Month: September 2011

Warn to travellers after report of 7 cases of measles in Colombian Caribbean

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Bogota, 16 sep (EFE).-the Ministry of Social protection of Colombia today launched a call to alert travelers to visit the Atlantic coast, in the North of the country, after the official of the health of seven confirmed of measles cases authorities report

Is of “a call for all travellers to go to move to the Atlantic coast to 15 days prior to travel, to attend institutions (..)” “and were vaccinated against measles and rubella, for free,” warns today a recommendation of this portfolio in Bogotá

Travellers “should be alert to symptoms such as fever, rash all over his body, cough, stuffy nose and eye irritation”, adds warning.

In the last hours of the National Institute of health (INS) confirmed a new case of measles, which are already 7 reported to date.

The latter affects a child under 8 months of age, in the city of Barranquilla.

Warnings were made by the Colombian Government to host the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recommendations.

The Pan-American body invites travellers to be vaccinated against measles and rubella to reduce the risk of reintroduction of the virus of these diseases already eliminated in America.

In recent weeks some 200,000 people have been vaccinated in areas of the Caribbean Colombian coast, of which about 80,000 in Barranquilla, city in which occurs the resurgence of the measles.

Colombian health authorities recommended, Furthermore, that the personnel of health, transport, and tourism sectors are also vaccinated against diseases viral.

In Colombia not had cases of measles since 2002, he recalled today the Ministry of the protection Social.

Health officials in the Department of Cauca Department (southwest), on the other hand, revealed that Friday in a rural area near Popayan, capital of that territory, there is an outbreak of chicken pox with three tens of cases. EFE

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Allergy to cows milk causes problems of ear, nose, throat

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New YORK (Reuters Health) – the constant ear problems, nose and throat in infants and young children may be associated with food allergies, particularly to the protein of cow’s milk, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Academy American of Otolaringología, in San Francisco.

Diseases such as otitis media refractory or oropharyngeal dysphagia usually improve if children removed certain foods, commented Dr. Angela Paddack, of the school of Medicine of the University of Arkansas in Little Rock.

“Hypersensitivity to food is a common diagnosis.” “These children have gastrointestinal disorders, but a subgroup has ear, nose and throat problems and do not improve with the usual therapy for reflux, said Paddack.

“Improve when retire them to determine if they are allergic to cow’s milk protein foods”, added.

With his team, the researcher reviewed information from 101 children who might be allergic to protein and which had been treated at clinics in Gastroenterology and otolaringología.

Children had symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, reflux and constipation. When them was on a diet to eliminate cow’s milk, 91 percent improved.

Twenty-five of those children had problems of ear, nose, and throat that had not responded to therapy for reflux. The most common were higher in 72 per cent dysphagia oropharynx in 80 percent of cases and continuous airway congestion

The author pointed out that 60 percent of children with problems of ear, nose and throat improved the diet of elimination.

“Cow’s milk allergy can cause the same reaction in the Airways higher than in the gut.” These children develop a chronic inflammatory response. One of the main symptoms was chronic congestion, often demanded the use of assisted ventilation, pointed out.

In addition, “had difficulty swallowing, which caused many problems with food.” “Parents should know that if they have a child with these symptoms that do not improve with the traditional treatment should think about allergy to protein from the milk of cow as a probable cause,” said Paddack.

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A new strain of a virus affects dogs in the Argentina

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(www.neomundo.com.ar_–_Agencia_CyTA_–_Instituto_Leloir). A study published in the scientific journal Virus Research dongles on a high presence in the Argentina of a variant of the canine Parvovirus that causes a disease in puppies of up to approximately 6 months of age, causing gastroenteritis haemorrhagic.

The authors of the study – the Animal Virology, Institute of science and technology centre “Dr. Cesar Milstein” of CONICET and the Foundation studies in Animal Virology – analysed 79 stool samples of which 55 were infected with the virus.

“In 91% of the samples detected virus corresponded to ECA CPV2c.” Parvovirus evolves continually; the first strain, described in the Decade of the 1970s, called CPV-2 (currently present in commercial vaccines). Later appeared chronologically CPV-2b and CPV-2a variants in the 1980s. The latest variant (CPV-2 c), described for the first time in Italy in 2001, it was detected in our country, after an outbreak in Bahia Blanca in 2009, detecting then in the rest of the country. However, subsequent analysis of samples showed that that alternative had been present in Argentina, from the 2003 “, said Dr. Marina Rooster Calderón, CONICET researcher who carried out the study under the direction of Dr. José La Torre, director of the Institute of science and technology César Milstein.

ATYPICAL table

The difference in clinical level between ECA CPV2c (identified by the authors of the study) and other variants, is that it can produce an atypical clinical picture which includes not bloody discharge diarrhoea and resembles a liver disease or kidney.

“These clinical manifestations can mislead the veterinary clinical, making difficult their diagnosis”, emphasized the researchers. And added that the molecular diagnosis (PCR) is important to rule out this serious infection.

“Atypical symptoms and the fact that the difference between CPV-2b and CPV-2 c is only an amino acid (an organic molecule), make very difficult their identification by the classical procedures.” It is therefore required the application of molecular techniques such as PCR and sequencing of DNA for identification, stressed Dr. La Torre.

Also the researchers noted that current vaccines not preparing the organism of the dogs to defend effectively ECA CPV2c.

“This is a new variant of the virus that can even also affect Cubs who received the vaccine, and particularly those who did not complete the recommended immunization schedule (3-4 initial doses, with annual revaccination)”, explained Dr. Gallo Calderón.

New VACCINES

In this sense, La Torre said that it is advisable to produce new vaccines that are effective against all strains of parvovirus until now identified, including ECA CPV2c.

And continued: “our group is on board with a national company in the development of up-to-date vaccine.” This is not easy because the Parvovirus vaccines are based on attenuated strains, i.e., are modified live virus to immunize but do not produce clinical disease. To develop this type of vaccine, it takes many years. Therefore, the only quick way is the development of recombinant vaccines containing sequences of amino acids corresponding to the new variants. “Added this to the development of new adjuvants and new schemes of immunization aimed to generate levels of protection in vaccinated animals.”

Dogs affected by parvovirus treatment is rehydration parenteral.

“Is providing intravenously electrolytes to replace losses due to severe diarrhea and the supply of antibiotics and prevent secondary infections”, explained Dr. Gallo Calderón.

Prevention and treatment

Due to his extreme infectivity, affected animals must be isolated, performing a thorough disinfection of the site, in order to avoid malware, dispersal, in places where a greater number of animals, such as veterinary and breeding is concentrated, say the authors of the study. And clarify that, despite the fact that vaccines are not completely effective for ECA CPV2c, it is advisable to vaccinate puppies with regular vaccination scheme recommended by the veterinary trials.

Vaccines are important, but not enough tools emphasizes Dr. Gallo Calderón. And concludes: “To prevent disease, we recommend making vaccination in time and manner, as recommended by the international protocols”. It is also necessary to carry out a cleaning and disinfection of areas where there were infected animals; not bring animals to establishments in which could be infection; ask the vet you come to the home to carry out the vaccination; “and all measures hygienic – sanitary recommended by our veterinary or health authorities as for example, the Elimination of fecal matter in public.”

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A new victim of cholera in Dominican Republic is situated in 129 deaths

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Santo Domingo, 16 sep (EFE).-the Dominican health authorities reported the death of a man concerned of cholera, which increased to 129 deaths in the country because of the evil, whose incidence, they claimed, is descending.

The deceased was a 61-year-old man who lived in the La Altagracia province (East), explained the Ministry of local public health in a statement, which does not offer the name of the deceased or their nationality.

The Agency said that cases of cholera registered last week reached the 261, while all affected ranked 17.581 people since the illness came to the country last November from Haiti.

“Prospects indicate that the downward trend of the disease in the whole country will be maintained,” said the Agency official.

Public health noted that he maintains preventive actions in the population, which include strict monitoring of diarrhoea cases go to health centres to the purification of water, latrine construction and installation of sanitary mobile at strategic points. EFE

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Today begins the week of the Alzheimers awareness

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(WWW.)NEOMUNDO.COM.(AR) Alzehimer’s disease has become one of the major neurological pathologies, especially in the elderly. And why is the leading cause of dementia at the global level as well as one of the most important public health problems of this century.

According to epidemiologists, global with Alzheimer’s disease is between 5 and 7% of persons aged 65 years and which can reach 20% among those over 80 years.

But the most striking is that it can grow up to 75% in the next 25 years if maintained demographic trends today.

As a way to call attention to this situation, and with all this data in context, on 21 September has been selected by the World Health Organization (who) to commemorate the day world of the disease of Alzheimer’s disease.

Thus, throughout the world, different organizations carried out commemorative activities aiming to raise awareness and inform the society.

To know more about the PATHOLOGY

In Argentina the INECO Foundation joins this global initiative and invited to participate in the following actividad:

* Will be held on Saturday, 17 September, from 11 to 13 hs. The meeting point will be at the corner of Sarmiento and Libertador avenues (kilometer of the rose of Palermo).

The first 300 registrants online receive an official gift t-shirt. The length of the walk is 2 km, bordering the Lakes of Palermo.

In addition, activities will be developed for the whole family and Dr. Facundo Manes will give a talk about why we need a National Plan of Alzheimer and carried out an interactive workshop of questions and answers with the interdisciplinary team of professionals lNECO and the Institute of neuroscience of the Fundación Favaloro,.

* Monday 19 18.30 to 20hs, Centre INECO-spring day, Melian 3250, Capital Federal.

Inauguration of the 1st shows day INECO spring downtown art and following talks to the community: do not want only medication: the role of non-pharmacological treatment in the disease of Alzheimer’s disease. Juliet road to la Llosa – Lic. Marcela Lichtensztejn – Lic. Carolina Prilucas.

Buenos times: the present and future of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Daniel Martínez.

* 20 Tuesday 19-8. 30 pm, Auditorium INECO, 1854/60 Melo Pacheco, Capital Federal.

Talks to the community: reducing risk in Alzheimer’s disease is possible? Dr. Paul Richly

Doctor, I forgot some things. do I have Alzheimer’s?

Lic. Catalina Raimondi – Dr. Paul Abdulhamid

* Wednesday 21 18 19 hs Auditorium INECO, 1854/60 Melo Pacheco, Capital Federal.

Workshop

Workshop for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Activity, especially designed for families of people with Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive impairment seeks to create a space for containment and exchange of experiences.

* Friday 23 from 19 to 20 hs, Auditorium INECO, 1854/60 Melo Pacheco, Buenos Aires. Screening of documentary on Alzheimer’s disease (the Enigmas of the brain) and subsequent exchange of questions and answers.

Activities are free of charge and require prior registration since quotas are limited. Information and registration: (5411) 4812-0010 | Info@ineco.org.ar.

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Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips

Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips