The CDC recently issued an advisory about a bacteria called shigella due to a nationwide increase in infections resulting from drug-resistant strains. The easily transmissible bacteria causes an infection called shigellosis that is uncomfortable and unpleasant but rarely life-threatening — the main symptom is inflammatory diarrhea.
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.
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.
The collaborative brings together more acronyms than an army battle map, international drug research expertise and as much as $350 million in funding to tackle this looming crisis.
Surfers might have a unique contribution when it comes to addressing the threat of drug-resistant bacteria.
There are some myths about what diseases can be contracted from a toilet seat, but there are some real, unpleasant ones, too.
The threat of superbugs is a real concern. For that reason, the FDA is providing new regulations concerning the use of antibiotics in animals we eat.
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.