Search

New research findings indicate that some women maybe more predisposed to urinary tract infections (UTIs) than others. Women who experience infections frequently might have 'bacteria friendly' cells with surface receptors that allow bacteria to attach themselves. Another study reveals that E. coli bacteria have developed a resistance to spermicides and other antibiotics. A new oral antimicrobial, Maxaquin, is touted for its ability to treat uncomplicated and complicated UTI as well as bacterial aggravation of bronchitis., A century ago, those unfortunate enough to incur a bladder infection were subjected to a most rigorous treatment regimen. Leeches were hooked onto the abdomen and delicate perineal area. Castor [...]

Abbott Laboratories has received accelerated FDA approval for Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir), an antiretroviral, for the treatment of HIV infection in adults and children six months and older in combination with other [...]

Medline Industries Inc. has launched Curad Silver Solution, an antimicrobial ointment offering broad-spectrum protection against such bacteria as MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus). With silver as the anfimicrobial ingredient, the hydrogel [...]

NOZIN, LLC, Coral Gables, Fla., (877) 669-4648, is introducing NOZIN Nasal Sanitizer, an anti-microbial solution to fight germs in the nose for up to eight hours. The solution, applied with [...]

Angel that blocks both herpes and HIV? It might seem too good to be true, but that's exactly what a recent study suggests the crobicide PRO 2000, developed by Indevus [...]

Perstorp has introduced a series of antiviral and anti-microbial moulding compounds. Polygiene can be used to make a number of products including sanitaryware, handles, pens and public phones. The company [...]

Rough Hand Repair Inc. is marketing its new Rough Hand Repair Ointment to combat severe cases of dry skin. The company says its ointment can cut healing time by nearly [...]

The Dow Chemical Company has announced the introduction of a new addition to their product line for paint and coatings. Dowicil 96 antimicrobial is a broad spectrum liquid bactericide suited [...]

Keeping a house clean can be hard work. It's a constant battle against bacteria, mold and mildew, especially in places like the kitchen and bathroom. Products made with Microban[R] antimicrobial [...]

PRINCETON, N.J.--Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has received Food and Drug Administration approval to market Tequin for the short-course (five-day) treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (ABECB). The product was [...]

Aegis, a new antimicrobial agent manufactured by Dow Corning and marketed by Aegis Environmental Management, is used to kill microbes that become trapped in air conditioning filters. Unlike other antimicrobials, Aegis does not lose its power over time or dissolve, so reapplications are unnecessary. The substance is mixed with silane silicone and water and then sprayed on surfaces. It is most effective on single cell organisms and works by cracking a microbe's shell., MIDLAND, Mich. - Microbes, beware. A new antimicrobial ingredient is finding its way into air filtration equipment as a means of tackling indoor air quality problems. According to Scotty Locker, [...]