Bacteria
FDA grants de novo clearance to bacterial reduction device for CPAP masks, hoses
The FDA has granted de novo clearance to SoClean 3+, an over-the-counter bacterial reduction device for certain CPAP masks and hoses designed to be used after their recommended cleaning procedures, according to a press release.
Plant-based topical successfully targets both inflammation, bacteria in atopic dermatitis
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Zabalafin, a nonsteroidal topical, demonstrated efficacy in reducing inflammation and bacteria on the skin of children and adults with atopic dermatitis, according to interim data presented in a poster at Masters of Pediatric Dermatology.
Microbiome rundown: Artificial sweeteners, exercise alter gut bacteria; FMT shows promise
Healio has kept an eye on the latest research regarding the gut microbiome’s role in gastrointestinal diseases and how the microbiota can be altered. Did you miss an update? Healio recaps notable data this year and what they mean for you.
Interim results show AB-101a significantly controls atopic dermatitis skin bacteria
Alphyn Biologics presented interim data from the second cohort of its phase 2a clinical trial program of AB-101a for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, according to a presentation at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology annual meeting.
Nearly 60% of phyla in gut fluctuate from morning to night, by season
The balance of microbes in the human gut varies from day to night and by season, with the most pronounced microbiome fluctuations reported from summer to winter.
Hospital surprised by outbreak after replacing sink drains in ICU
SEATTLE — A hospital replaced sink drains and traps in an ICU to stop the ongoing acquisition of multiple species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and found — paradoxically, researchers said — that it may have caused another outbreak.
Researchers identify gut microbiome bacteria tied to stroke risk
Researchers in China have identified specific gut microbiome bacteria that may influence risk for several subtypes of ischemic stroke, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Greater bacterial, fungal lung microbiota burden linked to nonresolving ARDS in COVID-19
A higher bacterial and fungal lung microbiota burden in patients with COVID-19 was linked to nonresolving acute respiratory distress syndrome, according to a study published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Gut-based neurotoxin triggers inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease
A neurotoxin derived from bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract has been identified as a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported in Frontiers in Neurology.
Cats and dogs may pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners
Cats and dogs could be passing antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes to their owners, according to study findings that will be presented this month at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.