New Study Shows How Cranberry Juice Fights Bacteria at the Molecular Level
July 15th 2010Revealing the science behind the homespun advice, a team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has indentified and measured the molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections (UTI).
Scientists Discover Clues to Inflammatory Disease
July 15th 2010Immune system cells called macrophages spring into action to surround and destroy threats such as viruses or cancer cells. But sometimes the would-be protective response leads to persistent inflammation, which, in turn, can cause disease.
Poll: Anxiety About H1N1 Virus Decreases
July 15th 2010Just 20 percent of people nationwide are either very concerned or concerned that they or someone in their household will become infected with the H1N1 influenza virus, according to The Marist Poll, a project of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion.
Tolerability Study Indicates Effectiveness of Formula to Help Prevent Recurring UTIs
July 15th 2010A new study being published in the journal Urology shows that Proantinox®, a proprietary cranberry-based blend used in hospitals and long-term care facilities, is safe and effective in significantly reducing the incidence of UTIs in women at risk for recurring infections.
FDA Enforces OTC Monograph With Seizure of Hand Sanitizer as an Unapproved New Drug
July 15th 2010A manufacturer and distributor in Puerto Rico is receiving harsh FDA punishment for distributing hand sanitizer as an unapproved new drug due to the use of the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride, which is not recognized as safe and effective for OTC antifungal drugs.
Universal Surveillance for MRSA Significantly Decreased HAIs at Pitt County Memorial Hospital
July 14th 2010Pitt County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) today announced results of a study demonstrating that universal surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) decreased health care-associated infections (HAIs) related to devices.
Nearly 5 Percent of Key West Population Exposed to Dengue Virus
July 13th 2010An estimated 5 percent of the Key West, Fla., population -- more than 1,000 people -- showed evidence of recent exposure to dengue virus in 2009, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health.
Clinical Surveillance System Documents Interventions to Help Reduce Catheter-Related Infections
July 13th 2010Hospira, Inc. today announced a study showing how the TheraDoc clinical surveillance system has helped clinicians at Memorial Hospital Miramar reduce catheter-related infections, which correlated with an increase in infection control interventions.