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Mayo Clinic Study Finds Increased Risk Of Pneumococcal Disease In Asthma Patients

Jan 3rd 2009Drug InformationInfectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses

Mayo Clinic research shows adults with asthma are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common bacteria causing middle ear infections and community acquired pneumonia. It also causes blood stream infections and brain infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control, pneumococcal infection is one of the leading causes of death from a vaccine-preventable disease.

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Helping To Control Infectious Diseases With Models And Math

Jan 3rd 2009Drug InformationInfectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses

Can an algebraic equation hold the secret to eradicating malaria or schistosomiasis? A Case Western Reserve University mathematics professor is utilizing the combination of algorithms and models in an effort to assist his medical colleagues in the fight against infectious diseases.

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Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition: SCN To Start Studies On NGNA Against Salmon Virus

Jan 3rd 2009Drug InformationInfectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses

Recent studies have shown that the natural substance NGNA has good effect on several viruses, especially the virus behind most common colds (rhinovirus) and influenza. One area where viruses have a large impact is salmon farming, and therefore, SCN (OSE:SCN) now plans to start new studies to see if NGNA could be a solution to this problem. In 2007, SCN secured the world-wide rights to the natural antiviral substance NGNA, for both human and animal treatments.

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