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Drugs designed with advanced computing technologies could help tackle hospital superbugs

Hospital superbugs such as MRSA or E.coli could soon be under attack from a new generation of drugs designed with the help of advanced computing technologies from STFC and IBM Research.

6 Jun 2019

War against mosquitoes saves lives and money in Sri Lanka

A large-scale drive against mosquitoes in Sri Lanka reduced the incidence of dengue fever and saved a lot of money as well, according to a study led by the New York University of Global Public Health.

6 Jun 2019

FDA approves first vaccine for prevention of dengue disease in endemic regions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Dengvaxia, the first vaccine approved for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes (1, 2, 3 and 4) in people ages 9 through 16 who have laboratory-confirmed previous dengue infection and who live in endemic areas.

6 Jun 2019

Safe sex an elusive target; STIs continue to rise in England

The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England continues to go up, according to a new report released by Public Health England (PHE). The currently reported increase of 5% from 2017 brings the figure to almost 450 000 cases. Consultations at sexual health services went up by 7%, to over 3,500 000.

6 Jun 2019

‘Promising’ results for beating heart patch that repairs heart cells after cardiac arrest

Researchers have developed a blood test that flags up heart failure early on and a “pumping” patch that could help to repair heart damage after an attack.

4 Jun 2019

New methodology for identifying vulnerabilities to outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

Identifying vulnerabilities to outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever is possible following new research from the University of Surrey and University of Cambridge.

4 Jun 2019

Reversing drug resistance in tuberculosis bacteria

About 1.5 million people died of tuberculosis (TB) in 2017, making it the most lethal infectious disease worldwide. A growing rise in drug-resistant TB is a major obstacle to successfully treating the illness.

4 Jun 2019

Study reveals novel indicator of protection against influenza virus infection

A study of influenza virus transmission in Nicaraguan households reveals new insights into the type of immune responses that may be protective against influenza virus infection, report investigators.

4 Jun 2019

Texas Biomed awarded $2 million DOD grant to study promising Zika vaccine

The emerging Zika virus is a particular threat to pregnant women. The disease can be transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito and is associated with devastating birth defects, like microcephaly. No approved vaccine against the virus exists.

3 Jun 2019

Early contact with needle-exchange program can have a protective effect against hepatitis C

People who inject drugs and who are female, homeless or amphetamine users often share needles and syringes, and consequently run a higher risk of infection hepatitis C virus infection that affect the liver.

3 Jun 2019

Mediterranean diet may improve memory in type 2 diabetics

Following a Mediterranean diet has been shown to improve cognitive function in type 2 diabetics in a new study.

3 Jun 2019

Targeted breast cancer therapy shows 'encouraging' results

Researchers have developed a targeted therapy that may significantly increase the survival of pre-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer

3 Jun 2019

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

Effective antiretroviral therapy has changed the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a progressive, fatal disease to a chronic, manageable condition that is associated with higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, sudden cardiac deaths, and other diseases compared to people without HIV, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in the Association journal Circulation.

3 Jun 2019

GM fungus kills 99% of mosquitoes in Malaria-endemic region of Africa

Mosquito populations that are responsible for spreading malaria can be dramatically reduced with a new GM fungus that produces spider toxins.

31 May 2019

Human contact plays major role in the spread of some hospital-acquired 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.

31 May 2019

IU’s environmental expert addresses plan to fight Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses

On May 23, a bill to address increased incidence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in the United States was introduced in the US Senate.

31 May 2019

Research identifies new target that may help develop new treatments for common STD

Research led by Ashok Aiyar, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has identified a target that may lead to the development of new treatments for the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US.

31 May 2019

Public health leaders issue statement asserting its commitment to vaccine acceptance

On Thursday, an international coalition of public health leaders including CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Dean Ayman El-Mohandes and Senior Scholar Scott Ratzan issued a statement asserting its commitment to vaccine acceptance around the world and to eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases, including childhood diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella.

31 May 2019

New diagnostic tool helps develop improved RDTs and support public health surveillance

PATH and Quansys Biosciences, Inc. have announced the launch of a new diagnostic tool designed to help researchers develop more sensitive and reliable malaria rapid diagnostic tests and to support public health surveillance.

31 May 2019

Researchers study how Mycobacterium tuberculosis can develop resistance to anti-TB drugs

In July last year, South Africa became the first country to roll out a new anti-tuberculosis drug in its national programme.

31 May 2019

Disease/Infection News

Drugs designed with advanced computing technologies could help tackle hospital superbugs

War against mosquitoes saves lives and money in Sri Lanka

FDA approves first vaccine for prevention of dengue disease in endemic regions

Safe sex an elusive target; STIs continue to rise in England

‘Promising’ results for beating heart patch that repairs heart cells after cardiac arrest

New methodology for identifying vulnerabilities to outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

Reversing drug resistance in tuberculosis bacteria

Study reveals novel indicator of protection against influenza virus infection

Texas Biomed awarded $2 million DOD grant to study promising Zika vaccine

Early contact with needle-exchange program can have a protective effect against hepatitis C

Mediterranean diet may improve memory in type 2 diabetics

Targeted breast cancer therapy shows 'encouraging' results

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

GM fungus kills 99% of mosquitoes in Malaria-endemic region of Africa

Human contact plays major role in the spread of some hospital-acquired infections

IU’s environmental expert addresses plan to fight Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses

Research identifies new target that may help develop new treatments for common STD

Public health leaders issue statement asserting its commitment to vaccine acceptance

New diagnostic tool helps develop improved RDTs and support public health surveillance

Researchers study how Mycobacterium tuberculosis can develop resistance to anti-TB drugs

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