infection resistant Articles
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HAIs during the COVID-19 pandemic
In the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to remember that multi drug resistant organisms (MDRO’s) and antibiotic resistant organism infections are still occurring - something many in the field call a silent epidemic, now lurking in the shadow of COVID-19. Last month, the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria met virtually for their fall ...
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TOMI SteraMist Helps Controlling the Spread of C. auris
The CDC has declared C. auris as an urgent Antifungal Resistant (AR) Threat Candida auris, C. auris, is a type of fungus that causes severe infections and is spread very easily, especially through healthcare facilities and equipment. C. auris has been a burden on healthcare systems since it was discovered in 2009 and surfaced in the United States in ...
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Protecting hematology patients in Polish regional hospitals - Case Study
Poland has 38 large regional hospitals responsible for hematology and oncology. Genano has delivered a total of over 150 air purifiers to these hospitals. Of the 16 regions in Poland, 13 are using Genano to protect immunocompromised patients. Challenge Polish regional hospitals have recognized the need for protecting patients from infections by providing ultra pure air in patient ...
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Dual RNA Sequencing: Study the Events as Bacteria Infecting the Host
Introduction to Dual RNA Sequencing The transcriptome is the collection of all RNAs transcribed from a specific cell or tissue at a specific time or state. RNA sequencing is a prevailing research tool for transcriptomics research, which uses next-generation sequencing technology to provide information about the transcription of an organism rapidly and accurately, revealing the gene expression of ...
By CD Genomics
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Removal of antibiotics and pharmaceutical residues in water urgent
According to the WHO, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to health and food safety. It is increasingly evident that antibiotics, resistant micro-organisms, and their resistance genes are spreading invisibly through water. It is important that we tackle AMR effectively in water too. Antibiotics and other medicines will continue to play a key role in our everyday lives, ...
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Dual RNA Sequencing: Definition and Principle, Workflow, and Applications
What is dual RNA sequencing? Understanding how pathogen induces disease requires the knowledge on which genes are expressed and how they are regulated during infection. RNA sequencing has been routinely used to analyze the gene expression of microbial pathogens. Apart from the standard mRNA sequencing, new methods are surging based on RNA-seq, mapping the post-transcriptional networks controlled ...
By CD Genomics
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The effects of Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) Version:1
According to the EPA and American Medical Association (AMA), studies indicate that indoor levels of many pollutants may be 25 times and occasionally more than 200 times higher than outdoor levels. While older buildings present the issue of a large buildup of contaminants over time, today’s modern building codes mandate that building must be built with tighter wraps so new buildings are ...
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Surgical management of an infected external iliac artery interposition graft with a bioengineered human acellular vessel
ABSTRACT Infection of prosthetic vascular grafts can manifest as pain, pseudoaneurysms, or arterial insufficiency in the leg. We present the case of a female patient with a medical history of a right external iliac artery endofibrosis, with a persistently infected synthetic iliofemoral bypass graft, which we replaced with a bioengineered human acellular vessel. At the 12-month follow-up visit, ...
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Fighting COVID-19 and Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
What is Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB)? Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), is an opportunistic pathogen primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections. Acinetobacterbaumannii can cause infections in the urinary tract, blood, lungs, and in wound. It can also live in a patient without causing infections or symptoms- this is especially common in ...
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Clinical implementation of the Humacyte human acellular vessel: Implications for military and civilian trauma care
ABSTRACT: The incidence of wartime vascular injury has increased and is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. While ligation remains an option, current resuscitation and damage control techniques have resulted in vascular repair being pursued in more than half of wartime injuries. Options for vascular reconstruction are currently limited to autologous vein or synthetic conduits, choices ...
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On a Mission to ZERO False-Positive Blood Cultures
Improve sepsis testing accuracy. Enhance patient safety. These are the driving forces behind Magnolia Medical Technology’s Mission to ZERO. Mission to ZERO™ is a nationwide plan to create greater awareness of patient safety and antibiotic-associated risks caused by false-positive diagnostic test results for sepsis. The goal is to initiate change by improving national blood culture ...
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Three scientists won the Wolff Chemistry Award 2022
Recently, the Wolf Foundation published a list of Wolf Chemistry Award winners in 2022, with honors from Professor Bonnie L. Bassler at Princeton University, Professor Carolyn R. Bertozzi at Stanford University, and Professor Benjamin F. Cravatt III at the Scripps Institute. The press release points out that these scientists have made pioneering contributions to understanding the chemistry behind ...
By Profacgen
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Study on Partial Glycoprotein of Feline Herpesvirus Type 1
Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) can cause acute and highly contagious infectious diseases in cats, namely feline infectious rhinotracheitis. In 1958, FHV-1 was isolated and identified for the first time from kittens suffering from respiratory diseases in the United States by Crandell et al. Clinical manifestations include keratoconjunctivitis, upper respiratory tract infection and miscarriage, ...
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Reduce Readmissions with Analytics & CDC Antibiotic Resistance Program - Case Study
This case study discusses hospital readmissions and provides healthcare professionals with recommended medical algorithms in the form of scores, models, and calculators that can aid in reducing readmissions, especially when related to antibiotic resistant microbiological pathogens. When health analytics, such as the CDC antibiotic resistance program and other algorithms are integrated into ...
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver and How Fucoxanthin Might Help
Many may not have heard of nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) yet it is a very common condition. If NAFL is not addressed, it can progress to a serious condition known as Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Non-alcoholic fatty liver is the buildup of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. It is normal for the liver to contain some fat. However, if more than 5% -10% percent of ...
By Algatech
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Why Liver Health is so important? (Or, did you know that in the U.S. 100 million people may have fatty livers?)
Let's face it; the liver is the primary organ in the body that often gets overlooked when it comes to health. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is the organ responsible for the smooth flow of emotions, as well as Qi (Energy) and blood. It is the organ that is most affected by excess stress or emotions.Ii] The liver is responsible for numerous functions in the body. Its primary ...
By Algatech
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Vitamins: Types and Their Functions
Vitamin A: Helps body growth and tissue repair, helps with eye health, fights bacteria to avoid infection, protects epithelial tissue health, and promotes bone and tooth development. Vitamin B1: Promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates, maintains a healthy nervous system, stabilizes appetite, stimulates growth and maintains good muscle condition. Vitamin B2: Promotes the metabolism of ...
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Mechanisms to Combat Drug Resistance: Overview of Antimicrobial Peptides
What are Antimicrobial Peptides? Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are naturally occurring peptide molecules found in various organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. These peptides play a crucial role in the innate immune system's defense against microbial infections, exhibiting antimicrobial properties that can inhibit the growth or kill bacteria, fungi, viruses, and even ...
By BOC Sciences
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Susceptibility of ePTFE vascular grafts and bioengineered human acellular vessels to infection
Background: Synthetic expanded polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE) grafts are routinely used for vascular repair and reconstruction but prone to sustained bacterial infections. Investigational bioengineered human acellular vessels (HAVs) have shown clinical success and may confer lower susceptibility to infection. Here we directly compared the susceptibility of ePTFE grafts and HAV to bacterial ...
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The Role of Lactate in Sepsis Research
Sepsis reportedly affects up to 30 million people each year. Lactate levels play a key role in diagnosing the condition and limiting its impact, as well as researching it's progression and developing possible treatments. Here's how. Sepsis is a medical condition and emergency, the definition of which has proven difficult and is based on fairly recent developments and research. It is the result ...
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