Research from the University of Cambridge has found a strong link between Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in the placenta and increased neonatal unit admissions. This…
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A new study finds that hospital disinfectants, including high-concentration bleach, are ineffective against C. diff spores, a leading cause of antibiotic-associated sickness. This discovery, highlighting…
A study by the Institut Pasteur revealed a notable increase in invasive meningococcal disease in France post-COVID-19, with a shift in affected age groups and…
A comprehensive study reveals that 569,000 deaths in the WHO Region of the Americas in 2019 were linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This alarming…
C. diff (also known as Clostridioides difficile or C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes severe diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). Despite…
Researchers have discovered that a combination of honey and vinegar, known historically as oxymel, exhibits significant antibacterial properties against biofilm-protected bacteria, offering a potentially effective…
The researchers suggest that the findings could lead to a new approach in enhancing therapies and ultimately finding a cure for HIV. In their quest…
Professor John E. Moses has developed a shape-shifting antibiotic using click chemistry, combining vancomycin with bullvalene—a molecule with over a million configurations—to create a more…
The findings shed light on the mechanism by which drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin alleviate flu symptoms and suggest that the drugs may even…
The researchers found that even when no bacteria are present in the bladder, urinary tract infections can still develop after the insertion of sterile tubes,…
Aspergillus is a type of fungus commonly found in soil and decaying organic matter. While some species of Aspergillus are benign, others can cause infections…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic disorders that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, including the small intestine and colon. IBD can…
Shingles is a disease that causes a painful rash. Researchers discover a potential explanation for why those who have had shingles are more likely to…
The issue with this new yeast fungus is that it is resistant to medicine and is difficult to kill. A New Yeast Fungus Have you…
The new technology correctly identified 99% of confirmed bacterial sepsis cases, 92% of confirmed viral sepsis cases, and predicted sepsis in 74% of clinically suspected…
The study found that fecal transplantation is an effective remedy for patients infected with Clostridioides difficile. While normal therapy is often insufficient to treat stubborn…
Cholera is a severe diarrheal illness caused by a Vibrio cholerae bacterial infection of the intestine. A new study reveals why a particularly infectious strain…
Traditional Chinese medicine is an alternative medical approach based on traditional medicine in China. A clinical trial demonstrates that Yupingfeng, a traditional Chinese medicine, is as…
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a condition where the rectum or colon’s cells multiply out of control. A new study suggests that…
The newly developed method involves putting a small coating of zwitterionic material on a device and binding it to the underlying substrate using UV light. The resultant barrier…