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New treatment to tackle infections resistant to antibiotics in chickens

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An innovative treatment paves the way for reducing antimicrobial resistance in the treatment of a deadly infection in chickens, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Surrey. The groundbreaking study investigated the effectiveness of a novel metal-derived complex in treating Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), a […]

Respiratory infection outbreak at Animal Rescue League of Berks County claims lives of 20 dogs

After shutting down its dog adoptions on July 4, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County announced Tuesday that a contagious respiratory ailment has resulted in the deaths of 20 dogs that were failing to respond to medical treatment at the shelter. “Since last Friday, 19 dogs have been euthanized due to their poor condition,” […]

SIMPLE FINGER PRICK TEST EXEMPLIFIES ADVANCES IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BLOOD TESTS

Key Takeaways: Results from a simple, finger prick blood test are promising and may help detect Alzheimer’s at home or in the doctor’s office. A blood test was more than 80% accurate in identifying Alzheimer’s-related changes — significantly better than doctors in the study who did not have access to the test. Blood tests for […]

Karyopharm Announces Updated Exploratory Subgroup Analysis from SIENDO Study in Patients with Advanced or Recurrent TP53 Wild-Type Endometrial Cancer to be Presented at ASCO Plenary Series on July 25th

–  Data Provide Further Support for Company’s Ongoing Phase 3 Study Evaluating Selinexor as Maintenance Therapy Following Systemic Therapy in Patients with Advanced or Recurrent TP53 Wild-Type Endometrial Cancer – NEWTON, Mass. , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that an updated […]

Infection Control Information – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

July 19, 2023 Information about IPAC Lapses Health units are mandated to inspect premises and follow-up on complaints related to infection prevention and control (IPAC) to assess the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, and to determine the appropriate public health response. Deviations in IPAC practices, called an IPAC lapse, can lead to the transmission […]

Riparian Pharmaceuticals Announces Agreements with Pfizer for Novel Cardiovascular Programs

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 19, 2023– Riparian Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company focused on discovering novel therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, today announced it has entered into an exclusive license agreement and research agreement with Pfizer. In exchange for exclusive rights to […]