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November 28, 2018
Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria
Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.
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May 17, 2018
Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference.
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April 12, 2018
How highly contagious norovirus infection gets its start
Virus infects rare intestinal cells in mice; findings point to therapeutic strategy.
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March 19, 2018
Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections
Seeing such specialists linked to significantly lower mortality rates.
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March 16, 2018
The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection
Source: Consumer Reports
March 8, 2018
No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients
Overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.
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March 8, 2018
New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems
Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells.
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March 7, 2018
Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in mice
Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.
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February 19, 2018
Powassan, West Nile viruses cause Zika-like damage to fetuses
Source: CNN
December 11, 2017
WashU research spurs new WHO guidelines for disabling tropical disease
Triple-drug treatment effective against lymphatic filariasis.
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October 26, 2017
Key malaria parasite findings could lead to new treatments
Resistance to malaria drugs is a growing problem.
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October 16, 2017
Portable 3-D scanner assesses patients with elephantiasis
Device measures swollen limbs faster, more easily than other methods.
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October 16, 2017
Hultgren elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for distinguished contributions to medicine and health.
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September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
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September 25, 2017
Antibody protects against both Zika and dengue, mouse study shows
Treating pregnant women before infection may protect fetuses from Zika.
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August 10, 2017
Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virus
May be possible to use approach with other emerging infectious diseases.
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August 3, 2017
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu
Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.
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July 24, 2017
Aggressive UTI bacteria hijack copper, feed off it
Findings suggest ways to 'starve' hard-to-treat E. coli infections.
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June 26, 2017
Gateway to care
Fighting social stigma and barriers, doctor seeks to prevent HIV infections worldwide.
Outlook Magazine
May 30, 2017
Study urges aggressive identification of, treatment for sepsis
Each hour treatment is delayed increases risk of death.
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February 1, 2017
Drug combination effective against chikungunya arthritis in mice
Findings suggest potential treatment for debilitating disease.
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January 12, 2017
Resisting Zika
Undeterred, researchers are tackling a global crisis from multiple directions.
Outlook Magazine
December 14, 2016
Novel approach shows promise against UTIs
Small molecules block bacteria from attaching to, infecting bladder.
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November 7, 2016
Antibody protects developing fetus from Zika virus, mouse study shows
First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.
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October 31, 2016
Zika infection reduces fertility, lowers testosterone in male mice
Human studies needed to determine if men similarly affected.
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October 12, 2016
$8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasis
Major study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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September 14, 2016
Ebola focus of $13 million grant
Better understanding of how virus multiplies could lead to treatments.
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August 29, 2016
Study may explain why people with type O blood more likely to die of cholera
Cholera toxin more potent in people with most common blood type.
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June 22, 2016
Memory loss caused by West Nile virus explained
Study identifies targets for prevention, treatment.
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April 20, 2016
Exposure to routine viruses makes mice better test subjects
Infections make mouse immune system act more like that in humans.
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April 5, 2016
New mouse model to aid testing of Zika vaccine, therapeutics
Model mimics aspects of infection in people.
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March 14, 2016
Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patients
Patients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.
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March 9, 2016
Standard practice of giving premature babies antibiotics needs to be rethought, argues new study
Source: Newsweek
March 8, 2016
Gut microbes linked to deadly intestinal disease in preemies
Findings will help develop new treatments and prevention strategies.
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March 7, 2016
Preemies’ gut bacteria reveal vast scope of antibiotic resistance
Study supports push to minimize routine antibiotic use.
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February 9, 2016
Virus profilers race to find out what makes Zika tick
Source: NPR All Things Considered