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Researchers develop novel recombinant vaccine against Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a type of RNA virus transmitted from animals to humans. The infection causes severe respiratory illness and symptoms including cough, headache and fever, which can progress into encephalitis, seizure and coma.

15 Apr 2019

Spotlight on ECCMID 2019: Detecting Disease & Managing Infections

This article covers some of the highlights of ECCMID 2019, with insights into some of the companies and products being featured at the event.

From ESCMID 15 Apr 2019

Study shows improvements in cardiovascular risk for women developing Type 2 diabetes despite prescription bias

A Diabetes UK-funded study suggests that Type 2 diabetes leads to a smaller increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease for women today than it has done in the past.

15 Apr 2019

Watchdogs cite lax medical and mental health treatment of ICE detainees

It’s Saturday morning and the women of the Contreras family are busy in Montclair, Calif., making pupusas, tamales and tacos. They’re working to replace the income of José Contreras, who has been held since last June at Southern California’s Adelanto ICE Processing Center, a privately run immigration detention center.

15 Apr 2019

£1.8 million award to boost Crohn's disease research

An international philanthropic trust has awarded significant funding to aid scientists' understanding of the currently incurable condition known as Crohn's disease.

15 Apr 2019

IMI launches new project that focuses on development of new biomarkers

The University of Zurich coordinates a worldwide research project that focuses on the development of new biomarkers.

15 Apr 2019

Effective hand hygiene key to reducing hospital-based infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a 30 second application of a six-step hand washing and hand rub regimen that could keep infections away.

From ESCMID 15 Apr 2019

Petting zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug resistant bacteria

New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands shows that petting zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug resistant bacteria, which could lead to highly virulent drug-resistant pathogens being passed on to visitors.

15 Apr 2019

Cancer cells use tactics to avoid being recognised by immunotherapy agents

Researchers have found that bowel cancer cells have a mechanism by which they can switch off some key molecules on their surfaces and thus escape being recognised and killed by the immunotherapy agents.

15 Apr 2019

Geographical range of vector-borne diseases expands rapidly, shows research

New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands shows that the geographical range of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, leishmaniasis, and tick-borne encephalitis is expanding rapidly.

15 Apr 2019

Brain training to strengthen the brain's neural network

A new study reveals that less than an hour of training the brain could help strengthen the neural connections of the brain. This study could help develop new treatment and management strategies for progressive neurodegenerative disorders such as stroke and Parkinson’s believe the researchers.

15 Apr 2019

New research identifies novel link between antibiotic resistance and climate change

New research presented at this week's 29th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands, identifies a novel association between antibiotic resistance and climate change.

15 Apr 2019

Study finds ‘superbug’ in hands or nostrils of patients staying in the hospital

For decades, hospitals have worked to get doctors, nurses and others to wash their hands and prevent the spread of germs.

15 Apr 2019

Stem cells from patient's own bone marrow holds great potential for osteoarthritis

Stem cells collected from the patient's own bone marrow holds great interest as a potential therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee because of their ability to regenerate the damaged cartilage.

15 Apr 2019

National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative reduces risks of healthcare-associated S. aureus infections

Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative has seen significant, sustained improvements in hand hygiene compliance among Australian healthcare workers, and reduced risks of potentially fatal healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus infection, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April), and published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

15 Apr 2019

Novo Biosciences achieves major milestones in its new drug to treat heart disease and DMD

Novo Biosciences Inc., has achieved several major milestones in its mission of bringing its breakthrough drug candidate, trodusquemine, to market as a potential regenerative medicine treatment for heart disease and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

15 Apr 2019

Travelers staying in a hotel linked with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria

Staying in a hotel or private accommodation is associated with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria in travelers to low and/or middle-income countries, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April).

15 Apr 2019

Study highlights vital role played by rest in learning new skill

In a study of healthy volunteers, National Institutes of Health researchers found that our brains may solidify the memories of new skills we just practiced a few seconds earlier by taking a short rest. The results highlight the critically important role rest may play in learning.

15 Apr 2019

Research highlights the importance of seeking prompt medical advice following rabies exposure

There is only a short window of opportunity to seek medical help before rabies becomes almost invariably fatal, but people wait an average of 10 days before seeking medical advice following exposure to potentially rabid animals overseas, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April).

15 Apr 2019

More openness, transparency in assessment of active substances in plant protection products

No third party may fundamentally publish the work of another without their consent. The BfR is therefore exercising its rights as a scientific institute.

15 Apr 2019

Research News and Research

Researchers develop novel recombinant vaccine against Nipah virus

Spotlight on ECCMID 2019: Detecting Disease & Managing Infections

Study shows improvements in cardiovascular risk for women developing Type 2 diabetes despite prescription bias

Watchdogs cite lax medical and mental health treatment of ICE detainees

£1.8 million award to boost Crohn's disease research

IMI launches new project that focuses on development of new biomarkers

Effective hand hygiene key to reducing hospital-based infections

Petting zoos can create a diverse reservoir of multidrug resistant bacteria

Cancer cells use tactics to avoid being recognised by immunotherapy agents

Geographical range of vector-borne diseases expands rapidly, shows research

Brain training to strengthen the brain's neural network

New research identifies novel link between antibiotic resistance and climate change

Study finds ‘superbug’ in hands or nostrils of patients staying in the hospital

Stem cells from patient's own bone marrow holds great potential for osteoarthritis

National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative reduces risks of healthcare-associated S. aureus infections

Novo Biosciences achieves major milestones in its new drug to treat heart disease and DMD

Travelers staying in a hotel linked with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria

Study highlights vital role played by rest in learning new skill

Research highlights the importance of seeking prompt medical advice following rabies exposure

More openness, transparency in assessment of active substances in plant protection products

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