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Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:00
Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds.
News Topics : Viruses, Travel: Misc, Travel Safety: Misc, Gastrointestinal Problems


Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 09:00
Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows.
News Topics : Viruses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Sex, Research & Development, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders


HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 19:00
Reports that injection sting is excessive disputed in U.S. study.
News Topics : Viruses, Vaccines, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Pain, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 12:00
CDC report shows drop in U.S. incidence since vaccine was introduced in 2006.
News Topics : Viruses, Vaccines, Kids: Misc, Infections: Misc


Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 09:00
Australia sees a drop in cases following free Gardasil shots, researchers say.
News Topics : Viruses, Vaccines, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


HPV Tied to Rare Head-and-Neck Cancer
Fri Oct 09, 2009, 16:00
Origins of nasopharyngeal infection may mirror tonsil cancer epidemic, researchers say.
News Topics : Viruses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Ear / Nose / Throat, Cancer: Throat, Cancer: Misc


Retrovirus May Be at Root of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 14:00
Study finds two-thirds of those with the mysterious illness infected with XMRV.
News Topics : Viruses, Infections: Misc, Fatigue


Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 14:00
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers.
News Topics : Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Infections: Misc, Cancer: Skin, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Lung, Cancer: Cervical


Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 06:00
People not helped by one medication feel better with two, study shows.
News Topics : Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Pain, Nerve Disorders, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc


FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 12:00
Warning follows report that dosing instructions for liquid medication don't match syringe measurements.
News Topics : Viruses, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Flu


Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids
Thu Sep 24, 2009, 12:00
Meanwhile, CDC says rapid test for swine flu not effective.
News Topics : Viruses, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Flu


Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
Wed Sep 23, 2009, 06:00
Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds.
News Topics : Viruses, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Infections: Misc, Hygiene, Flu


Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients
Thu Sep 17, 2009, 17:00
Risk of viral infection can be cut in half with 6 months of treatment, study finds.
News Topics : Viruses, Surgery: Misc, Kidney Problems: Misc, Infections: Misc, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc


Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer
Wed Sep 16, 2009, 16:00
Immunization program for newborns has lasting effects beyond childhood, researchers say.
News Topics : Viruses, Vaccines, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Infections: Misc, Hepatitis, Cancer: Misc


Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected With West Nile
Wed Sep 09, 2009, 16:00
Virus typically produces mild infection, but severe reactions can result.
News Topics : Viruses, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Infections: Misc, Bites & Stings


Scientists Find Clue to Dangerous Side Effect of MS Drug
Wed Sep 09, 2009, 17:00
Tysabri appears to awaken dormant, common virus that crosses over into brain.
News Topics : Viruses, Multiple Sclerosis, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders, Brain


Colleges Move to Limit Swine Flu's Spread
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 09:00
Numbers of infections on campus already increasing rapidly; could be preview of what's to come for general population.
News Topics : Viruses, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Infections: Misc, Flu


'Cruise Ship Virus' Vaccine Stems From Tobacco
Tue Aug 18, 2009, 12:00
Benefits for fighting norovirus include cost, speed, report shows.
News Topics : Viruses, Vaccines, Travel: Misc, Diarrhea


Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
Thu Aug 06, 2009, 12:00
Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds.
News Topics : Viruses, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Flu Or Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Genetics, Common Cold


Immune Systems of AIDS Patients More Prone to HPV Cancers
Fri Jul 31, 2009, 17:00
Link was known, but new study helps explain why.
News Topics : Viruses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Infections: Misc, Cancer: Misc

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