Viral Meningitis

2 cases of meningitis reported in Virden school district

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Two cases of viral meningitis have been reported in the Virden Public School District, according to officials with the school district and the Macoupin County Public Health Department.

A parent's guide to ... meningitis

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:58:55 GMT

Q: What is meningitis? Meningitis is the swelling of the meninges, which are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Acute childhood bacterial meningitis in Luanda, Angola.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:16:04 GMT

Abstract Incidence, morbidity and mortality of bacterial meningitis in developing countries are manifold greater than those in the industrialized world.

Vaccination rules take effect in June

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:35:05 GMT

Beginning June 30, children entering the seventh grade of both public and private schools must be vaccinated against whooping cough unless excused because of medical or religious reasons.

Rockland A.M. report

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT

DWI charge: Theodore Zacharopoulos, 32, of Rolling Ridge Road, New City, was charged early Sunday morning with driving while intoxicated.

Meningitis: The inflamed brain

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:47:44 GMT

Meningitis The inflamed brain Sophary Burnet ACNP Ann Huntley RN, CCRN, APRN,BC, MSN Kelda M. Kemp RN, BSN, BSEd Men in Nursing April 2008 Volume 3 Number 2 Pages 12 - 20 Abstract Nurses are the first-line ...

How to spot the meningitis danger signs early

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:07:11 GMT

Meningitis is a vicious and deadly infection that strikes suddenly. It is crucial that parents recognise the telltale symptoms and act without delay.

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:19:11 GMT

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:50:34 GMT

The UNFPA has tasked Nigeria to address its high maternal mortality rate, put at 800 deaths out of 100,000 mothers at birth yearly, in order to hasten its development.

Viral Diseases - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:17:00 GMT

The first phase of Florida's 2008-09 duck season opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 30. The second phase is Dec. 6-Jan. 25. The Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days for children under 16 are Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Shooting hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to ...

Doctors to be on guard for meningitis in kids - Reuters India

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:59:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials asked doctors on Thursday to be alert for possible cases of meningitis and other illnesses in children caused by Hib bacteria amid an ongoing vaccine shortage. Officials are most concerned about bacterial ...

Doctors to be on guard for meningitis in kids - Reuters UK

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:03:00 GMT

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:41:09 GMT

The Canadian Red Cross has offered Togo a significant number of treated mosquito nets worth about FCFA2 billion, PANA reported.

Public Urged To Prevent Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease - eMaxHealth.com

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:24:00 GMT

The Centre for Health Protection of the Hong Kong Department of Health called on people to maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) following an outbreak of the disease in a primary school in ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:19:11 GMT

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New Cause Of Fatal Brain Injury From Acute Viral Meningitis - Science Daily

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:59:00 GMT

ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2008) ? What was once thought to be the culprit responsible for fatal brain damage in acute viral meningitis has now been found to be only an accomplice, say researchers at the Scripps Research Institute. In a November 16 ...

Naval Academy: Eissler's death a 'tragic loss' - HometownAnnapolis.com

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:51:00 GMT

The Naval Academy has released the identity of the midshipman who died this week and confirmed he had bacterial meningitis. Midshipman Frederick Henry Eissler of West Chester, Pa., died Monday at the University of Maryland Medical Center from ...

FBISD student hospitalized for meningitis - Fort Bend Star

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:52:00 GMT

A 10th grade boy at Dulles High School was hospitalized for meningitis, which was found to be the viral form of the disease and is much less likely to be transmitted so does not require quarantine. The principal of Dulles High School, Mark Foust ...

Health

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:59:52 GMT

The World Health Organization has called on governments to prioritize health research and include of health in the policies of all government ministries and departments.

Maie Ellis student hospitalized with meningitis - Fallbrook Bonsal Village News

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:31:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 19 th , 2008. Issue 47, Volume 12. A student from Maie Ellis Elementary School has contracted a case of viral meningitis, according to Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Nurse Laureen Henegar. School officials have already ...

Treat HIV-positive babies from the start - Science News

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:20:00 GMT

Babies born infected with HIV should be treated as soon as possible, a large trial shows Babies infected with HIV from birth should be given powerful drugs to fight the virus as soon as possible, researchers in South Africa find. In a comparison of ...

Scientists discover new cause of fatal brain injury from acute viral ... - News-Medical.Net

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:22:00 GMT

In a November 16 advance, online publication of the journal Nature, the researchers say their discovery revamps common beliefs about how such potentially lethal infections may be ravaging the brain and suggests the possibility of new treatments ...

New Cause Of Fatal Brain Injury From Acute Viral Meningitis Discovered By Scripps Research Scientists

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:32:39 GMT

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Biology / Biochemistry In a November 16 advance online publication of the journal Nature , the researchers say ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:19:11 GMT

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:37:05 GMT

Health authorities in Zimbabwe admitted Monday they ha ve failed to bring a cholera outbreak in the capital, Harare, which has claimed 3 7 lives, under control amid a rising death toll.

Scientists discover new cause of fatal brain injury from acute viral ... - PhysOrg

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:57:00 GMT

This is a paradigm shift in how we think about some forms of meningitis and possibly other infections," says the study's lead investigator, Dorian B. McGavern, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Immunology at Scripps Research. "What ...

Dr. Mallika's Files: Case Of The 'Warm' Baby - WBZ-TV

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:24:00 GMT

A 5-week old infant girl was brought in by her mother and father because they said she felt "warm". The baby was fine until last night when they noticed she was hot to touch. When asked if they took her temperature, they said they didn't own a ...

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:31:48 GMT

Health officials in Lu bumbashi, the capital of Katan ga province in DR Congo, say they are alarmed at the rate of children being born with deformities.

Health

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:35:28 GMT

Mauritian Health and Quality of Life Minister Raj esh Jeetah announced Friday a 10-point programme to combat Type 1 diabetes in children.

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Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The solar-powered informational buoy damaged by gunshots this summer is back in the water at the mouth of the Patapsco River, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said yesterday.

.com features news,analyses,and roundups of events in and about Africa

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:57:14 GMT

The Director of the Senegalese section of Amnesty International, Mr Seydi Gassama, on Friday urged the African Union to take over Zimbabwe's cas...... More... African Gender Awards Benin to set up national ...

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Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:48:59 GMT

An outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has claimed 10 lives, medical and political officials confirmed on Friday.

Meningitis outbreak claims 10 lives in Ghana

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:16:16 GMT

An outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has claimed 10 lives, medical and political officials confirmed on Friday.

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:19:11 GMT

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Academy Meningitis Case Feared

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:00:06 GMT

A Naval Academy Midshipman has been hospitalized after suffering a possible case of bacterial meningitis, the Academy announced Thursday.

Dulles High student hospitalized with meningitis

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:29:51 GMT

A Dulles High School student has been hospitalized with meningitis, but doctors are not sure yet whether it is the life-threatening bacterial form of the illness, school officials said Tuesday.

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Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

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Will Science Cure the World?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:59:48 GMT

Governments and private benefactors are now working together with the United Nations in an unprecedented campaign against disease.

Rockland AM Report

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The following volunteer fire department calls were reported between 4 p.m. Tuesday and yesterday by Rockland County 44 Control: 5:25 p.m., Tallman, food on the stove or oven fire.

Judson Student Diagnosed With Viral Meningitis

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:56:44 GMT

An elementary school student in the Judson Independent School District was recently diagnosed with viral meningitis.

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:19:11 GMT

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Sick Student: Bacterial Meningitis At Brunswick Elementary School

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:33:46 GMT

UPDATE: Brunswick, OH - An update to a 19 Action News Health Alert. A third grade student in Brusnwick has been diagnosed with bacterial meingitis.

Neuralstem Licenses Cleveland Clinic Spinal Cord Injection Technology

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: IT / Internet / E-mail Article Date: 15 Oct 2008 - 0:00 PDT Neuralstem Inc., announced that it has licensed the rights to three inventions from ...

Meningitis case reported at Fonda-Fultonville High School

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:37:39 GMT

Superintendent James Hoffman said the district learned of the case Thursday morning after the boy was hospitalized at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.