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Researchers Identify Biofilms That Cause Infection
Understanding the way bacterial cells "talk" to each other could lead to more effective methods for fighting the often persistent and serious infections caused by the biofilms they form, says a Texas A&M University professor of chemical engineering who not only has deciphered their language but also discovered how to quell their... view more... (2008-06-12)
Wound infections cheaper than we thought
The cost of infections post surgery and that first appear after a patient's discharge from hospital is 50 times less than previously estimated. view more (2006-08-25)
Genetic background to severe urinary tract infections
If you sit on cold boulders or forget to wear your woollen underwear, you can develop a urinary tract infection. view more (2007-09-05)
Defective gene linked to two inherited immune deficiencies
Defects in a single gene can result in two immune system disorders that leave affected individuals vulnerable to frequent or unusually severe infections, according to new findings reported in the August issue of Nature Genetics. view more (2005-08-08)
UC research discovers new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Research by a team at the University of Cincinnati (UC) has helped in the discovery of a new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, responsible for preventing treatment of lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis and life-threatening cases of pneumonia. view more (2007-03-19)
Antibiotics overprescribed by GPs
GPs are unnecessarily giving patients antibiotics for respiratory tract (RT) infections which would clear up on their own. view more (2007-09-20)
AN INFECTIOUS DISINFECTANT (p 310)
A disinfectant used in a German intensive-care unit (ICU) for babies and infants has caused two deaths and serious illness among many patients, according to a research letter published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Formaldehyde-based disinfectants are commonly used to prevent hospital-acquired infections, and are considered to be effective... view more... (2000-07-19)
Rates of genital herpes infections rise
Genital infections with Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) have risen in western Scotland over the last 15 years, particularly among young women, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-06-05)
Immunologists find better way to boost the immune system
Immunologists have discovered how to manipulate the immune system to increase its power and protect the body from successive viral infections. view more (2008-01-23)
Survey shows Americans may be missing direct route to head and neck cancer care
Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed annually with head and neck cancers, but many adults are unaware of doctors who specialize in treating these conditions, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the association representing America's ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors. view more (2009-04-24)
Psychologists find more sensitive tests for predicting Alzheimer's as well as changes in cognition
Two recent studies may help clinicians and researchers better predict and understand dementia of the Alzheimer's type early in its history. Both studies appear in the September issue of Neuropsychology, which is published by the American Psychological Association (APA). view more (2005-09-26)
Beating hospital yeast infection
Increasing numbers of critically ill patients develop fungal or yeast infections, which are associated with high mortality. Now a review published in the online open access journal, Critical Care, compares treatments involving single-drug antifungal prophylaxis (SAP) or a multi-drug regimen of selective digestive tract decontamination (SDD) and... view more... (2007-12-06)
Early exposure to common viral infection does not protect against allergy
Common viral infections in early childhood do not protect against allergy, concludes research in Thorax. If anything, the evidence points to an increased risk. view more (2002-04-25)
Herpesvirus: To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate Scientists Weigh Risks and Benefits
Dr. Marcia Blackman and her research team at the Trudeau Institute have followed up on an intriguing report published in the journal Nature in May 2007 by Dr. Herbert Virgin, et al., showing that mice persistently infected with certain forms of herpesvirus, which can establish lifelong latent infections, are resistant to infection with bacterial... view more... (2009-02-13)
Genetic links to fungal infection risk identified
Two genetic mutations that may put individuals at increased risk of fungal infections have been identified by scientists from UCL and Radboud University, increasing understanding about the genetic basis of these infections and potentially aiding the development of new treatments. view more (2009-10-29)
'Invisible' bacteria dupe the human immune system
Scientists at the University of York have characterised an important new step in the mechanism used by bacteria to evade our immune system. view more (2008-02-20)
Reduced antibiotic prescribing is associated with increased hospital admissions
New research indicates that efforts to reduce antibiotic resistance led to a decrease in the prescribing of antibiotics by doctors yet an increase in hospitalizations for respiratory infections like pneumonia. view more (2006-06-22)
Another two University inventions given Millennium Product status
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A step forward in the fight against bacterial infections
Bacterial infections can strike anyone, and they can sometimes be fatal. Because more and more bacteria are becoming resistant to the pre-eminent remedy; antibiotics; the search for new remedies against bacterial infections is in high gear. view more (2006-02-02)
Ability to listen to 2 things at once is largely inherited, says twin study
Your ability to listen to a phone message in one ear while a friend is talking into your other ear-and comprehend what both are saying-is an important communication skill that's heavily influenced by your genes. view more (2007-07-18)
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