Animal attacks

After Bite® Earns No. 1 Pharmacist Recommendation for Insect Bite and Sting Management for Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Animal attacks, First aid, Medical specialties, Insect bites and stings, Medicine, Branches of biology, Stinger, Heat pen, Bee sting

For more than 45 years, After Bite has delivered relief from itching, pain and discomfort caused by insect bites.

Key Points: 
  • For more than 45 years, After Bite has delivered relief from itching, pain and discomfort caused by insect bites.
  • The annual pharmacist-recommended product rankings guide for insect bite and sting management shows that 66% of pharmacists surveyed recommend After Bite for treating insect bites and stings.
  • To read the full insect bite and sting management rankings report, please visit: https://health.usnews.com/drugs/rankings/top-rec-insect-sting-and-bite-m... .
  • About After Bite: Trusted for over 45 years, After Bite is the pharmacist-preferred insect bite treatment that provides instant relief from the itching, pain, and discomfort of insect bites and stings.

BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals Calls on Consumers and Retailers to Consider the Facts About Venom Extractors

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Wilderness medical emergencies, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Venomous snakes, Medicine, Animal attacks, Medical emergencies, Neglected tropical diseases, Snakebite, Snake venom, Antidote, Snake

These experts in the treatment of snakebites unanimously agree that venom extractors should not be used to treat snakebites.

Key Points: 
  • These experts in the treatment of snakebites unanimously agree that venom extractors should not be used to treat snakebites.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cBecause the extractors could cause an injury pattern, it goes against the physician\xe2\x80\x99s oath to do no harm.
  • The only effective and safe first aid treatment for a snakebite is a swift trip to the hospital.
  • Our current portfolio of antidotes counteracts certain snake venoms and the toxicity associated with some heart and cancer medications.

$1.58 Billion Anti-venom Market - Global Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Pharmaceutical, Health, Other Health, Fictional characters, Clinical medicine, Marvel Comics characters, Antitoxins, Wilderness medical emergencies, Antivenom, Animal attacks, CSL Limited, Snakebite, Sigma-Aldrich, Merck Group, Boehringer Ingelheim

The "Anti-venom Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Anti-venom Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • There is a significant increase in the number of deaths reported due to snake bites during the COVID-19 pandemic in few areas.
  • Owing to the numerous advantages key players dealing in the anti-venom market are focusing to develop polyvalent antivenoms.
  • The major market players operating in the anti-venom market include BTG PLC, Pfizer Inc., Merck KGaA (Sigma Aldrich), Boehringer Ingelheim, and CSL Limited among others.

InventHelp Inventors Develop First Aid Product for Stings and Bites (LAX-1197)

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Animal attacks, First aid, Insect bites and stings, Stinger, Branches of biology, Biology

Our design increases convenience, comfort and safety when dealing with stubborn stings."

Key Points: 
  • Our design increases convenience, comfort and safety when dealing with stubborn stings."
  • The patent pending invention provides an improved way to anesthetize and sterilize insect bites and stings.
  • In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional first aid products.
  • As a result, it could help to reduce the risk of infection and it provides added relief from pain and itching.

Survey Finds 3 in 5 Americans Encounter Bug Bites Most In Their Backyards

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Insects in culture, Animal attacks, First aid, Insect bites and stings, Mosquito, Organisms, Stinger, Branches of biology, Medicine

Survey results show the itch from mosquito bites prevents 58% of people from enjoying picnics and outdoor dining at their preferred frequency.

Key Points: 
  • Survey results show the itch from mosquito bites prevents 58% of people from enjoying picnics and outdoor dining at their preferred frequency.
  • Additionally, almost half of Americans reported the anticipation of itchiness caused by mosquito bites prevents them from exercising outdoors as often as theyd like.
  • The survey results indicate the symptoms of insect bites and stings create apprehension around spending time outdoors.
  • Over half of Americans say they encounter the most insect disturbances in their backyards (59%).

Ophirex Receives Wellcome Trust Award to Advance Clinical Development of Novel Snakebite Treatment

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Monday, March 2, 2020
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medicine, Medical specialties, RTT, Clinical medicine, Wilderness medical emergencies, Animal attacks, Medical emergencies, Venomous snakes, Snakebite, Antivenom, Antidote

The award will fund manufacturing of oral and IV varespladib, Ophirexs lead drug candidate, for use in Ophirexs upcoming, potentially pivotal clinical trial studies.

Key Points: 
  • The award will fund manufacturing of oral and IV varespladib, Ophirexs lead drug candidate, for use in Ophirexs upcoming, potentially pivotal clinical trial studies.
  • Ophirex is developing varespladib as a first-in-class, toxin-targeting antidote for snakebite, with the ultimate goal of safe and rapid administration to snakebite victims in the out-of-hospital setting where without immediate access to antivenom most snakebite deaths occur.
  • By inhibiting the progression of a key venom component called sPLA2, varespladib could mitigate many of the most common, immediately life-threatening effects of snakebite envenoming.
  • Ophirex was founded via the work of expedition doctor Matthew Lewin, MD, PhD, with support from musician and entrepreneur Jerry Harrison.

Pharmacists Name After Bite® Overwhelming Favorite for Insect Bite and Sting Management

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Animal attacks, First aid, Medicine, Insect bites and stings, Stinger, Bee sting, Clinical medicine, Animals

As bug bite and bee sting season ramps up across the United States, After Bite has been recognized as the no.

Key Points: 
  • As bug bite and bee sting season ramps up across the United States, After Bite has been recognized as the no.
  • Consumers trust pharmacists and pharmacists trust After Bite, the top-selling insect bite treatment in North America.
  • About After Bite: Trusted for over 40 years, After Bite is the pharmacist-preferred insect bite treatment that provides instant relief from the itching, pain, and discomfort of insect bites and stings.
  • With innovative products from the organized-by-injury Adventure Medical Kits to the category-dominating After Bite insect sting treatment, Tender hasand continuesto make good on that promise.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Insect-Proof Body Suit (IPL-597)

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Tick-borne diseases, Medicine, Household chemicals, Hiking equipment, Animal attacks, Insect repellent, Insect bites and stings, Lyme disease, Microbiology

Fortunately, an inventor from Paoli, Ind., has discovered an easy way to deal with this problem.

Key Points: 
  • Fortunately, an inventor from Paoli, Ind., has discovered an easy way to deal with this problem.
  • He developed patent pending TICK SKIN to protect users against tick and other bug bites without the need for conventional insect repellents.
  • With it, there is no need to suffer the related pain and discomfort of bug bites again.
  • As such, it affords peace of mind with regard to contracting Lyme disease and other illnesses spread by insects.