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Better way to predict survival in patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

According to Sturgis, the incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma has increased dramatically in recent years. Although patients with HPV-positive disease have a better prognosis than those with HPV-negative disease, researchers are still seeking a better understanding of what group of patients is more likely to respond to treatment.

15 Jun 2015

Study shows bacteriophages remain active against P. aeruginosa infection after nebulization

bacteriophage-based antibacterial therapies to treat drug resistant infections, today announced new data demonstrating that bacteriophages remain active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) after nebulization.

15 Jun 2015

People with rheumatoid arthritis less likely to benefit from hepatitis B vaccine

The results of a study presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2015) Press Conference showed that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are less likely to be protected by hepatitis B vaccination than the general population.

14 Jun 2015

Researchers working on new system that can detect patient's antibiotic resistance in 30 minutes

A new device being developed by medical experts will transform the time it takes to detect antibiotic resistance in patients from several days to just half an hour.

12 Jun 2015

Researchers uncover how Gram-negative bacteria can trigger immune system reaction

Researchers at the University of Toronto have uncovered how Gram-negative bacteria -- a broad class of bugs that cause diseases ranging from gonorrhea to diarrhea and pneumonia -- can trigger a reaction from our immune system. This discovery could lead to new therapies and treatments that use the immune system to fight infections instead of antibiotics.

12 Jun 2015

Researchers identify two critical mutations that allow MERS virus to transmit from bats to humans

Researchers have identified two critical mutations allowing the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus to transmit from bats to humans. The findings were published in the most recent edition of the Journal of Virology.

11 Jun 2015

Patients with community-acquired pneumonia have high rates of long-term morbidity and mortality

Having had community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) greatly increases the risk of long-term morbidity and mortality compared to the general population who have never had CAP, according to a new study from researchers in Canada, the longest and largest outcomes study of patients with CAP reported to date.

11 Jun 2015

BRIM, Janssen announce strategic collaboration to develop effective treatment for dengue

BRIM Biotechnology, Inc., announced today that it has entered a Collaboration, Option and License Agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

11 Jun 2015

Johns Hopkins researcher to help address solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria at White House

Johns Hopkins infectious disease researcher Sara Cosgrove, M.D., M.S., has been tapped by the White House to help address solutions to the ever-growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

11 Jun 2015

ESCMID introduces two new study groups to create networks for forensic and veterinary microbiology

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases launched two new study groups; the Forensic and Postmortem Microbiology Study Group and the Veterinary Microbiology Study Group.

11 Jun 2015

New method identifies harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches

An international team, led by researchers at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, has developed a new, timelier method to identify harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches. The new model provides beach managers with a better prediction tool to identify when closures are required to protect beachgoers from harmful contaminates in the water.

11 Jun 2015

Anti-gay countries in Europe paving the way for rise in HIV cases

Europe's most homophobic countries may be paving the way for a rise in HIV cases among gay and bisexual men, according to new research published in the journal AIDS.

11 Jun 2015

St. George's University participates in groundbreaking study to tackle mosquito-borne diseases in Grenada

St. George's University recently participated in a groundbreaking feasibility study for an infectious disease surveillance system conducted with a team of researchers and scientists in Grenada.

10 Jun 2015

Switching from Remicade to Inflectra benefits patients with rheumatic diseases

Hospira, Inc., a global leader in biosimilars, today announced the results of an independent clinical study, showing patients with rheumatic diseases experienced comparable clinical effectiveness and safety after switching from Remicade™ to Inflectra.

10 Jun 2015

Disease/Infection News

Better way to predict survival in patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Study shows bacteriophages remain active against P. aeruginosa infection after nebulization

People with rheumatoid arthritis less likely to benefit from hepatitis B vaccine

Researchers working on new system that can detect patient's antibiotic resistance in 30 minutes

Researchers uncover how Gram-negative bacteria can trigger immune system reaction

Researchers identify two critical mutations that allow MERS virus to transmit from bats to humans

Patients with community-acquired pneumonia have high rates of long-term morbidity and mortality

BRIM, Janssen announce strategic collaboration to develop effective treatment for dengue

Johns Hopkins researcher to help address solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria at White House

ESCMID introduces two new study groups to create networks for forensic and veterinary microbiology

New method identifies harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches

Anti-gay countries in Europe paving the way for rise in HIV cases

St. George's University participates in groundbreaking study to tackle mosquito-borne diseases in Grenada

Switching from Remicade to Inflectra benefits patients with rheumatic diseases

Flynas adds Virus Guard disinfectant wipes to its in-flight hygiene to tackle MERS, Birdflu

Non-invasive accupoint electrical stimulation to treat Crohn's disease

Study reveals how immune cells are programmed to repair or protect the body

UK scientists explore the impact of antibiotic resistant bacteria on surfers

Single dose of Cervarix vaccine effective in preventing HPV infections

Bay Area Lyme Foundation announces winners of 2015 Emerging Leader Award

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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