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Gut microbial signature may help identify causes of chronic malnutrition in children

Chronic malnutrition, usually associated with an inflammation of the small intestine, affects one in every four children under the age of five. It is the leading cause of child mortality in low-income countries and is also responsible for severe stunting.

24 Aug 2018

Loyola Medicine specialist offers tips to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease in children

With an uptick in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in the area, Loyola Medicine pediatric infectious disease specialist Nadia Qureshi, MD, offers tips to keep kids healthy as they go back to school.

23 Aug 2018

Seeking solutions to treat scleroderma

It begins with cold hands. Not just put-on-some-gloves cold. Instead, the fingers overreact to cold by turning white or blue and may become numb or tingly.

17 Aug 2018

Consequences of healthcare-associated infections go beyond patients' physical health

The consequences of healthcare-associated infections reach well beyond patients' physical health, souring social relationships, and leading some healthcare providers to distance themselves from affected patients, according to a qualitative, systematic review published in the American Journal of Infection Control, the journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

16 Aug 2018

Seven activities that prevent you from getting quality sleep during summer

Summer is the season of barbeque, beach trips, and some of the simplest joys of life, but if you're not careful, it can also be the lone enemy of one of the most important joys of them all: sleep.

15 Aug 2018

New project aims to study growth of water-based microorganisms

In order to better understand and assess the quality of ground and spring water, state-of-the-art methods from the fields of molecular biology and microbiology, as well as chemical high-performance analytics are now developed.

14 Aug 2018

Experts highlight key knowledge gaps that need to be addressed in Ebola vaccine research

Despite promising advances, important scientific questions remain unanswered in the effort to develop a safe and effective Ebola vaccine, according to members of an international Ebola research consortium.

13 Aug 2018

Transmission of F. tularensis unlikely to happen through the food chain

In Germany, 41 cases of tularemia were reported in 2016. The infections are mainly due to direct contact with infected animals or with insect vectors like ticks and mosquitos.

10 Aug 2018

Learning to live well with dementia

Imagine your doctor telling you have Alzheimer's disease or some other type of dementia. Then, imagine being told, "I'm sorry, there's nothing we can do. You might want to start getting your affairs in order."

9 Aug 2018

Claudia Langenberg wins Helmholtz International Fellow Award

"Claudia Langenberg is known for her research on genetic causes of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders," explains Dr. Gabi Kastenmüller, acting head of the Institute of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology.

3 Aug 2018

Nalco Water's molecular-based test for Legionella provides much faster results than current methods

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has introduced a molecular-based test for Legionella that provides results 14-times faster than current culture testing methods to help building and cooling tower operators manage public health risks from the waterborne pathogen.

2 Aug 2018

ADHA applauds federal agencies that update Surgeon General's Report on oral health

The American Dental Hygienists' Association applauds the federal agencies that will be involved in updating the Surgeon General's Report on oral health.

2 Aug 2018

Study: More than 90% of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep

More than 90 percent of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep, according to new research by the University at Buffalo School of Nursing.

2 Aug 2018

Mothers exposed to cigarette smoke stop breastfeeding sooner, shows study

Researchers have determined that new mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in their homes, stop breastfeeding sooner than women not exposed to second-hand smoke.

2 Aug 2018

Study estimates heatwave deaths to increase steadily by 2080

If people cannot adapt to future climate temperatures, deaths caused by severe heatwaves will increase dramatically in tropical and subtropical regions, followed closely by Australia, Europe and the United States, a global new Monash–led study shows.

1 Aug 2018

Catalytic nanoparticles can effectively prevent tooth decay

Combine a diet high in sugar with poor oral hygiene habits and dental cavities, or caries, will likely result.

1 Aug 2018

New model for eradicating peste des petits ruminants

Eradicating peste des petits ruminants is an ambitious objective that is neveretheless looking increasingly realistic, notably thanks to a targeted vaccination strategy centring on production systems that act as a virus reservoir.

31 Jul 2018

Pungent compound contained in ginger ensures fresh breath

The pungent compound 6-gingerol, a constituent of ginger, stimulates an enzyme contained in saliva - an enzyme which breaks down foul-smelling substances.

30 Jul 2018

Study assesses patient and family attitudes in voicing concerns about care

Previous studies have shown that when all members of the clinical care team feel comfortable speaking up, team performance improves.

13 Jul 2018

Bruker's MALDI Biotyper OMA receives AOAC Method of the Year award in food microbiology

At the 2018 Annual Meeting of the International Association of Food Protection (www.foodprotection.org/), Bruker announces a standardized workflow for any microbial isolate confirmation and identification in food microbiology.

From Bruker Daltonics 10 Jul 2018

Hygiene News and Research

Gut microbial signature may help identify causes of chronic malnutrition in children

Loyola Medicine specialist offers tips to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease in children

Seeking solutions to treat scleroderma

Consequences of healthcare-associated infections go beyond patients' physical health

Seven activities that prevent you from getting quality sleep during summer

New project aims to study growth of water-based microorganisms

Experts highlight key knowledge gaps that need to be addressed in Ebola vaccine research

Transmission of F. tularensis unlikely to happen through the food chain

Learning to live well with dementia

Claudia Langenberg wins Helmholtz International Fellow Award

Nalco Water's molecular-based test for Legionella provides much faster results than current methods

ADHA applauds federal agencies that update Surgeon General's Report on oral health

Study: More than 90% of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep

Mothers exposed to cigarette smoke stop breastfeeding sooner, shows study

Study estimates heatwave deaths to increase steadily by 2080

Catalytic nanoparticles can effectively prevent tooth decay

New model for eradicating peste des petits ruminants

Pungent compound contained in ginger ensures fresh breath

Study assesses patient and family attitudes in voicing concerns about care

Bruker's MALDI Biotyper OMA receives AOAC Method of the Year award in food microbiology

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