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Tuesday Nov 24 | The Horse

Botulism Reviewed for World Equine Vets

An overview of botulism was given at the 2009 WEVA Congress by Nathan M. Slovis DVM, Dipl.

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Related Topix: Health, Food Poisoning

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Away with Words

Word of the Week: Botax

Botax : Nickname for a proposed tax on elective cosmetic-surgery procedures that's part of the Senate healthcare-reform bill.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Health, US News

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Fine Homebuilding

The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can

Lesson learned: always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac. Photo: Ed Pirnik Remember how your mom taught you never to eat anything out of a bulging tin can? You know, the botulism warning? Turns out it goes the same for shellac as well -- sort of.

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Related Topix: Health

Fri Nov 13, 2009

CTV Montreal

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Ministry Logo

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in conjunction with the city of Montreal, has issued a recall notice for spices made and sold in Montreal.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Health

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Science Daily

New Explanation For Nature's Hardiest Life Form

Spore-forming bacteria, present almost everywhere in our environment, can also cause serious infectious diseases, such as tetanus, anthrax, and botulism.

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Related Topix: Food Poisoning, Health, Chemistry, Science

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Examiner.com

Botulism: two different foods, two different parts of the globe

In Brazil two people from the same family have died from botulism from eating canned gilo.

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Related Topix: Health, Food Science, Home Gardening, Home

MediLexicon

The Lowe Law Firm Files Suit Over Alleged Botox Overdose

St. Louis-based The Lowe Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man who experienced partial respiratory paralysis and other side effects after receiving an overdose of the Botox being used to treat his muscle spasticity.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Saint Louis University, Allergan, Biotech, Health, Food and Drug Administration

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Examiner.com

A case of infant botulism from a honey dipped pacifier

A 16 week Scottish baby is being treated for infant botulism in an Edinburgh hospital.

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Related Topix: Health, Food Science

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV

Botox: Beyond Cosmetic Fixes

Botox gets the headlines these days as a wrinkle reducer, but it has a longer history as a medical therapy.

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Related Topix: Food Poisoning

Thu Nov 05, 2009

CelebNewsWire

Nicole Kidman Claims Secret Perversity

Once the most famous and respected actress on the planet, Nicole Kidman kind of an afterthought now that she's shot so much botulism toxin into her face that crows are coming to nest under her rigid brow line.

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Related Topix: Health

Wed Nov 04, 2009

IcRefrewshire

Baby with botulism fights for life

A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with botulism.

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Related Topix: Health

Edinburgh News

Baby with botulism fights for life in hospital

A 16-week-old baby boy is fighting for his life in Edinburgh's Sick Kids Hospital after being diagnosed with botulism, it was disclosed today.

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Related Topix: Health, Fife County, Scotland, World News, United Kingdom

Mon Nov 02, 2009

PR-inside.com

Health Matters USA :What is Botulism ?

It can be very serious, although not contagious. There are two other types, wound botulism and infant botulism.

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Related Topix: Health, Food Poisoning

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Anorak

Gordon Ramsaya s Face Is Filled With A Form Of Botulism

GORDON Ramsaya s aged face has got a dose of the botulinum toxin - a form of botulism - aka Botox .

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Related Topix: Health, Simon Cowell, Entertainment

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Examiner.com

CommonRuddfish recall, vacuum-packed

October 26, 2009, San Link, Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 has recalled Vacuum Pack Dried Krasnoperka , product is distributed in New York State, New Jersey State and Connecticut State.

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Related Topix: Staten-Island, NY, New York, NY, Agriculture, Science, Health

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Food and Drug Administration

San Link Inc. Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh (Fish).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE a ' October 26, 2009 a ' San Link Inc at 54B Marjorie Street Staten Island, NY 10309 is recalling Vacuum Pack Dried Lesh because the product was found to be uneviscerated.

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Related Topix: Staten-Island, NY, New York, NY, Agriculture, Science, Health

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Wired News

DIY Botox: Site Offers Injectable Drug Without Prescription - With How-To Video

A website that sells a prescription drug similar to Botox without requiring a prescription claims it has more than 2,000 customers.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Health, Grand Prairie, TX

UPI

Some Russian-produced dried fish recalled

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Russian-produced vacuum packed dried krasnoperka because the product is uneviscerated.

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Health

BMC Surgery

An efficient drug delivery vehicle for botulism countermeasure

Botulinum neurotoxin is the most potent poison known to mankind. Currently no antidote is available to rescue poisoned synapses.

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Related Topix: Health

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Kelowna Capital News

Don't let medical problems ruin your dream vacation

This time of year many people are planning vacations or ocean cruises to sunny hot climes.

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Related Topix: E. Coli, Health, Norwalk Virus, Hepatitis, Medicine, Homeopathy, Food Poisoning, Opinion

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