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Emerging E. coli Strain Causes Many Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in U.S.
• Infections • Jul 30 10

A new, drug-resistant strain of E. coli is causing serious disease, according to a new study, now available online, in the August 1, 2010… Emerging E. coli Strain Causes Many Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in U.S.   

 
 

Hepatitis C rate may be down in the U.S.: study
• Infections • Jul 23 10

A new study finds that the percentage of U.S. blood donors with evidence of hepatitis C infection is substantially lower now than in the… Hepatitis C rate may be down in the U.S.: study   

 
 

Misuse of anesthesia could cause hepatitis virus transmission
• Infections • Jul 22 10

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be transmitted during intravenous (IV) administration of anesthesia, according to a new study in… Misuse of anesthesia could cause hepatitis virus transmission   

 
 

Computerized monitoring systems enable hospitals to more aggressively combat infections
• Infections • • Public Health • Jul 12 10

Hospitals that adopt advanced computer technology to identify healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are more likely to have implemented best practices to prevent such infections, according… Computerized monitoring systems enable hospitals to more aggressively combat infections   

 
 

Anti-TB compounds could fight neglected diseases
• Infections • • Tuberculosis • Jul 08 10

Compounds being developed against tuberculosis also show promise against deadly tropical diseases threatening millions of people, two not-for-profits groups said on Wednesday, announcing a… Anti-TB compounds could fight neglected diseases   

 
 

Colorado firm recalls bison meat over E. coli scare
• Food & Nutrition • • Infections • Jul 05 10

A Colorado company has issued a recall of ground bison meat and tenderized bison steaks possibly contaminated with a bacteria that causes food poisoning,… Colorado firm recalls bison meat over E. coli scare   

 
 

Probiotics may help babies with constipation
• Children's Health • • Infections • Jul 02 10

Some probiotics may help treat chronic constipation in babies, according to a new study.

Probiotics are a kind of bacteria that can help balance… Probiotics may help babies with constipation   

 
 

Surgical Quality Measures Not Associated with Infection Rates
• Infections • • Surgery • Jun 23 10

A study by investigators at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine published in this week’s issue of JAMA found that public hospital comparison… Surgical Quality Measures Not Associated with Infection Rates   

 
 

Six months of breast milk best for babies
• Children's Health • • Infections • Jun 22 10

Babies are less likely to develop a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection if they are exclusively breastfed for at least 6 months, according to a… Six months of breast milk best for babies   

 
 

Inflammatory diseases: Scientists identify antiviral defense
• Infections • Jun 15 10

Canadian researchers have discovered a new way the body combats respiratory viral infections. In the prestigious journal PLoS Pathogens, scientists from the University of… Inflammatory diseases: Scientists identify antiviral defense   

 
 

Infants at Risk for Measles in First Year
• Children's Health • • Infections • May 31 10

Infants’ protection against measles from mom’s antibodies wears off quickly, leaving them susceptible most of the time up until their 12-month vaccination, researchers found.

… Infants at Risk for Measles in First Year   
 
 

Gene variants may raise risk of infectious diseases
• Infections • May 21 10

Scientists have found a group of gene variants that increase susceptibility to infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria and say the discovery may help… Gene variants may raise risk of infectious diseases   

 
 

Yogurt-like drink DanActive reduced rate of common infections in daycare children
• Dieting • • Immunology • • Infections • May 19 10

The probiotic yogurt-like drink DanActive reduced the rate of common sicknesses such as ear infections, sinusitis, the flu and diarrhea in daycare children, say… Yogurt-like drink DanActive reduced rate of common infections in daycare children   

 
 

Polio outbreak spreads in Tajikistan, WHO warns
• Infections • • Public Health • May 18 10

A polio outbreak in Tajikistan has spread, with 108 confirmed cases among children, and more expected, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on… Polio outbreak spreads in Tajikistan, WHO warns   

 
 

Fly gut bacteria could control sleeping sickness
• Infections • May 10 10

A new bacterial species, found in the gut of the fly that transmits African sleeping sickness, could be engineered to kill the parasite that… Fly gut bacteria could control sleeping sickness   

 
 

Faster Salmonella Detection Possible with New Technique
• Infections • May 05 10

Using technology available through a local company, an Iowa State University researcher is working on a faster method to detect and genetically identify salmonella… Faster Salmonella Detection Possible with New Technique   

 
 

Researchers Identify Mechanism Malaria Parasite Uses to Spread Among Red Blood Cells
• Infections • • Parasitic diseases • May 02 10

Infected human red blood cells (top; and right of center) by the human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum (the parasite is shown in purple). The… Researchers Identify Mechanism Malaria Parasite Uses to Spread Among Red Blood Cells   

 
 

Pneumococcal vaccine has cut disease among Navajos
• Infections • • Public Health • Apr 22 10

The infant pneumococcal vaccine introduced 10 years ago has cut rates of pneumonia, meningitis and other infections among Navajos in the U.S. -… Pneumococcal vaccine has cut disease among Navajos   

 
 

Who is at risk for MRSA?
• Ear / Nose / Throat • • Infections • Apr 20 10

A multi-center study led by a researcher at Rhode Island Hospital has determined that long-term elder care, HIV-infected and hemodialysis patients are at… Who is at risk for MRSA?   

 
 

Most Kidney Transplant Candidates Will Accept Risk of Infection
• Infections • • Urine Problems • Mar 29 10

Most kidney transplant candidates are willing to receive a kidney from a donor at increased risk of viral infection, according to a study appearing… Most Kidney Transplant Candidates Will Accept Risk of Infection   

 
 

Acupuncture can spread serious diseases: experts
• Alternative Medicine • • Infections • Mar 19 10

Bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and possibly even HIV are being transmitted via acupuncture through the use of contaminated needles, cotton swabs and… Acupuncture can spread serious diseases: experts   

 
 

Drug-resistant TB killed 150,000 in 2008
• Infections • • Tuberculosis • Mar 18 10

Multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis killed 150,000 people in 2008 and infects between 400,000 and 500,000 people globally, according to World Health Organization estimates released on… Drug-resistant TB killed 150,000 in 2008   

 
 

Study Finds That Two Treatment Strategies for Severe Sepsis Show Similar Survival Rates
• Infections • • Public Health • Feb 24 10

A comparison of two strategies for treating severe sepsis or septic shock finds that using lactate levels measured in blood samples showed a similar… Study Finds That Two Treatment Strategies for Severe Sepsis Show Similar Survival Rates   

 
 

WHO reports progress in malaria control
• Infections • • Public Health • Feb 20 10

While international funding to fight malaria has more than doubled in the past three years, producing positive results, much more money is needed, according… WHO reports progress in malaria control   

 
 

Health workers often decline TB treatment
• Infections • • Tuberculosis • Feb 16 10

Hospital and nursing-home employees who are infected with latent tuberculosis may often decline drug therapy to prevent the disease from becoming active, a new… Health workers often decline TB treatment   

 
 
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