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.
Equatorial Guinea President Scores a Grand Slam for HIV testing
In20minutes.org is a global campaign designed to encourage HIV testing. The campaign begins on World AIDS DAY 2013 and will be promoted during the Goree Challenge IV – Spirit of Malabo project. - April 26, 2013 - GC Media
New Disposable Respirator Mask Can Kill Bacteria and Viruses
Advanced Innovations Northwest (AINW) LLC announces a patent pending new type of N95 disposable respirator mask that can kill most bacteria and some viruses, including tuberculosis and H1N type viruses. This new respirator mask incorporates layers of a tested breathable anti-microbial and anti-viral metallic coated fiber into the mask gauze. - April 17, 2013 - AINW LLC
Mobilise Shanghai Public to be Part of the World’s Biggest Commercial
Join Jackie Chan, Bill Gates, PSY and world famous people in the fight to End Polio Now. - April 15, 2013 - Rotary China
Arbovax Completes Successful Pre-Clinical Trial of Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine
Successful Pre-Clinical Tests Support Vaccine Platform, New Injection Protocol - March 19, 2013 - Arbovax Inc
Stevens Professor Joins Open Source Effort to Develop Low-Cost Drugs
Professor A.K. Ganguly of the Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology & Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology is contributing his expertise and passion to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Open Source Drug Discovery initiative. Dr. Ganguly is focusing on new treatments for malaria and tuberculosis, which are causing millions of deaths while several drugs used to cure these diseases no longer work because of the appearance of resistant strains. - March 16, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
We-Care.com and AIDS Research Alliance Partner for HIV Research
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) is pleased to announce that with We-Care.com’s generous support, it will be able to conduct the eight leukapheresis experiments necessary for the advancement of its promising HIV cure research. ARA was featured as We-Care.com’s Cause of the Month in December... - February 28, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Sengenics to Launch Global Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Trials Service Based on Oxford Gene Technology’s Patented Functional Protein Array
Sengenics today announced that it has signed an agreement with Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) to enable the launch of a global cancer biomarker discovery and clinical trial immuno-response monitoring service. The service will be based upon OGT’s proprietary full-length functional protein array... - February 25, 2013 - Sengenics
AmpleHarvest.org Receives $10,000 Grant from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Grant awarded as part of a nutrition initiative helping those living with HIV/AIDS, to an innovative cloud based hunger/nutrition campaign that enables millions of growers to donate excess garden produce to local food pantries. - February 12, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
TestDiagnostics Offers Accurate and Discreet Home Sample Collection Chlamydia Test Kits
A chlamydia test can accurately detect the presence of chlamydia in the body with up to 99.9% efficacy with a simple urine test. - February 08, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Equatorial Guinea Donates 30K to NYC AIDS Activist
With the immediate funding, Victor Mooney can purchase an ocean row boat that’s currently in Sao Paulo, Brazil for his fourth bid to cross the Atlantic Ocean. - January 28, 2013 - GC Media
General Biologicals Corporation Signs ALPCO as a Distributor in North America
ALPCO will distribute Infectious Disease assays from GBC in North America. - December 18, 2012 - ALPCO
ALPCO Diagnostics and Euro Diagnostica Announce Distribution Agreement
ALPCO to distribute Euro Diagnostica products in North America. - December 07, 2012 - ALPCO
Adolescent Girls Focus of New University of Houston Research Study
Pilot Study Involves 30 At-Risk Girls on Probation with Harris County - December 01, 2012 - University of Houston
The Colburn School Goes Red for Sold Out World AIDS Day Concert Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Where: The Colburn School 200 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 When: November 30th, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm What: AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 29, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Inaugural World AIDS Day Concert in Downtown Los Angeles Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente
On Friday, November 30th, AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This community event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 14, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
OMICS Group Inc: International Congress on Bacteriology and Infectious Diseases
OMICS Group invites all the participants across the globe to attend the International Congress on Bacteriology and Infectious diseases during November 20-22, 2013 Baltimore, USA. Nobel Laureates and world's renowned experts will be participating in this prestigious conference. - November 02, 2012 - OMICS Group Incorporation
Anti-Infectives Knowledge Network Launched on EPGOnline
EPG Online (www.epgonline.org) is pleased to announce the launch of the Anti-infectives Knowledge Network containing news and resources from the Astellas Pharma Europe-sponsored Pasteur Symposium entitled Individual approaches to managing invasive candidiasis: from guidelines to practice, the 32nd... - October 25, 2012 - EPG Health Media
AIDS Cases in Equatorial Guinea is Refuted
GC Media is the communications partner for Goree Challenge IV. According to recent wire reports, the seroprevalence of HIV/AIDS in Equatorial Guinea, was reported between 30,000 and 60,000 infected people. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare categorically denies having given the figures... - October 22, 2012 - GC Media
New Jersey Law Firm Assists Victims During Fungal Meningitis Outbreak From Tainted Epidural Steroid Injections
New Jersey personal injury lawyer Scott Grossman is currently investigating the current Fungal Meningitis outbreak in New Jersey and in several other states and is making himself available to victims for consultation. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that... - October 15, 2012 - The Grossman Law Firm, LLC
90 People Sickened with Meningitis from Tainted Epidural Pain Shots
The victims of contaminated epidural shots who have contracted meningitis have legal rights. Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers is ready to answer any questions the public may have related to these potential claims. As always the consultations are free and confidential. - October 09, 2012 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Diabecline Antibiotic Receives Drug Store News Award
Diabecline® first aid antibiotic, offered by pharmaCline®, has been named the winner of the Drug Store News Best New Product award. This recognition was by vote of key pharmacy industry decision makers at the ECRM® Marketgate™ 2012 meetings held in Charlotte, N.C. Drug Store News... - October 05, 2012 - pharmaCline
pharmaCline's Diabecline Antibiotic Receives 2012 American Business Award
pharmaCline® has received the prestigious Silver Stevie Award for the Best New Health & Pharmaceutical Product of the Year. This award recognized the importance of pharmaCline’s Diabecline® first aid antibiotic. The Stevie Awards ceremony was held Monday evening, September 17, in... - September 21, 2012 - pharmaCline
Katy Perry Supports AIDS Research Alliance in Chase Community Giving
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that singer Katy Perry has chosen to support AIDS Research Alliance in the 2012 Chase Community Giving voting contest. “AIDS Research Alliance is thrilled to have Katy Perry, along with Emmy-Award winning actor LeVar Burton and Clippers basketball... - September 20, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
pharmaCline Announces Poster Presentation at the Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care Fall 2012
The poster entitled, “Multi-case Human Field Studies of Diabetic Foot Injuries Treated with Tetracycline delivered by SSPT™: A Novel Delivery System Yields Effective Results” is authored by Dr. Christopher Ayo Otiko, DPM, and features three unique clinical case studies. - September 13, 2012 - pharmaCline
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton Joins AIDS Research Alliance’s Board of Directors
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that actor/activist LeVar Burton has joined its Board of Directors. As one of seven members of the Board, Burton will play a key role in shaping AIDS Research Alliance’s program and fundraising. “AIDS Research Alliance is honored to welcome... - September 11, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
ALPCO Adds an FDA Registered ELISA for West Nile Virus
ALPCO announces the addition of two FDA Registered ELISAs for the measurement of West Nile Virus. - September 05, 2012 - ALPCO
Closing the Loop Between Hepatitis C Testing and Care for Baby Boomers
New collaboration offers a unique service of affordable and discreet hepatitis C testing with client-centered health education, counseling and referrals. - August 24, 2012 - The Support Partnership
Hepatitis C Testing for Baby Boomers More Accessible and Affordable Through New National Project
Nonprofit offers hepatitis C testing along with counseling, health education, and referrals. - August 21, 2012 - HealthPro
New York Soccer Players Send 2010 World Cup Match Ball to Equatorial Guinea
"Soccer is the best medium to reach people worldwide, especially the youth. If we are going to achieve an AIDS-free generation, they must be part of the equation," said Victor Mooney, executive director and founder of South African Arts International, Ltd. - August 21, 2012 - GC Media
ALPCO Diagnostics Recognized for Support of the American Red Cross 2011 Relief Efforts
ALPCO was recognized on May 29, 2012 for their generous contributions to the American Red Cross in 2011. - June 11, 2012 - ALPCO
Walking with the Tide
GC Media coordinates the communication logistics for New York AIDS Activist during 200-mile fundraising walk. - May 29, 2012 - GC Media
Newly Launched Health Training Program by Dunham Writing
Dunham Writing is a newly launched health education training program that helps certify medical professionals, day care providers and foster parents in health education. - May 16, 2012 - Dunham Writing
Diabecline Antibiotic Receives Edison Award for Best New Pharmaceutical Product
pharmaCline's Diabecline antibiotic ointment has been recognized as the Bronze Award winner for Best New Pharmaceutical Product by the Edison Awards. - May 01, 2012 - pharmaCline
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
GC Media: World AIDS Day Rower Checks-in at LA Sports Club on Manhattan's Upper East Side
In preparation for XIX International AIDS Conference - Rowing with the Tide event, Victor Mooney gets a three-day pass to workout. - March 31, 2012 - GC Media
GC Media: OTC to Fight HIV
"As advocates, we must move with the current," said long-time AIDS activist Victor Mooney. - March 16, 2012 - GC Media
HyGreen Nominated for 2012 Design Excellence Award
HyGreen was nominated for the prestigious 2012 International Design Excellence Award for it's HyGreen Hand Hygiene Reminding and Recording System. - March 07, 2012 - HyGreen, Inc.
Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation Launch “Where is the Hep B Hero?” Contest & Sweepstakes
Support Hep B Free Philadelphia and Find the “Hep B Hero” – Five Chances to Win - February 17, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
“B A Hero” PSA Video Contest Announced by Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation
Help Save Lives and Stop Hepatitis B Through a PSA Video Contest - January 26, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Virtual Job Summit for Postgraduate Life Scientists Opens February 1st
Bio Careers hosts it's second Virtual Job Summit for postgraduate scientists starting February 1st. The Summit is free for all Bio Careers Members, which comprise graduates and postdocs from the top 25% of graduate programs worldwide. - January 25, 2012 - Bio Careers
Life Vessel of the Prairie Announces Grand Opening in Wichita, Kansas
Life Vessel of the Prairie, houses the Life Vessel®, a patented, 510K FDA cleared non-invasive technology and technique by which frequency, vibration, sound and light waves are non-invasively applied to the human body in a resonance chamber, resulting in the body being able to perform its innate natural ability to heal itself. - January 17, 2012 - Hansa Center for Optimum Health
Apollo Safety Responds to New H2N3 Influenza with Flu Prevention Kits and Disinfecting Wipes
As the CDC recognizes a new strain of the swine flu, Apollo Safety announces it has products available to help prevent the spread of the virus. - December 15, 2011 - Apollo Safety
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Launch HIV Website for Central America - Spanish-Language Guide Created and Distributed Using the Unbound™ Platform
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced the launch of La Guía del VIH de Johns Hopkins, a web service developed in partnership with the Johns Hopkins POC-IT Center. The service, a Spanish-language adaptation of the Johns Hopkins HIV Guide, is a... - December 06, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
New Book About Hepatitis C and Other Liver Conditions Just Released by Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook
Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook is pleased to announce her new book, Hepatitis C: What You Need To Know. From diagnosis to treatment, the book contains important information people need to know about hepatitis C. - December 04, 2011 - Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook
GC Media Host a Goal for AIDS
Bid on FIFA 2010 World Cup soccer ball plus lunch at Planet Hollywood International. - November 24, 2011 - GC Media
Skysoft Inc Awarded $487,000 Contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Skysoft Inc. has been awarded a $487,000 contract by Ke'aki Technologies, LLC, as a major subcontractor, to develop a prototype software system for Reducing Health Care Associated Infections Using Informatics – Innovation #291 for the Department of Veterans Affairs. - October 20, 2011 - Skysoft Incorporated
Beating Recession Blues and Fighting TB Infection: Sino-UK Companies' TB Vaccine Partnership Deal
UK Cambridge based vaccine company ImmBio joined-up with Sinopharm Vaccine Institute to co-develop its T-BioVax Vaccine against TB Infection. ImmunoBiology Ltd, a vaccine R&D company based Babraham Research Campus near Cambridge UK recently signed initial cooperation agreement with LIBP a subsidiary company under Sinopharm’s biological products division – CNBG (China National Biotech Group) with close coordination by Cambridge based biopharma consultancy company – Link China Pharma Solutions. - October 15, 2011 - Link China Pharma Solutions
Family Drama Novel "Comes Out" on National Coming Out Day
"Well With My Soul" (ISBN: 978-0-9836049-07) is Gregory G. Allen’s debut novel. This story of two brothers attempting to find peace in their complicated individual lives over a fifteen year period will be released by ASD Publishing on October 11, 2011. - October 08, 2011 - ASD Publishing
Annual Tradition - Drive Thru Flu Shots
Snoqualmie Valley residents ready to get drive thru flu shots on October 1st. - September 23, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Spotlight Shines on Invisible Disabilities Champions at Annual Honors Banquet on 10/02/11 - Including Keynote Speaker Luis Carlos Montalván and His Service Dog Tuesday
Invisible Disabilities Association will be honoring the following: National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD); Dave Dias; Kevin Custer; David Sandusky; Kent Thiry of Davita; Association of Hole in the Wall Camps; Theresa Marchetta of KMGH; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Margaret A Ferrante MD; David Martz MD of ILADS and Jane Brown. Keynote Speaker will be Luis Carlos Montalván and Tuesday; MC will be Rick Crandall KEZW. Special Guest will be NSA Hall of Fame Speaker Karyn Buxman, RN. - September 19, 2011 - Invisible Disabilities Association