First systematic study of deadly, antibiotic-resistant fungus reported
The deadly fungus, Candida auris, which has been found in hospitals, is resistant to entire classes of antimicrobial drugs, limiting treatment options for those infected. Microbiologists have provided previously uninvestigated details pertaining to C. auris drug resistance and growth patterns. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 24, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
110-Year-Old Nun's Secret To Long A Life Is Pretty Simple
One of the world’s oldest women says the key to a long life is love ― but for Sister Candida Bellotti that doesn’t mean the romantic kind.
Bellotti celebrated her 110th birthday on Monday surrounded by fellow sisters from her order. Her advice for a long life?
“Love, love and keep on loving. With joy!” the centenarian told journalists gathered for the special occasion at her Tuscan convent.
“Have faith in the future, and put in as much work as you can to make your wishes come true,” she added.
Bellotti was born on Feb. 20, 1907 in Verona, Italy. She became a nun with the Ministre ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 22, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of CD101 IV, a Novel Echinocandin, in Healthy Adults.
CD101 IV is a novel echinocandin with distinctive pharmacokinetic properties that is being developed as a once-weekly treatment for candidemia and invasive candidiasis. CD101 has potent in vitro activity and in vivo efficacy against a broad range of Candida and Aspergillus species. The primary objective of two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation studies in healthy adults was to determine the safety and tolerability of CD101 IV. (Source: The Aspergillus Website - updates)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - updates - January 23, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: GAtherton Source Type: news
Chlorhexidine Effective Against Candida auris Biofilms Chlorhexidine Effective Against Candida auris Biofilms
A combination of standard infection-prevention measures and the use of the disinfectant chlorhexidine should be used to control the spread of C auris in hospital environments, a new study has shown.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Candida auris: Time to Prick Up Your Ears? Candida auris: Time to Prick Up Your Ears?
Candida auris: Have you heard of it yet? Dr Auwaerter discusses this newly identified and potentially drug-resistant isolate and tells clinicians to be on the lookout.Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 15, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Commentary Source Type: news
