Read Top Medical > Infectious Diseases Headlines and Articles from http://www.medical-newsarticles.com en-us http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2012/02/bioscience-laboratories-announces-testing-capabilities-for-murine-norovirus-260408.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces the capability of product efficacy testing versus Murine Norovirus. Murine (Mouse) Norovirus (MNV) is a surrogate for Human Norovirus. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2012/01/keeping-it-kleen-has-earned-the-coveted-parent-tested-parent-approved-ptpa-seal-of-approval-258683.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Keeping it Kleen is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Seal of Approval by PTPA. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2012/1/harriett-m-pitt-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-infectious-disease-prevention-258513.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Harriet Pitt has been named a VIP member for 2011-2012 http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/12/dr-leon-klempner-an-orthodontist-in-medford-and-port-jefferson-ny-founder-of-the-smile-rescue-fund-for-kids-funds-facial-surgery-for-kenyan-girl-infected-with-noma-disease-254348.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT The Smile Rescue Fund for Kids is a not for profit 501(c)(3) foundation established by Dr. Klempner to help poor children without hope worldwide. The core belief of the organization is that andquot;every child needs a chance.andquot; http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/12/ivera-medical-signs-new-agreement-with-novation-for-curos-port-protectors-250223.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ivera Medical Corporation, a certified minority-owned business, has announced a new agreement with Novation for Curos Port Protectors, a simple, innovative, disposable medical device that guards against healthcare-associated bloodstream infection by keeping luer-activated needleless valve access ports protected and clean. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/11/ivera-medical-called-to-washington-to-share-solution-for-hospital-acquired-bloodstream-infections-244114.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Sr. VP Lloyd delivers message to House Veterans' Affairs Committee: Port Protectors save lives and reduce costs. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/10/daryl-paulson-phd-and-marsha-paulson-of-bioscience-laboratories-to-speak-at-bozeman-business-expo-242744.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces that Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Paulson, Ph.D. and Vice President, Marsha Paulson will be the keynote speakers at the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on October 27, 2011. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/10/human-error-leads-to-medical-malpractice-suit-in-upmc-kidney-transplant-242386.htm Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT Two former patients are suing UPMC for overlooking lab test results before a major organ transplant, a mistake that led to one of them becoming infected with hepatitis C. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/10/can-i-sue-if-a-sexual-partner-infects-me-with-an-std-240713.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT If someone knowingly infects his or her partner with an STD, does the partner have legal recourse? http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/10/william-d-jang-joins-the-stanford-whos-who-community-240550.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes William D. Jang to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his exceptional effort in the Healthcare Industry. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/10/wellness-center-responds-to-deficiencies-in-traditional-lyme-disease-treatments-238455.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT Natural Horizons Wellness Centers Announces a new comprehensive Lyme Disease treatment program that goes beyond the traditional treatment methods usually consisting of anti-bionics which sometimes do as much harm as good. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/09/ivera-medical-corporation-files-suit-against-excelsior-medical-corporation-for-false-advertising-and-unfair-competition-237543.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ivera Medical Corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA, filed suit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (Civil Case No. 11CV2185 DMS WMC) against Excelsior Medical Corporation of Neptune, NJ, today for false advertising and unfair competition. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/09/emlab-pampk-sponsors-infection-control-conference-by-environmental-contractors-association-in-new-york-city-237637.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT EMLab Pandamp;K and TestAmerica sponsor ECA's infection control conference for environmental contractors in New York City. Conference includes significant and groundbreaking information and announcements. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/09/but-the-doctor-committed-malpractice-didnt-he-203011.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT When is it appropriate to file a medical malpractice case? You may be surprised that the answer isn't as simple as you may think! http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/09/florida-company-believes-their-patented-epa-registered-product-may-be-only-line-of-defense-against-h5n1-234838.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT Posishield believes their microbial product may be the only line of defense against the deadly, pandemic infection, H5N1 (Avian Influenza; Bird Flu). http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/09/solutions-to-quotcontagionquot-type-germs-exist-today-234590.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT andquot;Super Germsandquot; that are resistant to our strongest drugs are colonizing and mutating in our homes, workplaces and public spaces. One company has developed products that kill these germ colonies without using poisons, with remarkable results. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/09/world-aids-day-rowboat-named-at-brazilian-day-in-new-york-city-on-sunday-233065.htm Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT During a pre-boat christening ceremony, AIDS activist Victor Mooney of Forest Hills reveals the name of his new boat before a test row from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo later this month. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/08/a-new-team-forms-to-fight-hpv-and-cervical-cancer-231865.htm Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT The Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation, Marion County Public Health Department and the Indiana Fever WNBA basketball team have joined forces to fight HPV and cervical cancer. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/08/doctors-offices-have-same-threat-of-medical-errors-as-hospitals-231450.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT Studies show that medical errors occur just as often in doctors' offices as in hospitals, one way to improve patient safety is better communication between medical providers. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/08/las-lamparas-uv-de-secado-de-unas-estan-relacionadas-con-el-cancer-de-piel-226569.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT Los fabricantes de lamparas de secado niegan que sus productos sean peligrosos, pero el portavoz del Consejo de fabricantes de productos para el cuidado de unas aseguro que tienen pensado investigar el asunto. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/08/las-superbacterias-podrian-estar-cerca-226561.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT Investigadores britanicos han descubierto una nueva bacteria resistente a medicamentos. Estas bacterias han mutado y ahora presentan un nuevo gen--NDM-1--que las convierte en practicamente inmunes por ahora. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/07/triad-alcohol-pads-recalled-after-reports-of-deadly-bacteria-contamination-225278.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Despite the recall of millions of alcohol wipes, swabs and swabsticks by manufacturer Triad Group, new reports of serious infections and deaths continue. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/07/what-you-need-to-know-about-sepsis-225189.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT In some cases, a treating physician may fail to recognize the warning signs of sepsis and delay the diagnosis of infection, resulting in great harm to the patient. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/7/nikhil-k-bhayani-md-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-224775.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Nikhil Bhayani is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/07/bioscience-laboratories-announces-testing-capabilities-for-clostridium-difficile-224258.htm Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces the capability of product efficacy testing versus Clostridium difficile spores. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/7/dorinne-peratalo-named-professional-of-the-year-in-medical-technology-223791.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT For 33 years, Dorinne Peratalo has exhibited an expertise in hematology fueled by her passion for her profession http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/07/treatment4addictioncom-reports-on-krokodil-a-new-street-drug-in-russia-that-eats-users-flesh-223473.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT A new designer drug called krokodil (crocodile) that is taking Russia by storm. The opiate-based drug literally eats the flesh of the addicts that abuse it. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/07/mesothelioma-exposure-and-risks-222193.htm Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Mesothelioma is a condition in which the cells within the linings of organs mutate and multiply out of control. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/07/mesothelioma-medical-risks-and-liability-issues-explained-222197.htm Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Find out who may be liable for a mesothelioma diagnosis. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/06/increased-efficiency-in-electronic-infection-surveillance-systems-vital-to-providers-220243.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT With just 20 to 25 percent of hospitals currently contracting with a real-time infection surveillance system vendor, this market is poised for growth http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/06/bioscience-laboratories-announces-astm-collaborative-study-for-hand-antiseptic-products-219694.htm Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories has designed a study to compare the three published ASTM methods for the evaluation of topical hand antiseptic products and determine which method is most appropriate for each product type. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/5/anthony-cunningham-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-213561.htm Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT Anthony Cunningham has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his remarkable professional career. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/05/ivera-medical-corporation-files-suit-against-excelsior-medical-corporation-for-patent-infringement-213321.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ivera Medical Corporation, headquartered in San Diego, CA, filed suit against Excelsior Medical Corporation of Neptune, NJ, for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the United States of America, 35 U.S.C. Section 1, et seq. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/05/bedsores-can-be-a-telltale-sign-of-nursing-home-neglect-211061.htm Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT Bedsores can be fatal for elderly nursing home patients and can be a sign of neglect. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/05/recalled-medical-devices-received-fasttrack-fda-approval-211060.htm Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT A recently recalled medical device, the Axxent FlexiShield Mini, was originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 510(K) process. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/04/preventable-medical-errors-happen-too-frequently-in-us-hospitals-210075.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT According to a recent study, patient safety at U.S. hospitals is not getting any better, despite efforts to improve patient care, reduce infection rates and decrease the occurrence of preventable medical errors. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/04/breaking-down-the-tort-reform-myth-209394.htm Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT New York lawmakers wisely rejected a proposed $250,000 cap on pain and suffering damages in the 2011-2012 state budget. This is one victory in the decades-long battle against tort andquot;reform.andquot; http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/03/north-carolina-medical-malpractice-reform-compromising-patient-safety-203034.htm Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT A medical malpractice reform bill recently introduced in the North Carolina Senate is the latest threat to citizen lawsuits against negligent health care providers for birth injuries and other harm. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/03/delayed-diagnosis-of-infection-can-have-severe-consequences-202807.htm Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT While most bacteria are beneficial to our health, there are a few bacteria that can be extremely harmful to humans. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/03/lifeline-hosted-by-joan-lunden-is-producing-a-series-on-malaria-202539.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT LifeLine hopes to raise awareness on a parasitic disease affecting much of the tropics and sub tropics - malaria. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/03/lifeline-hosted-by-joan-lunden-is-covering-cardiovascular-disease-and-gum-disease-202542.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT Educational programming investigates the causes and treatment options for these common ailments. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/03/world-leaders-to-address-challenges-and-technology-breakthroughs-in-sample-preparation-for-pathogen-detection-at-4th-sample-prep-conference-in-san-diego-from-april-45-201394.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT Sample Prep is an internationally-recognized event for experts in sample preparation for detection and identification of viruses, toxins and pathogens. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/02/essential-healthcare-management-announces-expanded-services-at-fah-198753.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMT EHM introduces "Essential Approach," blog on healthcare market issues and new marketing partnership. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/02/global-health-progress-amplifies-report-calling-for-funding-products-to-fight-neglected-tropical-diseases-198589.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMT New report from Policy Cures finds less funding for product development and more for domestic research. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/02/surgical-instrument-reprocessing-provider-potomac-labs-launches-new-website-196975.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMT Potomac Labs, a top provider of surgical instrument cleaning chemistries, is announcing the launch of their new website. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/01/podiatrists-in-chicago-affiliated-podiatrists-ltd-treats-foot-fungus-with-pinpointe-footlaser-treatment-192826.htm Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT Affiliated Podiatrists, LTD, Chicago podiatrists, are now offering advanced toenail fungus removal with PinPointe FootLaser. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/01/global-health-progress-new-un-program-will-ensure-developing-nations-continue-to-have-access-to-drugs-effective-at-treating-malaria-191403.htm Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT WHO announces plan to fight resistance to malaria drug. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2011/01/colonoscopy-prep-app-from-wellapps-released-for-iphone-and-android-smartphones-190319.htm Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT Developed by an Ulcerative Colitis patient, the Colonoscopy Prep Assistant app for iPhone and Android guides patients through the liquid laxative ingestion portion of their colonoscopy preparation. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2010/12/jessica-k-roberts-inducted-in-cambridge-whos-who-189242.htm Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Roberts aspires to work for the National Institutes of Health http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_infectious_diseases_articles/2010/12/healthcare-consultant-prescribed-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-188703.htm Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:00:00 GMT Joanne M. Nicoletti has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of her magnificent work in the Healthcare Industry.