Infectious Diseases News
Spread the word about the latest research, updates, products, services and treatment advances regarding infectious diseases. This section covers information about diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, of interest to clinicians, scientists, patients and medical and pharmaceutical industry professionals.
New Children’s Book About Boogers Poised to Reduce Germs, Save Desks and Sleeves
"Where a Booger Goes," Andrews’ first book (set for release by Black Swan Publishing, LLC on 10/21/2017), highlights inappropriate booger-disposal habits by several cartoon children before reaching the conclusion of where a booger truly belongs. The illustrated boogers in the book are full of character and personality, and manage to be disgusting and adorable at the same time. - September 13, 2017 - Black Swan Publishing, LLC
Motif Biosciences Unveil Novel Solutions for the Treatment of Deadly Superbugs
New Interview Out with Motif Biosciences in the run up to their keynote address at Superbugs & Superdrugs USA this Fall. - September 12, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Antibiotics Update: 3 Discovery Projects to Tackle MDR Gram-Negative Pathogens
Tim Opperman, Senior Research Scientist from Microbiotix, unveils new updates at SMi's next Annual Superbugs and Superdrugs USA Summit. - July 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Africa Water Wells Fundraising for 2 Additional Water Wells for 2 Schools for the Deaf in Sotik, Kenya
Africa Water Wells, founded by Sandy & Bud Mulcahy, has expanded their mission beyond clean water to include free AA and medical care, women's empowerment programs, and donated used laptops to primary schools in and around Sotik. They are now fundraising for additional water wells including two for Schools for the Deaf without access to clean water in Sotik, Kenya. - July 12, 2017 - Lee Mulcahy
Coppe Laboratories Announces Powassan Virus Co-Infection Research in Wisconsin Lyme Patients
Coppe Laboratories conducted patient testing research in Wisconsin among 95 Lyme suspected patients. Within the 95 patient cohort, 41 were tested positive for Lyme disease. Of the 41 tested positive it was demonstrated in the research that approx. 17% of patients were also positive for Powassan Virus. - July 11, 2017 - Coppe Laboratories
CARB-X Exclusive: Chief Strategy Officer John Rex to Open Superbugs USA Summit
Infectious disease specialist John Rex will open SMi’s next annual show on antimicrobial resistance when it returns to North America this fall. BARDA, Pfizer, Visterra and ContraFect also included on the notable speaker line-up for 2017. - June 22, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Self Care Catalysts and SAGE Launch “SAGE Health Storylines” on HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day
The SAGE Health Storylines self care app was designed in partnership with SAGE & Self Care Catalysts to support the health and well being of older adults within the LGBT community. Please help spread the word and support the health and well being of the diverse senior community. - June 09, 2017 - Self Care Catalysts
G&l Scientific Inc. Announces Its Expansion Into Regulatory Affairs, Complementing Its Industry-Leading Clinical Research Offering
G&L Scientific Inc, a company founded by Peter Griffin and Stephen Loughrey, who together built Pharmalink Consulting into the leading, independent Regulatory Affairs specialist, today announced their intention to once more provide Regulatory Affairs services to life-science clients. G&L... - June 02, 2017 - G&L Scientific Inc
Hepatitis E Diagnostic Tests Market by Test Types, End Users, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2021, Upcoming Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Hepatitis E Diagnostic Tests Market by Test Type (ELISA HEV IgM Test Kits, ELISA HEV IgG Test Kits, RT-PCR Test Kits, Others), End Users (Diagnostic Laboratories, Hospitals, Point-of-Care) and Forecast 2017-2021. - April 30, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
17 Y/O CEO Revolutionizes STD Testing in Major US Cities
Xavier A. Baruti inspires his 9 employees to meet people where they live...at home. Baruti heads up the Atlanta, Georgia based Get Well Mobile STD Screening LLC to slow the increasing rate of STDs in the city. Baruti reports wanting to make STD testing quick, affordable and convenient for the 5.6... - April 24, 2017 - Get Well Mobile STD Screening
EMLab P&K’s Chicago Laboratory Now AIHA-LAP, LLC Accredited for Legionella Analysis
EMLab P&K’s microbiology laboratory in Chicago, Illinois receives accreditation from AIHA-LAP, LLC for Legionella testing. EMLab P&K continues expanding its Legionella analysis capacity nationwide. - April 07, 2017 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Global Lateral Flow Disease Testing Market by Applications, End Users, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Lateral Flow Disease Testing Market by Application (Hepatitis, HIV, Influenza, Malaria, Pregnancy, Syphilis), and End Users (Hospitals, Home Testing, Community Testing, Laboratory Testing) 2016-2020 - March 30, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Hospital-Acquired Infection Therapeutics Market by Indications, Drugs, Clinical Pipeline, and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Hospital-Acquired Infection Therapeutics Market by Drug Type (Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs), Clinical Pipeline Analysis of Phase 1, 2 and 3 Drugs (Amikacin Inhale, CAZ AVI Ceftolozane, Dalvance, Delafloxacin, Eravacycline, MK-3415A, Oritavancin, Plazomicin, Surotomycin, Tedizolid), and Indications (Blood Stream Infections, Gastrointestinal Disorders, HAP, SSIs, UTIs) 2016-2020 - March 08, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market by Infection Type, Diagnostic Tests, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market by Test Type (Blood Stream Associated Infection, MRSA Infection, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Surgical Associated Infection, UTI, Gastroenteritis, Puerperal Fever) 2016-2020. - March 04, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Enteric Disease Testing Market Analysis: Bacterial-, Viral-, and Parasitic Agents and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Enteric Disease Testing Market by Causal Organism for Enteric Disease Type (Bacterial Agents – C. difficile, Campylobacteriosis, Cholera, E. coli, H. pylori, Salmonellosis, Shigellosis; Viral Agents – Norovirus, Rotavirus; and Parasitic Agents – Amebiasis, Cryptosporidiosis, Giardiasis) 2016-2020 - February 18, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Agenda Released for SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology USA Conference
The agenda has been released and registration is now open for SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology USA show. The seventh in its series, this event will take place in San Diego, on the 8th and 9th June 2017. - February 16, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Psoriasis Treatment Market Precise Industry Analysis and Growth Trends Forecasted for 2016 to 2024, TMR Study
Report presents a brief overview of the global market along with psoriasis treatment .It also provides information and data analysis of the global market with respect to the segments based on products, distribution channel, therapy type and geography. - February 03, 2017 - Market Research Hub
Advent of Pipeline Products for Rheumatoid Arthritis Expected to Change Substantially Its Market Landscape
Report titled "Rheumatoid Arthritis" has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. - February 01, 2017 - Market Research Hub
G&L Scientific Inc. Announces Opening of New Offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts
G&L Scientific Inc, the leading provider of clinical and scientific consulting and resource to the healthcare industry (http://www.gandlscientific.com), has announced the opening of new offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, strengthening and improving access to its expanding team of clinical and scientific consultants and contractors. This is the latest step in G&L’s expansion of its global clinical consulting services throughout the United States. - January 19, 2017 - G&L Scientific Inc
A Big Pharma Update on Fighting Superbugs: GSK Report Industry Developments in Addressing AMR
SMi Reports: Superbugs & Superdrugs 2017 returns to Central London for its 19th Annual Show this March. - January 12, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Tuberculosis Pipeline Landscape and Therapeutics Market Review for H2 2016
Report provides broad information on the therapeutics under development for tuberculosis globally. This covers the descriptive pharmacological action of the therapeutics with its complete research & development history. - December 02, 2016 - Market Research Hub
FDA Exclusive: a Spotlight on Regulation in Antibacterial Drug Development
FDA Division of Anti-Infective Products Director, Sumathi Nambair, due to Present at Superbugs & Superdrugs 2017. - December 02, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Global Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Drugs (Phase III) Market USD 3.8 Billion by 2020, Research Study by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global hospital-acquired pneumonia drugs (Phase III) market is estimated to reach USD 3.8 Billion in 2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit the Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Drugs (Phase III) Market – Amikacin Inhale, Ceftazidime (Avibactum), Ceftolozane (Tazobactam),... - December 01, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Pipeline Market Review on Therapeutic Landscape of Rubella (German Measles) H2 2016
Report offers a brief overview about German measles disease and its therapeutic development. It is an infectious disease caused by a virus called “Rubella.” This directly infects the skin and lymph nodes. The main symptom is a pink spotty rash that starts from the face and spreads to the arms & chest. - November 26, 2016 - Market Research Hub
Global Cancer Technology, Inc. Signs Licensing Agreement with the University of California San Diego
Announcing an agreement to purchase patent and IP technology from UCSD for a novel way to track medical instruments using Nano Quantum Dots - November 25, 2016 - Global Cancer Technology, Inc
The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
As complex surgical instruments replace simpler surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgery and faster recovery time for patients, advanced education is required to insure the sterile processing of these complex surgical instruments. Sadly, 290,000 patients suffer surgical site infections mostly from the use of contaminated surgical instruments every year. From a layman’s perspective, 800 Americans will suffer surgical site infections today - some will not make it. - October 14, 2016 - The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
Rentokil Malaysia Battling Rising Dengue and Zika Cases with Integrated Mosquito Management Programme
Besides the high number of dengue cases in Malaysia, Zika infections have also started to emerge locally. Learn what could be the main contributory factors and what can be done to curb this. - October 10, 2016 - Rentokil Initial
Rower Releases US 4.5 Million Spirit of Malabo Rowboat to Equatorial Guinea
After the UNGA, H.E. Anatolio Ndong Mba, Ambassador for the Permanent Mission of Equatorial Guinea will begin the process of gifting the rowboat to the UN. - September 24, 2016 - GC Media
Hepatitis B Foundation Launches Comprehensive New Website to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
National nonprofit’s new website offers improved user experience, simplified navigation as a trusted global authority for information about hepatitis B. - September 24, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Infection Control Global Market – Forecast To 2022”
Infection control is policies and procedures followed to minimize the threat of acquiring, spreading infections, especially in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Healthcare-acquired infections (HCAI) continue to be a major safety concern for both health care providers and the patients, thus prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections remains a priority. - September 24, 2016 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Lyme Disease: Designer Drugs Urgently Needed
Growing epidemic outsmarts current antibiotics, says new report from ILADS and LymeDisease.org. - September 13, 2016 - USMA
PlantVax Contracted for Key Enzyme Production in Chemical Warfare Disclosure Sprays
PlantVax, Inc. has been contracted by a tier one US defense contractor as the primary supplier of Recombinant Human Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in support of a Program of Record chemical warfare disclosure spray. The disclosure spray is a first-of-its-kind plant derived enzyme-based sensor that... - August 23, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Spirit of Malabo Heads to United Nations
Rowboat donated as a global symbol for the fight against AIDS. - August 18, 2016 - GC Media
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente Calls Upon Congress to Address Zika Virus
The Zika virus has reached Florida while Congress remains in recess. One of that state’s Democratic candidates for United States Senate, “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, thinks that Congress should reconvene before the virus spreads further. “President Obama requested funds in... - August 05, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Healthcare Waste Specialists, Sharpsmart, to Attend IPS 2016
Clinical waste experts, Sharpsmart, are proud to announce their attendance at IPS 2016 this September, where will be demonstrating the renowned waste collection services and products that have helped over 80 hospitals throughout the UK to protect staff and patients, stay compliant and improve... - July 23, 2016 - Sharpsmart Ltd
New Book by Dr. Maloney Shows Zika Babies Damaged by Viral Co-infections
A New Book, "The Bare Essentials of Zika Virus" by Dr. Christopher Maloney, N.D. makes the claim that Zika doesn't cause microcephaly and isn't spread by mosquitoes. Dr. Maloney shows that fifty years of research supports human spread and that a co-infection with dengue virus causes the birth defect. - July 19, 2016 - Christopher Maloney
North Carolina State Epidemiologist Takes Office as President of National Public Health Council
Chief of the Epidemiology Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health Dr. Megan Davies took office in June as the president of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Dr. Davies has worked as an epidemiologist for over 18 years, first with the Centers for Disease... - July 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
EMLab P&K’s Chicago Legionella Testing Lab Now CDC ELITE Certified Lab
EMLab P&K’s Legionella laboratory in Chicago becomes the company’s fifth lab certified by CDC ELITE for Legionella testing. EMLab P&K leads the industry with the largest capacity for Legionella testing in the U.S. - June 22, 2016 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Atlantis Health Care Group to Launch Cultural Exchange Program to Develop First Dialysis STEM Platform in Puerto Rico
Atlantis Health Care Group to launch cultural exchange program to develop first dialysis STEM platform in Puerto Rico. Undergraduate pre-licensure nursing students, dialysis patients, High School and Middle School students from the mainland US and Puerto Rico will participate in the first dialysis science, technology, engineering and technology (STEM) educational program pilot. DORADO, Puerto Rico – June 16, 2016 -- Atlantis Health Care Group (AHG), University of Puerto Rico Mayague - June 17, 2016 - Launch Team Consulting
Nutrition is Essential to Liver Health
A recent survey of medical professionals revealed that proper nutrition is the most important factor regarding liver health. 9 out of 10 liver specialists and other medical professionals surveyed, would recommend the Amsety Bar as part of their patients nutrition program. The first meal replacement/ nutrition bar in the US designed to support a healthy liver diet. - June 02, 2016 - Amsety
Hepatology, Medicine and Policy Journal Publishes Findings from Hepatitis B Foundation "Gateway to Care" Campaign in China
Thought leaders in hepatitis B publish results of public health campaign in Haimen City, China. - May 21, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Nemesis Bioscience and Public Health England Provide Interactive Training on the Use of Antimicrobials
Following on from the recent sell-out Superbugs & Superdrugs European show, SMi Training is delighted to announce the return of the popular anti-microbial resistance (AMR) workshop taking place in central London on Monday 11th July 2016, “Changing the Paradigm in the Development and use of Antimicrobials.” - May 20, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Your Liver Loves Proper Nutrition and Other Healthy Lifestyle Choices. Now There is a Delicious, Convenient Way to Insure Well Balanced Nutrition for Your Liver.
Is your liver healthy? Approximately 10% of the US population has some form of liver disease. There are over 100 known liver diseases and most people do not even know that they have one. One way to optimize your liver health is by eating a diet rich in liver friendly vitamins and minerals. Amesty... - April 14, 2016 - Amsety
Mark Albrecht, HHS/ASPR/BARDA, to Speak at 13th Anti-Infectives: Partnering & Deal-Making
Mark Albrecht, BARDA, to Present “Expanding Public–Private Partnerships to Strengthen the Antimicrobial Pipeline” at Anti-Infectives Partnering & Deal-Making - April 02, 2016 - GTCbio
Ixogel®: Agreement on Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) by the US Food and Drug Administration for the Prevention of Lyme Disease
Ixodes AG, a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention of Lyme Disease, today announced that the company has reached agreement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the phase III protocol according to the Special Protocol... - March 01, 2016 - Ixodes AG
Anti-Infectives Industry Gathers in 3 Weeks to Combat Superbugs at 18th Annual Summit
At the forefront of combating the serious global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for almost two decades, the infectious disease industry's premier event returns to London next month on 16th and 17th March. - February 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Lisa Saunders Publishes "Once Upon a Placemat: A Table Setting Tale" to Stop Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Mother and daughter collaborate to teach table-setting and germ prevention through the book, “Once Upon a Placemat: A Table Setting Tale.” The illustrator designed a free placemat for downloading and coloring. A child in their family was born severely disabled by congenital CMV because the mother wasn't aware of CMV and the precautions to take. - February 14, 2016 - Lisa Saunders
F1000Research Launches Rapid, Open, Diamond-Access Publishing Channel to Help Scientists Tackle Zika
New channel builds on key learnings from global response to Ebola crisis. Following the World Health Organization’s announcement that Zika-linked birth defects and neurological problems pose a global public health emergency, open science platform F1000Research has launched the Zika and Arbovirus Outbreaks (ZAO) channel - http://f1000research.com/channels/arbovirus. - February 11, 2016 - Faculty of 1000
Assessment Shows Nation’s Guard is Down Against Zika Virus and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) supports President Barack Obama’s request of $1.8 billion to combat Zika virus. Declared a “global health emergency” by the World Health Organization, Zika virus increasingly threatens to spread local epidemics in the... - February 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Disaster Preparedness App Published Via the Unbound™ Platform - uPub™ Authoring System Provides Streamlined Content Development and Peer Review
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, today announced the release of Disaster Nursing, a new evidence-based mobile application that prepares nurses with the knowledge and skills to respond to disasters and public health emergencies in a timely and appropriate manner. Dr. Veenema chose Unbound Medicine to deliver her unique content because of the ability to deliver it electronically to nurses and students at the point of need on the user’s device of choice. - February 03, 2016 - Unbound Medicine