Latest Infectious diseases Articles

Latest Infectious diseases News : The end of the autism/vaccine debate?
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:10:46 GMT
On playgrounds and at playdates, it's hard to have a conversation about childhood immunizations without the word autism popping up. In fact, a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that one in four parents is concerned that vaccines can cause autism.

Latest Infectious diseases News : miacom diagnostics: Diagnosing Pneumonia Pathogens Directly from Respiratory Specimen
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:45:57 GMT
DUESSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--miacom diagnostics specializes on the development and production of medical tests for the detection of acute infectious diseases. The company with headquarters in Duesseldorf, Germany, was founded in 2006 based on the vision of developing faster and better diagnostic methods than currently available to the healthcare system. New diagnostic tests, delivering ...

Latest Infectious diseases News : Measles Outbreak Linked to Youth Soccer Event
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:42:34 GMT
An outbreak of measles at an international youth soccer event illustrates the risks of with "imported" measles, according to a study in the September issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.

Infectious Disease Doctor Begins Vacation
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:18:17 GMT
The infectious disease scientist detained at Miami International Airport is now vacationing in Dominica following his release by the FBI. There are no plans to charge the 70-year-old man.

California Whooping Cough Rate 7 Times Higher Than Last Year
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:26:31 GMT
Latest reports, up to the end of August place the number of reported whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the state of California at 3,311, a seven-fold increase over the same period in 2009 when the figure reached 501 cases, says the California Department of Public Health. Health authorities estimate a state rate of 9.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The last time there were anywhere near so ...

Volcano delays Yudhoyono's departure
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:11:45 GMT
JAKARTA, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted Tuesday, forcing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to delay leaving the island after visiting refugees. Sumatra - Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono - List of islands of Indonesia - Earth Sciences - Natural Disasters and Hazards

Volcano Delays Yudhoyono's Departure
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:38:52 GMT
A volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted Tuesday, forcing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to delay leaving the island after visiting refugees.

biOasis Presents Research Results on Transcend(TM) at International Symposium on the Blood-Brain Barrier
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- biOasis Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that preclinical data on its proprietary Transcend technology for delivery of drugs into the brain was presented during the 13th International Symposium of the Blood-Brain Barrier, held in Zurich, Switzerland from Sept. 2 - 4, 2010.

IRIS Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Analysis of Synovial Fluid Utilizing Its iQ(R)200 Series Automated Microscopy ...
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT
CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- IRIS International, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostic systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide and provider of high value personalized diagnostics testing services through its CLIA certified molecular diagnostics laboratory, today announced that it has received 510 clearance from the U.S.

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:41:24 GMT
A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak. 2009 flu pandemic - Pandemic - Influenza - Health - Infectious Diseases

Infectious Disease Doctor Released After MIA Scare
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:39:45 GMT
The FBI has released a scientist who was questioned at Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb and led to a 7-hour airport evacuation. No charges were filed against the 70-year-old man, who a senior U.S. government official has identified to CBS4 News as Dr. Thomas Butler. Butler was allowed to continue his trip shortly ...

Some state laws are lax on exotic pets
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:14:26 GMT
The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation’s weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them. Exotic pet - Pets - Recreation - Cleveland - Exotic

Gwynne Dyer: Tony Blair and the great Islamic threat
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:01:52 GMT
People often wind up believing their own cover story.

Latest NYS Hospital Acquired Infections Report Shows Mandatory Disclosure Saves Lives By Making Hospitals Work Harder ...
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:44:02 GMT
Dr. Betsy McCaughey, Founder/ Chairman of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) said that "the 2009 New York State Department of Health Hospital Acquired Infections Report (released 9/1/2010) shows that mandatory disclosure saves lives by making hospitals work harder to prevent infections. Statewide rates decreased for nearly every type of infection measured. None increased." The ...

In the glare of a hot summer sun
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:16:17 GMT
Beverly Owens’s work shines at her own gallery

NEJM publishes study on Xpert MTB/RIF test for rapid molecular detection of TB and rifampin resistance
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:27:29 GMT
Cepheid today announced that its Xpert® MTB/RIF test was the subject of a study published in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), "Rapid Molecular Detection of Tuberculosis and Rifampin Resistance." The complete study is now available online (http://www.nejm.org) and will appear in the September 9 print edition.

Newest Edition Of Critical Care Nursing Procedure Manual Helps Hospital Units
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:44:52 GMT
The latest edition of the "AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care Nursing" increases the focus on patient safety and infection prevention, while continuing to emphasize evidence-based practice. Published by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the 1,312-page manual presents procedures for the critical care environment in an easy-to-use illustrated and step-by-step format ...

Cetero Research launches series of scientific seminars to help researchers on clinical trial design
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:27:51 GMT
Cetero Research, the leading early-stage contract research organization (CRO), is launching a series of scientific seminars, "An Accelerated Path to Proof-of-Concept in Drug Development," designed to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology researchers learn the latest innovations in Phase I and IIa clinical trial designs.

Several West Nile Virus Infections And Deaths In Greece, Other Parts Of Europe Also Affected
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:11:47 GMT
Cases of human infection of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Greece where 13 people have died and at least 140 have become ill, according to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Greek authorities say 32 patients are currently hospitalized. Several other countries in Europe are also affected, especially Central Europe and the Mediterranean area, according to the ...

New England Journal of Medicine Study Reports Xpert MTB/RIF a Faster, More Sensitive & Specific Test for Tuberculosis ...
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT
Cepheid today announced that its Xpert® MTB/RIF test was the subject of a study published in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine , "Rapid Molecular Detection of Tuberculosis and Rifampin Resistance."

Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet laws
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:28:33 GMT
COLUMBUS -- The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them.

Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet laws
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:13:44 GMT
The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of...

Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet laws
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:16:56 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them. read more

iBio and Fraunhofer Execute Business Development and Marketing Agreement with GE Healthcare
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:23:53 GMT
NEWARK, Del. & UPPSALA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best-in-class collaborators - GE Healthcare, iBio and Fraunhofer USA-CMB - to develop & globally market efficient, cost-effective manufacturing solutions for plant-based biopharmaceuticals & vaccines

iBio and Fraunhofer Execute Business Development and Marketing Agreement with GE Healthcare
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT
NEWARK, Del. & UPPSALA, Sweden----iBio, Inc. , its development collaborator, Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology , and GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company , today announced their entry into an agreement to jointly develop and globally market manufacturing solutions for biopharmaceuticals and vaccines based upon their respective proprietary technologies.

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