New antibiotics are urgently needed, but economics stand in the way
In the wake of Achaogen's bankruptcy, experts discussed ways to ensure new treatments are available to combat drug-resistant bacteria that threaten a post-antibiotic world.
Zavante gets $10M for CRE-treating antibiotic to enter clinic
Zavante Therapeutics' antibiotic is scheduled to enter clinical trials next quarter, with aims to treat complicated urinary tract infections.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Great Basin shaving CRE bacteria diagnostics down to an hour
Great Basin just received $5 million, five-year grant to meet the goals of Obama's recent National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.
In wake of UCLA superbug, FDA changes guidelines for reusable medical device warning labels
This is welcome news in the wake of that UCLA superbug scare: The FDA has issued new guidance that requires the manufacturers of reusable medical devices to thoroughly test and label their devices to make sure patients accidentally exposed to dangerous pathogens, RAPS reports. The current regulations around hospitals informing patients of pathogen risks are actually quite […]
Scopes may be to blame for the UCLA superbug infections, but drug-resistant bacteria is the real enemy
Since the news of the CRE (carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae) infections at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center on Wednesday, many are concerned about how the design of the duodenoscope used is difficult to sterilize. Seven people were infected with CRE and two have died. The device is often used to do procedures on the gallbladder, pancreatic ducts […]
Are Superbugs on the Rise?
Many proclaim that the discovery of penicillin was perhaps the most important medical discovery of all times. With the use of penicillin, patients survived previous deadly infections and life expectancy rose. Many of the complications that arose from infections, such as rheumatic heart disease, became nearly eradicated. Following that, many more new and more powerful […]
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Superbug at UCLA hospital kills 2 and leaves 179 potentially exposed
At UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center, two people have died among seven patients who were infected with the antibiotic-resistant superbug known as CRE (Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae). The LA Times reported Wednesday that the number of infected patients may grow because nearly 180 patients who were treated from October to January could have potentially been exposed to […]