Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which is better, a face mask or face shield? In many states, wearing a face mask or face shield is required while in public in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Though safety is on many minds, many also struggle to don the cloth or surgical masks in public due… Read More »
Widely used antiseptics with chlorinated aromatic structures including triclosan and triclocarban barely degrade and so persist in the environment for long significant periods, even decades. In contrast, Miramistin is 88–93% biodegradable The study is published in the journal FEMS Microbiology Reviews. Lead author Dr Ali Osmanov, awarded a scholarship to study fungal disease at Manchester,… Read More »
AstraZeneca investors are once again taking issues with CEO Pascal Soriot’s compensation package, just like they have repeatedly in the past few years. Institutional investors in London are planning to vote against AZ’s remuneration report and policy at its annual meeting on April 29, Sky News reported. This time, despite the company’s stellar financial performance… Read More »
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, experts fear losing ground in the long fight against other infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and cholera that kill millions every year. Also at risk are decadeslong efforts that allowed the World Health… Read More »
Chickenpox used to be very common in the Can malaria be vaccinated against States. How can I prevent Q fever? The Ministry of Health is now finishing a national malaria elimination strategy based on input from across the political spectrum. It depends on what areas of that country you visited, how long ago you were… Read More »
Drug resistant infections are on the rise, the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading rapidly and research has demonstrated you may be participating in activities that exacerbate the issue. Preventing the spread of contagious disease is the best option as there is no cure for viral infections and COVID-19 isn’t a simple virus. However, the key… Read More »