Four European countries—Italy, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—reported their first novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases today, as the unprecedented surge of illnesses continues in China and the outbreak grows outside of China, along with more reports of local transmission. In another major development today, Gilead today announced that it is working with China on the [...]
Key Updates for Week 4, ending January 25, 2020 Key indicators that track flu activity remain high and, after falling during the first two weeks of the year, increased over the last two weeks. Indicators that track severity (hospitalizations and deaths) are not high at this point in the season. Read more at CDC… The [...]
Abstract Background:Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the most frequently reported hospital-acquired infection in the United States. Bioaerosols generated during toilet flushing are a possible mechanism for the spread of this pathogen in clinical settings. Objective:To measure the bioaerosol concentration from toilets of patients with CDI before and after flushing. Design: Credit: iStock, Panama7 Read more… The [...]
Ann Connelly, Supervisor of School Nursing for the Ohio Department of Health, joins Sally Schoessler, Director of Education at the Network as we share 5 important things about asthma management in the school setting. This presentation includes the latest information on asthma, medication and tools, as well as a discussion about the implementation of stock [...]
Highlights • Dry eye symptoms are among top-two in office environments. • The composition of the eye tear film is critical for its stability. • Environmental and occupational risk factors alter the eye tear film stability. • A destabilized eye tear film is more vulnerable to air pollution. • Perceived [...]
Abstract Background Pomegranate (Punica granatum L) has been used since ancient times in the traditional medicine of several cultures, particularly in the Middle East. It is an essential commercial crop full of bioactive compounds with several medical applications. Pomegranate is very popular for its biological effects exerted by phenolic compounds via free radical scavenging abilities. It [...]
PITTSBURGH (Oct. 21, 2019) — Titanium has many properties that make it a great choice for use in implants. Its low density, high stiffness, high biomechanical strength-to-weight ratio, and corrosion resistance have led to its use in several types of implants, from dental to joints. However, a persistent problem plagues metal-based implants: the surface is [...]
Over the weekend at least 43 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in Beni, one of the epicenters of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s current Ebola outbreak, as officials tallied eight new cases of the deadly disease. The rebel terrorist organization Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) likely conducted the attacks, according to the Associated [...]
Significance When multiple pathogens cocirculate this can lead to competitive or cooperative forms of pathogen–pathogen interactions. It is believed that such interactions occur among cold and flu viruses, perhaps through broad-acting immunity, resulting in interlinked epidemiological patterns of infection. However, to date, quantitative evidence has been limited. We analyzed a large collection of diagnostic reports [...]
Network Leads Clinical Trials that Address Antibacterial Resistance Threats As antibiotic-resistant bacteria become more urgent threats worldwide, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, will provide up to $102.5 million in renewed funding over seven years for the Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group (ARLG). This global consortium [...]
