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Haiti—A Nation in Peril
POSTED: 6/21/2010 In earthquake-ravaged Haiti, another potential crisis threatens those lucky enough to have survived the natural disaster—infectious disease. Approximately 300,000 people have died as a result of the earthquake, and that number may continue to rise if medical efforts fail to address the looming diseases. read more | |
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Experimental Treatment May Cure Ebola
POSTED: 6/17/2010 A new treatment for the Ebola virus using small interfering RNA was able to inhibit replication in Rhesus monkeys and prevented death that often results from Ebola-induced hemorrhagic fever. read more | |
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Bananas May Hold Key to Preventing HIV Transmission
POSTED: 3/24/2010 A jacalin-related lectin found in bananas possesses strong antiviral activity and could be used to inhibit the sexual transmission of HIV. read more | |
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A Novel Killing Mechanism for M. Tuberculosis
POSTED: 3/24/2010 Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have effectively destroyed Mycobacterium tuberculosis in vitro and in infected mice via disruption of the GIgE enzymatic pathway. Specific inhibition of this metabolic pathway could theoretically lead to novel treatment options for both latent and active tuberculosis (TB). read more | |
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The Sensational Swine Flu
POSTED: 3/24/2010 Looking back on the H1N1 swine flu scare of 2009, a fair question to ask is which came first-the pandemic or the media firestorm over it? read more | |
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New IDSA Guidelines for Catheter-Associated UTIs
POSTED: 3/24/2010 The Infectious Diseases Society of America has released new guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, the first new guidelines since 1999. read more | |
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Smarter Treatment With Stewardship
POSTED: 12/11/2009 The concept of antimicrobial stewardship is gaining ground in the fight against resistant pathogens. According to the World Health Organization, hospital-acquired infections are on the rise—resulting in increased economic burden, additional strain on hospital staff and laboratory personnel, increased use of antibiotics, and higher mortality rates. read more | |
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New Study Shines Light On Vancomycin Toxicity
POSTED: 12/11/2009 Vancomycin trough levels greater than 15 mg/L may cause nephrotoxicity and should be closely monitored, especially in patients at risk for renal problems, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. read more |
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