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Scientists develop new, rapid test to diagnose bacterial lower respiratory tract infections

Scientists at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia have developed a new, rapid way of diagnosing bacterial lower respiratory tract infections in hours rather than days, that could improve patient care and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

24 Jun 2019

Study: Nearly one-third of Cambodians are infected with threadworm

Strongyloides stercoralis is a soil-transmitted threadworm that is endemic in many tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

From PLOS ONE 24 Jun 2019

Auburn study explains link between habitat loss and global emergence of infectious diseases

Auburn University researchers have published a new hypothesis that could provide the foundation for new scientific studies looking into the association of habitat loss and the global emergence of infectious diseases.

24 Jun 2019

Researchers discover new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection

Researchers at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research have discovered brand new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection. Known as CD11c+ dendritic cells, these new cells are more susceptible to HIV infection and can then transmit the virus to other cells.

24 Jun 2019

Europe: Data shows upward trend in chronic hepatitis B cases since 2008

In 2017, the majority (58%) of the almost 27 000 newly reported hepatitis B cases in the European Union and European Economic Area were classified as chronic infections. This follows a consistent upward trend in reported chronic hepatitis B cases since 2008.

21 Jun 2019

Machine learning identifies bugs that spread Chagas disease

New research from the University of Kansas shows machine learning is capable of identifying insects that spread the incurable disease called Chagas with high precision, based on ordinary digital photos.

20 Jun 2019

Research opens door to better treatment for common cause of diarrhea

One of the most common causes of diarrhea worldwide – accounting for millions of cases and tens of thousands of deaths, mostly of small children – is the parasiteCryptosporidium.

20 Jun 2019

Scientists identify early signs of Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms develop

Scientists have identified the earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease in the brain up to 20 years before patients present with any symptoms.

20 Jun 2019

Vitamin D supplementation may not reduce the risk of heart disease

Scientists have confirmed that taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

20 Jun 2019

Dangerous brain parasite invades host cell, maintains steady nutrient supply

A team of researchers has found that a dangerous type of parasite that affects the brain, maintains a stable supply of essential nutrients as it replicates in the host cell. In an unexpected turn of events, the body itself delivers food to the harmful predator.

20 Jun 2019

Men who eat yogurt twice a week are less likely to develop bowel cancer

Eating two or more servings of yogurt (over 245g) per week can reduce the risk of men developing pre-cancerous growths that can lead to bowel cancer.

19 Jun 2019

Researchers identify genetic mutation that causes fatal response to HAV infection

Researchers have identified a genetic mutation that caused an 11-year-old girl to suffer a fatal reaction to infection with the Hepatitis A virus.

18 Jun 2019

Many healthcare workers often care for patients while sick, study finds

Large numbers of healthcare workers risk transmitting respiratory viruses to patients and co-workers by attending work even when they have symptoms, according to a study published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal for the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

18 Jun 2019

Consortium receives EU grant to develop new treatment for leishmaniasis

Professor Sanjeev Krishna and colleagues at St George's, University of London are heading a consortium that has been awarded EUR3.75 million to develop a treatment for one of the world's most neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis.

18 Jun 2019

Nurses more likely to conduct HIV screenings when practice setting supports routine testing

Nurse practitioners are more likely to conduct HIV screenings if they feel that their colleagues support routine screenings, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. This comes in advance of National HIV Testing Day, taking place June 27.

17 Jun 2019

NHS braces itself for more deaths following listeria outbreak

The NHS is bracing itself for more deaths following an outbreak of listeria due to contaminated pre-packaged sandwiches given to hospital patients.

17 Jun 2019

Wearable sensors show how antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread through hospital wards

More than just strict hand hygiene practices are needed to control the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, say researchers.

17 Jun 2019

Human contact responsible for spread of hospital infections

An observational study conducted in a French hospital showed that human contact was responsible for 90 percent of the spread of one species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to new patients, but less than 60 percent of the spread of a different species.

17 Jun 2019

‘Stomach flu’ vaccine prevents type 1 diabetes in children

Scientists have discovered that the rotavirus vaccine reduces the likelihood of children being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

14 Jun 2019

Warning issued by FDA after patient dies following fecal transplant

A warning from the U.S FDA was issued yesterday after a patient died due to receiving a fecal transplant that contained drug-resistant bacteria.

14 Jun 2019

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Disease/Infection News

Scientists develop new, rapid test to diagnose bacterial lower respiratory tract infections

Study: Nearly one-third of Cambodians are infected with threadworm

Auburn study explains link between habitat loss and global emergence of infectious diseases

Researchers discover new immune cells that are at the frontline of HIV infection

Europe: Data shows upward trend in chronic hepatitis B cases since 2008

Machine learning identifies bugs that spread Chagas disease

Research opens door to better treatment for common cause of diarrhea

Scientists identify early signs of Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms develop

Vitamin D supplementation may not reduce the risk of heart disease

Dangerous brain parasite invades host cell, maintains steady nutrient supply

Men who eat yogurt twice a week are less likely to develop bowel cancer

Researchers identify genetic mutation that causes fatal response to HAV infection

Many healthcare workers often care for patients while sick, study finds

Consortium receives EU grant to develop new treatment for leishmaniasis

Nurses more likely to conduct HIV screenings when practice setting supports routine testing

NHS braces itself for more deaths following listeria outbreak

Wearable sensors show how antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread through hospital wards

Human contact responsible for spread of hospital infections

‘Stomach flu’ vaccine prevents type 1 diabetes in children

Warning issued by FDA after patient dies following fecal transplant

Ultra-Small Microelectrode Biosensors for Brain Injury Analysis

Super-Resolution Raman Imaging with Plasmonic Substrates

Bridging the Gaps to Advance Research in the Cannabis Industry

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