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 Alternative Solution for People Suffering Graves' Disease or Hyperthyroidism
Despite recent advances in diagnostic procedures and the development of new techniques for removing or damping down the function of the thyroid gland, the enigma of Graves' disease remains unsolved. Why the thyroid starts functioning abnormally, why antithyroid medication can succeed in damping... - March 08, 2007 - Graves' Disease Cure
Hyline Safety Company Offers Bird Flu Masks
Hyline Safety Company offers new line of H5N1 resistant Respirators to protect against the avian bird flu virus. - March 04, 2007 - HYLINE Safety Company
Functional Genetics, Inc. Announces Two Separate Awards from the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to Combat Viral Diseases
Functional Genetics, Inc. announced today that it has received two different awards from the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency for the discovery and development of therapeutics for Ebola virus and other viral pathogens. "These awards from DTRA will greatly assist our mission of... - December 01, 2006 - Functional Genetics, Inc.
Blue Ribbon Campaign and Inspiration Spreads Globally to End Malaria
Have you seen them yet? Blue Ribbons are making their way around the world, literally homeward bound to dozens of countries worldwide. Launched this past week by the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) as a universal symbol in the fight against malaria, Blue Ribbons with the message End... - November 20, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Blue Ribbon Campaign Launched by Malaria Foundation International to End Malaria
Who could object? Malaria finally has a symbol representing the fight against this deadly disease, which kills 3,000 people each day. Business leaders and community groups are called to action. This is no longer a silent disease. “We are gaining momentum, and no one will want to be left out. - November 13, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
New Jersey and New York Groups Announce New Program to Reduce HIV / AIDS Rates Among Transgender Women
Hudson Pride Connections and New York Researchers at Hunter College Announce Creation of a New Program to Reduce HIV / AIDS Rates Among Transgender Women and Lead the Way for Similar Future Programs - October 25, 2006 - Hudson Pride Connections
InViragen Announces Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control
InViragen, LLC, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases worldwide, has entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The licensed technology is applicable to vaccines against multiple viral diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile disease. Dengue fever threatens 2.5 billion people worldwide as well as travelers to tropical countries. - September 14, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Malaria Awards Ceremony Recipients Honored, with Life Time Achievement Award Presented to Wen Kilama at Malaria Wisdom Council Meeting Held in Benin
Malaria Foundation International honors unsung heroes and leaders in science, business, education, sports, entertainment and the media in the fight against malaria. Award recipients are listed with more detailed information and web links available at www.malaria.org. The MFI congratulates the many individuals and organizations worldwide for their current accomplishments in the fight against malaria and looks forward to its 2007 awards. - September 04, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
AgroMicron Links in with the World Health Organization, the Center for Disease Control and Local Authorities with its New Biomedical Technological Support System
Controlling an outbreak of H5N1 Avian Flu, SARS, or BSE is becoming a reality thanks to patentable tracking technologies emerging from AgroMicron, Ltd. - September 02, 2006 - AgroMicron
Bird Flu Virus Solution Exported to Pakistan
For those concerned about the much-hyped threat of Asian bird flu, there are preventative measures. Reduce the risk of contamination with one easy solution. - July 31, 2006 - Pure Air Systems
Malaria Foundation International Announces First Annual Awards to Honor Unsung Heroes and Leaders in Science, Business, Education and Media in the Fight Against Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) announces the 2006 Inaugural Malaria Awards. Congratulations to the many individuals and organizations who have made exceptional progress in the fight against malaria. The inaugural awards highlight major achievements and events from 2005. - July 15, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Seven Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year’s BioWest Veture Showcase competition. - July 11, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Tuberculosis and Air Travel - Free Webinar on July 24th
Healthcare professional, Stacey Lloyd, is offering a free webinar to discuss the risks of contracting tuberculosis during air travel at www.StaceyLloyd.com. This webinar will be available to air travelers and healthcare personnel during the busy travel season. - June 20, 2006 - Pharmaceutical Resources Group
Could Stimulating Both T and B Cell Responses Help Create a New Class of Flexible Vaccines?
The Canadian scientist who played a pivotal role in the development of lamivudine for the treatment of hepatitis B virus is now pursuing how to make the antiviral drug more effective. His company’s new Chimigen™ platform, which he believes could help overcome the antiviral drug’s shortfalls, might open the door for treating other infectious diseases, and possibly cancer. - May 31, 2006 - StockInterview.com
Celebrating Renewed Vigor and Anticipation for 2006, the Malaria Foundation Announces the First Annual Malaria Awards Ceremony
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the first ever Malaria Awards Ceremony, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on May 18, 2006. The first annual awards ceremony will be entertaining, educational and empowering as it creates a special annual day to honor the hundreds of individuals and organizations who are spearheading the world’s fight against malaria. Nominations are now being accepted for 50+ categories. - January 23, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Malaria Foundation International - First Annual Atlanta “Hedge Funds vs. Malaria” Business Leadership Conference at Emory University: Video Webcast Opens, www.malaria.org
A four-hour webcast opened today at the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) website. A prestigious and diverse line up of speakers (29 in total) succeed in engaging a captivated audience. Malaria kills millions, mostly children, year after year, and the conference aimed to help bring this message to the forefront and help bring an end to these “quiet deaths,” which minute by minute, year after year have gone largely unnoticed worldwide. - December 24, 2005 - Malaria Foundation International
Malaria Fighters Congregate in Atlanta: Motivation and Passion Escalate to Fight the Disease
December 6, 2005 at Emory University in Atlanta will mark an historic meeting, open to the public (see www.malaria.org, the Malaria Foundation International website, to register). Malaria fighters will gather from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm to launch Atlanta’s first annual “Hedge Funds vs. Malaria” business leadership conference, in the Tull Auditorium of Emory’s Law School. Each day, thousands of children die from malaria, a completely preventable and treatable disease. New action is sought. - December 04, 2005 - Malaria Foundation International