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RSSArchived Disease/Infection News Stories - July 2010

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2010-07-31 Scientists receive 2010 Food Safety Innovation Award 0 4
2010-07-31 Path-O-Cide, Fiber Coat with Kevlar protect from major health issues: Prime Coat Coating Systems 0 None
2010-07-31 Stop & Shop Supermarket announces voluntary recall of Nature's Promise Alfalfa, Zesty Sprouts 0 None
2010-07-31 FDA announces approval of vaccines for 2010-2011 US influenza season 0 None
2010-07-31 WHO expert: Faster MDR-TB test should be made available to vulnerable populations 0 None
2010-07-31 Need for shelter in Haiti; Avoiding disease outbreaks; Presidential election 0 None
2010-07-31 Research establishes bases of possible future pharmaceutical drugs to combat AIDS virus 0 1
2010-07-31 Study finds ST131 a major cause of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli infections 0 None
2010-07-31 Opinions: IDUs and HIV; AIDS 2010; International Violence Against Women Act 0 None
2010-07-31 Recent releases in Global Health 0 None
2010-07-30 GSK anticipates to supply over 30 million doses of FLULAVAL, FLUARIX for 2010-2011 flu season 0 None
2010-07-30 Anadys Pharmaceuticals reports SVR12 data for ANA598 0 None
2010-07-30 Kiehl's Since 1851 inaugurates LifeRide to raise funds for amfAR 0 None
2010-07-30 Researchers discover three disease-causing genes in Salmonella 0 None
2010-07-30 AdvanDx's 90 minutes protocol for Yeast Traffic Light PNA FISH test receives FDA 510(k) clearance 0 None
2010-07-30 AIDS 2010 follow-up coverage: Global HIV/AIDS funding; HIV/AIDS studies, releases 0 None
2010-07-30 Anthera initiates PEARL-SC Phase 2b study of A-623 for lupus 0 None
2010-07-30 Respiratory symptoms are accurate indicators of influenza infection 0 None
2010-07-30 SeraCare Life Sciences launches new product to diagnose HIV 0 None
2010-07-30 White button mushrooms can keep the immune system healthy: Study 0 None
2010-07-30 Random vaccine distribution prevents spread of disease: Study 0 None
2010-07-30 New paradigm in TB research may lead to improved vaccination, treatment 0 None
2010-07-29 Tips to tackle dental emergency situations 0 None
2010-07-29 EMA recommends orphan medicinal product designation for XOMA 052 in treatment of Behcet's disease 0 None
2010-07-29 AHF accuses Bristol-Myers Squibb of lying about cooperation with HIV/AIDS community 0 5
2010-07-29 FAO launches initiative to curb animal diseases 0 None
2010-07-29 Researchers unveil mechanism of cholera bacteria to create cell energy 0 None
2010-07-29 PFSCM wins Supply Chain Innovation Award, Best Value Supply Chain Provider Award 0 None
2010-07-29 Innovative campaign to increase awareness, use of female condom 0 None
2010-07-29 Mapping NTDs is critical for controlling, treating diseases 0 None
2010-07-29 CMX157 shows potential to suppress replication of HIV in Phase 1 clinical trial 0 None
2010-07-29 Ten precautionary health tips for beachgoers, bathers 0 None
2010-07-29 Pretreating polycarbonate plastic is an eco-friendly way of waste disposal: Research 0 None
2010-07-28 Mobile phones dirtier than we thought: Study 0 1
2010-07-28 Intercept signs CRADA with NIDDK for study of obeticholic acid in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis 0 5
2010-07-28 Pharmasset announces data from PSI-352938 single ascending dose study 0 None
2010-07-28 Aphios awarded US patent for compositions, methods for treating diseases involving 5-α reductase enzyme 0 None
2010-07-28 Positive results from study with Genome Sequencer FLX System for HIV drug-resistant mutation detection 0 None
2010-07-28 Studies reveal impact and spread of CVBDs worldwide 0 None
2010-07-28 Taiwanese hemophiliacs infected by HIV-contaminated medications petition US Supreme Court 0 None
2010-07-28 New funding made available to tackle common cause of food poisoning in the UK 0 None
2010-07-28 BiondVax receives 2010 European Influenza Vaccines Technology Innovation Award 0 None
2010-07-28 Dengue fever emerges as major health threat in Gulf coast cities 0 None
2010-07-28 Merck, Sinopharm sign statement of mutual intent for cooperation on HPV vaccine 0 None
2010-07-28 NIH awards Akonni $435K to develop point-of-care diagnostics for multi-drug resistant strains of MTB 0 None
2010-07-28 DIATHERIX Laboratories opens rapid response diagnostic panels for STD, HSV 0 None
2010-07-28 35 cases of hepatitis C among Melbourne abortion clinic patients 0 None
2010-07-28 Antigenics announces positive results of AG-707 genital herpes vaccine 0 4
2010-07-27 Haiti: might the earthquake worsen TB rates? 0 None
2010-07-27 NPMA releases results of 2010 Comprehensive Global Bed Bug Study 0 None
2010-07-27 Singapore hepatitis C therapeutics market revenue to increase to $4.5 billion by 2017 0 None
2010-07-27 Neurodegenerative disease-causing infectious protein can erupt from healthy brain tissue: Study 0 None
2010-07-27 EFINTD awards 850,000 Euros for medical research on neglected tropical diseases in Africa 0 None
2010-07-27 Female sexual dysfunction can affect quality of life: Research 0 None
2010-07-27 Advanced Life Sciences enters agreement with UBC to develop antimicrobial peptides 0 None
2010-07-27 Global Fund director calls on emerging countries to invest more in programs to reduce HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria at AIDS 2010 0 None
2010-07-27 Albert Einstein College of Medicine receives research grant to help people with MDR-TB 0 None
2010-07-27 Study on interactions between new antitubercular drug candidates SQ109 and TMC207 0 None
2010-07-27 AHF denies BMS sales reprepresentatives access to healthcare centers 0 None
2010-07-27 Quidel recommences shipments of QuickVue+ lateral flow diagnostic test for infectious mononucleosis 0 None
2010-07-27 Scientists discover mechanism of herpes virus cell entry machinery 0 None
2010-07-27 Study analyses anesthetic effects on surgical site infections 0 None
2010-07-27 AIDS 2010 opinions: U.S. funding for global HIV/AIDS programs; Empowering women, girls in fight against HIV/AIDS 0 None
2010-07-26 Can-Fite's CF102 decreases HCV viral load in liver cancer patients 0 5
2010-07-26 Tibotec submits NDA for TMC278 anti-HIV compound to FDA 0 None
2010-07-26 Vical's prophylactic Vaxfectin-formulated pDNA vaccine effective against HSV-2 in animal model 1 5
2010-07-26 Sec. of State Clinton signs 5-year AIDS control partnership agreement with Vietnam 0 None
2010-07-26 Toolkits to facilitate implementation of new WHO guidelines for reducing HIV infections issued 0 None
2010-07-26 AU Summit panel focuses on water, sanitation to meet MDG targets in Africa 0 None
2010-07-26 Scientists study Legionella's reprogramming on cells for survival, propagation 0 None
2010-07-26 AIDS 2010: Obama, Clinton vow U.S. support to global fight against HIV/AIDS 0 None
2010-07-23 Babesiosis disease on the rise in Lower Hudson Valley: NYS DOH 0 None
2010-07-23 Securing universal access to HIV prevention, care, treatment and support 0 None
2010-07-23 AVAC releases GPP Guidelines at International AIDS Conference 0 None
2010-07-23 Vienna Declaration signed to support evidence-based drug policy for improving community health 0 None
2010-07-23 AIDS 2010 calls for extension of human rights protections as central tenet of global response to AIDS 0 None
2010-07-23 Emotional barriers, structural barriers can prevent PLWHA from seeking care, treatment: Survey 0 None
2010-07-23 Organizations highlight plight of HIV-positive Haitians, call for donors to support 'whole of society' health system strengthening 0 None
2010-07-23 New model for scaling up treatment, prevention of HIV amongst IDUs 0 None
2010-07-23 Health bodies to discuss steps to further reduce mother to child HIV transmission 0 None
2010-07-23 Study identifies infection mechanism of disease-causing microbes 0 3.5
2010-07-23 Pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria cause death of 6 million of world's poorest children 0 None
2010-07-23 Early HAART during TB treatment prolongs survival of untreated HIV-infected adults: CAMELIA study 0 None
2010-07-23 NVHR releases statement on New York Times article 'Hope against Hepatitis C' 0 5
2010-07-23 Boehringer Ingelheim's VERxVE study of nevirapine meets primary endpoint 0 None
2010-07-23 Corporation for National and Community Service awards National AIDS Fund $3.6 million SIF grant 0 None
2010-07-23 Sec. of State Clinton participates in ASEAN forum; ASEAN health ministers meet 0 None
2010-07-23 National Jewish Health receives $31M NIH contract to study skin infections associated with atopic dermatitis 0 None
2010-07-23 Independent DSMB recommends Inhibitex to complete FV-100 Phase II clinical trial for shingles 0 None
2010-07-23 Schizophrenia patients likely to sustain medical injuries during non-psychiatric hospital stay 0 None
2010-07-23 Reusing syringes in anesthesia leads to viral transmission: Study 0 None
2010-07-23 Researchers discover fundamental entry mechanism of fungal microbes into plant and human host cells 0 None
2010-07-23 AIDS 2010 studies, releases: Criminalization, discrimination of high-risk groups; Test-and-treat; UNAIDS launches HIV prevention commission 0 None
2010-07-23 AIDS 2010: Halving HIV/TB co-infection deaths; Financial transaction tax discussed, and more 0 None
2010-07-22 New HIV drug on the block 0 None
2010-07-22 Tibotec reports Phase 3 trial results of TMC278 vs. EFV in treatment-naive HIV-1-infected adults 0 None
2010-07-22 Achillion nominates ACH-2928 NS5A clinical candidate for treatment of HCV 0 None
2010-07-22 Towards a cure: HIV reservoirs and strategies to control them 0 None
2010-07-22 AHF calls upon Congress to immediately pass 'HIV/AIDS Saves Lives First Act of 2010' 0 None
2010-07-22 AHF hosts 'Test & Treat: Getting to 10 Million on ARVs' satellite session 0 None
2010-07-22 Correlates of HIV stigma in HIV-positive women: Study 0 None
2010-07-22 Adult circumcision proposed for possible HIV prevention in gay men 0 None
2010-07-22 New era of scientific innovation to drive novel ways of treating, preventing HIV 0 None
2010-07-22 Childhood experiences, psychosocial health problems increase risk of HIV in bisexual men 0 None
2010-07-22 New carbon nanomaterial fights disease causing bacteria 0 None
2010-07-22 Fera acquires investigational new drug for treatment of fungal otitis externa 0 None
2010-07-22 Study shows potential impact of syringe type on injection-related HIV epidemics among drug users 0 None
2010-07-22 Smoking cessation effectively alter subgingival microbiome in patients on periodontal therapy: Study 0 None
2010-07-22 Onconase, Amphinase 2 show positive results for SARS virus: Tamir Biotechnology 0 None
2010-07-22 Current myths vs. realities in global AIDS funding 0 None
2010-07-22 Study marks significant milestone for microbicide research field, HIV prevention 0 None
2010-07-22 Flat global funding for HIV prevention research could have serious consequences: Report 0 None
2010-07-22 Experts outline three elements necessary for ending HIV/AIDS pandemic 0 None
2010-07-22 AIDS 2010: Advocates march in Vienna for human rights of HIV/AIDS patients 0 None
2010-07-22 AIDS 2010 interviews 0 None
2010-07-22 AIDS 2010 studies, releases: PMTCT, treating children, male circumcision; National prevention programs; IDUs 0 None
2010-07-22 AIDS 2010 opinions: U.S. AIDS funding; Human rights and HIV; Invest in primary care; Microbicide gel's possibilities 0 None
2010-07-22 CFAR receives a five-year renewal grant to continue AIDS research 0 None
2010-07-22 Today's OpEds: U.S. and AIDS; Mass. example on health reform?; Unions and health costs 0 None
2010-07-21 NIH awards KGI $3.6M grant to develop diagnostic assays and devices for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis 0 None
2010-07-21 Shionogi-ViiV Healthcare to advance '572 inhibitor into Phase III clinical trials 0 None
2010-07-21 New insights on early pathogenic events, strategies for preventing HIV infection 0 None
2010-07-21 NovaBay reports positive results from NVC-422 Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial for impetigo 0 None
2010-07-21 Report: Older gay, bisexual men enrolled in long-term study of HIV used illicit drugs infrequently 0 None
2010-07-21 Health Canada grants Osiris Priority Review for Prochymal NDS 0 None
2010-07-21 HIV and Human Rights March to prevent new infections, provide treatment for people with HIV 0 None
2010-07-21 NACI updates, strengthens statement related to the use of rotavirus vaccines in Canada 0 None
2010-07-21 AMP particpates at FDA's public meeting on oversight of laboratory developed tests 0 None
2010-07-21 AiCuris presents preclinical data on AIC246 anti-HCMV drug at International Herpesvirus Workshop 0 5
2010-07-21 ATLIS 2010 shows gap in patient-physician dialogue that may negatively impact patients' quality of life 0 None
2010-07-21 Experts urge global leaders to commit $20 billion to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria 0 None
2010-07-21 WHO, UNAIDS and PSI call for scale up of male circumcision in Eastern, Southern Africa 0 None
2010-07-21 Early HIV treatment can save more children's lives 0 None
2010-07-21 AIDS 2010: Study finds microbicide containing HIV drug lowers infection risk in women by 39% 1 None
2010-07-21 Depressive symptoms in patients with HCV infection overlooked 0 None
2010-07-21 AIDS 2010: Number of HIV positive patients on arvs grew to 5.2m in 2009 with 10m still in need, who says 0 None
2010-07-21 University of Texas scientist creates promising HIV vaccine candidate 0 None
2010-07-21 Scientists find way to block androgens, halt tumor progression in prostate cancer 0 None
2010-07-21 Opinions: AIDS vaccine and cure; China's role in the Global Fund; Child marriage prevention act; Gorbachev on safe water 0 None
2010-07-21 Preventative measures to avoid Lyme disease 0 None
2010-07-21 Natural, needle-free vaccination against malaria 0 None
2010-07-20 New & improved rotavirus vaccine to be trialed in Melbourne 0 None
2010-07-20 HIV – Rising menace 0 None
2010-07-20 Nontargeted opt-out screening associated with newly identified HIV-infected patients: Study 0 None
2010-07-20 WHO announces new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment among children 0 None
2010-07-20 Only 51% of HIV-exposed infants received minimal dose of prevention drug nevirapine: Study 0 None
2010-07-20 AVAC applauds CAPRISA 004 microbicide gel trial for preventing sexual transmission of HIV infection 0 None
2010-07-20 Bi-monthly journal on neurovirology from Springer 0 None
2010-07-20 NanoViricides presents study results of nanoviricides anti-Ebola agents 0 None
2010-07-20 Study seeks patients with cancer of oropharynx to participate in Phase I clinical trial of SRS 0 None
2010-07-20 PSI to release evidence supporting quality scale-up of male circumcision 0 None
2010-07-20 Scientists develop new way to increase effectiveness of antiviral drugs 0 None
2010-07-20 Bill Gates calls for renewed focus on reducing new HIV infections 0 None
2010-07-20 DBS signs exclusive license agreement with JLB 0 None
2010-07-20 Argos' Arcelis immunotherapy reduces viral load in interim analysis of Phase 2 HIV trial 0 None
2010-07-20 Education campaign positively impacts attitudes, behaviour of young people towards HIV/AIDS 0 None
2010-07-20 NSF awards grants to LSU researchers for oil spill impact study on fragile ecosystems 0 None
2010-07-20 Researchers make scientific breakthrough in fight against HIV, genital herpes with a vaginal gel 0 None
2010-07-20 Scientists find major shortcomings in assessing CVD risk in HIV patients 0 None
2010-07-20 AHF calls upon US to honor commitment to PEPFAR 0 None
2010-07-20 WHO advises earlier treatment for people with HIV 0 None
2010-07-20 BC-CfE study suggests HAART may prevent transmission, spread of HIV 0 None
2010-07-20 Cash rewards help combat STIs in rural Africa, study finds 0 None
2010-07-20 AIDS 2010 studies, releases: Treating HIV-positive patients with ARVs drove down number of new HIV infections, study finds 0 None
2010-07-20 International organizations mutually agree to eradicate pediatric HIV/AIDS by 2015 0 None
2010-07-20 New microbicide gel reduces woman's risk of being infected with HIV, genital herpes 0 None
2010-07-20 T-SPOT.TB test predicts TB infected persons better than TST: Study 0 None
2010-07-20 Abbott presents 48-week PROGRESS study results at 28th International AIDS Conference 0 None
2010-07-20 Infants in African countries receive minimum help to reduce risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission: Study 0 None
2010-07-20 International AIDS conference focuses on HIV prevention, U.S. poverty-infection link 0 None
2010-07-20 AIDS 2010 opens: Leaders weigh in on global HIV/AIDS funding; Clinton, Gates on efficiency 0 None
2010-07-20 FDA joins Tox21 collaboration for improved chemical screening 0 None
2010-07-20 PSI showcases evidence-based HIV prevention methods at International AIDS Conference 0 None
2010-07-20 Benefits of drug L-methionine for neurogenic bladder disorders unclear 0 None
2010-07-19 A look into HIV related issues 0 None
2010-07-19 First Edition: July 19, 2010 0 None
2010-07-19 Phase 2 CUBICIN study for prosthetic joint infections meets primary endpoint 0 None
2010-07-19 Phase II data on Genetic Immunity's DermaVir vaccine to be presented at XVIII International AIDS Conference 0 5
2010-07-19 ViroStatics to present VS411 Phase II dose-ranging trial data at International AIDS Conference in Vienna 0 1
2010-07-19 FIT Biotech to present results of FIT-06 Phase II clinical trial at XVIII International AIDS 2010 Conference 0 1
2010-07-18 Effective AIDS treatment but poor accessibility: Report from International AIDS conference 2010 0 None
2010-07-18 Cash incentives cut down HIV transmission: World Bank Studies 0 None
2010-07-17 New tactics for repelling, controlling disease-carrying insects 1 5
2010-07-17 New microfluidic device for effective HIV diagnosis 0 None
2010-07-17 BioRadar develops TransFMDV for Foot and Mouth Disease 0 None
2010-07-17 IAS announces winners of four scientific awards to be presented at AIDS 2010 0 None
2010-07-17 Study examines HIV-positive patients' death risk at CD4 counts above 350 0 None
2010-07-17 CDC director gives health system failing grade on prevention 0 None
2010-07-17 Research findings may help identify human TOR kinase inhibitors 0 None
2010-07-17 Also in Global Health News: WHO reacts to Amnesty's N. Korea report; Universal flu vaccine; Malaria-resistant mosquitoes 0 None
2010-07-16 Recent releases in Global Health 0 None
2010-07-16 Study compares denture stomatitis genes with whole transcriptome for salivary biomarker analysis 0 None
2010-07-16 Restricted diet can extend lifespan: Study 0 None
2010-07-16 WPI researchers measure molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections 0 None
2010-07-16 Lyophilized rPA anthrax vaccine more immunogenic than liquid formulation: Study 0 None
2010-07-16 Spanish scientists develop new parasite detection method to prevent Anisakidosis 0 None
2010-07-16 Aeras, CHC collaborate in Cambodian tuberculosis prevalence study 0 None
2010-07-16 Hemispherx publishes report of Japanese government funded program to develop nasally delivered H5N1 vaccine 0 None
2010-07-16 Bill Gates emphasizes need for increased efficiency in HIV prevention, treatment programs 0 None
2010-07-16 Duke University researchers, African colleagues to study malaria control strategies 0 None
2010-07-16 Early HIV treatment reduces death, likelihood of TB, study finds 0 None
2010-07-16 New findings on macrophage activation can facilitate development of early diagnosis tools 0 None
2010-07-16 Elusys, Lonza partner for commercial production of Anthim antibody for inhaled anthrax treatment 0 None
2010-07-15 NIH awards MacroGenics $9.8 million grant for three projects 0 None
2010-07-15 NVHR welcomes national HIV/AIDS strategy that recognizes better care for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis patients 0 None
2010-07-15 New drug launches for HCV in the Philippines to increase market earned revenues to $4.5 billion by 2017 0 None
2010-07-15 First 1M doses of smallpox vaccine for immune-compromised populations delivered 0 None
2010-07-15 UNC research to be presented at International AIDS Society conference 0 None
2010-07-15 Over half of UK swine flu hospital admissions, deaths occurred in previously healthy people: Research 0 None
2010-07-15 Pennsylvanians should take steps to reduce exposure to mosquitoes, Secretary of Health advises 0 None
2010-07-15 AVAC Report surveys state of biomedical HIV prevention research 0 None
2010-07-15 New HIV treatment strategy could reduce HIV-related deaths by 10M in 15 years, UNAIDS says 0 None
2010-07-15 AP further examines how PEPFAR helped inform new U.S. domestic HIV/AIDS strategy 0 None
2010-07-14 Hendra virus treatment to be ready in a few months 0 5
2010-07-14 NIAID awards ATCC multimillion dollar MID-BRR contract 0 None
2010-07-14 First Edition: July 14, 2010 0 None
2010-07-14 Health Canada approves FluMist for preventing seasonal influenza 0 None
2010-07-14 Study of relationship characteristics, motivations behind agreements among gay male couples 0 None
2010-07-14 White House introduces comprehensive action plan for the U.S. response to HIV/AIDS 0 None
2010-07-14 Presidio Pharmaceuticals completes Phase 1a clinical trial of PPI-461 in healthy subjects 0 4
2010-07-14 Report urges multi-disciplinary research approach to help HIV-positive women stay healthy 0 None
2010-07-14 Pelosi applauds Obama Administration's release of National HIV/AIDS Strategy 0 None
2010-07-14 Scientists discover three human antibodies that neutralize HIV 0 None
2010-07-14 Eban-based HIV/STD risk-reduction intervention improves safe-sex habits among high-risk African-American couples 0 None
2010-07-14 IAS announces recipients of CNIHR grants 0 None
2010-07-14 Insight into inner functional mechanisms of new bacterial infection target 0 None
2010-07-14 Release of National HIV/AIDS Strategy demonstrates Obama’s commitment, dedication 0 None
2010-07-14 TheraDoc clinical surveillance system helps clinicians reduce catheter-related infections: Study 0 None
2010-07-14 Researcher to lead $14.5M project to fight malaria in Southeast Asia 0 None
2010-07-14 Researchers awarded $3M grant to establish DC D-CFAR 0 None
2010-07-14 In N.J., patients who receive free AIDS meds to face stricter income limits; some W. Va. state employees will no longer receive monthly insurance subsidies 0 None
2010-07-14 HIVMA, RWMPC support National HIV/AIDS Strategy 0 None
2010-07-14 AAHIVM warns that proper implementation of Strategy will depend on adequate HIV workforce 0 None
2010-07-14 U.N. report released ahead of International AIDS Conference: HIV prevalence drops among young Africans 0 None
2010-07-14 Unified National HIV/AIDS Strategy outlines goals to address HIV epidemic in the U.S. 0 None
2010-07-14 Universal surveillance for MRSA decreased HAIs related to devices: Study 0 None
2010-07-14 First comprehensive U.S. HIV/AIDS strategy to draw on lessons from PEPFAR 0 None
2010-07-14 LSUHSC Professor awarded $2.1M grant to determine role of PCP 0 None
2010-07-14 Administration to unveil first national HIV/AIDS strategy today 0 None
2010-07-14 Opinions: Haitian rebuilding; Nuclear state vaccine initiatives; HIV rights abuses in China; HIV vaccine 0 None
2010-07-14 FDA clears Meridian Bioscience's new illumigene C. difficile molecular amplification assay 0 None
2010-07-13 CCO to provide official online scientific analysis of AIDS 2010 0 None
2010-07-13 Innocoll submits SPA for phase 3 clinical trial of Cogenzia for adjuvant treatment of infected diabetic foot ulcers 0 None
2010-07-13 Former presidents endorse the Vienna Declaration 0 None
2010-07-13 Palex to distribute MDI's Detect-Ready MRSA assay in Spain 0 None
2010-07-13 ABL signs international distribution agreement for Virco BVBA's HIV resistance interpretation system 0 None
2010-07-13 IAS, NIDA announce recipients of second annual joint research fellowships 0 None
2010-07-13 Strategies to prevent HACs, reduce cost of care, improve patient experience discussed at QUEST National Meeting 0 None
2010-07-13 Studies suggest couple-based HIV/STD prevention interventions for African Americans 0 None
2010-07-13 Aggressive infection control measures stop spread of Acinetobacter baumannii at Dallas hospital 0 None
2010-07-13 Inadequate funding for research, prevention will not help eradicate HIV in Quebec 0 None
2010-07-13 Study recommends hospital to install antibacterial keyboards in triage, registration areas 0 None
2010-07-13 Hospitals adopt advanced computer technology to prevent HAIs 0 None
2010-07-13 AHF to criticize President Obama's NHAS in a press conference 0 None
2010-07-13 Sewage that overflows into urban creeks, streams can promote spread of West Nile virus: Study 0 None
2010-07-13 UC Irvine public health professor to lead malaria field research in Southeast Asia 0 None
2010-07-13 Fresh salsa and guacamole may be important vehicles of foodborne infection, says ORISE researcher 0 None
2010-07-13 APIC survey uncovers barriers in adoption of best practices for CRBSI prevention in hospitals 0 None
2010-07-13 NIAID names Case Western Reserve University as International Center of Excellence for Malaria Research 0 None
2010-07-13 Wall Street Journal essay examines historical efforts to control malaria 0 None
2010-07-13 Efficacy data of Caldolor Injection in treating fever associated with falciparum malaria published 0 None
2010-07-13 BioSpecifics' partner Auxilium provides update on XIAFLEX 0 None
2010-07-12 Obama administration prepares to announce first national HIV strategy 0 None
2010-07-12 Administration plans to release new HIV/AIDS strategy this week 0 None
2010-07-12 Report on program to develop, test nasally delivered H5N1 vaccine filed with Japan's MHLW 0 None
2010-07-12 First Edition: July 12, 2010 0 None
2010-07-12 Common SNP in sequence of human genome conferring risk of vascular diseases discovered 0 None
2010-07-12 FDA grants Catheter Connections 510(k) clearance for DualCap disinfecting product 0 5
2010-07-12 Medivir reports 24-week interim Phase 2b results of TMC435 in treatment-naïve patients with HCV genotype-1 0 None
2010-07-12 Lectures on DermaVir to be presented at International Conference on Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies 0 None
2010-07-12 Midatech, Immunotope form joint venture to develop antigen based products for immune therapies 0 None
2010-07-12 Drosophila fly study may aid in staving off diseases in humans using defensive bacteria 0 None
2010-07-12 Federal food safety agencies commended for supporting Food Safety Working Group 0 None
2010-07-12 AOL News reports on challenges of global spread of drug-resistant TB 0 None
2010-07-12 Discovery of antibodies that kill more than 90% of HIV viruses gives new hope for vaccine 0 None
2010-07-12 Study examines impact of universal HIV testing, immediate ART program in Washington, DC 0 None
2010-07-12 World Bank announces new head for its HIV/AIDS program 0 None
2010-07-12 Science special section examines HIV/AIDS in Russia, Ukraine 0 None
2010-07-09 UM researcher uses computer algorithms to develop vaccines for new strains of influenza viruses 0 None
2010-07-09 New food safety requirements for large-scale egg producers: FDA 0 None
2010-07-09 Tulane University to receive $11.2M over seven years to establish international malaria research center 0 None
2010-07-09 HHS to give states $25 million for HIV drugs; Researchers identify antibodies that may help in AIDS vaccine research 0 None
2010-07-09 AHF: 15 Zambian health care professionals to train HIV Medics 0 None
2010-07-09 Study on Drosophila flies may help develop treatments for serious human diseases: Article 0 None
2010-07-09 NIAID announces $14M in first-year funding to establish 10 new malaria research centers 0 None
2010-07-09 WHO report examines donors response to developing countries during H1N1 pandemic 0 None
2010-07-09 Conference bursary for researchers in developing countries to attend 'Parasite to Prevention' 0 None
2010-07-09 UC San Diego professor to establish new Peru/Brazil ICEMR to help control malaria 0 None
2010-07-09 Department of Agriculture asks consumers to discard Milky Way Farm's hard cheddar cheese 0 None
2010-07-09 MSU-led research team to create new malaria prevention, control strategies in Malawi with $9.1M federal grant 0 None
2010-07-09 State AIDS programs struggle as joblessness increases demand 0 None
2010-07-09 IRIC scientists identify vitamin B3 as potential antifungal treatment 0 1
2010-07-09 Media outlets examine efforts to tackle HIV/AIDS worldwide 0 None
2010-07-09 Biomagnetics, LANL collaborate to develop device for tuberculosis diagnosis 0 None
2010-07-09 Qualaquin for treatment of night time leg cramps leads to serious side effects, FDA warns 0 None
2010-07-09 PharmAthene reports progress in lyophilized rPA anthrax vaccine development program 0 None
2010-07-09 Roche Molecular Systems receives FDA clearance for new LightCycler MRSA Advanced Test 0 None
2010-07-08 Advanced Life Sciences announces positive results from preclinical studies of Restanza IV 0 None
2010-07-08 Experts to sound alarm on the worsening global AIDS crisis among MSM 0 None
2010-07-08 Vitamin D receptor emerges as key player amid gut bacteria, scientists find 0 None
2010-07-08 Scientists shrink distant sarcomas with genetically reprogrammed herpes virus and anti-vascular drug 0 None
2010-07-08 Researchers use nanotechnology to develop advanced wound dressing to detect, treat infection 0 None
2010-07-08 AHF denounces Obama administration plan to address AIDS drug crisis with $25M 0 None
2010-07-08 Increasing HAART treatment for HIV/AIDS patients will provide significant cost savings: Study 0 None
2010-07-08 Medizone seeks international patent protection for Asepticsure technology 0 None
2010-07-08 TB Alliance, DNDi announce inter-PDP agreement to develop potential anti-TB compounds 0 None
2010-07-08 LSUHSC awarded $4M grant to study cannabinoid treatment for HIV infection 0 5
2010-07-08 Drug initiative granted rights to develop TB compounds for potential treatment of NTDs 0 None
2010-07-08 FDA approves Beech Tree Labs' IND for Phase 1/2a clinical evaluation of BTL-TML-HSV 0 None
2010-07-07 NIH awards $2.8M grant for development of diagnostic multiplex testing platform with BMB technology 0 None
2010-07-07 PolyMedix receives NIH grant to develop defensin-mimetic antimicrobial compounds for malaria 0 None
2010-07-07 Codex Alimentarius Commission provides new guidance to help improve food safety 0 None
2010-07-07 TWINCORE researchers develop new model approaches for HCV research 0 None
2010-07-07 Communication between bacterial species promotes resistance to antibiotics: Study 0 None
2010-07-07 QIAGEN receives CE conformity marking for careHPV Test 0 None
2010-07-07 WHO H1N1 response probe's second meeting highlights divergent views 0 None
2010-07-07 AIDS Healthcare Foundation presses Obama Administration on PEPFAR funding 0 None
2010-07-06 Bacteria that will kill Dengue bearing mosquitoes on the way 1 4
2010-07-06 Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals receives FDA expanded labeling for INFERGEN 0 5
2010-07-06 Preclinical efficacy data of Sangamo's ZFN based human stem cell therapy for HIV published 0 None
2010-07-06 Elsevier releases 'Infectious Diseases,' 3rd edition 0 None
2010-07-06 Breathing system filters used in anaesthesia allow passage of bacterial, yeast infections 0 None
2010-07-06 Protagen, Mikrogen collaborate to identify typical autoantibody signatures in infectious diseases 0 None
2010-07-05 Update on suspected Acute Haemorrhagic Fever in Republic of the Congo 0 None
2010-07-04 Pet reptiles can pose health risks in the young: Report 1 None
2010-07-03 GeoVax releases two articles on Historic HIV Vaccine Trial 0 None
2010-07-02 Shire presents positive data from TKT-025 EXT Phase I/II study for VPRIV in type 1 Gaucher disease patients 0 None
2010-07-02 Clemizole can yield high-level synergy with protease inhibitor class: Research 0 None
2010-07-02 Virus related to hepatitis C discovered in Asian bats 0 None
2010-07-02 ORS, zinc supplements and rotavirus vaccine can reduce diarrheal disease 0 1
2010-07-02 House Subcommittee approves $52.7B FY11 Foreign Ops appropriations bill 0 None
2010-07-02 Adding nutrients could improve efficiency of deep sea biological pump 0 None
2010-07-02 AP reports on how newly approved meningitis vaccine could 'revolutionalize' prevention of disease in Africa 0 None
2010-07-02 Book on governance, social justice and epidemic diseases 0 None
2010-07-02 American Abroad Media examines intersection of religion and public health in Africa 0 None
2010-07-02 New York Times: AIDS drug program has growing waiting list 0 None
2010-07-02 AHF members urge Congress to honor AIDS funding commitment 0 None
2010-07-01 Diagnostic Hybrids receives Chinese SFDA approval for D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening and ID Kit 0 None
2010-07-01 FIOCRUZ receives Brazil's Anvisa regulatory approval to market Chembio's Dual Path Platform HIV 1/2 rapid test 0 None
2010-07-01 Fecal contamination on hands linked to bacterial contamination in stored water 0 None
2010-07-01 FnBP is central to bacteria's ability to invade organs: Researchers 0 5
2010-07-01 Community-based lymphatic filariasis education increases treatment compliance up to 90%: Study 0 None
2010-07-01 CDC issues new guidelines on detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections 0 None
2010-07-01 Behavioral intervention program can reduce incidence of HIV, STIs among female sex workers: Researchers 0 None
2010-07-01 Ecolab launches Virasept to treat Clostridium difficile spores 0 5
2010-07-01 World Bank, WHO, UNAIDS report offers comprehensive look at HIV/AIDS in Middle East, N. Africa 0 None
2010-07-01 Gen-Probe's APTIMA Trichomonas assay receives European CE mark 0 None
2010-07-01 Cubist commences enrollment in Phase 2 study of CXA-201 for complicated intra-abdominal infections 0 None
2010-07-01 Prasco commences shipments of generic prescription ZEGERID Capsules 0 None

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