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Children living in slums of Nepal face significant risk of diarrhea

Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of child mortality in developing countries. Two million children die of diarrhea in the world every year. Research published recently in the Journal of Lumbini Medical College has found that children living in the slums of Nepal's small hill towns are at significant risk of diarrhea.

12 Jun 2017

Tyson Foods Inc. recalls over 2 million pounds of chicken products

Tyson Foods Inc., a New Holland, Pa. establishment, has recalled more than 2.4 million pounds of their products containing ready-to-eat breaded chicken. The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Friday, 9th of June. The Agency says that the label does not indicate the presence of milk which is a known allergen.

11 Jun 2017

Case of Legionnaires’ disease in the city sparks alerts

A New York Police Department officer has contracted Legionnaires’ disease leading to a spate of investigations by the health officials as to its source and potential capacity for spread. The officer however is at present on their way to recovery at a hospital located outside the city said health officials. Legionnaire’s disease is a form of pneumonia that can become life threatening.

11 Jun 2017

West Nile virus positive mosquitoes detected in Las Vegas

According to the health officials in Southern Nevada, mosquito samples from multiple Las Vegas neighbourhoods have tested positive for the West Nile virus. The affected zip code areas according to the officials are 89011, 89110 and 89146. These areas were being combed for Zika virus in mosquitoes. One such case of human West Nile virus infection has been confirmed in Clark County a few weeks ago.

7 Jun 2017

Adding a second HER2-targeted treatment may improve outcomes for some women with breast cancer

A phase III clinical trial of 4,805 women with HER2-positive breast cancer suggests adding a second HER2 targeted medicine, pertuzumab (Perjeta), to standard of care trastuzumab (Herceptin) after surgery may help, although the benefit is modest.

6 Jun 2017

Findings point to potential new treatment for people with newly diagnosed EGFR-positive NSCLC

Findings from a phase III clinical trial point to a potential new treatment for patients newly diagnosed with advanced, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

5 Jun 2017

Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb collaborate to examine combination therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer

Novartis today announced it has entered into a clinical research collaboration in which Bristol-Myers Squibb will investigate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of Mekinist (trametinib) in combination with Opdivo (nivolumab) and Opdivo + Yervoy (ipilimumab) regimen as a potential treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer in patients with microsatellite stable tumors where the tumors are proficient in mismatch repair (MSS mCRC pMMR).

5 Jun 2017

Study shows effectiveness of 3 months of chemotherapy in colon cancer patients after surgery

After surgery for lymph-node positive colon cancer (stage III), some patients may only need half of the long-standing standard course of chemotherapy.

5 Jun 2017

CDC warning on Salmonella infections in humans from backyard poultry

CDC and other U.S health services are investigating eight multistate outbreaks of human Salmonella infections linked to contact with poultry living in the backyards.

5 Jun 2017

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

The good news is out that wine and dark chocolate may be good for your health. That's because of substances known as bioactives that are contained in those foods.

2 Jun 2017

MGH scientists show how Shigella survives journey from mouth to the colon

Surviving the treacherous journey through the human body from the mouth to the colon takes a special kind of bacterial pathogen.

31 May 2017

Many cancer patients' ED visits could be avoided with better symptom management, timely care

As many as 53 percent of cancer patients' Emergency Department visits that do not require admission could be avoided with better symptom management and greater availability of outpatient care tailored to their needs, according to a new study from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

31 May 2017

FDA approves expanded use of Zykadia for first-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC

Novartis today announced the US Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of Zykadia (ceritinib) to include the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

27 May 2017

Clinical study tests 100-year-old drug in children with autism spectrum disorder

In a small, randomized Phase I/II clinical trial (SAT1), researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say a 100-year-old drug called suramin, originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness, was safely administered to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who subsequently displayed measurable, but transient, improvement in core symptoms of autism.

26 May 2017

Summer season offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says researcher

Memorial Day weekend – the traditional kick-off to the summer season – offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher.

25 May 2017

FDA grants accelerated approval to cancer treatment based on common biomarker

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to a treatment for patients whose cancers have a specific genetic feature (biomarker).

23 May 2017

Probiotics could help improve gut symptoms and psychological issues in IBS, study shows

Probiotics may relieve symptoms of depression, as well as help gastrointestinal upset, research from McMaster University has found.

23 May 2017

Rotavirus vaccination in babies, young children linked to slightly increased risk for intussusception

Rotaviruses are the commonest cause of diarrhea in infants and young children worldwide. To protect against rotavirus infection, in 2013 the Standing Committee on Vaccination in Germany recommended rotavirus vaccination for all infants.

22 May 2017

Crypto parasitic outbreaks related to swimming pools and water playgrounds, in the US, has doubled since 2014

According to preliminary data published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak of parasitic infection related to swimming pools and water playgrounds was doubled in 2016 compared with 2014.

19 May 2017

FDA expands approval for cystic fibrosis drug to treat additional rare gene mutations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for treating cystic fibrosis.

18 May 2017

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Children living in slums of Nepal face significant risk of diarrhea

Tyson Foods Inc. recalls over 2 million pounds of chicken products

Case of Legionnaires’ disease in the city sparks alerts

West Nile virus positive mosquitoes detected in Las Vegas

Adding a second HER2-targeted treatment may improve outcomes for some women with breast cancer

Findings point to potential new treatment for people with newly diagnosed EGFR-positive NSCLC

Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb collaborate to examine combination therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer

Study shows effectiveness of 3 months of chemotherapy in colon cancer patients after surgery

CDC warning on Salmonella infections in humans from backyard poultry

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

MGH scientists show how Shigella survives journey from mouth to the colon

Many cancer patients' ED visits could be avoided with better symptom management, timely care

FDA approves expanded use of Zykadia for first-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC

Clinical study tests 100-year-old drug in children with autism spectrum disorder

Summer season offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says researcher

FDA grants accelerated approval to cancer treatment based on common biomarker

Probiotics could help improve gut symptoms and psychological issues in IBS, study shows

Rotavirus vaccination in babies, young children linked to slightly increased risk for intussusception

Crypto parasitic outbreaks related to swimming pools and water playgrounds, in the US, has doubled since 2014

FDA expands approval for cystic fibrosis drug to treat additional rare gene mutations

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