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GW researchers find nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles as viable treatment for fungal skin infections

George Washington University researchers have found that topically applied nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles (NO-np) are a viable treatment for deep fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes, for which the current standard of care is treatment with systemic antifungals.

31 Jul 2017

HIV testing at GP surgery is cost-effective and will save lives, study suggests

Offering HIV testing to people at health checks when they register at a new GP surgery in high-prevalence areas is cost-effective and will save lives, according to a study involving over 86,000 people from 40 GP surgeries, led by Queen Mary University of London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

31 Jul 2017

Binding Site launches new antigens and antibodies for infectious/contagious diseases

The Immunologicals Group of The Binding Site is pleased to announce the launch of a number of new monoclonal antibodies and recombinant antigens focused on a variety of infectious/contagious disease states – including Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Hepatitis, HIV, Rubella, Syphilis, and Toxoplasmosis.

From Binding Site 29 Jul 2017

Scientists developing new tool to help physicians reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics

Antibiotics are lifesaving drugs, but overuse is leading to one of the world's most pressing health threats: antibiotic resistance.

28 Jul 2017

Structure of protein in salmon virus could inform strategies to treat flu in humans

The structure of a protein key to the survival and spread of a virus that affects salmon could inform strategies to treat the flu in humans, according to scientists at Rice University.

28 Jul 2017

World Hepatitis Day – gearing towards eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030

July 28th is marked as world hepatitis day. The world is united in elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new data from 28 countries today and shown that nearly 70% of the world hepatitis burden is borne by these countries.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers explore ability of Florida mosquitoes to transmit chikungunya virus

University of Florida scientists are starting to better understand the ability of two Florida mosquito species to transmit two strains of chikungunya virus that have caused outbreaks of human disease around the world.

27 Jul 2017

Scientists notice shift in transmission mechanism of HEV infections

Hepatitis E gets little press compared to its better-known cousins A, B, and C, but Stellenbosch University virologists say we should wake up to how transmission of this virus is changing. World Hepatitis Day is commemorated on 28 July.

27 Jul 2017

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Nail fungus can be distressing for patients, especially during the summer sandal season when feet are exposed.

27 Jul 2017

Malaria already widespread on Sardinia in the Roman period, research shows

Malaria was already widespread on Sardinia by the Roman period, long before the Middle Ages, as indicated by research at the Institute of Evolutionary Medicine of the University of Zurich with the help of a Roman who died 2,000 years ago.

27 Jul 2017

HIV transmission among gay partners may be prevented using medication, finds new study

One of the largest studies undertaken has explored the risk of transmitting HIV infection by an HIV infected partner to his non-infected gay partner. Results reveal that HIV positive men who are on medication for HIV that makes their virus load undetectable in blood are not likely to transmit the infection to their non-infected partners.

26 Jul 2017

ECDC highlights need to scale-up efforts for eliminating viral hepatitis in Europe

An estimated 4.7 million Europeans are living with chronic hepatitis B and almost 4 million (3.9) with chronic hepatitis C infection.

26 Jul 2017

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

Sinus infections are one of the most common reasons patients walk out of the doctor's office with an antibiotic prescription in hand. The problem is that bacteria causes only about one-third of sinus infections, which means most patients are inappropriately receiving antibiotics.

26 Jul 2017

Scientists join together to tackle increasing resistance to antibiotic treatments

A team of scientists are to pool their expertise to tackle one of the biggest health challenges facing society - the ability of common infections to resist drug treatment.

26 Jul 2017

Kidenga app tracks mosquito activity and disease symptoms for summer travelers

Just because Zika isn't in the news as much lately, doesn't mean the mosquito-borne infection no longer is a health threat.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers find cost-effective 'germ trap' solution for medical facilities

When an infectious airborne illness strikes, some hospitals use negative pressure rooms to isolate and treat patients. These rooms use ventilation controls to keep germ-filled air contained rather than letting it circulate throughout the hospital. But, in the event of an epidemic, these rooms can quickly fill up.

26 Jul 2017

Risk Analysis publishes special issue focused on global measles and rubella eradication

Despite goals in every World Health Organization region to eliminate measles by 2020, measles and rubella continue to cause relatively high levels of morbidity and mortality.

25 Jul 2017

Scope maker Olympus hit with $6.6 million verdict in superbug outbreak case

A jury ordered the giant medical scope maker Olympus Corp. to pay a Seattle hospital $6.6 million in damages tied to a deadly superbug outbreak — and told the hospital to pay $1 million to a deceased patient's family.

25 Jul 2017

Cocktail of drugs for HIV patients with advanced immunosuppression reduced deaths by 27%, study shows

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on 20th July 2017 suggests that a cocktail of drugs, if provided at the beginning of the HIV therapy, can save over 10,000 lives per year. HIV, which is often diagnosed late, leaves people vulnerable to other diseases by ravaging the immune system.

25 Jul 2017

Princeton scientists test cell-culture system to aid study of HBV infections

Scientists from Princeton University's Department of Molecular Biology have successfully tested a cell-culture system that will allow researchers to perform laboratory-based studies of long-term hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections

25 Jul 2017

Disease/Infection News

GW researchers find nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles as viable treatment for fungal skin infections

HIV testing at GP surgery is cost-effective and will save lives, study suggests

Binding Site launches new antigens and antibodies for infectious/contagious diseases

Scientists developing new tool to help physicians reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics

Structure of protein in salmon virus could inform strategies to treat flu in humans

World Hepatitis Day – gearing towards eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030

Researchers explore ability of Florida mosquitoes to transmit chikungunya virus

Scientists notice shift in transmission mechanism of HEV infections

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Malaria already widespread on Sardinia in the Roman period, research shows

HIV transmission among gay partners may be prevented using medication, finds new study

ECDC highlights need to scale-up efforts for eliminating viral hepatitis in Europe

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

Scientists join together to tackle increasing resistance to antibiotic treatments

Kidenga app tracks mosquito activity and disease symptoms for summer travelers

Researchers find cost-effective 'germ trap' solution for medical facilities

Risk Analysis publishes special issue focused on global measles and rubella eradication

Scope maker Olympus hit with $6.6 million verdict in superbug outbreak case

Cocktail of drugs for HIV patients with advanced immunosuppression reduced deaths by 27%, study shows

Princeton scientists test cell-culture system to aid study of HBV infections

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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