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New class of drugs offers hope against antibiotic resistance

Polyphor today presented promising data for their novel class of antibiotics, the Outer Membrane Protein Targeting Antibiotics (OMPTA). This is the first new class of antibiotic against Gram-negative pathogens to reach advanced clinical development in over 40 years.

26 Apr 2017

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Cold weather increases the risk of mortality in Texas residents, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. The findings were recently published in the journal Environmental Pollution.

26 Apr 2017

Skimpy sleep followed by 'catch up' tied to worse cognition in young adults

Skimping on sleep, followed by "catch-up" days with long snoozes, is tied to worse cognition -- both in attention and creativity -- in young adults, in particular, those tackling major projects, Baylor University researchers have found.

25 Apr 2017

Pregnant women’s financial strain linked to low-birth-weight infants

A financially strapped pregnant woman's worries about the arrival and care of her little one could contribute to birth of a smaller, medically vulnerable infant, a new study suggests.

24 Apr 2017

Tiny silica 'cages' could help store and transport vaccines without refrigeration

Vaccines and antibodies could be transported and stored without refrigeration by capturing them in tiny silica 'cages', a discovery which could make getting vital medicines to remote or dangerous places much easier, cheaper and safer.

24 Apr 2017

New test can quickly and accurately diagnose dangerous colistin-resistant bacteria

New research suggests it is possible to quickly and accurately diagnose some the most dangerous and drug-resistant types of bacterial infections, using equipment already owned by most hospitals.

24 Apr 2017

Research findings pave way for more efficient, protective influenza vaccines

New findings challenge the traditional policy of replacing old strains in existing human influenza vaccines with recent variants with only minimal changes.

21 Apr 2017

Latest advances in antibody delivery mediated by rAAV for treatment of chronic and infectious diseases

Monoclonal antibody-based therapies have revolutionized treatments of cancer and autoimmune diseases because of their specificity and limited toxicity.

21 Apr 2017

Researchers use gene-editing tool to restore visual function in mouse models of retinitis pigmentosa

Using the gene-editing tool CRISPR/Cas9, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health, with colleagues in China, have reprogrammed mutated rod photoreceptors to become functioning cone photoreceptors, reversing cellular degeneration and restoring visual function in two mouse models of retinitis pigmentosa.

21 Apr 2017

New model may provide vital insights into life-saving treatment for CMV infection

At-risk patients, such as those with HIV or transplant recipients, could benefit from potentially life-saving study carried out by a University of Surrey led group of international researchers.

21 Apr 2017

Research findings could lead to new approaches for preventing infections after stroke

Having a stroke damages immune cells as well as affecting the brain, research has found. The findings help explain why patients have a greater risk of catching life-threatening infections, such as pneumonia, after having a stroke.

20 Apr 2017

Researchers develop sensor-equipped gloves to accurately measure muscle stiffness

Everyone experiences stiff muscles from time to time, whether after a rigorous workout, in cold weather, or after falling asleep in an unusual position.

20 Apr 2017

Novel test can rapidly diagnose flu in patients with severe respiratory illnesses

Doctors and researchers in Southampton have developed a novel way of using a swab test which can rapidly diagnose flu and other viral infections in patients with severe respiratory conditions – resulting in shorter courses of antibiotics and less time in hospital.

20 Apr 2017

AATS releases new Consensus Statement for better management of empyema

To better manage empyema in the face of rising demand for treatment, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Guidelines Committee called for the formation of the Empyema Management Guidelines Working Group.

20 Apr 2017

Brown fat in humans: more than previously thought

Brown fat is a tissue well studied in small mammals, where it acts as a heat-producing organ to stay warm in a cold environment. Its unequivocal identification in adult, healthy humans about a decade ago is of major importance due to its immense capacity to convert chemical energy into heat

20 Apr 2017

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

New class of drugs offers hope against antibiotic resistance

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Skimpy sleep followed by 'catch up' tied to worse cognition in young adults

Pregnant women’s financial strain linked to low-birth-weight infants

Tiny silica 'cages' could help store and transport vaccines without refrigeration

New test can quickly and accurately diagnose dangerous colistin-resistant bacteria

Research findings pave way for more efficient, protective influenza vaccines

Latest advances in antibody delivery mediated by rAAV for treatment of chronic and infectious diseases

Researchers use gene-editing tool to restore visual function in mouse models of retinitis pigmentosa

New model may provide vital insights into life-saving treatment for CMV infection

Research findings could lead to new approaches for preventing infections after stroke

Researchers develop sensor-equipped gloves to accurately measure muscle stiffness

Novel test can rapidly diagnose flu in patients with severe respiratory illnesses

AATS releases new Consensus Statement for better management of empyema

Brown fat in humans: more than previously thought

Use of inhaled steroids linked to increased pneumonia risk in asthma patients

How physicians can prevent opioid abuse while providing adequate pain relief

Tips to help prevent allergies during spring season

Study explains how pathogenic bacterium persists in different environments

WHO marching toward extraordinary progress against neglected tropical diseases, report reveals

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Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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