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Viral protein is an effective preventative against infection
For parents, 8 million cases of acute middle ear infections every year add up to a lot of sleepless nights and trips to the pediatrician. But new research from a collaboration between Rockefeller University and St. Jude Children's Hospital could change all that. view more (2007-03-23)
New anthrax inhibitor could combat antibiotic-resistant strains
In a new approach to treating anthrax exposure, a team of scientists has created an inhibitor designed to tackle the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant strains. view more (2006-08-29)
More severe bone infections, health complications in children linked to MRSA, researchers find
The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a major pathogen has led to more complications and longer hospital stays for children with acute bone infections, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. view more (2008-06-30)
Reduced Risk from Appendix, Bowel or Birth
The risk of life threatening infection after a burst appendix, childbirth or bowel surgery has just been reduced, according to medical researchers who have discovered how a particularly dangerous bacterium fools our body's defences. The findings are presented today, Tuesday 8 April 2003, by Dr Sheila Patrick at the Society for General... view more... (2003-04-02)
Preventing spread of infectious diseases is everyone's responsibility
According to a report published today, we must all share responsibility for preventing the spread of diseases such as swine flu, SARS, avian influenza, diarrhoeal and skin diseases, and even the common cold. view more (2009-06-17)
Pitt-led Researchers Find Source of Drug-Tolerant Tuberculosis Possibly Behind TB Relapses, Intensity of Treatment
University of Pittsburgh-led researchers discovered that the primary bacteria behind tuberculosis can grow on surfaces and that drug-tolerant strains flourish in these bacterial communities, the research team recently reported in "Molecular Microbiology." view more (2008-06-12)
Antibiotics: Single largest class of drugs causing liver injury
Antibiotics are the single largest class of agents that cause idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury (DILI), reports a new study in Gastroenterology, an official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. view more (2008-12-01)
Resistant bacteria increasing source of muscle infection
An antibiotic-resistant bacteria called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasingly a cause of muscle infections in children, said Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) researchers in a report in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. view more (2006-09-26)
HORIZONTAL GENE TRANSFER COULD RESULT IN EMERGENCE OF METICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (p 1674)
A baby who developed meticillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection without exposure to MRSA carriers suggests an alternative model for the acquisition of this virulent staphylococcal infection. In a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET, the authors conclude that a new MRSA genotype was formed in vivo by exchange of the... view more... (2001-05-23)
Hope for major advance in fighting world killer disease
University of Leicester scientists are heading a worldwide research project which could revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of diarrhoea in children in developing countries. view more (2006-09-14)
Gender disparity in community-acquired pneumonia
When men present in emergency departments with pneumonia, they are likely to be sicker than women and have a greater risk of dying over the next year, despite the more aggressive medical care they receive. view more (2008-05-19)
Garlic Compound Effective Against Killer MRSA 'Superbugs' - New Evidence
A compound extracted from garlic is effective against even the most antibiotic-resistant strains of MRSA, the killer 'hospital superbug', and can cure patients with MRSA-infected wounds within weeks, according to new research by microbiologist Dr Ron Cutler of the University of East London (UEL). In a paper to be published in the New Year, Dr... view more... (2003-12-22)
South African Geraniums Effective in Treatment of Adults with Acute Bronchitis
A recent clinical trial in Europe showed that EPs® 7630, a remedy made from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides-a species of geranium unique to South Africa, is an effective alternative treatment of acute bronchitis. view more (2005-12-14)
Poison digs its own grave
Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) has a large arsenal of molecular pumps at its disposal to protect it against toxic substances such as antibiotics, plant defence compounds and fungicides. Dutch researcher Henk-jan Schoonbeek saw how the fungus started to pump out certain toxic substances within just 15 minutes. view more (2004-12-16)
Safety, efficacy of corneal transplant procedure confirmed; an antibiotic can cause double vision
Highlights of September's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), include a 2009 review by the Academy of the safety and efficacy of a widely used corneal transplant procedure and a warning about an unusual but serious reaction to systemic fluroquinolones, a class of antibiotics used to treat a variety of... view more... (2009-09-01)
Research promising for cystic fibrosis
New U of T research holds promise for developing innovative therapies against cystic fibrosis and may also serve as a model for future therapies against the HIV virus. view more (2008-03-19)
Progress toward a new remedy for chronic urinary tract infections?
Researchers from the Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) at the Free University of Brussels have recently published results that show promise in the quest for a new remedy for chronic urinary tract infections. The researchers have shown that administration of the sugar Heptyl-a-D-mannoside can prevent E. coli bacteria from... view more... (2005-02-10)
Infectious diseases experts applaud bill against 'bad bugs'
With extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, life-threatening drug-resistant respiratory and skin infections, and other "bad bugs" routinely making headlines, infectious diseases physicians are applauding Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) and Rep. Michael Ferguson (R-NJ) for introducing H.R. 3697, the Strategies To Address Antimicrobial... view more... (2007-10-01)
Duke software dramatically speeds enzyme design
A Duke University-led team has brought powerful software to the never-ending arms race between antibiotics and germs. view more (2009-02-17)
Newly discovered reactions from an old drug may lead to new antibiotics
A mineral found at health food stores could be the key to developing a new line of antibiotics for bacteria that commonly cause diarrhea, tooth decay and, in some severe cases, death. view more (2009-06-02)
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