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 'herpes simplex'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614103&cid=t_160746_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV084.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Dave Bloom, and Grant McFadden On episode #84 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent and Rich spoke with Dave Bloom and Grant McFadden about their work on herpesviruses and poxviruses in this episode recorded before an audience at the University of Florida, Gainesville – home of the Gators. 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 #84 (71 MB .mp3, 99 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: Epigenetic modulation of herpes simplex virus gene expression (thanks, Matthew!) The Red Q... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614103 Mon, 31 May 2010 02:46:22 +0100 3614103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272870&cid=t_160746_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fviral-encephalitis%2F Pathophysiology 1) infection and inflammation of brain parenchyma 2) sometimes occurs with meningeal and spinal cord involvement Signs and Symptoms 1) high fever 2) headache (often severe) 3) stiff neck 4) mental status changes (from lethargy to confusion/delirium/hallucinations to coma) 5) seizures 6) focal neurological deficits – ataxia, aphasia, hemiparesis, ocular palsies Characteristic Test Findings Lumbar puncture – 1) CSF findings – identical to viral meningitis: increased lymphoctyes, normal glucose (except in mumps, which is decreased), and normal or slightly elevated protein 2) diagnosis is by CSF PCR Histology/Gross Pathology 1) inflammatory exudate with lymphoctyic infiltration of small arteries and veins 2) hemorrhage 3) in herpes simplex 1, temporal lobes ar... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272870 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:44:20 +0100 3272870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2663910&cid=t_160746_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F03%2Fsexually-transmitted-infections-2009-vol-85-no-4%2F This study investigates the association of intention to accept herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) testing with test acceptance. Understanding the intention–behaviour relationship in HSV-2 testing is important for several reasons. About 17% of persons in the USA are infected with HSV-2, making it a highly prevalent infection. Also, most infected individuals are unaware of their infection but, due to asymptomatic shedding, can transmit the virus to their uninfected partners. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Herpes Simplex, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2663910 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:38:02 +0100 2663910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021478&cid=t_160746_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5562 There’s interesting news that the Herpes simplex type I virus - the cause of cold sores - is linked to Alzhemier’s disease. The BBC reports Professor Ruth Itzhaki and colleagues found DNA evidence of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 in 90% of plaques in Alzheimer’s disease patients’ brains. They had previously shown that HSV1 infection of nerve-type cells in mice leads to deposition of the main component of the plaques - beta amyloid. And that the virus is present in the brains of many elderly people and that in those people with a specific genetic factor, there is a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Taken together, the researchers say the findings strongly implicate the cold sore-causing virus as a root cause of Alzheimer’s dementia. Fi... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021478 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2021478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091279&cid=t_160746_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fcks-is-not-just-for-christmas-but-you-never-thought-it-was%2F The following Prodigy guidance have been reviewed and converted to the Clincal Khowledge Summaries (CKS) format Asthma Conjunctivitis — infective Gingivitis and periodontitis Herpes simplex — oral MI—secondary prevention If you’re not familiar with Clinical Knowledge Summaries, they are concise summaries on the management of 500 commonly encountered scenarios in primary and first-contact care, based on the latest evidence on common acute and chronic diseases and disease prevention. CKS can be accessed from the National Library for Health via your Athens password (register here if you work in the NHS in the North West). If you need any training in using this or any other electronic resources and you work for Liverpool PCT, contact us using the form below. [contact-form] (Sourc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091279 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:47:13 +0100 1091279