Infectious Diseases - Medical News http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/index.htm Infectious Diseases headlines posted throughout the day, every day. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:32:44 -0700 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:32:44 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ 60 http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1252604.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1252604.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:32:44 -0700 First-Ever National Deworming Campaign Treats More than 5 Million Children and Pregnant Women in Rwanda New Global Network Ambassador Tommy G. Thompson Travels to Rwanda to Kick Off Campaign Effort Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1220544.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1220544.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:46:16 -0700 Free Quick Start Guide (Clinical Laboratory) by Medical Sales Recruiter: Understand Role of Clinical Laboratory Peggy McKee, owner and recruiter at PHC Consulting - search firm focused on medical laboratory sales, sales management and marketing talent, has just provided her "Quick Start Guide to the Clinical Laboratory" free on her website - www.phcconsulting. Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1190604.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1190604.htm Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:29:12 -0700 Hissey Kientz Concerned That Patients Have Not Been Provided With Crucial Information About Digitek Recall Despite the Dangers of Digoxin Toxicity Hissey Kientz, LLP is concerned that despite a recent recall notice for the heart drug Digitek, the drug’s manufacturer has failed to provide any additional information on how long the heart medication was being improperly manufactured. According to a press release issued by the manufacturer, some Digitek tablets may have been manufactured at double their normal strength, meaning that patients could receive a double dose of the drug, leading to an overdose. A Digitek overdose could lead to severe side effects, including heart attack, stroke or death. Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1207634.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1207634.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:32:29 -0700 Scientists, Doctors and Governments All Agree an Influenza Pandemic IS Overdue and Imminent; Managers Must Get Their Businesses Prepared Without Delay Do you need to know how to do all of your pandemic flu preparedness IN-HOUSE in your own branding, using the same 'best practice' instructions, tools and templates the experts use, and save time and money in the process? Do you also need to know how to respond when the pandemic actually takes hold? Then let us show you how. Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1196414.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1196414.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:42:11 -0700 Leading Plastic Surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah Educates Patients on Preventing MRSA Post Cosmetic Procedures Continuing his dedication to boost safety through patient education, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah--of Beautologie Medical Group in Bakersfield, CA--addresses the fear surrounding the MRSA ("superbug") infection by putting the panic in perspective and providing information on how to prevent contraction post plastic surgery. Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1186694.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1186694.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:50:20 -0700 Combined Malaria and NTD Control Effort Is Cost-Effective Solution to Reduce Anemia New Treatment Approach Would Significantly Decrease Number of Deaths in Africa Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1188124.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1188124.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:15:35 -0700 First Lady Laura Bush and United Nations Foundation Announce Nothing But Nets Distribution of Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria in Burma (Myanmar) 10,000 anti-malarial bed nets committed for internally displaced families. Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1151854.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1151854.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:44:06 -0700 AIDS 2008 Officials Ignore Opposing Views on Circumcision and HIV The International Coalition for Genital Integrity notes that presentations submitted to the Mexico City AIDS 2008 conference challenging the value of circumcision for HIV prevention were rejected by conference committees. However, studies concluding the opposite, that male circumcision offers some protection against heterosexually transmitted HIV, were presented at the conference today. Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1177154.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1177154.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:35:31 -0700 Human Rights Groups Petition Iran for Release of HIV/AIDS Doctors Web Site and Petition Launched at www.IranFreeTheDocs.org . Infectious Diseases http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1170834.htm http://medical.presslib.com/infectious-diseases/1170834.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:15:45 -0700 American Jewish World Service (AJWS) Announces Funding Commitments for Groups Fighting HIV and AIDS International development and relief organization to award $2.9M in 2009 for projects in Africa, Asia and the Americas Infectious Diseases