By Bianca QuijanoSep 10, 20182 minNew UV light technology may prevent epidermal infections from medical devicesConventional germicidal UV light, with a wavelength of 254 nm, is also effective at killing bacteria, but it cannot be used in health care s
By Bianca QuijanoAug 20, 20182 minNew approach to activating oxygen may be used to treat cutaneous infectionsA design of the hybrid photosensitizers has been patented by Dr, Zhang and his team. It can be formulated into a spray or gel form. Once the
by John Evans, Associate EditorSep 26, 20172 minNew insights into staph aureus re-infectionResearchers have discovered new insights into how staph bacteria elude the immune system, knowledge that could guide research into new...
By John Evans, Associate EditorFeb 24, 20172 minDaptomycin appears to be a suitable, once-a-day alternative for treating gram-positive complicated sPhoto of a colorized scanning electron micrograph of MRSA. This image was provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...