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Biosyn, Inc. Obtains Exclusive Rights to Novel HIV Microbicide Candidate from National Institutes of Health

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Penn. -- Biosyn, Inc. announced today that the company has acquired exclusive, worldwide rights from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the development and commercialization of the novel protein, cyanovirin-N, as an HIV microbicide. Cyanovirin-N ...More
April 3, 2003
Posted in News
HHS Announces Research Plan to Fight Autoimmune Diseases

WASHINGTON -- HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson recently announced the release of a comprehensive research plan from HHS' National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fight autoimmune diseases, a collection of disorders including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis that ...More
February 13, 2003
Posted in News
Cepheid Awarded NIH Research Grant for Rapid Diagnostic Testing of Tuberculosis

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Cepheid announces it has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop rapid diagnostic tests for Mycobacteria tuberculosis. The project, which is a collaborative effort between Cepheid and the University of Medicine and ...More
August 22, 2002
Posted in News
Study: Treatments for Hep C Improving

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A committee convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has significantly improved during the past five years. Sustained response rates have reportedly increased from 15 percent to 50 ...More
June 14, 2002
Posted in News
Good Dental Care May Prevent Some Pneumonia

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new study suggests healthcare workers in nursing homes should help residents brush their teeth to prevent pneumonia. Researchers at the University of Michigan report that aspiration pneumonia, caused when a person inhales small pieces of food and plaque ...More
May 13, 2002
Posted in News
Hepatitis C Epidemic Keeps Researchers Searching for Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif-Physician Karen Seal does not agree with the National Institute of Health (NIH) on hepatitis treatment. While the NIH recommends people with drug addictions not be treated for the viral disease, Seal argues healthcare workers should not discriminate ...More
August 9, 2001
Posted in News
Infection Control Today - Safety First: Avoiding Chemical Storage Hazards

Safety First: Avoiding Chemical Storage Hazards by Lynn L. Bergeson and Robin J. Schoeps Healthcare facilities must maintain sterile environments to prevent the spread of infection and disease. To do so, facilities rely upon various disinfectant and sterilizing products of ...More
May 1, 2000
Posted in Articles