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Antiviral treatment improves survival for kidney transplant recipients infected with HBV or HCV

Prior to the development of antiviral therapy, kidney transplant recipients infected with either hepatitis B or hepatitis C experienced poor outcomes.

15 Mar 2019

Shorter treatment for Chagas disease found to be effective and safer than standard treatment

A two-week treatment course for adult patients with chronic Chagas disease showed, when compared to placebo, similar efficacy and significantly fewer side effects than the standard treatment duration of eight weeks, according to the results of a clinical trial in Bolivia led by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative.

14 Mar 2019

Success for new cholesterol-lowering drug

A new, oral drug that effectively lowers LDL or "bad" cholesterol, looks set for clinical approval.

14 Mar 2019

FIND launches new schistosomiasis program within neglected tropical diseases portfolio

The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics announced today the launch of a new schistosomiasis programme within its neglected tropical diseases portfolio.

14 Mar 2019

Rise of MRSA in hospitals linked to common disinfectant

A new study has found a possible link between the use of disinfectants in hospitals and the rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on patient wards.

13 Mar 2019

Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough

Researchers have developed a method by which thousands of men with prostate cancer could choose their own treatment.

13 Mar 2019

Italy bans unvaccinated children from school amid measles outbreak

Italian parents who have not had their children vaccinated could soon either have to pay hefty fines or see their children banned from school.

13 Mar 2019

Air pollution is a bigger killer than previously estimated

A new study has shown that air pollution may be responsible for killing more people than previously thought.

13 Mar 2019

Wireless earphones shown to be source of carcinogenic radiation

Wireless earphones, such as those sold by tech giants Apple and Samsung, could be releasing potentially carcinogenic radiation into the heads of the users.

13 Mar 2019

Concurrent cuts undermine administration budget proposal

The White House budget proposal for 2020 recommends increases to the domestic HIV programs at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration and Indian Health Services that will be essential to keeping the administration's promise of ending our nation's HIV epidemic in the next decade.

13 Mar 2019

New sensing tool could aid in early detection of Dengue virus

Dr Paulo Rocha from the University of Bath's Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering is developing a low-cost integrative sensing tool for early detection of Dengue virus, using a novel platform containing electrical sensors to investigate the behavior of human cells infected with Dengue virus.

12 Mar 2019

Killer flu pandemic is inevitable and world is not prepared, says WHO

The World Health Organisation has said that the world is not prepared for a global flu pandemic and that resources are inadequate.

12 Mar 2019

Alzheimer’s and brain health could soon be detected using an eye exam

Soon, an eye examination may be all that is needed to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at Duke's Health.

12 Mar 2019

New Zealand faces dangerous measles outbreak with 25 confirmed cases

New Zealand is facing a serious outbreak of measles with 25 confirmed cases. A nationwide alert has been sounded and vaccines against the viral disease are being sent to the affected areas.

12 Mar 2019

23andMe to predict risk of diabetes from genetic makeup

DNA testing company 23andMe will soon release a DNA test that can predict an individuals' risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but many experts are concerned.

12 Mar 2019

Daylight saving affects body clock, increases risk of heart attack and stroke

Experts have been studying the effects of daylight saving has on circadian rhythm, also known as the body's internal clock.

12 Mar 2019

Research reveals high prevalence of sepsis-related mortality in hospital settings

Sepsis is a major contributor to disability, death and health care costs in the United States and worldwide. A growing recognition of the high burden of sepsis as well as media coverage of high-profile, sepsis-induced deaths have catalyzed new efforts to prevent and manage the disease.

12 Mar 2019