Richardson To Spray For West Nile Virus - CBS 11

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RICHARDSON (CBSDFW.COM) - The Richardson Health Department plans to ground spray three separate areas beginning tomorrow and Monday, weather permitting, in order to help prevent the spread of the West Nile virus. The decision to spray comes after City Health Department workers were notified that traps located within the three subject spraying locations returned mosquitoes that tested positive for the disease.

Richardson began its West Nile virus monitoring program in April, which is the earliest it has ever begun testing for signs of the virus. The Richardson City Council approved increased surveillance this year due to the heightened incidence of West Nile virus cases experienced since 2012.

Spraying will take start at 10 p.m. and last until 4 a.m. in the following neighborhoods:

- Arapaho Rd. south to Spring Valley Rd.; Coit Rd. east to Central Expressway (US75)

- Renner Rd. south to Lookout Dr.; Plano Rd. east to President George Bush Turnpike.

- Breckinridge / Toler Park east to Murphy Rd.; Aberdeen Dr. south to Pepperidge Dr.

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Donna Wiley, guest columnist: Beware again of West Nile virus! - Waco Tribune-Herald

Posted: Saturday, July 20, 2013 12:01 am

Donna Wiley, guest columnist: Beware again of West Nile virus!

DONNA WILEY Guest columnist

Waco Tribune-Herald

Monday will mark the one-year anniversary of my grandfather's death. Raymond Finn was the first death in McLennan County because of the West Nile virus.

The lesson behind his passing is no less relevant now than a year ago. It remains important to protect yourself and your property from mosquitoes. Don't take the chance of spending time outside without spraying yourself (with DEET) and preparing your yard before outdoor gatherings, as well as wearing light-colored clothing.

Plants such as lemon grass, thyme, basil, rosemary, citronella grass and marigolds give off fragrances that are unappealing to many insects, including mosquitoes.

Essential oils are an effective alternative to DEET when applied externally on your skin and clothing. These include lemon eucalyptus oil, vanilla extract oil and lavender oil.

To keep mosquitoes to a minimum, eliminate their breeding sites on your property. They need standing water to lay their eggs in, so empty tires, cans, buckets, plant pots or anything that holds water. Change the water in birdbaths, wading pools and pet dishes at least twice a week to prevent mosquitoes. And don't forget to check the rain gutters.

One should also be aware of symptoms of West Nile infection: fatigue, fever, headache, body aches, rash and swollen lymph nodes. Those who become ill may develop West Nile encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.

With the rise in West Nile virus, avoiding mosquitoes becomes a necessity for anyone who wishes to enjoy the outdoors. Remembering to apply mosquito repellent regularly is important no matter which method you choose. With a little care and prevention, you can continue to enjoy the outdoors.

Donna Wiley is the granddaughter of 88-year-old Raymond Finn, a Bellmead resident who died last summer after being hospitalized for what officials eventually determined was a severe form of the mosquito-borne West Nile neuroinvasive disease. She lives in Waco.

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West Nile virus found in NY's Suffolk County - Sacramento Bee

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Suffolk County health officials say West Nile virus has been detected in four mosquito samples and in two dead birds.

No humans have tested positive for West Nile this year, but Suffolk County health commissioner James Tomarken is urging residents to cooperate with efforts to contain the virus.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Most of those who are infected experience mild or no symptoms, but some develop symptoms including fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis.

In rare cases the virus can be fatal.

Health officials are urging Suffolk County residents to eliminate stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed.

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West Nile Virus Mosquito Samples Found in South Gate and Lynwood - Patch.com

South Gate and Lynwood are among the cities where samples of mosquitoes with West Nile Virus were found. The following is an official Announcement from GLACVCD.: 

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) antibodies in five of its sentinel chickens used for its virus surveillance program in the Wilmington area of south Los Angeles. While chickens do not become sick from the virus, the presence of antibodies in their blood indicates active transmission of the virus by infected mosquitoes in the area. 

This is the first indication of West Nile virus transmission to chickens within the district’s jurisdiction this year.  

GLACVCD also confirmed this week WNV-positive test results for 25 mosquito samples and five dead birds collected throughout its jurisdiction.  Please refer to the charts below for a breakdown of the latest West Nile virus activity. 

City or Community:Lynwood
Zip Code(s): 90262
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: South Gate
Zip Code(s): 90208
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Woodland Hills
Zip Code(s): 91367
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected:1

City or Community: Eagle Rock
Zip Code(s):90041
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Arleta
Zip Code(s): 91331
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected:2

City or Community: Mission Hills
Zip Code(s):91345
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Valley Glen
Zip Code(s): 91401, 91606
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 2

City or Community:Toluca Lake
 91602
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Valley Village
Zip Code(s):91607
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: North Hollywood
Zip Code(s): 91605
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Commerce
Zip Code(s):90040
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Lincoln Heights
Zip Code(s): 90031
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Whittier
Zip Code(s):90604
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Norwalk
Zip Code(s):90650
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Downey
Zip Code(s): 90241
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Bell Gardens
Zip Code(s): 90201
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Bell
Zip Code(s): 90201
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Huntington Park
Zip Code(s): 9020190255
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Paramount
Zip Code(s): 90723
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community: Bellflower
Zip Code(s): 90706
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Long Beach
Zip Code(s): 90803
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 1

City or Community:Lakewood
Zip Code(s): 90712, 90713
# of WNV+ mosquito samples collected: 2
 
City or Community: Carson
Zip Code(s): 90745
# of WNV+ dead bird(s): 2
City or Community:Long Beach
Zip Code(s):90808, 90815
# of WNV+ dead bird(s): 2

 Communities where dead birds  with WNV were found:

City or Community:Whittier
Zip Code(s):90603
# of WNV+ dead bird(s): 1

 

So far this year, the District has reported a total of 79 WNV-positive mosquito samples and 14 dead birds.

 

“We continue to urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites and report mosquito breeding sources to our district,” said Truc Dever, GLACVCD Director of Community Affairs. “We know there are West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes in Los Angeles County and all it takes is one bite from one of these mosquitoes for a person to get sick.”

 

Residents can be vigilant against the threat of West Nile virus in their neighborhoods by following these simple steps to prevent mosquito breeding and guard against mosquito bites:

• Eliminate standing water in clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering troughs or anything that holds water for more than a week.
• Change the water in pet dishes and birdbaths weekly.
• Ensure that swimming pools, spas, and ponds are properly maintained and report neglected pools in your neighborhood.
• Request FREE mosquitofish from your local vector control district for placement in out-of-order swimming pools, spas, and ponds.
• Wear insect repellent containing active ingredients such as DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535 when outdoors where mosquitoes are present.

West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no cure for West Nile virus. One in five persons infected with West Nile virus will exhibit symptoms. Symptoms usually occur between five and 15 days, and can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or a skin rash. These symptoms can last for several weeks to months. One in 150 people infected with the virus will require hospitalization. Severe symptoms include high fever, muscle weakness, neck stiffness, coma, paralysis, and possibly death.

  

The public is encouraged to report dead birds to help with West Nile virus surveillance and control efforts because birds play an important role in maintaining and spreading the virus. To reach the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), call their toll-free hotline at

1-877-WNV BIRD or visit them on-line at www.westnile.ca.gov.

HPV virus 'linked to third of throat cancer cases' - BBC News

20 July 2013
Last updated at 23:22 GMT

There are more than 100 types of HPV

One third of people diagnosed with throat cancer are infected with a form of the HPV virus, a study suggests.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the major cause of cervical cancer, and the virus is known to spread through genital or oral contact.

Actor Michael Douglas is reported to have spoken about the link after his own diagnosis with throat cancer.

Experts said this study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which quantifies the link, showed “striking” results.

There are more than 100 types of HPV. Most people will be infected with HPV at some point, but in most the immune system will offer protection.

There are two HPV strains which are most likely to cause cancer – HPV-16 and HPV-18.

HPV-16 is thought to be responsible for around 60% of cervical cancers, 80% of cancers in the anus and 60% of oral cancers.

Around 1,500 people are diagnosed with throat cancers each year in the UK, with around 470 people dying from the disease.

Survival benefit

This study looked at HPV’s link with cancer of the back of the throat – oropharyngeal cancer.

It looked at blood test results collected from people who took part in a huge prospective study into lifestyle and cancer, who were all healthy at the start.

Everyone gives a blood sample when they join the study, and in this case the researchers were able to check for the presence of antibodies to one of HPV’s key proteins – E6.

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E6 knocks out part of cells’ protection system, which should prevent cancer developing.

Having the antibodies means HPV has already overcome that defence and caused cancerous changes in cells.

The researchers compared blood test results – some more than 10 years old – for 135 people who went on to develop throat cancer and for 1,599 cancer-free people.

The University of Oxford team found 35% of those with throat cancer had the antibodies, compared with fewer than 1% of those who were cancer-free.

However, these patients were more likely to survive throat cancer than people whose disease had other causes, such as alcohol or tobacco use.

The study found 84% of people with the antibodies were still alive five years after diagnosis, compared with 58% of those without.

Broader effect?

Dr Ruth Travis, a Cancer Research UK scientist at Oxford who worked on the study, said: “These striking results provide some evidence that HPV-16 infection may be a significant cause of oropharyngeal cancer.”

Sara Hiom, Cancer Research UK’s director of health information, said: “HPV is an extremely common virus.

“Practising safer sex may reduce the risk of getting or passing on HPV, but condoms won’t stop infections completely.”

She added: “If the HPV vaccine can also protect against oral HPV infections and cancers, then it could have a broader potential protective effect, but we don’t have enough research yet to tell us. “

Pioneering adult stem cell trial approved by Japan - BBC News

19 July 2013
Last updated at 10:28 GMT

By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News

The first trial of stem cells produced from a patient’s own body has been approved by the Japanese government.

Stem cells can become any other part of the body – from nerve to bone to skin – and are touted as the future of medicine.

Researchers in Japan will use the cells to attempt to treat a form of blindness – age-related macular degeneration.

The announcement was described as “a major step forward” for research in the field.

There are already trials taking place using stem cells taken from embryos. But this is ethically controversial and the cells will not match a patient’s own tissues, so there is a risk of rejection.

Induced pluripotent stem cells, however, are made by coaxing a sample of the patient’s skin to become stem cells, so there should be no risk of rejection.

Sight saving?

Japan’s health minister, Norihisa Tamura, has ruled that the cells can now be tested in patients.

The trial will by run by the Riken Center for Developmental Biology and the Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation Hospital in Kobe.

Initially, six patients will receive transplants of cells to see if the procedure can restore their damaged vision.

Prof Chris Mason, an expert on regenerative medicine at University College London said: “This was expected, but it’s obviously a major step forward.

“They are beneficial for two main reasons. One, they are from the patients themselves so the chance of rejection is greatly reduced and there are the ethical considerations – they do not have the baggage which comes with embryonic stem cells.

“On the down side we are a decade behind on the science. Induced pluripotent stem cells were discovered much later, so we’re behind on the safety.”

In 2012, Prof Shinya Yamanaka shared the Nobel prize for medicine or physiology for his discovery that adult human tissue could be coaxed back into a stem cell state.

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What is the difference between a dedicated server and a regular server ?
I am thinking about buy a server to host for online multilayer game play, But what is the difference between normal and dedicated servers ? The Regular one is $ 48 a month and the dedicated is like $ 150

Will the standard ones at least be playable and can people find them on the server list ?
Just $ 150 a month adds up

Thanks for any help

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Answer by Bill
either one will work is just depends on you and what you call the server.
if it is dedicated thats the purpose you apply to it rather than a regular on that will be used for more than one task(s). Its all in how you set it up and what you allow it to do.

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