Researchers in the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a material — a new kind of
Engineers create rubbery ‘smart’ material to treat open wounds, infections and cancer
New protein ‘switch’ could be key to controlling blood-poisoning and preventing death from sepsis
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new protein “switch” that could stop the progression of blood-poisoning,
Chemical added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment: Triclosan added to toothpaste, mouthwash to kill bacteria inadvertently makes such cells stronger
Grocery store aisles are stocked with products that promise to kill bacteria. People snap up those items to protect themselves
Antidepressant could stop deadly sepsis, study suggests: Previous FDA approval could fast-track new treatment
An antidepressant drug used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder could save people from deadly sepsis, new research from the University of
Decolonization protocol can prevent dangerous infections among discharged hospital patients
Hospital patients who have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can prevent future MRSA infections by following a standard bathing protocol after
Lack of standard dosage for blood thinners can lead to bleeding during bariatric surgery: The study suggests better measures for accurate dosages of blood thinners in obese patients
Rutgers researchers have found a way to reduce bleeding in patients following bariatric surgery. The study, which appeared in the
With a focus on high-risk patients, researcher eyes eliminating TB for good
In a recent paper published in PLOS One, Soumya Chatterjee, M.D., assistant professor of infectious diseases, allergy and immunology at
Buruli ulcer: Promising new drug candidate against a forgotten disease
Buruli ulcer — one of the most neglected among the NTDs — is a debilitating and stigmatising disease. Affecting mainly
Faecal transplant may protect premature babies from fatal bowel disease
Each year 5-10 per cent of all the children born in the world are born prematurely. At this stage, their
Most patients with cystic fibrosis may receive insufficient antibiotics to fight lung infections: Real-time tracking of serum antibiotic concentrations could help recovery from pulmonary exacerbations
The majority of patients with cystic fibrosis may not achieve blood concentrations of antibiotics sufficiently high enough to effectively fight