infection
New urine test detects cause of river blindness
The new, non-invasive test may provide an inexpensive method of determining in real time whether a person has an infection.
Patients who accepted infected kidneys cured of hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an infection that can quietly destroy someone's liver if untreated.
Superbugs now also becoming resistant to alcohol disinfectants
VRE bugs can cause urinary tract, wound and bloodstream infections that are notoriously difficult to treat.
AIDS drugs show more promise for preventing new infections
Until there’s a vaccine, condoms are the best way to prevent HIV infection.
Childhood infections may affect school performance
The study adds to a growing body of evidence linking poorer school achievement to an increased risk of adverse health outcomes later in life
Nursing notes may help ICU patients survive
Mortality is not the only outcome that nursing notes could potentially predict.
Scientists reveal the way blood clots reduce the chance of infection
Clotting is a vital process to prevent life-threatening blood loss following an injury.
Cinnamon oil may help prevent superbug infections: Study
Natural products may offer a promising solution to tackle such issues.
A new pathogen can kill or blind people
It can even result in death.
Woman loses toenails due to infection caused after getting fish pedicure
Tanks aren’t always sanitised adequately and bacteria can be found in the water and the fish.