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Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are major global health threats. Their interaction worsens disease severity, as HIV reduces CD4+ T cells, making individuals more vulnerable to TB. Despite progress, an effective animal model that mimics human immune response during HIV/TB co-infection has been lacking, hindering treatment and vaccine development. Bohorguez et al. ...
Culture is the gold standard for diagnosis of adenovirus infection. However, culture results can take up to 3 weeks. Serological tests have a faster turnaround time but may not be as sensitive as culture. Because of the clinical importance of rapid laboratory diagnosis, direct detection of viral antigens in nasopharyngeal secretions, feces, or both is used as the ...
Analysis by Airfinity shows between 1.3 and 2.1 million lives could be at risk if China lifts its zero-COVID policy given low vaccination and booster rates as well as a lack of hybrid immunity. Airfinity’s risk analysis uses cumulative peak cases and deaths from Hong Kong's BA.1 wave as a proxy for mainland China. Hong Kong took a zero-COVID approach for the first two years of the ...
[i] ESKAPE pathogens are the most virulent and dangerous pathogens responsible for some of the deadliest healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Results of the study showed that Ondine’s photodisinfection technology eliminated all ESKAPE pathogens with a high degree of efficacy. This parallels the top-line results from a US Phase 2 study ...
In a significant step forward, new data shows that BIT225 protects from severe disease even when started once there is an established infection. Mice commencing treatment with BIT225 after infection with SARS-CoV-2 had similar levels of protection against severe disease as mice commencing treatment with BIT225 prior to infection. ...
Data from the study shows that Cytovale’s test has the potential to provide useful prognostic information for patients with suspected infection and possible immune dysregulation that can lead to life-threatening organ dysfunction. To see video, please click here This study, which enrolled 282 patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with respiratory symptoms ...
FDA Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) underscores strength of Atriva’s pipeline and high need for treatments for rare and neglected tropical diseases ODD allows Atriva to benefit from various incentives to develop zapnometinib (ATR-002) against hantavirus infections, and may result in seven-year market exclusivity on approval for this indication Targeting ...
In the total proteome, three biological pathways related to bacterial infection were found. The results showed that bacteria may be a key factor in the occurrence of biliary tract cancer. ...
(Imbed), a privately held biotech company emerging as a leader in advanced wound care, announced today the results of a prospective clinical evaluation of its next-generation wound Matrix, Microlyte® SURGICAL, in diabetic patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery who would ordinarily be at risk of a surgical site infection. Results will be ...
The application is specified for the indication osteomyelitis (bone infection) and can potentially result in an approval in Q1 of 2022. In February of this year, the FDA requested further data and clarifications on BONESUPPORT’s DeNovo application. ...
It is the most prevalent parasitic disease in the western hemisphere, infecting 6-7 million people with over 70 million at risk. Moreover, CDC estimates approximately 300,000 cases in the U.S., principally among individuals who acquired it in endemic countries, although some autochthonous infections have also been reported. Chagas can also be transmitted ...
Riddle DJ, Dubberke ER. Clostridium difficile infection in the intensive care unit. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2009;23(3):727-743. ...
Each year millions of patients are infected and thousands of patients die due to infections acquired during hospitalisation. ...
Each year millions of patients are infected and thousands of patients die due to infections acquired during hospitalisation. ...
There is now a greater awareness of the benefits of non-contact in regard to infection control, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The company now distributes TRITEMP in over 21 countries across the globe, listed on major procurement frameworks including NHS Supply Chain. ...
Andersen, to characterize how pathogen and host respond to infection with S. aureus in human endothelial cells. S. aureus is a leading cause of serious bloodstream infections worldwide, such as infectious endocarditis and sepsis, which have been recognized as difficult to treat and often require intensive and prolonged antibiotic treatment. ...
If you’ve ever had an awful sinus infection, you know how painful, and quite frankly, how much of a drag it is. But most of us don’t have Chronic Sinusitis, which consists of a sinus infection lasting longer than 3 months (despite treatment), according to the Mayo Clinic. ...
The CUSTOMFLEX® ARTIFICIALIRIS Veo Ophthalmics implant was used to treat disabling glare as a result of infection over 15 years ago. This surgery has never been performed in Louisiana and we are proud to offer some of the most innovative healthcare solutions to our community and beyond! ...
OtoNexus has developed the world's first ultrasound hand-held device to evaluate middle ear infections. With the tools available today, detection accuracy is approximately 50% in the critical differentiation of viral versus bacterial infections. As a result, middle ear infections are the #1 reason for antibiotic prescriptions ...
OtoNexus has developed the world's first ultrasound hand-held device to evaluate the four disease states of middle ear infection. With the tools available today, detection accuracy is approximately 50% in the critical differentiation of viral versus bacterial infections. As a result, middle ear infections are the #1 reason for ...