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OHSU, CDC physicians treat first known case of woman infected with cattle eyeworm

An August 2016 call to an infectious disease hotline OHSU runs for Northwest physicians ended up being one for the record books.

13 Feb 2018

Opioid users have increased risk of invasive pneumococcal diseases

Opioid users have a significantly increased risk of infections severe enough to require treatment at the hospital, such as pneumonia and meningitis, as compared to people who don't use opioids.

13 Feb 2018

Testing for alpha fetoprotein may improve early liver cancer detection, finds study

A new study found that ultrasound imaging in combination with a blood test for alpha fetoprotein improved the detection of early-stage liver cancer by 40%.

12 Feb 2018

New imaging system helps predict chemotherapy responses in breast cancer

A new optical imaging system which uses infrared light has shown promise in predicting early responses to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.

12 Feb 2018

Could a rare, deadly ‘superbug’ fungus be gaining a foothold?

The number of U.S. patients infected with a rare but dangerous fungal "superbug" called Candida auris has climbed quickly to 200 as of Dec. 31, according to the latest figures from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

12 Feb 2018

Far-UVC light may offer solution to eradicating airborne flu viruses

Continuous low doses of far ultraviolet C light can kill airborne flu viruses without harming human tissues, according to a new study at the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

9 Feb 2018

Researchers shine new light on hookworm-malaria co-infections

A study released today from an international team of researchers shines new light on "co-infections," infectious diseases that attack the immune system simultaneously.

9 Feb 2018

Study reveals the link between genetic variations and major psychiatric disorders

Psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder share common molecular characteristics, despite variations in gene expression.

9 Feb 2018

Breakthrough study on mosquito brains could crack the code to creating viable Zika vaccine

Deakin neuro-engineers have conducted an investigation into how mosquito brains are affected by the Zika virus, in a breakthrough study that could crack the code to creating a viable vaccine.

9 Feb 2018

Smart thermometer can improve forecasting of influenza activity

A new approach tested by researchers at the University of Iowa shows that de-identified data from a "smart thermometer" connected to a mobile phone app can track flu activity in real time at both population and individual levels and the data can be used to significantly improve flu forecasting.

8 Feb 2018

Compounds isolated from rattlesnake's venom show promise to fight against hepatitis C

A group of Brazilian scientists achieved promising results using isolated compounds from the venom of the South American rattlesnake in combat of hepatitis C.

8 Feb 2018

Human antibodies against malaria parasite can prevent spread of disease

Malaria is a disease that spreads incredibly efficiently. The antimalarial medicines that are currently used cannot do much to stop this, because the parasites remain in the patient's blood for a long time after treatment.

8 Feb 2018

Study helps explain why people feel hungrier after weight loss

A new study has helped to explain why people who lose a lot of weight find it difficult to maintain a healthy diet in the long term.

8 Feb 2018

Special protein improves survival and lung function of mice with influenza, study shows

GM-CSF, a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu, may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza, according to Penn State researchers.

8 Feb 2018

New blood test offers quick, accurate diagnosis of deadly yeast infection

A new blood test seems to perform as well as, if not better than, traditional blood cultures at detecting a type of fungal yeast infection that commonly strikes hospital patients, according to an analysis led by UPMC.

8 Feb 2018

IU scientists take important step to fight against hepatitis B with 'virus-cracking' molecules

Indiana University researchers have made an important step forward in the design of drugs that fight the hepatitis B virus, which can cause liver failure and liver cancer.

7 Feb 2018

Social interaction could enhance dementia care, finds study

Increasing social interaction among people living with dementia in care homes could improve the quality of their life and save money, suggests new study.

7 Feb 2018

UNC study finds HIV risk patterns among people who inject drugs in Vietnam

People who inject drugs (PWID) in Vietnam are disproportionately affected by HIV. While HIV prevalence among the general population aged 15-49 is 0.4 percent, the prevalence of HIV among people who inject drugs is a staggering 11 percent, according to UNAIDS.

6 Feb 2018

UIC scientists identify new chemical compound to stop bacteria from causing sickness

A study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry is the first to describe a signaling pathway that affects communication -- a process called quorum sensing -- between Streptococcus bacteria cells.

6 Feb 2018

CSU researchers find cause of Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Flint

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in 2014-15 in Flint, Michigan, was likely caused by a change in the city's drinking water supply, according to a study led by Colorado State University researchers.

6 Feb 2018

Disease/Infection News

OHSU, CDC physicians treat first known case of woman infected with cattle eyeworm

Opioid users have increased risk of invasive pneumococcal diseases

Testing for alpha fetoprotein may improve early liver cancer detection, finds study

New imaging system helps predict chemotherapy responses in breast cancer

Could a rare, deadly ‘superbug’ fungus be gaining a foothold?

Far-UVC light may offer solution to eradicating airborne flu viruses

Researchers shine new light on hookworm-malaria co-infections

Study reveals the link between genetic variations and major psychiatric disorders

Breakthrough study on mosquito brains could crack the code to creating viable Zika vaccine

Smart thermometer can improve forecasting of influenza activity

Compounds isolated from rattlesnake's venom show promise to fight against hepatitis C

Human antibodies against malaria parasite can prevent spread of disease

Study helps explain why people feel hungrier after weight loss

Special protein improves survival and lung function of mice with influenza, study shows

New blood test offers quick, accurate diagnosis of deadly yeast infection

IU scientists take important step to fight against hepatitis B with 'virus-cracking' molecules

Social interaction could enhance dementia care, finds study

UNC study finds HIV risk patterns among people who inject drugs in Vietnam

UIC scientists identify new chemical compound to stop bacteria from causing sickness

CSU researchers find cause of Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Flint

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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