Infectious Diseases News
Spread the word about the latest research, updates, products, services and treatment advances regarding infectious diseases. This section covers information about diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, of interest to clinicians, scientists, patients and medical and pharmaceutical industry professionals.
Seychelles Medical Enables the Seychelles Islands to Revive Tourism
Seychelles Medical is the only 24/7 COVID-19 testing laboratory in the Seychelles Islands. In the first 10 months since the islands reopened to visitors, Seychelles Medicals team of over 70 doctors and nurses carried out PCR Tests to over 100,000 visitors to Seychelles and issuing their fit to fly certificates to make their flights home. - February 03, 2022 - Seychelles Medical
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes Issues Statement on Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Ruling
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Vaccine Mandate Cases - January 14, 2022 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Viron Announces New CFO Hire
Viron Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a Boston biotech company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodie Fisher as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Fisher will lead the Company’s finance organization and drive investor relations. Fisher’s entry into... - December 29, 2021 - Viron Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine Donates 100% of "No Show" Fees from 2021 to Adoption RI for Christmas Gifts
Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine donates $3,000 to Adoption RI to raise awareness this holiday season. - December 16, 2021 - Intellectual Medicine
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Partners with The Giving Block to Accept Cryptocurrency on #CryptoGivingTuesday and Beyond
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS looks to increase donations and attract younger, and tax savvy Cryptocurrency users to fight the battle against AIDS and extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. - November 30, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Mirror Biologics Announces Issuance of US Patent Covering Next Generation Therapeutic Vaccine Technology for Treatment of Cancer and Infectious Disease
Mirror Biologics, Inc., a private clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announces the issuance of US Patent No. 11,160,852, “Method of Vaccinating Using Allogeneic Cells,” covering methods for creating a next generation of therapeutic vaccines against cancers and infectious... - November 17, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
Innovation Saves Lives Amid Darkest Moments of COVID-19 Pandemic
"Effective communication is paramount and it works best when combined with trust. When there is a pandemic or another crisis that affects the human race, we should use our capabilities to the best of our ability and find solutions - together." - Dr. Ankit Bharat, Chief of Thoracic... - November 16, 2021 - Seraph Books
UserWise Facilitates FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Detect™ Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test
UserWise, Inc., a San Jose, California-based Human Factors consultancy for medical products, conducted an expedited 100-participant FDA-compliant human factors study within a 3-week span to facilitate an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Detect™ COVID-19 Test for over-the-counter home use. - November 08, 2021 - UserWise, LLC
Eyecheck Announces FDA IND Clearance of STRI Formula, the First-Ever Food-Based, Combination Product in the STRI Phase 2 Clinical Trial for COVID-19 Symptoms
Eyecheck intends to initiate the Study to Reinforce Immunity (STRI) Phase 2 Clinical Trial to evaluate STRI Formula in non-hospitalized adults with COVID-19. This trial is expected to begin in November 2021. - November 04, 2021 - Eyecheck, Inc.
AiArthritis Alerted to Rheumatology Patients Being Forced to Sacrifice Their Treatments Due to COVID-19
Many AiArthritis patients use biologic DMARDs to manage their condition, but responses vary per individual. The right therapy can be life-changing; disrupting continuity of care is strongly discouraged, as it can result in compromised quality of life and comorbid diseases. To accommodate hospital inventory needs for medication to treat severe COVID cases, chronically ill rheumatology patients worldwide are forced off their treatments... and they are angry. - October 28, 2021 - AiArthritis
OmeCare and Hillsborough City School District Renew Partnership for Student and Faculty COVID-19 PCR Testing
Partnership helps district ensure safety standards and meet COVID-19 testing protocols for the 2021-2022 school year. - October 16, 2021 - OmeCare
Nicky Dare to Host 8th Global Roundtable on Roadmap To Sustainability and Our Future
Nicky Dare to host 8th Global Roundtable on Roadmap To Sustainability and Our Future, exclusively designed to bring industry leaders to educate, exchange views and insights in our current and future landscape around the globe. - October 15, 2021 - iDARE® Inc
OmeCare and LifeSite Announce COVID-19 Testing Solution Partnership
The partnership provides a turnkey approach for workplaces, schools, major conventions and other group events looking to ensure safety and meet governmental mandates for students, staff, employees and event participants. - October 01, 2021 - OmeCare
Lobbie Institute Releases Study - Use of Digital Intake Forms in Doctors' Offices
Lobbie Institute has released a study examining the use of digital intake forms in doctors' offices. - September 22, 2021 - Lobbie
WiCON Publishes the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2021 (16th Edition)
WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of well-known WiCON | Pharma China (www.pharmachinaonline.com), announced that its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2021 (16th Edition) is now officially published. Now in its 16th edition, China Pharmaceutical Guide 2021 is thoroughly updated with the latest ample data from many reputable sources, abundant analysis by leading industry experts, new regulations and more case studies. - September 21, 2021 - WiCON International Group LLC
Risk Communication Expert Dr. Vincent Covello Launches Online Training
World-renowned risk communication practitioner Dr. Vincent Covello has launched Pathway to Risk, High-Concern, and Crisis Communication, an online, video-based course on the principles and tools of risk communication. - September 16, 2021 - Pathway Communication
Just in Time for Back-to-School, Eifrig Publishing Helps Kids Process What They Have Lost and Learned During the Pandemic with a New Book, "The Extraordinary Pause"
"The Extraordinary Pause": Through a tender story paired with beautiful illustrations, this new title from Eifrig Publishing helps parents and teachers guide kids through all the new ways we learned to relate to one another when the world was turned upside down. - September 07, 2021 - Eifrig Publishing
Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy, Psychologist Offers Solutions to Overcome the Fear of Needles in His New Book
More than one in four people worldwide feel distress at the sight of a needle. Even worse, many Americans may avoid vaccines strictly out of a fear of the jab. As vaccine hesitancy becomes more of a hot button issue, psychologist Dr. Marty Martin offers practical solutions to overcoming this fear in his new book Conquer Needle Phobia. Here he explains the difference between fear and phobia and outlines researched-backed strategies that individuals can use to get past their hesitancy. - August 25, 2021 - Bublish
Appointment of General Manager GERMii Australia
GERMii Australia appoints Stuart Munro as General Manager as it rapidly expands it's business in Australia and internationally to help customers fight against the current COVID-19 virus and future known pathogens. - August 18, 2021 - GERMii Australia
Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Doctor Combats COVID-19 Pandemic Misinformation, Offering Reassurance and Life-Saving Strategies
Many people are finding it hard post-pandemic to go back to their normal lives. Misinformation and sensationalized news have heightened anxieties surrounding COVID-19. Navigating the pandemic and vaccine era has been confusing and divisive. Dr. Dominic Gaziano seeks to ease readers’ minds with his easy-to-read guide, “A Doctor’s Guide from Pandemic to New Normal,” which explains COVID-19, vaccine development, and general self-care practices in a no-nonsense, approachable manner. - August 03, 2021 - Bublish
Muscle Lab & SONO Wipes Agree to New Multiyear Disinfectant Partnership
On July 19, 2021 Muscle Lab and SONO Wipes agree to extend their partnership to make SONO Disinfecting Wipes their facility's official cleaning and disinfecting product partner. Comments from Founders of Muscle Lab Andy Treys and Vatche Ourishian, and CEO and President of SONO Wipes Arman Semerjian. - July 19, 2021 - Muscle Lab
Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Initiation of AlloStim® Phase I/II Universal Viral Vaccine Clinical Trial (ALLOPRIME) in Healthy Adults Over 65 Years Old
Mirror Biologics, Inc, (“Mirror Biologics” or the “Company”), a clinical stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development, manufacturing and clinical translation of next generation therapeutic in-situ vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases where the active... - July 14, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
Denali Partners with Amazon and Providence to Get Oxygen and Vaccines to Employees and Hospitals in India
Partners in Business and Philanthropy in COVID-Ravaged Country - July 08, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
Drucker Diagnostics Aligns with Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI) to Enhance and Expand Sales and Post Sales Service in Canada
Northern Optotronics Inc. (NOI) will begin to market and service Drucker Diagnostics’ world leading line of clinical centrifuges in the Canadian market. The alignment combines NOI’s deep understanding of the Canadian market with Drucker’s carefully designed medical centrifuges. - July 08, 2021 - NOI
Clean-Water Technology with Tahiti's Breeze Helps Prevent Fecal Bacteria Contamination and Recreational Water Disease Outbreaks
Tahiti's Breeze is a tropical-themed, clean-water, adventure pool park destination that will use a unique filtration system and additives to purify the pool water and keep the public safe. - July 06, 2021 - Tahiti's Breeze
Pepex Biomedical Receives Approval on a Series of Critical New Patents
Worldwide approval grants the Company exclusivity on a number of methods and manufacturing processes associated with its novel electrochemical biosensors. - July 01, 2021 - Pepex Biomedical, Inc.
Graph-Tech USA Adapts COVID-19 Passport System for Immediate Implementation
Responding to the current commercial environment, in just a few weeks Graph-Tech USA (GTUS®) modifies and delivers a COVID-19 Passport System that prints IQ-R barcodes for COVID-19 identification cards in Hungary. The system is now producing more than 1,000,000 cards per week. - June 29, 2021 - Graph-Tech USA, LLC
Mimi-Choon Quiñones, PhD, MBA, Joins Hispanic Health Council as the Co-Chief Research Officer
Dr. Mimi-Choon Quinones, MBA, has joined the Hispanic Health Council as the co-chief research officer to lead the Research, Advocacy and Training Departments. She is a Medical Anthropologist graduated from the American University in London and has Master’s in Business Administration from the... - June 25, 2021 - Hispanic Health Council
Church of Scientology Nashville Inspires New Hope for Return to In-Person Services
The Church of Scientology Nashville is inspiring other churches across the city with effective measures to help return to in-person services safely. - June 19, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Targeted Pharmaceuticals and George Mason University Announce First-Ever Preclinical Study Using Cannabinoids in an Organoid Model
Study Examines the Effects of Cannabinoids Treating Central Nervous System (CNS) Viruses including HIV Associated Dementia - June 16, 2021 - Targeted Pharmaceuticals
FS Stapleton Alliance - Japan’s Exports Up as Trade Recovers
Japan’s exports help boost the economy as consumption weakens due to third wave of COVID-19 infections. - June 12, 2021 - FS Stapleton Alliance
Seychelles Medical Services (SMS) Private COVID-19 Testing
24/7 COVID-19 testing laboratory in Seychelles. Online booking facility with luxury testing facilities & free hotel visiting service. SMS Private Testing, health care company, was officially opened in Seychelles by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde. - June 10, 2021 - Seychelles Medical
SJ Salomon International - Fed Could be Forced to Hike Interest Rates
COVID outbreaks in Asia could lead to earlier than anticipated rate hike in US say economists at SJ Salomon International. - June 09, 2021 - SJ Salomon International
Solutions Therapy in Palatine Offering COVID Support Groups
Individuals in the Northwest Suburbs coping with the challenging consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic no longer have to go it alone. Now there’s a new group therapy resource for individuals facing the residual effects of COVID-19. Whether it’s struggling with the effects of the disease itself, grief and loss from not being able to properly mourn a loved one lost to the disease, transitioning to going back to the office or school, or adjusting to the “new normal.” - June 09, 2021 - Solutions Therapy
Nao Group Set to Benefit from Post-Pandemic Expansion of Co-Working Sector Globally
Nao Group is set to benefit from the long-term positive effects COVID-19 is forecast to have on the coworking sector in the UK and globally. - June 08, 2021 - Nao Group
KL Winterbourne Associates - Brazil Records Better Than Expected Growth in Q1
Brazilian economic growth surprises in first quarter as economy returns to pre-pandemic level. - June 03, 2021 - KL Winterbourne Associates
Angel Flight NE Celebrates 25th Year of Service
Angel Flight NE celebrates silver jubilee of bringing smiles & hope to patients by coordinating free air transportation to life-saving medical care. - May 27, 2021 - Angel Flight NE
Swedish Medical Center Again Named One of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Further Recognized for Neurosciences Excellence
Swedish is the only hospital in Colorado to be named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ and in the top 5% for neurosurgery. - May 23, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Advanced Silicon Group Closes Seed Preferred Equity Offering and Adds Alan Watson and Sarah Kelly to Board
Advanced Silicon Group, Inc. (ASG), a pioneer in silicon nanotechnology focused on developing novel biosensors, announced today the closing of a $1,020,000 seed preferred stock offering led by Cherrystone Angel Group with participation by MIT Alumni Angels of Northern California, Sidecar Angels and other private investors and the addition of two new Directors, Alan Watson, PhD, MBA and Sarah Kelly, PhD to its Board of Directors. - May 16, 2021 - Advanced Silicon Group
Health Center Receives $25,000 to Combat COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) and Valley National Bank (VNB) are teaming up in the battle against COVID-19. The banking institution awarded the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) $25,000 this month for its community-based COVID-19 campaign. ARMS is currently focusing on providing... - May 15, 2021 - Alabama Regional Medical Service
The Importance of Dilution Control in Institutional Cleaning During a Pandemic
An article detailing the lessons learned over a year into the pandemic featuring details on the importance of using dilution control systems in institutional cleaning. - May 12, 2021 - DEMA Engineering Company
Anil Uzun Will Talk About the IATA Prediction on International Air Travel on YouTube
Anil Uzun will talk about the prediction of IATA on International Air Travel that is believed to not to be normal until 2024 on YouTube on May 14, at 7:00pm CET. - May 12, 2021 - Anil Uzun
Geek Land Introduces an Upgraded Version of Temperature Scanning Kiosk with Built-in HID Proximity Card Reader for Integration with Building Access Control Systems.
To help combat the spread of the COVID-19 in the workplace and protect the health of employees at work, Geek Land introduces an updated version of the temperature kiosk with several key features such as a) higher resolution thermal camera to take more accurate measurements at a longer range 3-5 feet vs. the earlier 2-3 feet range. b)Built-in HID Proximity card reader for building access control and c) Email integration with Microsoft Office 365 and exchange - May 11, 2021 - Geekland USA, LLC
Cassbeth Publishes a New Book: "COVID-19 A Systems Perspective"
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a massive disaster. Returning to normal life will not be a trivial exercise. A systems perspective will be used to understand the COVID-19 disaster and the Return to Life systems that will be developed. - May 08, 2021 - CassBeth
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India
Denali Advanced Integration Stands with India to provide funding for aid with the help of Providence Health - Commits to $100,000 humanitarian funds and seeks other givers - May 07, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
AVA Fundamentals of Peripheral Intravenous Vascular Access™ Addresses One of Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2021
The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical Inc. announced the US launch of the first of three online courses that will comprise a free comprehensive curriculum on the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) that is being offered to pre-licensure medical, nursing, respiratory therapy and other allied healthcare schools. Peripheral vascular harm was named to ECRI’s top 10 patient safety concerns in 2021. The curriculum includes infection prevention and legal issues. - May 07, 2021 - Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Points to “Glaring Health Disparities in Detroit” in Discussion with Top Healthcare Leaders
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, representing Michigan’s 14th congressional district, led a panel of healthcare leaders in a discussion on constricted access to social services. The virtual roundtable was co-hosted by CareAdvisors, a healthcare technology firm based in Chicago, and the National Association of Health Services Executives Public Policy Committee (Detroit Chapter). - May 01, 2021 - CareAdvisors
Significant Minority of Canadians Believe COVID-19 Misinformation, Rivalling Long-Established Conspiracy Theories
37% of Canadians believe COVID-19 was created in a lab and released by mistake, 31% that COVID-19 was created as a biological weapon in a lab, 15% that big pharma helped spread the virus, 9% that the vaccine includes a chip that will track people and 6% there is a link between COVID-19 and 5G. In comparison, 36% believe Princess Diana was assassinated, 33% any of the JFK conspiracy theories, 31% that a cure for cancer have been found but not released, and 29% that humans have been cloned. - April 30, 2021 - Insights West
Lab Confirms the Effectiveness of the CPE99 Antiviral Masks from Giraffe Products Ltd.
Face mask is proven to disable COVID-19. - April 30, 2021 - Giraffe Products Ltd.