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Humans have known for centuries that copper is a potent weapon against infection. New research shows that the bacteria that cause serious urinary tract infections know this, too, and steal copper to prevent the metal from being used against them.

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Levels of Hepatitis C Virus Higher Among African-Americans and Males

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Whitepaper Elevates Critical Importance of Catheter Securement

Cone Health Pioneers Use of Fabric Designed to Help Heal Pressure Ulcers

BD MAX MRSA Assay Receives FDA Clearance

AAMI to Hold Industrial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization for Medical Devices Workshop

Cranberry Products Associated with Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections

Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Requires Dramatic Improvement in Health Services

Vaccines and Antibiotics Stabilized So Refrigeration is Not Needed

UCLA Study to Determine if Copper Surfaces Can Reduce HAIs

Commission Finds That Bad Laws are Stifling the Global AIDS Response

Millions of Diabetics Could Die of Tuberculosis

HPV Vaccine Reduces Infection, Even in Unvaccinated

Urinary Tract Infections Steal From Hosts' Defense Arsenals

Robust Evidence Exists for Some Wound Care Interventions but Knowledge Gaps Remain

Consumer Reports Scores Hospitals on Safety, Finds Too Many Pose Risks to Patients

HHS, APIC, SHEA Call for Nominations for Partnership in Prevention Award

Older Age, Organ Impairment Associated With Increased Risk for Death From MRSA Bacteremia

Researchers Discover New Vaccine Candidate for Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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