admitted to hospital with diarrhea in March of this year, and 23,000 in April. May promises to be no better.India, May 16 – Three children died in the northern state of Haryana, and 80 people have complained... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442949 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:27:00 +0100 2442949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442951&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecall-roundup-may-23-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.Pistachio Product RecallsSt. Bernadette Circle, St. Rose Church recalls Pistachios-In Shell Dry Roasted and SaltedCanadian Food Inspection Agency alerts consumers to recall of additional pistachio productsUnited StatesAllergy Alert: Paisano Meat, Inc. (Gardena, CA) recalls approximately 350,000 pounds of beef and pork products that may contain undeclared sulfitesCosmetics Products Alert: Fun Express, Inc. expands its May 12, 2009 recall of face paint items to include two additional face paint colors. The face paints may cause skin irritation, rashes an... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442951 Sat, 23 May 2009 13:09:00 +0100 2442951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424539&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecall-roundup-may-19-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.Europe, Including the United KingdomAllergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Oriental Supper For Two with Spring Rolls due to presence of undeclared fish, shellfish, milk and peanut.Food Safety Alert (France): The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries warns consumers that certain pork liver-based raw sausages may be a source of Hepatitis E virus infections. The Ministry warns that these products should only be consumed "fully cooked and has directed producers of these types of sausages to modify their package labeling accordingly.Asia, Africa and the Paci... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424539 Tue, 19 May 2009 17:31:00 +0100 2424539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415882&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdiarrhea-digest-may-15-2009.html Diarrhea Digest is an eFoodAlert regular feature that presents a weekly snapshot of foodborne and person-to-person gastroenteritis outbreaks from around the world.Each week, we'll survey the globe and discover what all of us have in common – a shared susceptibility to the bacteria and viruses that cause gastrointestinal disease.AfricaCongo, May 8 – An outbreak of "bloody diarrhea" has claimed the lives of seven people and sickened at least 286 others in a single village.Uganda, May 6 – Fifty-three new cases have been added to the tally in an outbreak of Hepatitis E virus that has killed 156 people since it was first detected in 2007. Nearly 10,000 people have been infected in the past two years by this virus, which is spread via contaminated water.Asia India, May 10 – Puri sabji, ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415882 Fri, 15 May 2009 15:29:00 +0100 2415882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249455&cid=t_109857_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdisease-risks-of-non-straight-sex%2F   What are the risks of sexual activities other than penile-vaginal intercourse? In recovery from alcoholism, addiction and compulsive gambling many people begin to take more responsibility for their sexual behaviors. Many couples engage in mutual masturbation, oral sex and anal sex instead of penile-vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy and avoid catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These activities reduce the risk of pregnancy, but most people don’t know that the risk of spreading an STI stays significantly high. Various infections may be spread through blood, saliva, semen, and feces. Different organisms have different risks of being spread, but the risk is always increased with open sores and abrasions, or other breaks in the skin, oral or vaginal lining. Few ind... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249455 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:29:53 +0100 2249455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206695&cid=t_109857_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fthe-archer-inquiry-the-independent-public-inquiry-report-on-nhs-supplied-contaminated-blood-and-blood-products%2F The Archer Inquiry the Independent Public Inquiry Report On NHS Supplied Contaminated Blood and Blood Products makes 8 key recommendations following the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis to the Haemophiliac community as a result of contaminated blood products. 1.a) A Committee should be established by Statute to advise Government on the management  of haemophilia in the United Kingdom. It should have overarching responsibility for: i) the selection, procurement and delivery of the best therapies currently available and recommended by NICE; ii) readily available access to any necessary treatment relating to the condition itself or any condition arising from consequent therapy; iii) all provisions necessary to address the financial and other needs of haemophilia patients. (b) Emphasises ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206695 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:54 +0100 2206695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144455&cid=t_109857_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F29%2Fhepatitis-c-quick-reference-guide-for-primary-care-2009-edition%2F in two sides of A4 provides information and good practice advice about hepatitis C testing and diagnosis for use by doctors and nurses in primary care. It includes a testing and diagnosis flowchart. It supersedes the 2007 version. For the public there is the leaflet Hepatitis C: Get tested. Get treated. Posted in Grey Literature, Hepatitis, NHS, Primary Care   Tagged: Diagnosis, Good Practice, Grey Literature, Hepatitis C, Patient Information, Primary Care    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144455 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:44:08 +0100 2144455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808799&cid=t_109857_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2FSW52WubgqcE%2F All liver cancer treatments explained clearly. Starting from which 3 types of liver cancer exist, causes of primary liver cancer and hepatitis b and c prevention.   We explain all curative liver cancer treatment options and when they are used: resection, liver transplantation, PEI, RF, cryoablation, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and chemoembolisation.   Liver Cancer   There are 3 very different kind [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808799 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:00:22 +0100 3808799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040408&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F485487340%2F Welcome back. We hope your weekend was enjoyable, or at least relaxing. Now, of course, the routine returns. And as always, there is much to do. So grab your morning coffee, or whatever, and dig in. Have a good day, everyone… Par Pharmaceutical CFO Resigns (Yahoo/AP) Schering-Plough Hepatitis C Drug Approved For Kids (Yahoo/AP) Bayer To Increase R&D Spending (PharmaTimes) Bristol, Sanofi Win Plavix Patent Battle (Bloomberg News) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040408 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:04:05 +0100 2040408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1911300&cid=t_109857_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F27%2Fhepatitis-c-quick-reference-guide-for-primary-care%2F is a single sheet of concise information and good practice advice about hepatitis C testing and diagnosis for use by doctors and nurses in primary care, including a testing and diagnosis flowchart. Posted in Grey Literature, Hepatitis, NHS, Primary Care, Quality   Tagged: Diagnosis, Evidence Based Practice, Grey Literature, Hepatitis C, Primary Care    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1911300 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:18:13 +0100 1911300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809781&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4568 This report updates and expands previous CDC guidelines for HBsAg testing and includes new recommendations for public health evaluation and management for chronically infected persons and their contacts. Routine testing for HBsAg now is recommended for additional populations with HBsAg prevalence of >2%: persons born in geographic regions with HBsAg prevalence of >2%, men who have sex with men, and injection-drug users. Implementation of these recommendations will require expertise and resources to integrate HBsAg screening in prevention and care settings serving populations recommended for HBsAg testing. This report is intended to serve as a resource for public health officials, organizations, and health-care professionals involved in the development, delivery, and evaluation of preventio... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809781 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1809781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696848&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fefoodalert-world-tour-prague-hong-kong.html This phase of our world tour is a bit unusual, in that it includes a North American stop.We start the tour in Alaska, where botulism is endemic in the native community. Alaska saw 10 cases of botulism in 2007, all but one in the southwest part of the state. All 10 cases were traced to traditionally prepared native foods: fermented beluga, fermented beaver tail, fermented seal flipper, seal blubber, whale blubber and fermented fish heads. One of the victims died.From Alaska, we cross the Pacific Ocean to Hong Kong, which is still having problems with its restaurants. The Centre for Food Protection is investigating three separate incidents of food poisoning, encompassing 16 people. The victims, 11 of whom either consulted private doctors or visited a hospital, all ate at a restaurant in the ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696848 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:23:00 +0100 1696848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640518&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fhepatitis-aftermath-of-alert.html Last week, the Iowa Department of Public Health issued a Hepatitis A Virus exposure alert to patrons of Whitey's Bar and Billiards in Burlington, after an employee of the restaurant was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Anyone who had eaten salad bar items or consumed drinks containing ice or lemon slices was urged to arrange for an injection of hepatitis A vaccine or immunoglobulin.By July 19th, Whitey's had disinfected the premises and reopened. A Public Health spokesperson interviewed by The Hawk Eye, a local newspaper, advised the public that the restaurant was safe. And no restaurant patrons have shown symptoms of hepatitis A infection (which has an incubation period as long as six weeks) as yet.An outbreak of hepatitis A appears to have been prevented. The restaurant was cleaned and disinf... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640518 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:31:00 +0100 1640518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1626231&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fhepatitis-warning-in-burlington-iowa.html The Iowa Department of Public Health posted a warning to patrons of Whitey's Bar and Billiards in Burlington, IA after a food service employee of Whitey's was diagnosed with hepatitis A. The warning extends to all Whitey's customers who visited the restaurant between June 25th and July 13th, and who consumed any salad bar items or any drinks that contained ice or lemon slices.Whitey's patrons who consumed any of these items between the dates of July 2 through and including July 13 should arrange to receive either Hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin immediately. It is too late for those exposed before July 2 to obtain any benefit from an injection.According to the state's news release, the Des Moines County Health Department will hold a walk-in clinic to administer Hepatitis A vaccine at... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1626231 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:34:00 +0100 1626231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455603&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fhepatitis-virus-back-in-news.html The hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego seems to be winding down. At last count, 22 people who had eaten at the Chipotle Mexican Grill in La Mesa were confirmed to be infected with hepatitis A virus. None of the restaurant's 26 employees tested positive for the virus.The small IHOP-linked outbreak in Albuquerque, NM also seems to have petered out. Two restaurant employees and two customers were infected with hepatitis A. No additional cases have surfaced since the initial report in late April.A sports-themed restaurant in Riga, Latvia is the focal point of yet another hepatitis A outbreak. At least 44 people, including 7 employees of the restaurant, have been infected with hepatitis A virus since March. The source of the outbreak is believed to be a restaurant employee who began to display s... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455603 Mon, 19 May 2008 12:20:00 +0100 1455603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455621&cid=t_109857_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Frecalls-and-outbreaks-news-briefs.html After several days of focusing on Myanmar, it's time to catch up on what's been happening around the United States.TexasR&R Alsatian Sausage and Products of Castroville has recalled beef jerky sold in bulk quantities on or after April 25th. Tests conducted by the Texas Department of State Health Services detected Listeria monocytogenes in the jerky. The testing was part of a routine sampling program, and no illnesses have been reported. Customers who purchased beef jerky from the Castroville location should either destroy it or return it to the company.TexasThe State Department of Health Services (SDHS) is investigating a food poisoning outbreak, which is linked to a Relay for Life event that took place in Shelby County (east Texas) on May 2nd. More than 36 of the 450 attendees at the ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455621 Sat, 10 May 2008 13:42:00 +0100 1455621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426548&cid=t_109857_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-05-07-cancer-treatment%2F2-responses-to-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F Sandra and Glen left a comment on our April Metastatic Liver Cancer post, which we will add below in italics and our feedback in normal script. Glen’s Liver Cancer story Thank you for sharing your story. My mom, aged 71, has been diagnosed as having HHC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) in April 08. Her MRI indicated multiple Metastasis in her liver (innumerable large and small tumors). Sounds like father’s diagnosis: lots of words we heard for the first time and when we saw the picture of his liver it became all clear to us: innumerable small tumors scattered in his liver… Her blood tests indicated elevated Alpha Fetoprotein, and her history of chronic Hepatitis added to the diagnosis of liver tumor. The liver tumor involves both lobes (which makes it not curable by resection,... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426548 Wed, 07 May 2008 10:19:42 +0100 1426548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396302&cid=t_109857_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-04-24-cancer-treatment%2Fmangosteen-against-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F We got a comment from Nancy, promoting magosteen against cancer at Primary and secondary liver cancer treatments. If you want to promote anything that works 100% against metastatic liver cancer, please let us know and we will add it for FREE. Otherwise please spend $10, click here and put your link instantly. Nancy’s liver cancer story My grandmother died of liver cancer in 1990 -no drinking, no hepatitis C. She went really fast. I’m glad that there’s a blog like this getting the information out there on different treatments. Anyhow, I have heard of many people having luck with the original whole fruit mangosteen juice, which has natural anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. I wish my grandmother could have tried it. Metastatic liver cancer prevention Being awa... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396302 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:44:13 +0100 1396302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1307872&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F253212865%2F The drugmaker and its partner, Dynavax Technologies, say the agency placed a clinical hold on two Investigational New Drug applications for Heplisav, an investigational hepatitis B vaccine being jointly developed for use in adults. A clinical hold is an order issued by the FDA to a drugmker to delay a proposed clinical trial or suspend an ongoing trial, the companies note in their statement. The FDA placed the clinical hold on the vaccine because of a serious adverse event that occurred in one subject who received Heplisav in a Phase III trial conducted outside the US. The subject was preliminarily diagnosed with Wegener’s granulomatosis, an uncommon disease in which blood vessels are inflamed. All subjects in the have received all doses per the protocol and will continue to be monit... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1307872 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:28:25 +0100 1307872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289804&cid=t_109857_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gideononline.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F03%2F09%2Foutbreaks-of-hepatitis-e-in-sub-saharan-africa-are-rarely-reported%2F As reported in ProMED: Notwithstanding the recent episode in Uganda [see: ProMED-mail post Hepatitis E virus - Uganda 20080304.0894], outbreaks of hepatitis E in Sub-Saharan Africa are rarely reported. The following summary was abstracted from GIDEON. Botswana 1985 - An outbreak (245 cases) in Maun was ascribed to possible water contamination. Central African Republic 2002 - An outbreak (48 confirmed cases) in Bangui may have been caused by contaminated drinking water. 2004 - An outbreak (10 cases) in Bangui was caused by contaminated water sold by a street vendor. Chad 2004 - An outbreak (1442 cases, 46 fatal) was reported in Goz Amer and Goz Beida - Sudanese refugee camps. 2005 - An outbreak (50 or more fatal cases) was reported in the area of Goz Beida (eastern Chad). (more…) Sha... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289804 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:20:19 +0100 1289804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1149828&cid=t_109857_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F216631949%2F The hepatitis C wars between the two drugmakers have been percolating for a few years, but Roche took a harsh swipe after its rival released the results of a study indicating fewer patients receiving its Peg-Intron combo therapy relapsed after the end of treatment. The trial compared two different dosing regimens with Roche’s Pegasys. “With these results, we now have, for the first time, a large body of well-controlled clinical data demonstrating how the similarities and differences of the two leading combination therapies for hepatitis C affect outcomes for patients,” Robert Spiegel, chief medical officer and senior vice president at Schering-Plough Research Institute, crowed in a statement. Roche quickly issued its own statement and accused Schering-Plough of “cle... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1149828 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:26:02 +0100 1149828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1111888&cid=t_109857_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F204129267%2F Of the many books about autism published this year, Louder Than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism by Jenny McCarthy must have sold the most copies. McCarthy appeared on every major TV talk show from Oprah to Good Morning America to Larry King and the book was on the New York Times bestseller list for quite a while. I’ve written a number of posts already on McCarthy—-Jenny, We Hardly Knew Ye and The New McCarthyism—and heard her interviewing parents at the National Autism Association conference in Atlanta in November. Having read McCarthy’s book, I wish to point out an error in one passage that is emblematic of McCarthy’s rather haphazard use of facts and information in her account of how she “recovered” her son Evan from autism. H... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1111888 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:30:07 +0100 1111888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1027022&cid=t_109857_90_f&fid=34499&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcalifmedicineman.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Ffour-transplant-recipients-positive-for.html (Source: California Medicine Man) California Medicine Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1027022 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:52:00 +0100 1027022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658847&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fpaul-offit-on-how-we-could-lose-modern.html Dr. Paul Offit has written an admirably clear account of why a legal case could mean the end of the modern medical marvel of vaccines (try BugMeNot if you need a log-in for the full article).No single medical advance has had a greater impact on human health than vaccines. Before vaccines, Americans could expect that every year measles would infect four million children and kill 3,000; diphtheria would kill 15,000 people, mostly teenagers; rubella (German measles) would cause 20,000 babies to be born blind, deaf, or mentally retarded; pertussis would kill 8,000 children, most of whom were less than one year old; and polio would paralyze 15,000 children and kill 1,000.Because of vaccines all of these diseases have been completely or virtually eliminated from the United States. Smallpox -- a ... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658847 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:15:00 +0100 658847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623476&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F18%2Fhep-c-and-non-hodkins-lymphoma-a-connection%2F Filed under: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Liver Cancer, Daily newsIf living with Hepatitis C isn't trying enough, studies are showing that people living with the chronic condition are at a greater risk for developing Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, based on research done on US soldiers living with Hep C. Hep C is a disease characterized by an inflamed liver, and it has also been linked to Liver Cancer. There's no vaccine, and it's spread by an exchange of bodily fluids. The immune system of people living with chronic Hep C is constantly taxed, and it's believed this is the reason behind the link between these two diseases. Hep C, as the article points out, affects more than four million people in the United States, and afflicts men more than women.Read | Permalink | Email this |... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623476 Fri, 18 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612176&cid=t_109857_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2138 This may be old news to some but it is a recurrent topic in the clinic. Patients will often come with some lab tests (often some “screening profile” done by a lab before any consultation with a doctor) with results showing “low titre of Hepatitis B antibodies” and a recommendation (by the lab) for a booster vaccination. This is an example of bad medical practice and bad advice so prevalent in Malaysia. So is this booster really necessary you ask?For the majority of people with normal immune systems (the immunocompetent individual), a booster vaccination after completing the course of vaccination is not necessary. In fact the routine testing of antibody levels after vaccination is also not recommended. The reason is your immune system has “memory cells” w... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612176 Mon, 14 May 2007 22:16:37 +0100 612176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=566345&cid=t_109857_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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=539253&cid=t_109857_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F108490863%2Fscheringploughs_pegintron_appr.html The Chinese Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has approved Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP)’s PEGINTRON™ (peginterferon alfa-2b) for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B (the most prevalent infectious disease in China and one of the country's leading causes of death). PEGINTRON™ is administered once weekly at an individualized dose according to a patient's weight and is the only pegylated interferon indicated in China for a 24 week treatment duration in the hepatitis B patient population.In the United States, PEGINTRON™ is indicated for use alone or with ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in patients with compensated liver disease (who have not been previously treated with interferon alpha and who are at least 18 years ... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=539253 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:44:33 +0100 539253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=538576&cid=t_109857_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F108474645%2Fsecond_indication_of_cangenes.html A purified antibody or hyperimmune that is specific for the hepatitis B virus - HepaGam B™ is Cangene's Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) which was approved by the USFDA last year for the treatment of exposure to blood containing HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen): perinatal exposure of infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers, sexual exposure to HBsAg-positive persons and household exposure to persons with acute hepatitis B virus infection. Also, HepaGam B™ and was approved earlier this year by Health Canada for prevention of Hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation in adult patients. Now, the USFDA has approved HepaGam B™ for the prevention of hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation in hepatitis B surface antigen ("HBsA... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=538576 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:36:58 +0100 538576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=520591&cid=t_109857_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F106487501%2Faccelerated_dosing_schedule_of.html The USFDA has just approved GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK)’s Twinrix® [Hepatitis A Vaccine (Inactivated) and Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine] for an accelerated dosing schedule: three doses given within three weeks followed by a booster dose at 12 months (0, 7, 21-30 days + booster dose at 12 months). Twinrix® (a pdf file) is the only hepatitis A and hepatitis B combination vaccine available in the United States which was first approved for adults over age 18 years by the FDA in May 2001 on a 0, 1, 6-month dosing schedule. According to travel medicine specialist Bradley A. Connor, M.D., Past President, International Society of Travel Medicine and a principal study investigator: “Twinrix's new accelerated dosing schedule offers an option that could benefit i... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=520591 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:22:50 +0100 520591