Top Medical Infectious Diseases, Press release and news information from 24-7 Press Release Newswire en-us http://rss.24-7pressrelease.com/images/24-7PressRelease_rss_logo.gif http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/ http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press_releases_by_category.php?cat=449 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/doctor-proposes-information-tech-to-reduce-prescription-errors-280085.php Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A study found that drug-related errors accounted for about a quarter of all preventable patient injuries. The study estimated that between 10 percent and 15 percent of prescriptions contain errors. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bedbug-chasers-franchises-its-bed-bug-killing-business-278668.php Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT BedBug Chasers, a World Class provider of heat remediation services and manufacturer of US made bed bug heat remediation equipment is franchising its service business. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cole-s-mackelprang-joins-aerobiology-laboratory-associates-inc-as-their-national-director-of-sales-277766.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Cole S. Mackelprang joins Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc. as their National Director of Sales. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/tragic-yet-inspiring-tale-leads-to-massive-so-cal-fundraiser-276703.php Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Spectrum Athletic Clubs To Raise Funds For Lou Gehrig's Disease During ALS Month in May With Day of Special Classes/Fitness Sessions Open To Public May 12 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/beasley-firm-birth-injury-law-firm-recovers-multimillion-dollar-settlement-for-child-with-cerebral-palsy-275301.php Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Attorneys Dion Rassias and Catherine Rothenberger of The Beasley Firm, secure medical benefits and compensation for child diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation at birth. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/is-your-doctor-telling-you-the-whole-truth-maybe-not-says-new-study-273155.php Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT A nationwide poll has troubling implications for patients who rely on their doctor's advice. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/pinktentcom-kicks-off-std-awareness-month-with-funding-campaign-for-women-living-with-herpes-272771.php Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Kelly's online community, focuses on empowering women to live whole, healthy lives after an STD diagnosis, and looks to help the 1 in 4 people worldwide who are living with herpes. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/specialty-hospital-of-washington-joins-national-effort-for-improved-safety-and-lower-healthcare-costs-271251.php Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) has joined the Healing Healthcare Partnership , a Joint Commission Center program for Transforming Healthcare. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/improving-your-doctors-hygiene-269074.php Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Hospital-acquired infections are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/otc-to-fight-hiv-268840.php Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT "As advocates, we must move with the current", said long-time AIDS activist Victor Mooney. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/linda-j-fisher-roberts-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-authorship-and-publishing-267483.php Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Fisher Roberts produces human rights newsletters and literature through Crystal Light Press http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/as-norovirus-fears-spread-click-cleaning-experience-a-surge-in-computer-cleaning-supplies-265760.php Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Click Cleaning, a leading online cleaning supplier, has revealed there has been a surge in demand for computer cleaning products as fears of the Norovirus rise. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/emergency-room-visits-threaten-nursing-home-residents-263847.php Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT According to recent research, nursing home residents face a greatly increased risk of infection, either respiratory or gastrointestinal, after a trip to the emergency room. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/roberto-julio-santamaria-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-government-health-services-263416.php Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Roberto Santamaria Excels as Massachusetts' Youngest Director of Public Health http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/team-pest-usa-warning-residents-of-rabid-raccoon-discovered-in-gwinnett-county-263199.php Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT After a rabid raccoon was found in Lawrenceville, Team Pest USA wants to inform residents about the dangers of this infectious and fatal disease. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/std-registry-makes-surfing-for-stds-feel-like-shopping-262420.php Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The rejuvenated STD Carriers Disease Control and Prevention Services website combines visual flair with social responsibility to protect public health while helping those with incurable STDs outed online by anonymous authors. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/a-new-urgent-care-center-has-opened-its-doors-in-the-bronx-medcareplus-pllc-262645.php Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT MedCarePlus is a walk-in urgent care center in The Bronx. It is an ideal solution for all patients with minor illnesses or injuries; a cost-efficient alternative to the long wait in the ER for minor medical conditions. Digital x-ray, digital Rx. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bioscience-laboratories-announces-testing-capabilities-for-murine-norovirus-260408.php Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces the capability of product efficacy testing versus Murine Norovirus. Murine (Mouse) Norovirus (MNV) is a surrogate for Human Norovirus. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/keeping-it-kleen-has-earned-the-coveted-parent-tested-parent-approved-ptpa-seal-of-approval-258683.php Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Keeping it Kleen is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Seal of Approval by PTPA. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/harriett-m-pitt-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-infectious-disease-prevention-258513.php Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Harriet Pitt has been named a VIP member for 2011-2012 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dr-leon-klempner-an-orthodontist-in-medford-and-port-jefferson-ny-founder-of-the-smile-rescue-fund-for-kids-funds-facial-surgery-for-kenyan-girl-infected-with-noma-disease-254348.php Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT The Smile Rescue Fund for Kids is a not for profit 501(c)(3) foundation established by Dr. Klempner to help poor children without hope worldwide. The core belief of the organization is that "every child needs a chance." http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ivera-medical-signs-new-agreement-with-novation-for-curos-port-protectors-250223.php Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ivera Medical Corporation, a certified minority-owned business, has announced a new agreement with Novation for Curos Port Protectors, a simple, innovative, disposable medical device that guards against healthcare-associated bloodstream infection by keeping luer-activated needleless valve access ports protected and clean. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ivera-medical-called-to-washington-to-share-solution-for-hospital-acquired-bloodstream-infections-244114.php Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT Sr. VP Lloyd delivers message to House Veterans' Affairs Committee: Port Protectors save lives and reduce costs. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/daryl-paulson-phd-and-marsha-paulson-of-bioscience-laboratories-to-speak-at-bozeman-business-expo-242744.php Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces that Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Paulson, Ph.D. and Vice President, Marsha Paulson will be the keynote speakers at the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on October 27, 2011. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/human-error-leads-to-medical-malpractice-suit-in-upmc-kidney-transplant-242386.php Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT Two former patients are suing UPMC for overlooking lab test results before a major organ transplant, a mistake that led to one of them becoming infected with hepatitis C. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/can-i-sue-if-a-sexual-partner-infects-me-with-an-std-240713.php Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT If someone knowingly infects his or her partner with an STD, does the partner have legal recourse? http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/william-d-jang-joins-the-stanford-whos-who-community-240550.php Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes William D. Jang to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his exceptional effort in the Healthcare Industry. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/wellness-center-responds-to-deficiencies-in-traditional-lyme-disease-treatments-238455.php Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT Natural Horizons Wellness Centers Announces a new comprehensive Lyme Disease treatment program that goes beyond the traditional treatment methods usually consisting of anti-bionics which sometimes do as much harm as good. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ivera-medical-corporation-files-suit-against-excelsior-medical-corporation-for-false-advertising-and-unfair-competition-237543.php Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ivera Medical Corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA, filed suit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (Civil Case No. 11CV2185 DMS WMC) against Excelsior Medical Corporation of Neptune, NJ, today for false advertising and unfair competition. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/emlab-pampk-sponsors-infection-control-conference-by-environmental-contractors-association-in-new-york-city-237637.php Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT EMLab P&K and TestAmerica sponsor ECA's infection control conference for environmental contractors in New York City. Conference includes significant and groundbreaking information and announcements. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/but-the-doctor-committed-malpractice-didnt-he-203011.php Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT When is it appropriate to file a medical malpractice case? You may be surprised that the answer isn't as simple as you may think! http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/florida-company-believes-their-patented-epa-registered-product-may-be-only-line-of-defense-against-h5n1-234838.php Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT Posishield believes their microbial product may be the only line of defense against the deadly, pandemic infection, H5N1 (Avian Influenza; Bird Flu). http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/solutions-to-quotcontagionquot-type-germs-exist-today-234590.php Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT "Super Germs" that are resistant to our strongest drugs are colonizing and mutating in our homes, workplaces and public spaces. One company has developed products that kill these germ colonies without using poisons, with remarkable results. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/world-aids-day-rowboat-named-at-brazilian-day-in-new-york-city-on-sunday-233065.php Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT During a pre-boat christening ceremony, AIDS activist Victor Mooney of Forest Hills reveals the name of his new boat before a test row from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo later this month. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/a-new-team-forms-to-fight-hpv-and-cervical-cancer-231865.php Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT The Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation, Marion County Public Health Department and the Indiana Fever WNBA basketball team have joined forces to fight HPV and cervical cancer. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/doctors-offices-have-same-threat-of-medical-errors-as-hospitals-231450.php Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT Studies show that medical errors occur just as often in doctors' offices as in hospitals, one way to improve patient safety is better communication between medical providers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/las-lamparas-uv-de-secado-de-unas-estan-relacionadas-con-el-cancer-de-piel-226569.php Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT Los fabricantes de lamparas de secado niegan que sus productos sean peligrosos, pero el portavoz del Consejo de fabricantes de productos para el cuidado de unas aseguro que tienen pensado investigar el asunto. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/las-superbacterias-podrian-estar-cerca-226561.php Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT Investigadores britanicos han descubierto una nueva bacteria resistente a medicamentos. Estas bacterias han mutado y ahora presentan un nuevo gen--NDM-1--que las convierte en practicamente inmunes por ahora. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/triad-alcohol-pads-recalled-after-reports-of-deadly-bacteria-contamination-225278.php Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Despite the recall of millions of alcohol wipes, swabs and swabsticks by manufacturer Triad Group, new reports of serious infections and deaths continue. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/what-you-need-to-know-about-sepsis-225189.php Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT In some cases, a treating physician may fail to recognize the warning signs of sepsis and delay the diagnosis of infection, resulting in great harm to the patient. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/nikhil-k-bhayani-md-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-224775.php Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Nikhil Bhayani is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bioscience-laboratories-announces-testing-capabilities-for-clostridium-difficile-224258.php Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories announces the capability of product efficacy testing versus Clostridium difficile spores. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dorinne-peratalo-named-professional-of-the-year-in-medical-technology-223791.php Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT For 33 years, Dorinne Peratalo has exhibited an expertise in hematology fueled by her passion for her profession http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/treatment4addictioncom-reports-on-krokodil-a-new-street-drug-in-russia-that-eats-users-flesh-223473.php Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT A new designer drug called krokodil (crocodile) that is taking Russia by storm. The opiate-based drug literally eats the flesh of the addicts that abuse it. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/mesothelioma-exposure-and-risks-222193.php Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Mesothelioma is a condition in which the cells within the linings of organs mutate and multiply out of control. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/mesothelioma-medical-risks-and-liability-issues-explained-222197.php Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Find out who may be liable for a mesothelioma diagnosis. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/increased-efficiency-in-electronic-infection-surveillance-systems-vital-to-providers-220243.php Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT With just 20 to 25 percent of hospitals currently contracting with a real-time infection surveillance system vendor, this market is poised for growth http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bioscience-laboratories-announces-astm-collaborative-study-for-hand-antiseptic-products-219694.php Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories has designed a study to compare the three published ASTM methods for the evaluation of topical hand antiseptic products and determine which method is most appropriate for each product type. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/anthony-cunningham-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-213561.php Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT Anthony Cunningham has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his remarkable professional career. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ivera-medical-corporation-files-suit-against-excelsior-medical-corporation-for-patent-infringement-213321.php Tue, 17 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT Ivera Medical Corporation, headquartered in San Diego, CA, filed suit against Excelsior Medical Corporation of Neptune, NJ, for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the United States of America, 35 U.S.C. Section 1, et seq. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bedsores-can-be-a-telltale-sign-of-nursing-home-neglect-211061.php Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT Bedsores can be fatal for elderly nursing home patients and can be a sign of neglect. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/recalled-medical-devices-received-fasttrack-fda-approval-211060.php Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT A recently recalled medical device, the Axxent FlexiShield Mini, was originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 510(K) process. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/preventable-medical-errors-happen-too-frequently-in-us-hospitals-210075.php Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT According to a recent study, patient safety at U.S. hospitals is not getting any better, despite efforts to improve patient care, reduce infection rates and decrease the occurrence of preventable medical errors. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/breaking-down-the-tort-reform-myth-209394.php Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT New York lawmakers wisely rejected a proposed $250,000 cap on pain and suffering damages in the 2011-2012 state budget. This is one victory in the decades-long battle against tort "reform." http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/north-carolina-medical-malpractice-reform-compromising-patient-safety-203034.php Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT A medical malpractice reform bill recently introduced in the North Carolina Senate is the latest threat to citizen lawsuits against negligent health care providers for birth injuries and other harm. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/delayed-diagnosis-of-infection-can-have-severe-consequences-202807.php Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT While most bacteria are beneficial to our health, there are a few bacteria that can be extremely harmful to humans. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lifeline-hosted-by-joan-lunden-is-producing-a-series-on-malaria-202539.php Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT LifeLine hopes to raise awareness on a parasitic disease affecting much of the tropics and sub tropics - malaria. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lifeline-hosted-by-joan-lunden-is-covering-cardiovascular-disease-and-gum-disease-202542.php Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT Educational programming investigates the causes and treatment options for these common ailments. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/world-leaders-to-address-challenges-and-technology-breakthroughs-in-sample-preparation-for-pathogen-detection-at-4th-sample-prep-conference-in-san-diego-from-april-45-201394.php Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT Sample Prep is an internationally-recognized event for experts in sample preparation for detection and identification of viruses, toxins and pathogens. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/essential-healthcare-management-announces-expanded-services-at-fah-198753.php Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:00 GMT EHM introduces "Essential Approach," blog on healthcare market issues and new marketing partnership.