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Link Between Antibiotics and Biofilms

Researchers from USC and the Oak Crest Institute of Science have discovered the link between antibiotics and bacterial biofilm formation leading to ...read more

Anthrax Incident Points to Safety Issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report today that reviews the early June incident that involved the ...read more

Tetanus Infection

The CDC offers information on tetanus infection caused by Clostridium tetani. ...read more

Healthcare Reform

Infection prevention's role in quality improvement initiatives is becoming more of an imperative within the overall efforts by healthcare ...read more

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Study Sheds New Light on Causes of Common STD

Oral sex may be a risk factor for nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women, according to a new study in the Feb. 1, 2006 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online. The study, by ...More
January 3, 2006 Posted in News
Researchers Say New Biodefense Cocktail Activates Body’s Immune System Against Broad Range of Bacteria and Viruses

Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, in collaboration with a national team, have developed a biodefense cocktail which activates the immune system against a broad range of viruses and bacteria. The new treatment boosts the body’s response against ...More
January 3, 2006 Posted in News
Breaking the Mold: Research Teams Sequence Three Fungus Genomes

From garden compost to forest greenery, the mold Aspergillus fumigatus lurks across much of the world. And so does its impact. The most common mold causing infection, A. fumigatus triggers allergic reactions, asthma attacks--and even deadly infections among people with ...More
January 3, 2006 Posted in News
Researchers Provide Direct Evidence on How HIV Invades Healthy Cells

Using sophisticated detection methods, researchers at the Saint Louis University Institute for Molecular Virology (IMV) have demonstrated the molecular mechanism by which the HIV virus infects, or integrates, healthy cells. The discovery could lead to new drug treatments ...More
January 3, 2006 Posted in News
WHO Survey Reveals Avian Influenza was the Top Health Issue of 2005

More than 600 people from 20-plus countries participated in the World Health Organization (WHO)’s online survey, "How healthy is your world?" Participants were asked two questions: “What were the top health issues of 2005?” and “What global health issues were the most ...More
January 3, 2006 Posted in News
Idenix and Novartis Announce New Drug Application Submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Telbivudine for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B

EAST HANOVER, N.J. – Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced today that a New Drug Application (NDA) was submitted to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking marketing approval for the 600 mg dose of telbivudine ...More
January 3, 2006 Posted in News
TRACKING SYSTEM HELPS REDUCE FREQUENCY and HIGH COST of HAIs

TRACKING SYSTEM HELPS REDUCE FREQUENCY and HIGH COST of HAIs By Jill Freeman-Stack East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), a 352-bed regional hospital in Opelika, Ala, serves a five-county area. EAMC’s infection control professionals work hard to identify and prevent ...More
January 1, 2006 Posted in Articles
The paper Chase

The paper Chase A Busy ICP's Top Agenda Items for 2006 By Kelly M. Pyrek An increasingly complex healthcare agenda, including tighter fiscal budgets, evolving technological advancements, and higher patient acuity, is further complicating a challenging to-do list for ...More
January 1, 2006 Posted in Articles
Integration, Collaboration Key for Hospitals and Communities in Preparing for Outbreaks

Integration, Collaboration Key for Hospitals and Communities in Preparing for Outbreaks By Kris Ellis Healthcare systems in the Untied States and around the world must deal with the specter of impending large-scale health crises each and every day. Much effort has been put ...More
January 1, 2006 Posted in Articles
Clinical Precautions

Clinical Precautions Maintaining Industry Standards Sensibly By Kathy Dix Standard precautions may seem just that — standard — but oftentimes it is difficult for healthcare workers (HCWs) to follow these guidelines amid the hustle and bustle of a busy medical facility. ...More
January 1, 2006 Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions