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US study links infections in womb to asthma
• Asthma • • Infections • • Pregnancy • Feb 02 10

U.S. researchers have linked mothers’ infection during pregnancy to asthma, the most common chronic disease among American children, in their offspring.

A 16-year study… US study links infections in womb to asthma   

 
 

Intensive Insulin Therapy for Septic Shock Patients Does Not Show Survival Benefit
• Endocrinology • • Infections • • Surgery • Jan 27 10

Treating adults with septic shock with intensive insulin therapy to counter elevated blood glucose levels associated with corticosteroid therapy did not result in a… Intensive Insulin Therapy for Septic Shock Patients Does Not Show Survival Benefit   

 
 

Engineering a new way to study hepatitis C
• Infections • Jan 26 10

Researchers at MIT and Rockefeller University have successfully grown hepatitis C virus in otherwise healthy liver cells in the laboratory, an advance that could… Engineering a new way to study hepatitis C   

 
 

‘Poop’ dermatitis linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals
• Dermatology • • Infections • Jan 26 10

Considered a dermatological nuisance that was long gone, skin irritations caused by toilet seats appear to be making a comeback in pediatricians’ offices, according… ‘Poop’ dermatitis linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals   

 
 

Plea Rejected in Case of Hepatitis Infections
• Infections • • Public Health • Jan 23 10

Suggesting that 20 years in prison was not enough punishment for the crime, a federal judge on Friday rejected a plea agreement for a… Plea Rejected in Case of Hepatitis Infections   

 
 

Appendicitis may be related to viral infections
• Infections • • Surgery • Jan 18 10

Can you catch appendicitis?

And if you do, is it necessarily an emergency that demands immediate surgery?

Yes and no, according to a… Appendicitis may be related to viral infections   

 
 

Each pound at birth lowers risk of developing TB
• Childbirth • • Infections • Jan 08 10

Just one more pound may help a newborn avoid tuberculosis later in life.

Researchers at the University of Michigan looked at how much protection… Each pound at birth lowers risk of developing TB   

 
 

Drug-resistant urinary tract infections spreading worldwide
• Infections • • Public Health • • Urine Problems • Dec 28 09

A sudden worldwide increase in an antibiotic-resistant bacterium is cause for concern, according to a review in f1000 Medicine Reports.

Faculty of 1000 member… Drug-resistant urinary tract infections spreading worldwide   

 
 

New study shows rise in drug resistance of dangerous infection in US hospitals
• Infections • • Public Health • Dec 23 09

A new study in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology reports a surge in drug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter, a dangerous type of bacteria… New study shows rise in drug resistance of dangerous infection in US hospitals   

 
 

Researchers Discover New Ways to Treat Chronic Infections
• Infections • Dec 20 09

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. The discovery… Researchers Discover New Ways to Treat Chronic Infections   

 
 

Chickenpox vaccine may protect kids from shingles
• Children's Health • • Infections • Dec 04 09

Children who get vaccinated against chickenpox may have a lower risk of developing shingles, a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus, U.S. researchers… Chickenpox vaccine may protect kids from shingles   

 
 

Half of world’s ICU patients have infections: study
• Infections • Dec 02 09

Half of all patients in intensive care units around the world have infections, and more than 70 percent are being given antibiotics - a… Half of world’s ICU patients have infections: study   

 
 

US sees rise in secondary infections after flu
• Flu • • Infections • Nov 26 09

U.S. health officials said on Wednesday they are seeing a worrying pattern of serious bacterial infections in swine flu patients, mostly among younger adults… US sees rise in secondary infections after flu   

 
 

Infection-Control Strategies at Leading Hospital Can Be Adapted for Everyday Use
• Infections • • Public Health • Nov 26 09

With cold and flu season upon us, it’s more important than ever to employ good practices to control the spread of infections and avoid… Infection-Control Strategies at Leading Hospital Can Be Adapted for Everyday Use   

 
 

Alzheimer’s Study Leads to Better Drug for Infections
• Infections • • Urine Problems • Nov 25 09

Research into Alzheimer’s disease seems an unlikely approach to yield a better way to fight urinary tract infections (UTIs), but that’s what scientists… Alzheimer’s Study Leads to Better Drug for Infections   

 
 

Mass vaccinations to fight yellow fever in Africa
• Infections • • Public Health • Nov 17 09

Nearly 12 million Africans deemed at highest risk from yellow fever will be vaccinated next week against the virus, which can cause explosive epidemics… Mass vaccinations to fight yellow fever in Africa   

 
 

Last-Resort Lower-Body Amputation Effective in Extreme Cases of Bone Infection
• Infections • • Trauma & Injuries • Nov 17 09

A landmark, 25-year review of cases in which surgeons had to remove the lower portion of the body from the waist down for… Last-Resort Lower-Body Amputation Effective in Extreme Cases of Bone Infection   

 
 

Fat-dissolving procedure carries infection risks
• Infections • • Public Health • Nov 15 09

French researchers are calling into question the safety of a cosmetic procedure that offers to melt away fat without surgery, exercise or pills.

The… Fat-dissolving procedure carries infection risks   

 
 

Flu infections starting to peak in some areas: WHO
• Flu • • Infections • • Public Health • Nov 15 09

Flu infections may be peaking in some parts of the northern hemisphere, but are still spreading fast in others, the World Health Organization said… Flu infections starting to peak in some areas: WHO   

 
 

Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke
• Infections • • Stroke • Nov 10 09

Cumulative exposure to five common infection-causing pathogens may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a report posted online today that… Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke   

 
 

Patients With More Difficult to Treat Forms of Hepatitis C are Half as Likely to Treat the Disease
• Infections • Nov 09 09

A new study by Mount Sinai researchers has for the first time found that patients with more difficult to treat forms of hepatitis C… Patients With More Difficult to Treat Forms of Hepatitis C are Half as Likely to Treat the Disease   

 
 

How long does hepatitis B vaccine protection last?
• Infections • Nov 03 09

The hepatitis B vaccine - given to protect against infection by a virus that can cause severe liver damage and cancer - may… How long does hepatitis B vaccine protection last?   

 
 

One pair of dirty hands equals many infections
• Infections • Oct 20 09

A single doctor, nurse or technician with dirty hands can undo all the good work of an entire hospital staff trained to carefully wash… One pair of dirty hands equals many infections   

 
 

Green tea may cut the risk of dying from pneumonia
• Food & Nutrition • • Infections • Oct 19 09

Drinking green tea continues to show health benefits, particularly among women, hints a new study from Japan.

Drinking five or more cups a day… Green tea may cut the risk of dying from pneumonia   

 
 

Johnny wants a pet turtle? Just say no
• Children's Health • • Infections • • Public Health • Oct 19 09

Despite a long-standing federal ban on the sale of small turtles, the reptiles continue to be sold in the US and to make… Johnny wants a pet turtle? Just say no   

 
 
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