Seasonal hunger devastating and under-recognized
Most of the world's acute hunger and undernutrition occurs not in conflicts and natural disasters but in the annual "hunger season," according to an article published this week in open access journal PLoS Medicine . The hunger season is the time of year when the previous year's harvest stocks hav...
Is Financial Infidelity a Threat to Your Marriage? Psychiatrist Says It Can Be More Devastating Than an Affair
CLEARWATER, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheating with money occurs in 1 out of 3 marriages. Some couples say it is even more
devastating than sexual infidelity. In addition to the loss of trust, one spouse has spent what the couple had worked together to save for the future. Financial infidelity ...
New Online Company Is Helping to Bring a Solution to the Increasingly Devastating Problem of Healthcare Costs in America, at No Cost to Consumers
TROY, Mich., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent Consumer Reports study, 28% of Americans have skipped doses, cut pills in half, failed to fill a prescription or shared a prescription in order to cut costs. As more and more Americans are struggling to cope with the rising cost of hea...
Global War on Drugs Takes Devastating Toll on Human Lives, Advocates Say
High Level Meeting Convenes in Vienna to Chart Future of Drug Control Efforts
NEW YORK, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In advance of a United Nations meeting meant to set the direction of drug policy for the next decade, the Open Society Institute today released a new report documenting t...
UIC researchers hunting drugs for devastating parasitic disease
Hundreds of millions of people, mainly in developing countries, are disabled by infectious diseases, according to the World Health Organization.
More than 12 million people in 88 countries are infected with leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies. Nearly 2 ...
String probes for devastating childhood digestive disease
A swallowed string may someday replace the invasive, uncomfortable endoscope now used to diagnose a
devastating childhood disease of the esophagus.
Steven J. Ackerman of University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and Dr. Glenn T. Furuta, his colleague at the University of Colorado De...
How defects in 1 gene cause 3 distinct and devastating human diseases
By studying heat-loving microbes, two research teams have gained new insight into how seemingly small differences in a single protein involved in DNA transcription and repair can lead to strikingly different genetic disorders in humans.
The two studies in the May 30th issue of Cell, a Cell Pres...
Huge virulence gene superfamily responsible for devastating plant diseases
Blacksburg, Va. A research team from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech has identified an enormous superfamily of pathogen genes involved in the infection of plants. The Avh superfamily comprises genes found in the plant pathogens Phytophthora ramorum and Phytophthora sojae. T...
Burn injuries take devastating toll on nation's children
The approach of winter season brings with it an increase in burn-related injuries to our nations children. Annually in the United States, fires and burns result in almost 4,000 deaths and more than 745,000 non-hospitalized injuries among all age groups.
A new study conducted by researchers at t...
A New Study Links High Volume Pain Pumps with the Devastating and Painful Loss of Cartilage Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
The otherwise unexplainable loss of cartilage in the shoulder may lead to lifelong pain and suffering for thousands nationwide
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of individuals across
the country use high volume pain pumps to cope with the pain that often
follows shoulde...
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Announce Innovative Diabetes Drug Discovery and Development Partnership
...f insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and
devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of chi...
Is Your Hair Taking a Break?
...e right hairstyle can make any woman look more pulled together and can even take years off of her appearance. That's why hair loss can be particularly
devastating for women, and dermatologists advise that it should be addressed at the first noticeable signs of a problem.
At the American Academy of Dermat...
Lupus Research Institute Highly Encouraged by Benlysta(TM) Trial Results
...forward to the impact that a new drug for lupus will have on the lives of the 1.5 million Americans, and millions more worldwide, who suffer from this
devastating autoimmune illness."
"This is a major advance for patients, families, and physicians--the entire lupus community!" said Richard Furie, MD, ch...
Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Positive Phase 3 Study Results for BENLYSTA(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
....
"Lupus is a chronic, often debilitating, and sometimes fatal illness that affects an estimated five million people worldwide and can have a
devastating effect on both patients living with the disease and their families," said Carlo Russo, M.D., Senior Vice President, Biopharm Development, GSK. "BENLY...
Cognition Therapeutics Closes Series A Financing to Advance Drug Candidates for Alzheimer's Disease
...e world's healthcare systems as the population ages. The drug candidates being developed by Cognition have the potential to significantly impact this
devastating disease," Gailus continued. Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated four and a half million people in the United States today. That number is expect...
Data Demonstrates Long-Term Reduction In Seizure Frequency With Novel Once Daily Anti-Epileptic Zebinix(R)
...res", said Joyce Cramer, research
scientist at Yale University School of Medicine , USA and President of The
Epilepsy Therapy Project. "Epilepsy is a
devastating condition that can be
very difficult to manage and the availability of eslicarbazepine acetate adds
an important new choice of therapy for patients wh...
CeNeRx BioPharma Obtains Rights to Novel Drug Candidate for Prevention and Treatment of Neurodegeneration Disorders
...ms for the treatment of underserved CNS disorders," said Barry Brand, Chief Executive Officer of CeNeRx. "Our rapidly aging population is at risk for
devastating neuropathic and neurodegenerative diseases that lack effective therapies. We intend to move quickly to test CXB909 in relevant conditions, beginning ...
MacroGenics and Lilly Achieve Targeted Patient Enrollment in PROTEGE, a Global Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial of Teplizumab in Type 1 Diabetes
...ociated with type 1 diabetes can appear suddenly and leave a person dependent on injected insulin for life. The disease carries the constant threat of
devastating complications such as heart and kidney disease, nerve damage and blindness. Although diagnosis most often occurs in childhood and adolescence, the dis...
New Legislation Seeks to Boost Participation in Clinical Trials for Rare Diseases
...fibrosis - to participate in clinical trials," said Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. "Cystic fibrosis is a
devastating disease and this new legislation clears the way for promising drugs to move more swiftly from the research phase into the hands of people who need the...
Video: Phase III Study Data With Vandetanib (Zactima(TM)) in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology
...g cancer
Over 1.35 million new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year and nearly 1.2 million people die as a result of this
devastating disease - more than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined(4).
Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for around 85% of all lung cancers(5)....
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Vaginal cancer
..... Please explore the CTCA website further to learn about CTCA's vaginal cancer treatment options. ... Vaginal cancer can be emotionally
devastating to a woman. ... This section is about cancer of the vagina. ... Cancerbackup: Vaginal cancer ... Squamous cell The most common type of va...
Trachoma
...ers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this
devastating eye disease. ... Trachoma is the leading infec...ers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this
devastating eye disease. ... Trachoma is the leading infec...ers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this
devastating eye disease. ... Trachoma is the leading infec...
Syphilis
...bout 2-8 weeks after the first sores form. ... Those with secondary syphilis may also have fever, fatigue, rash, aches and ... Syphilis is a
devastating sexually transmitted disease (STD) ... Original Source: http://www.urologychannel .com/std/ syphilis .shtml ... Home > Frequently Asked Quest...
Smallpox
... from the pus-filled blisters (or pocks) that form ... Smallpox — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, vaccine prevention of this
devastating disease. ... Naturally occurring smallpox was eradicated ... Smallpox — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, vaccine p...
Sickle-cell disease
...ssues of the body) Are you living with the agony of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Stigma? ... Living with sickle cell disease is extremely
devastating and can obviously ... ... if inherited factors relate to specific complications of Sickle Cell disease . ... Partners in the Outcome Modifyin...
Sickle Cell
...ecome ... Sickle Cell is inherited and little Jameel was a victim of such circumstance. ... Living with sickle cell disease is extremely
devastating and can obviously ... ...
Sexual Assault
...SAULT /ABUSE? ... Sexual assault /abuse can be male on female, male on male, female on female, or female on male. ... Sexual assault can be
devastating to the person who experiences it directly and ... The University's sexual assault policy applies to students, staff, postdoctoral ... ... sex...
Rape
... Rape is typically considered to be unwanted penetration of the victim's vagina, anus, or mouth. ... psychologic effects of a rape are often more
devastating ... Information for women about what to do if you are raped from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Healthy Living > Rape . Adva...
Polio
... Polio , including symptoms, vaccinations, and shots. ... Polio was one of the most dreaded childhood ... Polio is a contagious, historically
devastating disease that was virtually ... At the height of the polio epidemic in 1952, nearly 60,000 cases with more than ... In the remaining polio ...
Orbital cellulitis
..... Orbital cellulitis results from microbial infection with subsequent inflammation ... Orbital cellulitis is an uncommon, potentially
devastating condition that, when ... Orbital cellulitis as the primary clinical appearance of a lymphoma has been ... Orbital cellulitis - Overvie...
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U of M study finds new insight on therapy for a devastating parasitic disease
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (June 23, 2009) University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered an important new insight into how a commonly prescribed drug may work to treat those infected by a parasitic flatworm.
The Schistosomasis parasite infects about 200 million ...
Changing climate will lead to devastating loss of phosphorus from soil
Crop growth, drinking water and recreational water sports could all be adversely affected if predicted changes in rainfall patterns over the coming years prove true, according to research published this month in Biology and Fertility of Soils .
Scientists from Biotechnology and Biological Scie...
Scientists gather to protect global food security from return of devastating wheat fungus
The sudden and unexpected re-emergence of a fungus that could cripple wheat production in Africa, Asia and, eventually, Europe and the Americas, has prompted wheat experts from around the world, led by Nobel Prize winner Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution, to gather March 17-20 in ...
New drug holds out promise of normal diet for sufferers of devastating PKU genetic disease
Imagine being forced to say no to a child crying for more food at supper. Sadly, Margie Fischer doesn't have to imagine it; that was normal life at her family's dinner table for years. Her daughter Maggie, now 20, suffers from phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disease that means her body can't tole...
Midge-hunting scientists tackle spread of devastating bluetongue virus
Scientists at the BBSRC-funded Institute for Animal Health (IAH) are stepping up the battle against the
devastating and economically damaging bluetongue virus. By combining ingenious ways to trap and monitor midges with cutting edge computer modelling and weather predictions the IAH team are gain...
Natural compound in broccoli could treat devastating genetic skin disorder
Washington, D.C. -- The compound sulforaphane whose natural precursors are found at high levels in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been hailed for its chemopreventive powers against cancer. Now sulforaphane has demonstrated new skills in treating a genetic skin blistering disorder c...
Quick identification needed to save Florida's citrus industry from devastating disease
The recent discovery of citrus greening (huanglongbing) in samples collected from trees in South Florida poses a definite threat to Florida's $9 billion commercial citrus industry. Proper identification and eradication methods are needed to reduce the amount of crop loss caused by this disease, say...
Advances in lung cancer research announced at conference
...ibed research that eventually could help prevent lung cancer from spreading to the brain. In non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), brain metastasis is a
devastating complication that occurs in as many as 1 in 4 patients. The ability to identify those at risk for developing brain metastasis may guide new therapies....
MU researchers create drought conditions to unearth solutions
... COLUMBIA, Mo. Droughts have
devastating effects on farmers. In most of the world, droughts are the leading cause of crop failure. Droughts increase consumer costs, kill livestock, reduce cro...
UCSF researchers identify new drug target for Kaposi's sarcoma
...forming the dimer interface.
Herpes viruses make up one of the most prevalent viral families, including eight human viruses that cause a variety of
devastating illnesses, the researchers said. Those include mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus), shingles (Varicella zoster virus), genital herpes (herpes simplex),...
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ZyGEM and DIAGNOTEC Collaborate on Diagnostics for Detecting a Devastating Virus Attacking Salmon
- Improved Technology Will Provide the Early Detection Critical to Prevent IPN Viral Spread in Fish Farms and Wild Stocks -
HAMILTON, New Zealand, SOLANA BEACH, Calif. and SANTIAGO, Chile, June
17 /PRNewswire/ -- ZyGEM Corp Ltd. and DIAGNOTEC S.A. today announced they
have entered in...
Mother's Day is Devastating for Women Facing Infertility
Genetics & IVF Institute Offers Tips for Coping with the Holiday
FAIRFAX, Va., May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mother's Day is
excruciating for millions of women coping with infertility, which affects
at least 6 million American women. "All of my clients dread Mother's Day,"
says Phyllis ...
PacificGMP and USC to Collaborate on Recombinant Protein Development and Manufacturing for Phase 1 Clinical Trial
....
"PacificGMP is committed to working with Drs. Woodley and Chen and with institutions like USC to assist in the development of treatments for
devastating diseases such as DEB," said Leigh N. Pierce, President of PacificGMP. "It gives us great pride to work with a team so determined to develop treatments...
ImmunoVaccine Technologies Licenses Immunotope's Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Antigens
...n the next six months the company will fast-track DPX-0907 into Phase 1 clinical trials.
"Advanced-stage breast, ovarian and prostate cancers remain
devastating and challenging diseases that urgently need treatment options, and we are excited to use Immunotope's antigens in our platform" said Dr. Randal Chase,...
PharmSource Releases White Paper on Role of U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the Bio/Pharma Industry
...effective to implement and run a compliance program than it is to be involved in any kind of FCPA investigation, which not only is costly but can have
devastating effects on a company's reputation and business," comments Leslie McCarthy, director of corporate development at The STEELE Foundation, in the whi...
Spanish Government Selects Novavax's VLP Technology for Comprehensive Flu Vaccine Solution in Spain
..., but we are confident that our knowledge in this area along with Novavax's extensive experience will enable us to fight on the front line against the
devastating effects of influenza virus infection."
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Syngenta and Evogene to Collaborate on Soybean Nematode Resistance
...iscovered by Evogene for use in soybean.
Soybean nematode is a soil parasite which attacks the roots of developing plants, and is one of the most
devastating and yield limiting pests of soybean. Soybean growers may lose more than 20 percent of their yield to this pest, while defenses against it are limited....
Oncothyreon announces initiation of Phase 3 trial of Stimuvax in breast cancer
... survival. Overall survival, quality of life, tumor response and safety will also be assessed in this study.
"Advanced-stage breast cancer remains a
devastating and challenging disease and we urgently need new treatment options," said Dr. Larry Shulman, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medic...
Novo Nordisk Convenes Policy and Clinical Experts at Diabetes Media Summit
...of diabetes, and ensure our leaders in Congress recognize healthcare reform as their opportunity to transform the lives of all people affected by this
devastating disease."
Economic Burden of Diabetes Starts Early
With policy-makers in the midst of what could be the most far-reaching changes to our nati...
Senator Arlen Specter and Richard Gephardt Headline Policy Forum on U.S. Medical Innovation, Highlight Achieving 'Recovery Through Discovery'
... Medical Innovation believes that policies supporting research and medical discovery must be put in place to achieve breakthroughs in cancer and other
devastating illnesses, create millions of high-paying jobs, and maintain U.S. competitiveness. Our policy agenda lays out clear objectives and changes that, when...
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Yellow fever
...hage illness in several African and South American countries despite existence of an effective vaccine . In the past it was a source of several
devastating epidemics.
The disease is caused by an arbovirus of the family Flaviviridae , and is one of the smallest RNA viruses isolated from man.
Mosq...
Virus
...ychiatric illness in humans. The relative ability of viruses to cause disease is described in terms of virulence .
The ability of viruses to cause
devastating epidemics in human societies has led to concern that viruses will be weaponized for biological warfare . Further concern was raised by the successf...
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Yellow fever
...and historically important viral infections. In the past, major epidemics of yellow fever caused tens of thousands of ... Yellow fever is a
devastating viral disease that can cause bleeding from the ... Before 1898, yellow fever had always been a puzzle, because it strikes many ... Michigan Dep...
Sexual
...cal Problems when they become Men ... Sexual assault is a criminal act that violates the standards of our community ... Sexual assault can be
devastating to the person who experiences it directly and ... Common sexual problems in men include erectile dysfunction (impotence or ED) ... Fortunately, m...
Pathogenic
... ... date summary of the molecular biology and genomics of plant pathogenic bacteria. ... Bacteria pathogenic for plants are responsible for
devastating losses ... In this book a panel of expert international mycologists critically review the ... For pathogenic fungi, they are essential mechanisms...
Fungus
... no clue how the fungus takes control of the brains of ... Information on the newly discovered fungus , Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which is
devastating populations of amphibia around the world. Information about fungus in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. fungus kingdom ......