Archive for September, 2006

HEALTH CALENDAR, SEPT. 4, 2006 

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

HEALTH CALENDAR, SEPT. 4, 2006 
The Wichita Eagle - Sep 03 11:06 PM
Looking to the Future: New Research, New Treatments, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20, free. Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Kansas Office, 347 S. Laura. Reservations, 316-267-7333.Save to My Web

Volunteer opportunities 
El Paso Times - Sep 28 11:14 PM
Adult Protective Services is looking for dedicated volunteers to help the elderly and adults with disabilities. Activities include fan/blanket drives and more. Those interested should contact Rene Hobson at (915) 834-5772 or e-mail renate.hobson@dfps.state.tx.us.Save to My Web

Study Shows How Herpes Infects Cornea, Evades Immune Cells 
Science Daily - Sep 25 8:59 AM
Herpes virus has an unusual strategy for infecting cornea cells that may also explain how it evades the immune system, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.Save to My Web

Barbara Lee Bill Aims To Reduce The Spread Of AIDS In Prisons, USA 
Medical News Today - Sep 18 10:05 AM
(Oakland, CA) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) announced at a forum she hosted on AIDS in the African American community in Oakland on Saturday that she has introduced legislation aimed at stopping the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in prisons. [click link for full article]Save to My Web

New Data Presented at ECTRIMS Congress Show TYSABRI(R) Has Sustained Effect on Relapse Rate in Multiple Sclerosis  
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 29 6:00 AM
ZUG, Switzerland and DUBLIN, Ireland—-Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc announced today new data that show TYSABRI has a sustained effect on relapse rate in multiple sclerosis patients treated for up to three years.Save to My Web

Smoker’s emphysema can’t be cured 
The Columbus Dispatch - Sep 25 4:58 AM
Q: I have really bad emphysema. I used to be a heavy cigarette smoker. Now Im on oxygen around the clock, and I couldnt light a cigarette even if I wanted one. On television, I saw an oral medicine that cures emphysema. Are you aware of it?Save to My Web

Unique Genetic Susceptibility For Viral Encephalitis Pinpointed By New Study 
Medical News Today - Sep 19 1:05 PM
The study was published September 14 in Science X-Press, an advanced, online edition of the journal Science.In the study, the researchers suggest that herpes simplex encephalitis may reflect a single gene immunodeficiency that confers susceptibility to herpes simplex virus, an idea that contrasts with the prevailing scientific theory of how genes work to make people vulnerable to infections. Save to My Web
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ONLINE CALENDAR Balboa Park, ongoing events, workshops and more

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

ONLINE CALENDAR Balboa Park, ongoing events, workshops and more
San Diego CityBEAT, CA - 12 hours ago HERPES/HPV SUPPORT at the UCSD Hospital Administrative Conference Room, 200 W. Arbor Dr., Hillcrest, 619-491-1194. At 7:30 pm every

Herpes- Protect Yourself From Genital Herpes
American Chronicle, CA - Sep 26, 2006 Genital herpes is one of the most contagious diseases. Any sexual encounter with an affected person can get you genital herpes.

Herpes Simplex - Some Quick Facts
American Chronicle, CA - Sep 4, 2006 Herpes Simplex is an infection caused by the virus called Herpes Simplex Virus. HSV1 and HSV2. Herpes Simplex causes sores, and rashes on face and genitals.

MCV lesions are painless, benign
Bowdoin Orient, ME - Sep 29, 2006 If uncertain, diagnosis can be confirmed by biopsy. Early genital lesions can look a lot like herpes or warts, but unlike herpes, MCV lesions are painless.

Names in the news
The State, SC - Sep 25, 2006 By Tirdad Derakhshani. It was herpes zoster that did David Gest’s noggin in, not Liza Minnelli’s alleged rage. So says New York State

A novel role for phagocytosis-like uptake in herpes simplex virus
Journal of Cell Biology (subscription) - Sep 21, 2006 Using herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) as a model, we demonstrate that endocytosis of the virions mimic many features of phagocytosis.

Wanna Rate It? Play It Through!
Kotaku.com, NY - 14 hours ago Not only do I hope this law fails miserably, I also hope brownback catches herpes . and then fire. I hope he catches herpes and fire in that order.

Liza free of headache as ex’s 10M suit KOd
New York Daily News, NY - Sep 26, 2006 Supreme Court Justice Jane Solomon dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that David Gest’s “severe, unrelenting” headaches were actually caused by a type of herpes.

Round one in divorce goes to Liza with a ‘Z’
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Sep 26, 2006 Solomon ruled that Gest’s doctor had not been able to refute Minnelli’s medical expert, who said that Gest’s headaches were caused by a type of herpes virus.

How best to approach ‘the talk’ before sex?
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 14 hours ago Messy if bungled. Think about the statistics: An estimated quarter of the nation’s adults have genital herpes, although many haven’t recognized the symptoms.
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Can what you eat help prevent cancer?Two new studies show

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Can what you eat help prevent cancer?
Two new studies show that people who eat lots of vegetables have about a 50 percent lower risk of getting lymphoma than those who don’t. Find out what changes you can make in your diet to help fight cancer.

How Herpes Infects Cornea, Evades Immune Cells, Shown By Study (Medical News Today)
Herpes virus has an unusual strategy for infecting cornea cells that may also explain how it evades the immune system, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.The study appears in the Sept. 25 issue of the Journal of Cell Biology. [click link for full article]

TAP Pharma to co-promote Novartis herpes drug Famvir
Forbes - ZURICH (AFX) - TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc of the US said it agreed to co-promote Swiss drug maker Novartis AG’s genital herpes drug Famvir. Under the terms of the agreement, TAP will be responsible for promoting Famvir to the obstetrics …

Spinach safe to eat, but FDA has bigger worries
Fresh spinach is safe to eat in the United States because all E. coli-tainted spinach has been recalled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.

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Complications: Genital Herpes

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

Complications: Genital Herpes
… is common in the United States. One out of five adults has genital herpes. It is … If a baby does get herpes, the disease can be fatal. …

Herpevac Trial for Women
Overview of the Herpevac Trial for Women in the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) … Home - Study Overview & FAQs - About Herpes - Study Sites - Links …

Herpes Help
From GlaxoSmithKline. Treaments for repeated genital herpes outbreaks in adults with normal immune systems. Facts, tips, and links included.

Herpes.Org: Herpes: A non-profit website providing information, support, advice, and support for people with …
… and support for people with herpes (HSV, HSV1, HSV2) and other sexually … to help abort or eliminate a herpes outbreak. Use H-Balm Daily …

Herpes Test
… 2 IgG, herpes 1&2 IgM, herpes immunoblot, herpes western blot … Home SPECIAL PANELS HERPES HIV/AIDS CHLAMYDIA GONORRHEA HEPATITIS …

HERPES VIRUSES
Herpes viruses are a leading cause of human viral disease, second only to … or spreading nature of the skin lesions caused by many herpes virus types. …

WebMD Genital Herpes Health Center - Information on genital herpes symptoms, treatments and medications
Oral Sex Raises Women’s Genital Herpes Risk (Tuesday, March 1, 2005) … HIV, Herpes (Friday, February 25, 2005) Cranberry May Help Fight Herpes Virus …
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PEOPLE WATCH

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

PEOPLE WATCH
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Sep 26, 2006 and her pals. It was the herpes zoster virus that caused David Gest’s severe pain, not Liza Minnelli’s alleged rage. So says New

Minelli Abuse Lawsuit Tossed Out
Blogger News Network - 21 hours ago Justice Jane Solomon granted Minelli’s request to dismiss the case based on a medical expert’s testimony that Gest’s headaches were caused by a strain of herpes

Prison ARV plan lashed
Mail & Guardian Online, South Africa - Sep 23, 2006 the plan also failed to provide details on the prevention and treatment of HIV-related opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis, herpes, hepatitis and

Liza Minnelli and Herpes?
iVillage, NY - Sep 10, 2006 Apparently, David wants to get his prenup tossed because he says Liza contracted herpes — prior to them getting married — and she never told him.

Herpes vaccine shows promise for women
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Aug 27, 2006 By Shari Roan. A government-funded study testing a herpes vaccine is under way at more than 20 sites across the United States. The
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Herpes

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Herpes
Looking for the best Herpes products available? Below is a list of the top 30 Herpes product ranked Herpes What causes Herpes? How do you get Herpes? How is Herpes treated without going to a

Herpes Treatment : Medicine for Herpes Treatment
Herpes Treatment : Medicine for Herpes Treatment

Herpes Facts
herpes facts are that Original ChoRaphoR TM is a natural herpes remedy that immediately relieves Checkout. Herpes Facts. What is herpes and have I got it..? Herpes is a virus, specifically “herpes

Herpes
There are eight members of the herpesvirus family: herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) (usually cold sores and oral herpes), herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) (usually genital herpes), varicella-zoster

Herpes
Looking for the best Herpes products available? Below is a list of the top 30 Herpes product ranked Herpes What is the cause of Herpes? How do you get Herpes? Can Herpes treated without going to a

Herpes Zoster
An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Home page of the Herpes Viruses Association and Shingles Support
Information and advice on herpes simplex from the charity formed by patients themselves. Helpline number, membership details. Also shingles information pack.

Herpes News
Herpes.MD provides a list of herpes-friendly clinicians recommended by our visitors. Find a herpes-friendly clinician who will. give the best advice and care to our community.

Herpes Links
Herpes Web Sites Information about Herpes and HPV Testing . Herpes Web Sites. Beantown Friends Yahoo Group. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/beantownfriends/

Herpes
herpes Herpes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 5 American teenagers and

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Herpes

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

Herpes
… representative study show that genital herpes infection is common in the United States. … that women avoid contracting herpes during pregnancy because a …

Infectious Disease - Canine Herpes Virus
I would like to know about herpes virus in dogs, Is it true that the bitch … be about 28 days pregnant) Her first litter of four was lost to herpes virus. …

eMedicine - Herpes Zoster : Article by Chris D Melton, MD
Herpes Zoster - Varicella-zoster virus infection initially produces chickenpox. … keratitis, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, herpes zoster oticus, transitory unilateral …

Herpes in the Yahoo! Directory
… the symptoms and treatments for herpes simplex infection. Also includes sites … Genital Herpes Factsheet … Antopia Herpes Network …

New Zealand Herpes Foundation
Contains facts, treatment guidelines, and help for people with herpes, partners and medical professionals.

Herpes
Herpes infections commonly cause either cold sores around the mouth or blisters … One type of the virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) - can lead to cold …

STIs - Genital Herpes
… viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV … Fortunately, infection of a baby from a woman with herpes infection is rare. …
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Oral Herpes

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

Oral Herpes
accidents and injuries, symptoms and treatment of disease and health conditions, Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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NIX LIZA PRENUP, GEST BEGS 

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

NIX LIZA PRENUP, GEST BEGS 
New York Post - Sep 09 2:56 AM
David Gest wants a judge to void his prenuptial agreement with Liza Minnelli - because she never told him she was “a violent alcoholic with herpes,” a source said yesterday. In a hearing yesterday, the oddball producer’s lawyer asked Manhattan…Save to My Web

Learn about herpes, move on 
Sun-Sentinel - Sep 09 12:06 AM
Dear Harlan: You find out that you have genital herpes from your ex-boyfriend and get treated for it! Now you realize that you have to live with it for the rest of your life.Save to My Web

Team Creates Uncanny Cell Replicas for Treatment, Research 
Science Daily - Sep 12 9:14 PM
Is that Schwann cell real — or replica? A Brown University biomedical engineer had a tough time telling apart genuine cells from fakes after casting plastic reproductions of these nervous system support cells out of silicon. The rubbery replicas, described in the journal Langmuir, could be used for all sorts of cell types in laboratory research or medical treatments for repairing nerve damage.Save to My Web
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Genital Herpes on the Decline

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Genital Herpes on the Decline
WSTM - Over Prepared? The Future of Pap Tests Protecting Heads on the Football Field Vaccine Breakthroughs Genital Herpes on the Stick with it even if the adolescent doesn’t want treatment — and few do. The alternative could be serious alcoholism with

Commercial Closet
365 Gay - Long in the gay market with ads just for its HIV drugs, GlaxoSmithKline has expanded its product marketing to over-the-counter herpes treatment Abreva, and its prescription depression drug Wellbutrin XL. “Nobody looks hot in a cold sore,” notes the

Next Article in Science (7 of 8)
New York Times - the difference between rotting teeth and displayable teeth, between set and unset broken bones and between diabetes treatment Female condoms give control to women and help them avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases , including herpes and H

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus) - Highlights
HealthCentral.com - Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is pain that persists for longer than a month after the onset of herpes zoster (shingles). It occurs in approximately 10% to 20% of shingles patients. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued treatment

New Ways To Prevent AIDS Languishing on Drawing Board
Sci-Tech Today - Herpes treatment. Studies of more than 6,000 people in the USA, Latin America and Africa aim to show whether drying up herpes sores reduces the spread of HIV. Microbicides. Gels that kill HIV are being tested in more than 30,000 women worldwide.

Mannequin in Suit — Lawsuit, That Is
Los Angeles Times - Most of the cases involved mannequins toppling over onto customers, but an Indiana woman claimed she caught herpes from the Newton drove home, then had someone take her to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach for further treatment.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
WOOD - The most serious STD for which no effective treatment or cure now exists is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a fatal Syndrome (AIDS) Bacterial vaginosis Chancroid Chlamydial infections Cytomegalovirus infections Herpes Genital

The America Strain:
SCIFI.COM - However, a treatment known as immune globulin therapy featured in the movie Outbreak harvests antibodies from infected directly interfere with the viral machinery are already on the market today, and have proven effective against HIV, herpes

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