News tagged with diarrheal illness

Probiotics show potential to minimize C. difficile

(Medical Xpress)—New cases of C. difficile-associated diarrhea among hospitalized patients taking antibiotics can be reduced by two-thirds with the use of probiotics, according to new research published Monday in the Annals of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Nov 13, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Immunology research sheds new light on cell function, response

A Kansas State University-led study has uncovered new information that helps scientists better understand the complex workings of cells in the innate immune system. The findings may also lead to new avenues in disease control ...

Immunology Jan 16, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Copper kills harmful bacteria, researchers find

(Medical Xpress) -- Each year a tiny, rod-shaped species of bacteria with a fondness for proliferating on human food causes numerous cases of food poisoning around the world, sometimes leading to severe illness ...

Medical research Jul 25, 2012 | 3 / 5 (1) | 1