UWM brain research supports drug development from jellyfish protein
...ilwaukee, after reading an article that linked the stings of jellyfish with the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system that his mother has. Aequorin was discovered in the 1960s and has been used in research for a long time as an indicator of calcium. But the protein has n...The Efficacy Of Allergy Shots Questioned
...n allergic reactions to bee, wasp and other insect stings will have a reaction as an adult. However, allergy shot treatments, or venom immunotherapy, can help build children's resistance and is recommended for those with moderate or severe reactions to stings. Researchers studied 1,033 children with allerg...Prevention And Timely Medical Care Can Help With Bug Bites
...ent outdoors also can mean ant, tick, wasp and bee stings that can be more serious. Prevention from insect bites includes wearing long sleeves or pants when venturing into wooded areas or fields where bugs are likely. An insect repellent with DEET (less than 10 percent is generally considered safe for chi...Arthritis Pain Can Be Eased Using Snake Venom
...rly, others have reported the same effect from bee stings and nettles and it appears that all venom and stings have some kind of pain-relieving properties," spokesperson Jane Tadman added. "Obviously people sh...Insect Bites Among Children Do Not Warrant Medical Attention In Most Cases
...e treated at a hospital.Honeybee and yellow jacket stings were the most common; more than half (56.3%) of the children had been stung at least once. Of the children stung, 11.5% had a large, local reaction that lasted several days, while 6.5% had a mild systemic reaction with hives or angioedema (swelling),......ilwaukee, after reading an article that linked the stings of jellyfish with the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system that his mother has. Aequorin was discovered in the 1960s and has been used in research for a long time as an indicator of calcium. But the protein has ne...