Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Health News:Shigella outbreak sickens 30: San Jose seafood restaurant shutdown ♦ Are cars nanotube factories on wheels ♦ Feds seize frozen crab products for potential listeria contamination

Shigella outbreak sickens 30: San Jose seafood restaurant shutdown  The Mariscos San Juan at 205 N. 4th Street in downtown San Jose was closed Oct. 18 after the Santa Clara County Public Health Department connected the seafood restaurant with an outbreak of Shigella that has sickened at least 30 people.
Feds seize frozen crab products for potential listeria contamination On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, federal government officials seized approximately 5,000 cases of frozen, processed crab products manufactured by Rome Packing Company Inc. of East Providence, RI, because the crab meat is suspected to be contaminated with harmful bacteria. in a complaint unsealed today, the government alleged that Rome Packing,

Are cars nanotube factories on wheels? Scientists detect the presence of carbon nanotubes in cells extracted from the airways of Parisian children with asthma. Their results suggest nanotubes may be common components of airborne pollution and vehicles may be a source.
Case report finds 'popcorn lung' in patient using e-cigarettes A case report has been presented of acute inhalation lung injury related to the use of e-cigarettes and a flavored e-cigarette liquid containing diacetyl.
Nanotechnology inspires next-generation dental materials Have a cavity? Ask your dentist about filling it with a mixture of nanoparticles including silica and zirconia. These white fillings resemble teeth better than their metal alternatives and are less likely to come loose or fracture teeth. This is just the beginning argue scientists in a review of 'nanodentistry.' Next-generation dental materials incorporating nanotechnology aim to help teeth self-heal, rebuild enamel, and protect against bacterial infections.





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