New type of anthrax vaccine moves into larger-scale trial at Saint Louis University
...rax, very uncommon in humans, is contracted by the ingestion of meat contaminated with Bacillus anthracis. The course of the disease includes acute gastroenteritis, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Left untreated, gastrointestinal anthrax may have a fatality rate of up to 60 percent. Gorse said inhala...Malaria: Plasmodium togetherness a strategy for breeding success
...ur in human blood circulation and at the moment of ingestion by the mosquitoes, aiming to find an explanation for this heterogeneity and its role in the parasite's reproduction. In the microfilariae, nematode agents of filariases, heterogeneity in the number of parasites ingested by the mosquitoes results fro...Swallowing multiple magnets poses danger to children
...been a number of reported cases of multiple magnet ingestion over the past five years, including nine incidents in the United Kingdom involving children who swallowed industrial-strength magnets worn to resemble body piercings. "Parents and physicians should be on the alert," Dr. Oestreich said. "More...Esophageal capsule technology proves as effective as endoscopy
...s 100%. Investigators reported no side effects or ingestion difficulties in any of the 82 patients. The investigators conclude that the esophageal capsule is convenient, safe and sensitive for visualization of esophageal disorders. ...Subanalysis finds patient-controlled, transdermal pain management system may be comparable
...ed to touch the fingers or mouth. Oral contact or ingestion of the fentanyl-containing gel may cause life-threatening hypoventilation or death....Choosing the kind of fat to avoid obesity
...ns the author, arose from the observation that the ingestion of saturated fats appeared to lead to the development of obesity, while the polyunsaturated fatty acids, from fish oils, would appear to prevent and correct both la obesity and insulinic resistance. "In this sense, for example, eskimos who ingest gre...Anniversary of one of the largest hepatitis A outbreaks in the US brings experts together
...l-oral route through close personal contact or the ingestion of water or food contaminated with the hepatitis A virus. Children often serve as a reservoir for hepatitis A, and unknowingly pass it on to adults. "Many of these outbreaks, including the one in Pennsylvania, occurred in areas east of the Mississip...Do cigarette additives pose additional risk to smokers?
...halation testing within a smoke matrix, instead of ingestion testing of purified additives. Findings The researchers concluded that this approach could establish whether: (1) the additive, or a pyrolysis product of the additive, did not detectably transfer into cigarette smoke in such a way that smokers mi...National Academies advisory: Report assesses health implications of perchlorate exposure
...in many public drinking-water supplies, says daily ingestion of up to 0.0007 milligrams per kilogram of body weight can occur without adversely affecting the health of even the most sensitive populations. That amount is more than 20 times the "reference dose" proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen...Protecting children from industrial chemicals in the environment
...d children are also exposed to chemicals by direct ingestion of house dust, soil, and other dietary sources during early childhood. The vast majority of these chemicals, say the researchers, have never been tested to ensure that they are safe for the developing fetus or child. While the exact consequences ...U of M researcher says Viagra may cause permanent vision loss in some men
...ad typical features of NAION within 36 hours after ingestion of Viagra for erectile dysfunction. Seven similar...s Pomeranz. The onset of NAION within hours after ingestion of Viagra in 14 patients supports an association between the use of the drug and NAION. Based on th...