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News Briefs 19-09-2008

It’s beginning to… and back again.

  • Is the Earth one of a kind… or one of many?
  • Global pandemic by way of antibiotic resistant bacteria — no longer just the topic of airport novels.
  • Could sugar be turned to gasoline? Start stocking up on those Twix Bars…
  • Archaeological discoveries at Bosnian Pyramid — but not what you might expect.
  • Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to share fish and everyone eats for a lifetime.
  • Hyperthermophiles, Black Smokers and the alien-like oceanic underworld of sub-marine hot spots.
  • And whilst we’re submerged… The Great Barrier Reef is teeming with *new* life. And by new I mean hundreds of new species.
  • Have star will travel.
  • Dimmest, dark matter filled dwarf galaxy detected near Sagittarius.
  • After hailing the LHC’s error-free activation, the glitch that shut it down gets the virtual silent treatment from CERN.
  • Global warming vs. permafrost… only time will tell.
  • The ESA plans mission to drill on an asteroid — Bruce Willis will not be starring in this life-imitates-art sequel to Armageddon.

Big Danke Schöens to Greg and Chris O-H!

Quote of the Day:

“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained…”

Mark Twain

  1. Global pandemic
    [quote]There are alarming reports about serious consequences of antibiotic resistance from all around the world. However, there is still a dearth of data on the magnitude and burden of antibiotic resistance, or its economic impact on individuals, health care, and society. This, they suggest, may explain why there has been little response to this public health threat from politicians, public health workers, and consumers.

    In addition, there are significant scientific challenges but few incentives to developing new antibiotics, state the authors. [Emphasis mine][/quote]

    Read: Big Pharma doesn’t care about spending millions of dollars into R&D for new antibiotics that have to be sold cheaply to make a difference in a pandemic. They only want to focus into miracle cures for hair loss and diabetes, because that’s where the $$$ is.

    [quote]They point out that reducing consumer demand could be the strongest force to driving change—individuals must be educated to understand that their choice to use an antibiotic will affect the possibility of effectively treating bacterial infections in other people.[Emphasis min][/quote]

    What??? You mean I’ve got to suffer 1 week more of a nasty cold because I gotta think of my 60-year-old neighbor who might get infected with a stronger strand of my virus. Screw the old fart!!! He’s already wasting my oxygen as far as I’m concerned.

    —–
    It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
    It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

    Red Pill Junkie

  2. Antibiotic use
    “Individuals must be educated to understand that their choice to use an antibiotic will affect the possibilitiy of effectively treating bacterial infection in other people.”

    What? Firstly I didn’t think we ‘chose’ to take an antibiotic – they are prescribed by the doctor.

    Secondly – If I get a bacterial infection am I supposed to let it multiply and possibly spread to others so they can be treated more effectively (and in the meantime I could die?).

    What codswallop.

    Regards, Kathrinn

    1. Not always
      [quote=Kathrinn]What? Firstly I didn’t think we ‘chose’ to take an antibiotic – they are prescribed by the doctor.[/quote]

      Not always, I think they’re referring to self-prescription and over-the-counter sales. Maybe you were prescribed a certain antibiotic by your doctor last year, and you saved some of the pills just in case you might get the same problem other time.

      Also, in countries like Mexico, you can buy many medicines without a recipe.

      PS: My sister’s best friend died today in a hospital. She went in originally to have an ovary extracted, but ended up with an infection of one of those super-bugs that are lurking around those institutions lately. Rest in Peace.

      I really hope the family of that woman sues the hospital. Something urgent must be done about these problems; because the hospital managers keep benefitting from those large bills caused by the illnesses contracted by patients in their god-damned buildings!
      —–
      It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
      It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

      Red Pill Junkie

      1. too late
        I feel bad about your friend. May she find her way to a better place.

        About the superbugs, I don’t think educating the casual users of antibiotics will help. The superbugs originated in hospitals, and are finding their way into the public. Not the other way around.

        We need genuinely new drugs, not just better antibiotics of the traditional kind. People are working on this.

        —-
        It is not how fast you go
        it is when you get there.

      2. And not so – sorry
        Red, antibiotics are not available in this country (Oz) without a prescription from a doctor, therefore no person here simply ‘chooses’ to take them of their own accord. Also, no sensible person would ‘save’ a few for another time, as not taking a full prescribed course doesn’t help to cure whatever you were given them for.

        Part of the over-use of antibiotics is due to the fact that so much is incorporated into animal feed, where animals for consumption are kept in disgusting cramped conditions which encourage the development of disease among them. Humans eating said animals are then consuming antibiotics without being aware of which, or how much. This in turn leads to the diminishing of the power of antibiotics when actually ingested by a person.

        Also, I agree with earthling – super-bugs are developing in hospitals and spreading outwards. Research has shown that you have a 30% chance of getting more sick if admitted to hospital than if you do not. Ordinary antibiotics have no effect on these super-bugs.

        Very sorry to hear of your sister’s friend’s death. My sympathies and love to all concerned.

        Regards, Kathrinn

        1. what to do
          There are some things that can be done to help the situation. Basic stuff like careful sterilization procedures would help.

          —-
          It is not how fast you go
          it is when you get there.

        2. Another thing to consider
          Another thing to consider is the extensive use of antibacterial chemicals in things like rugs and carpets. It’s kind of silly actually.

          Also, we have to take into account that the medicines and chemicals we ingest end up affecting the ground water supply of our communities; maybe that’s part of the problem too.
          —–
          It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
          It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

          Red Pill Junkie

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