Immunology experiment aboard historic shuttle mission
...a urinary tract infectionwhile on Mir. None of the antibiotics aboard wiped out the infection, Bargatzesaid, and the cosmonaut had to return to earth. He was so weak that spaceofficials worried about him surviving the stress of re-entry. With missions planned to Mars and aboard the International Spa...Component of aspirin prevents antibiotic-induced deafness
...eafness in guinea pigsexposed to a common class of antibiotics that destroy delicate hair cells in theinner ear. ...in, neomycin and others---are the most widely used antibiotics in theworld even though they are known to cause hearing loss and balance disorders ina significant p...MGH study shows mitral valve prolapse not a stroke risk factor
... have mitralvalve prolapse, that they need to take antibiotics when having dental or otherprocedures, and that they are at increased risk for stroke, heart failure, heartrhythm abnormalities or other serious problems. Some may have to pay higherinsurance premiums because of the diagnosis," says Robert Levine, M...New Model Shows How To Eradicate World's Leading Infectious Cause Of Blindness
...ion. The infection is completely treatable with antibiotics and is the target of aplanned World Health Organization (WHO) project, "GET 2020" (Global Eliminationof Trachoma by the year 2020). The plan is to treat infected people with a provenantibiotic called azithromycin, donated by Pfizer Inc. Although WHO ...Artery Temperatures Identify Hot Spots On Plaque That May Rupture And Trigger Heart Attack
...ometer couldalso be used to monitor the effects of antibiotics or other drugs. The researchers undertook the study because of growing evidence that bacterialinfections and inflammation may play a significant role in the development ofatherosclerosis. Temperature elevations could provide an easy method to detect...Clemson Scientists Refining Natural Immune System Booster
CLEMSON -- Vaccines and antibiotics help control infectious diseases, butsome experts ...s a natural alternative to some of thevaccines and antibiotics currently in use....Antibiotics Reduce Inflammation In Heart Disease But Effect On Heart Attacks Remains Unproven
...otic pills andby revealing that earlier studies of antibiotics and heart disease may haveoverstated the early benefits of antibiotic therapy. "The important thing is that it's much too early to start treating anyheart patients with antibiotics," Grayston says. "The results of large clinicaltrials now un..."Plugs" For Drugs Promise Mightier Medicines
...affect how numerous categories of drugs, including antibiotics and cancermedications, are released into the body. The technique is based on a molecular"plug" that attaches to and temporarily blocks the action of the drug. Once themedication enters the circulation, the "plug" is gradually disconnected. This,the ...National Clinical Trial To Test Effectiveness Of Antibiotic Treatment For Coronary Artery Disease
...icipate in the study. "The idea of giving antibiotics to treat a chronic disease like coronaryartery dis...e. Two small trials evaluating the use of antibiotics for patients withcoronary artery disease showed some positive indications. "This large-scal...Understanding Why Antibiotics May Be Over-prescribed For Patients With Sore Throats
...eneral practitioners' and patients' perceptions of antibiotics for sore throats) General practitioners are increasingly prescribing antibiotics for patients with sore throats in spite of growing clinical evidence that these drugs alleviate symp...Montana Anti-Cancer Discovery Sublicensed To Major Drug Manufacturer
...on of taxol, which is the way penicillin and other antibiotics aremade. "Bristol-Myers has one of the best fermentation capabilities anywhere inthe world," said MSU's intellectual property officer Becky Mahurin. One of the world's largest drug manufacturers, Bristol-Myers Squibbreported $17 bill...Researchers Synthesize Compounds For New Class Of Antibiotics
...oor to the development of an entirely new class of antibiotics for use againsttoday's increasingly drug-resistant bacteria as well as emerging forms ofbacteria. In a recent issue of the Journal of Organic Chemistry, the research teamreported that they have chemically synthesized myxopyronin A and B, two ...Emerging Pathogens And Safety Of Fresh Produce Key Issues Facing Food IndustryAnd Scientists
...including diseaseprevention and the prudent use of antibiotics in humans and animals. Also to beexplored will be the potential for pathogens to become resistant to sanitizingagents and antimicrobials added directly to foods or packaging as well as thebiological strategies microorganisms use to mutate and develo...Guidelines Offer Ways To Curb Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
...ions caused by organisms that no longer respond to antibiotics are increasing alarmingly fast in hospitals and he...“Staph aureus,” now resists treatment by antibiotics in 29 percent of cases, up from about 2 percent in 1975. Responding to the growing health concern,...