Infectious diseases arise from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and can spread through contact, contaminated food or water, or weakened immunity. Common types include bacterial infections (e.g., strep…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and pain, often in the lower legs. Tom Warren, MD, explains it results from bacteria entering compromised skin barriers…
Preventing exposure to infection in the workplace and other communal areas begins with identifying the sick members of that community. Medical Grade Innovations (MGI), a healthcare company focused…
Zika virus has been making news for the majority of 2016. Watch this video for a brief overview of symptoms, transmission modalities, and diagnostic tests.
Each week we present you with the latest featured study from the research teams at JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. Check out the video for intriguing…
TXA-709 is a new type of antibiotic being developed by TAXIS Pharmaceuticals. The antibiotic specifically targets variants of the MRSA bacteria. TXA-709, a FtsZ-targeting benzamide prodrug, should be…
Researchers from the British Columbia Cancer Agency and UBC Vancouver Coastal Health have found a protein present in the malaria parasite that easily bonds with a sugar molecule…
The unique pharmacokinetic properties of TXA-709 may allow it to effectively treat staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA, while reducing the possibility of patients developing a resistance to the…
C-difficile or c-diff. is a common and sometimes deadly health care-associated infection. Almost 500,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S., usually affecting hospitalized patients and others…
President Obama and Dr. Sanjay Gupta discuss the impact of environmental factors on public health. Climate change affects issues ranging from allergies and asthma to injury and infectious…
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