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Temple University Health System via ScienceDaily
Researchers have for the first time eliminated replication-competent HIV-1 DNA — the virus responsible for AIDS — from the genomes of living animals. The study marks a critical step toward the development of a possible cure for human HIV infection.
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Colorado State University via Lab Manager
Antibodies are the biomolecules our immune systems deploy to find, tag, and destroy invading pathogens. They work by binding to specific targets, called epitopes, on the surfaces of antigens — like locks to keys.
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Infectious Disease Advisor
Infection control and prevention strategies represent an integral part of care for patients with oncologic diseases. Although the relevant guidelines often include established practices such as hand hygiene, barrier isolation, control of air quality, prevention of device-related infections and prophylactic antifungal and antibiotic use, there are currently no consensus recommendations pertaining to ICP strategies for this patient group.
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Medical News Today
Doctors already know that misusing antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance, which can make it difficult to fight bacterial infections, such as pneumonia. Now, a study in mice suggests that antibiotic use could also make the lungs more vulnerable to viral infections, such as the flu.
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The miniiSED™ is the newest addition to the iSED™ family of ESR analyzers from ALCOR Scientific. The miniiSED™ is a single position, fully automated ESR analyzer that works directly from the primary EDTA tube and produces an ESR result in just 15 seconds. The miniiSED™ is the ideal ESR analyzer for small laboratories, POL’s and emergency clinics.
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Healio
Study results suggest that hospitals meeting all seven of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs use more broad-spectrum antibiotics for community-acquired infections and anti-MRSA agents compared with hospitals that do not meet all of the core elements — a study finding that researchers called “unexpected.” Developed by the CDC, the Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs detail recommendations for inpatient antimicrobial stewardship programs.
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Infection Control Today
Antibiotics can leave the lung vulnerable to flu viruses, leading to significantly worse infections and symptoms, finds a new study in mice led by the Francis Crick Institute. The research, published in Cell Reports, discovered that signals from gut bacteria help to maintain a first line of defense in the lining of the lung.
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Each VALIDATE® IBC kit, liquid, ready-to-use, multi-use, and prepared using the CLSI EP06-A “equal delta” sample preparation, offers five distinct concentrations covering the reportable range. Simply dispense the solution from each dropper bottle, directly into five sample cups, and run in replicates.
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With the demand for STAT samples at an all-time high, Drucker Diagnostics’ DASH centrifuges make reducing TAT easier than ever. Choose our set-and-lock Apex models for maximum repeatability or monitor cycle status to the last second with the Flex 12’s digital countdown. Push-button operation, lid lighting system, and more.
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The New York Times
Remember Zika?
With measles and Ebola grabbing headlines, it is easy to forget the health panic of 2016, when Zika was linked to severe birth defects in thousands of Brazilian newborns whose mothers were infected while pregnant, striking fear across the country and much of the Americas.
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University of Michigan via Infection Control Today
Indwelling devices like catheters cause roughly 25% of hospital infections, but ongoing efforts to reduce catheter use and misuse haven't succeeded as much as health care workers would like. But most problems with catheter use stem from poor physician-nurse communication, according to a new University of Michigan study.
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CIDRAP
It's no secret that the landscape for developing new antibiotics poses many obstacles for drug companies, both scientific and financial. To begin with, finding substances with novel mechanisms to combat bacterial pathogens is challenging and expensive. When scientists do identify a promising antibacterial candidate, the subsequent path to regulatory approval of new drugs is long and winding.
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To find out how to feature your company in the ASCLS eNewsletter and other advertising opportunities, contact Andy Keith at 972-402-7707.
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SeraSub® is a synthetic serum for use as a component in preparing standards and controls for in-vitro diagnostic tests. Learn more
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Contagion Live
The gene mcr-3.1, which is associated with colistin-resistant Salmonella in Asia, was identified in a patient in the U.S. by investigators at North Carolina State University. The research, published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, highlighted concerns about the spread of microbes with mobile colistin resistance. Colistin is considered to be the drug of last resort for treating multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections.
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