Sentences with phrase «increase human infection»

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These include the infant with galactosemia, 53,54 the infant whose mother uses illegal drugs, 55 the infant whose mother has untreated active tuberculosis, and the infant in the United States whose mother has been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.56, 57 In countries with populations at increased risk for other infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies resulting in infant death, the mortality risks associated with not breastfeeding may outweigh the possible risks of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus infection.58 Although most prescribed and over-the-counter medications are safe for the breastfed infant, there are a few medications that mothers may need to take that may make it necessary to interrupt breastfeeding temporarily.

Physiologic sleep studies have found that breastfed infants are more easily aroused from sleep than their formula - fed counterparts.247, 248 In addition, breastfeeding results in a decreased incidence of diarrhea, upper and lower respiratory infections, and other infectious diseases249 that are associated with an increased vulnerability to SIDS and provides overall immune system benefits from maternal antibodies and micronutrients in human milk.250, 251 Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months has been found to be more protective against infectious diseases compared with exclusive breastfeeding to 4 months of age and partial breastfeeding thereafter.249

Working in human lung epithelial cells, researchers used a variety of techniques to show that flu infection increased activity of the PI3K and mTOR pathways and that BEZ235 restored PI3K and mTOR activity to pre-infection levels.

Experimenting with human cells and mice, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that a genetic mutation that alters a protein called NOD1 may increase susceptibility to human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.

The KU Leuven team is currently examining whether other pathogens show a similar increase in tolerance and whether the same process of genetic adaptation takes place during the treatment of infections in human beings.

Even the briefest increase in airborne fine particulate matter PM2.5, pollution - causing particles that are about 3 percent of the diameter of human hair, is associated with the development of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in young children, according to newly published research.

Even the briefest increase in airborne fine particulate matter PM2.5, pollution - causing particles that are about 3 % of the diameter of human hair, is associated with the development of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in young children, according to newly published research.

Spouses and long - term partners of patients with mouth and throat cancers related to infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV) appear to have no increased prevalence of oral HPV infections, according to results of a multicenter, pilot study led by Johns Hopkins investigators.

This shift has been traced to an increase in the human papillomavirus (HPV), the sexually transmitted infection that also causes cervical cancer.

«Studying the biology of MPA helps us understand what may be driving the increased rate of HIV infection seen in human research.

Syphilis infection also increases the risk for acquiring or transmitting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

In the end, it may increase the chance of human infections.»

Bethesda, Md. (January 24, 2018)-- A review of more than 80 studies reveals that changes in the immune cells of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Antibodies generated in humans to DENV are of particular clinical relevance, because they have the potential during a subsequent infection to protect from or increase the risk of developing DHF.

Major problems in high TB disease burden countries are human and environmental factors that contribute to a weakened immune system and can increase susceptibility to Mtb infection, recurrence of latent infection and high morbidity and mortality.

Aging in humans is associated with increased infections and the reduced proliferative capacity of T cells, part of the more global phenomenon termed immune senescence.

The age - associated decrease in functionality of the human immune system is thought to have a negative impact on the capacity to provide protection against infection, in turn leading to increased incidence of mortality.

Infections with human pathogenic fungi have been continuously increasing during the last years and these fungal pathogens have become a major threat for individuals, in particular for patients with a compromised immune system.

The Einstein team also observed a three-fold increase in the activation marker CD69 in the human CD3 -, CD16 +, CD56 + NK cells harvested from the spleens of the IL - 15 superagonist - treated mice, suggesting that activated NK cells controlled the acute HIV infection.

In humans, C. diff most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or long - term care centers — but studies have shown that infection rates are increasing among young, healthy adults who aren't on antibiotics and haven't spent time in medical facilities.

Doctors think the throat cancer increase in younger people is linked to the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-- a common sexually transmitted infection that can also cause herpes, genital warts, and, in women, cervical cancer.

The World Health Organization and United Nations this year concluded: «Exposure to E.D.C.s during fetal development and puberty plays a role in the increased incidences of reproductive diseases, endocrine - related cancers, behavioral and learning problems, including A.D.H.D., infections, asthma, and perhaps obesity and diabetes in humans.»

Costs of treating human infection continue to increase as formerly effective types of antibiotics no longer halt dangerous bacteria.

Human cell growth increases to repair wounds and prevent infection.

The long - tailed macaque carries a virulent strain of malaria that is responsible for an increasing number of human infections in Malaysia.

Infection with resistant organisms can lead to longer and more severe infections, increased mortality, and higher costs for treatment.1, 2 The growing threat of AMR has contributed to an increased scrutiny of antibiotic use practices in both human and veterinary medicine (FIGURE 1).

Host susceptibility to infection varies greatly among the general population, with increased susceptibility seen in humans who are unvaccinated, very young or elderly, immunosuppressed, or pregnant or who have injuries (e.g., scratches, bite wounds) that pose a break in the normal defense mechanisms.3

Animals are potential reservoirs of MSRA infection due to increasing prevalence of community - acquired MRSA (CA - MRSA) in humans and domestic animals such as dogs, cats and horses.

Transmission of MRSA infections between pets and humans are increasing, with the most common being infections of the skin, soft - tissue and surgical infections.

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Human exposure to fine particulate matter increases the risk of acute lower respiratory infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, stroke and lung cancer, while exposure to carbon dioxide — a colorless, odorless, non-toxic gas — produces none of these effects and is in fact essential for life on earth.

Chalk up yet another reason to oppose factory farming: BBC News reports that scientists from the University of Hong Kong have found evidence that overuse of antibiotics on farm animals is leading to an increase in antibiotic - resistant human urinary tract infections.

Concerns about synthetic growth hormone relate to human health (concerns that it may promote cancer) as well as animal health (concern that it may lead to reproductive complications and infections that increase the need for antibiotics).

As you can see from the infographic above, which is included in the report, the use of antibiotics in farm animals leads to an increased risk of antibiotic resistant infections in humans.

Studies have also shown that clinicians — as well as pharmacists — and users are concerned about the impact of increased access to EC on sexual risk - taking behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).8 - 10 Recent research in the field of STI and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention has shown that sexual risk - taking behaviors and unprotected intercourse in men have increased after the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy.11, 12 No study has yet tested whether increased access to EC might increase STI risk by affecting sexual behavior, including frequency of intercourse and number of partners.

The impact of the full program (prenatal and infancy home visitation) on children's use of alcohol and number of sexual partners is important because recent evidence indicates that alcohol use prior to age 15 years multiplies the risk of alcoholism in adulthood26 and multiple partners increase the risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus infection.27, 28 The effect of the program on alcohol use is consistent with greater alcohol consumption observed among adult rhesus monkeys who experienced aberrant rearing.29 These findings must be tempered, however, with an acknowledgment of their limitations.

It also addresses social isolation, a factor that has been linked to increased mortality and morbidity in some studies of patients with CAD.25 Furthermore, IPT was found to be superior to CBT in treating depression in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection, 26 a group also dealing with comorbid physical and emotional problems.