An mRNA vaccine that targets several aspects of C. difficile’s ability to cause severe disease prevented major symptoms and death in mice.

H. pylori infections occur across the world due to exposure to saliva or stool in contaminated water or food. Learn how the ...

Study finds underutilization of fidaxomicin, a recommended treatment for C. diff infection, despite increased use in hospitals.

The global health organization says the lack of rapid diagnostic tests results in undertreatment and overtreatment of ...

Updated guidelines recommend fidaxomicin as the first-line agent for C difficile infection, but researchers found use in US ...

Discover Merck's groundbreaking patent on genetic markers linked to enhanced C. difficile treatment responses. Learn how personalized therapy can improve patient outcomes.

Simon Parkinson had no coordination or movement in his right arm and leg when he was restrained and transported to hospital ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guidance for the treatment of hepatitis C, a chronic infection that affects an estimated 130 million to 150 million people and results in ...

Before effective HIV treatments were available, people often faced the risk of death within a year of diagnosis. Since mostly gay men were getting sick, health officials and the public often ...

Symptoms can range from mild diarrhea and stomach pain to significant colon damage, which can sometimes require surgery. “Antibiotics are used as a first-line treatment for C. diff., and while it may ...

The extent of skin involvement and the severity of symptoms determine the stage, which helps guide the choice of treatment. Moderate psoriasis affects about 3% to 10% of the body surface and ...

While hyperpigmentation is harmless, it can be cosmetically bothersome for many people and impact their self-esteem. Fortunately, several effective treatments can help decrease melanin production and ...