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Study: Chikungunya virus arrived in Brazil at least one year before it was detected

New evidence suggests that Chikungunya virus arrived in Brazil at least one year earlier than it was detected by public health surveillance systems.

26 Feb 2019

New protein 'switch' could stop progression of blood-poisoning and increase chances of survival

Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new protein "switch" that could stop the progression of blood-poisoning, or sepsis, and increase the chances of surviving the life-threatening disease.

26 Feb 2019

Study: Awareness campaigns are not sufficient to tackle superbug crisis in developing countries

In a landmark study of health behaviors in developing countries, Global Sustainable Development research at the University of Warwick has found that awareness campaigns alone are not enough to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and, in fact, could risk making the superbug crisis worse.

26 Feb 2019

Penn researchers cure nine HCV patients following heart transplants from infected donors

Nine patients at Penn Medicine have been cured of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) following lifesaving heart transplants from deceased donors who were infected with the disease, according to a study published in the American Journal of Transplantation.

25 Feb 2019

A single round of chemotherapy has no effect on sperm count, say researchers

Men with early-stage testicular can safely undergo one round of post-operative chemotherapy or radiotherapy without a long-term negative effect on sperm count.

25 Feb 2019

Eating blueberries could reduce your risk of heart disease

Daily consumption of the berries over the course of a month was associated with improved blood vessel function and a lowering of systolic blood pressure.

25 Feb 2019

Five international leaders appointed as Co-Chairs for HIVR4P 2020

The International AIDS Society, secretariat for the 4th biennial HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P 2020) conference, has announced the appointment of five international leaders in HIV prevention research, implementation and advocacy as Co-Chairs for the meeting.

25 Feb 2019

Cancer patients' HIV status should not affect their treatment

New articles published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, note that there is no medical justification to deny optimal cancer therapy to individuals with HIV.

25 Feb 2019

Study: New HIV infections could be reduced by up to 67% in the next decade

New HIV infections in the United States could be substantially reduced by up to 67 percent by 2030 if ambitious goals for HIV care and treatment are met and targeted prevention interventions for people at risk for HIV are rapidly scaled up, according to a study by Georgia State University and the University at Albany-SUNY.

23 Feb 2019

One in 13 children affected by PTSD, according to landmark study

A new study has found that almost one in 13 young adults suffer from PTSD following a childhood trauma.

22 Feb 2019

'Holy herb' (Yerba santa) identified as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Yerba santa, also known as the ‘Holy Herb’, may have important implications for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

22 Feb 2019

Invasive surgeries could be avoided with new pacemakers powered by heartbeats

Researchers have developed a small, flexible, elastic skeleton bound to two piezoelectric composites, which uses the electrical activity of the heart for power.

22 Feb 2019

Heart attacks more likely to be fatal in women and rates are rising

A recent study found that the heart attack rate is increasing in younger women and that fatalities for this gender are more common compared to men.

22 Feb 2019

Morning walks could be better than drugs at lowering blood pressure

According to a new study, just half-an-hour of walking in the morning could be as effective as medication at lowering blood pressure.

22 Feb 2019

New cellular atlas could provide a deeper insight into blinding diseases

When it comes to understanding how neurons connect to form circuits in the brain, scientists for decades have turned to the retina of the humble laboratory mouse as an ideal model organism. But as a model for vision and vision-related diseases, mice simply aren't equipped.

22 Feb 2019

Biologist uses new grant to find ways to eliminate schistosomiasis

A biologist at The University of Texas at Arlington is using a new grant to look for ways to finish off a disease that has stubbornly resisted all attempts to eradicate it.

22 Feb 2019

A simple change can drastically reduce unnecessary tests for urinary tract infections

Tests to detect urinary tract infections (UTI) often are performed routinely in hospitals, even when patients don't have symptoms.

22 Feb 2019

ICHE’s reviews on surgical infections, unnecessary urine tests, and nurses' role in antibiotic stewardship

Changes to standard urine orders in a computer physician order entry (CPOE) system, resulted in a 45% reduction in unnecessary urine cultures ordered, a change that is expected prevent unnecessary treatment of asymptomatic patients whose bacteria counts are above normal.

22 Feb 2019

A holistic approach key to minimize treatment complexity in patients with interstitial lung disease

Patients with interstitial lung disease—a group of disorders causing progressive scarring of lung tissue—are often prescribed various medications that specifically target their disease and others that treat their symptoms.

21 Feb 2019

Only 52% of EMS practitioners have confidence in recognizing sepsis, survey finds

Today, Sepsis Alliance and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians released the results of their Sepsis and EMS survey.

21 Feb 2019

Disease/Infection News

Study: Chikungunya virus arrived in Brazil at least one year before it was detected

New protein 'switch' could stop progression of blood-poisoning and increase chances of survival

Study: Awareness campaigns are not sufficient to tackle superbug crisis in developing countries

Penn researchers cure nine HCV patients following heart transplants from infected donors

A single round of chemotherapy has no effect on sperm count, say researchers

Eating blueberries could reduce your risk of heart disease

Five international leaders appointed as Co-Chairs for HIVR4P 2020

Cancer patients' HIV status should not affect their treatment

Study: New HIV infections could be reduced by up to 67% in the next decade

One in 13 children affected by PTSD, according to landmark study

'Holy herb' (Yerba santa) identified as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Invasive surgeries could be avoided with new pacemakers powered by heartbeats

Heart attacks more likely to be fatal in women and rates are rising

Morning walks could be better than drugs at lowering blood pressure

New cellular atlas could provide a deeper insight into blinding diseases

Biologist uses new grant to find ways to eliminate schistosomiasis

A simple change can drastically reduce unnecessary tests for urinary tract infections

ICHE’s reviews on surgical infections, unnecessary urine tests, and nurses' role in antibiotic stewardship

A holistic approach key to minimize treatment complexity in patients with interstitial lung disease

Only 52% of EMS practitioners have confidence in recognizing sepsis, survey finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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