Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates
Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.
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Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates
Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.
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Lung Immune Cells Protect Against Respiratory Infections
Researchers have identified an immune cell population in human lung tissue that defends against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
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Plasma Tests for Fungal Infections and Pneumonia
Zepto Life Technology has introduced FungiFlex Pneumocystis jirovecii and the FungiFlex Mold Plus Panel testing assays.
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Antifungal Shows Potential Treating Severe Valley Fever
Olorofim may provide a treatment option for patients with disseminated Valley Fever who have failed standard therapies.
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FDA Breakthrough Status for Invasive Mold Infection Test
The liquid biopsy panel identifies fungal DNA in plasma to help clinicians diagnose life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients.
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PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.
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Positive Ph3 Data for Aspergillosis Antifungal Treatment
Phase 3 trial results indicate a new antifungal medication olorofim is as effective as current standard treatments for invasive aspergillosis with fewer side effects.
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Wastewater Testing Detects C. auris Months Before Outbreaks
Sampling sewage lines directly serving healthcare facilities allows scientists to identify...
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Valley Fever Linked to Fungal Spores Spread by Extreme Weather, Dust
A decade-long study shows a significant rise in respiratory infections caused by fungal spores released during intense wind and heat events in El Paso Texas.
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Natural Fungal Supplement Improved COVID-19 Vaccine Response
Participants with no prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 experienced fewer vaccine side effects and continued increases in antibody levels over six months.
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Precision Medical PMX 900 Filtered Vacuum Trap
The PMX 900 features a 0.4-micron filter designed to block airborne contaminants and protect equipment in healthcare environments.
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Zepto Life Technology Launches Plasma-Based Mold Diagnostic Test
The FungiFlex Mold Panel provides a noninvasive alternative to biopsies for identifying invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.
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Webinar: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients
RT’s CRCE-approved webinar “Invisible Risks: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients,” is now available for on-demand viewing.
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New Antifungal Drug Candidate Discovered
A new class of molecules called coniotins bind to the fungal cell wall, disrupting its structural integrity and reducing the pathogen’s ability to survive.
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Household Mold Linked to Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
A new study has linked mold exposure in the home to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, revealing a significant and under-recognized risk factor.
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Vaccine Candidate Effective Against Multiple Fungal Infections
People with diabetes, COPD, or co-infections such as COVID-19, tuberculosis or flu, are at higher risk of developing fungal infections.
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Cancer Patients Face Elevated Risk of Antimicrobial Resistant Superbugs
Cancer patients in both hospital and outpatient settings are at a substantially higher risk of developing antimicrobial resistant infections compared to all other non-cancer patients.
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Top 10 Patient Safety Threats
The ECRI’s annual list of patient safety threats includes healthcare-associated infections and medical misinformation, but it’s topped by a particular physician behavior towards patients and caregivers that can lead to a loss of trust.
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Copper-Impregnated Surfaces Killed C. difficile Spores
A copper-impregnated surface significantly reduced C. difficile spores by over 97% within four hours, offering continuous antimicrobial protection.
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Pneumonia: Etiology, Care and Prevention
Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening infection of the lungs that inflames alveoli and spurs the overproduction of purulent material. Typically afflicting neonates and seniors, the COVID pandemic has revealed the importance of proper pneumonia care for all patients.
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Rise in Global Fungal Drug-resistant Infections
Epidemiological data indicates that a rise in severe fungal infections has resulted in over 150 million cases annually and almost 1.7 million fatalities globally.
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Breakthrough in Fighting Fungal Pneumonia
Fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis is difficult study, but scientists have developed a promising new model using precision-cut slices of lung tissue to allow lab cultures of the fungus.
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High Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics Worsen Lung Infections
Research has revealed how, in diabetics, high levels of blood sugar disrupt the function of key cell subsets in the lungs that regulate the immune response.
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Nasal Swab Can Provide Early Warning of Emerging Viruses
Testing for the presence of a single immune system molecule on a nasal swab can help detect stealthy viruses not identified in standard tests.
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