Microbiology
Rare Gut Bacteria Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome
One common sleep disorder in which the microbiome may play a role is restless legs syndrome (RLS). While the pathogenesis of RLS is not fully understood, a relative state of brain iron deficiency has been described in patients with RLS and appears to induce changes in several pathways known to be involved in the disease. More...18 Jun 2019
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Diagnosed by Molecular Test
Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a common opportunistic fungal infection, mainly affecting patients with severe and prolonged neutropenia. Early diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is notoriously difficult, but crucial for prompt treatment initiation required to improve patient outcome. More...12 Jun 2019
Automated Hematology Analyzer Assessed for Malaria Diagnosis
Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Sub-Saharan Africa is most affected with Plasmodium falciparum accounting for 99% of estimated cases. Timely and accurate diagnosis of malaria is essential for disease management and control. More...11 Jun 2019
Airway Microbiome Altered in Severe Asthma Linked to Neutrophils
Patients with mild-to-moderate asthma can experience difficulty breathing and it is especially difficult for those with Severe Asthma where symptoms can be life threatening. In either case, patients cannot participate in daily activities if their disease is uncontrolled. More...06 Jun 2019
FDA Clears CT/NG Assays for Extragenital Testing
Chlamydia trachomatis commonly known as chlamydia is a bacterium that can replicate only in human cells. It can manifest in various ways, including: trachoma, lymphogranuloma venereum, non-gonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease. More...05 Jun 2019
Oral Bacteria Found in Cerebral Emboli of Stroke Patients
In addition to traditional causative factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and obesity, bacterial inflammation has been suggested to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of the atherosclerosis and atherothrombotic events. More...05 Jun 2019
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