Scientists are continuing to uncover the true extent of our plastic pollution problem, and increasingly we are seeing an emphasis placed on its potential effects on the human body. The latest ...

Implants and tiny machines could eventually be working inside our bodies to help treat disease or monitor activity, but letting them communicate is tricky. Now scientists at EPFL have developed a ...

A new study has warned that bloodstream infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are expected to rise significantly ...

Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early, appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain. In a multicenter, non ...

A 7-day course of antibiotics for patients hospitalized with bloodstream infections was just as effective as a 14-day course, according to results of the randomized, open-label BALANCE trial. Among ...

Intravenous nutrient therapies (IVNT), or vitamin IV therapies, are part of a popular health and wellness trend spreading across the United States. For instance, some celebrities are promoting vitamin ...

Some medications must be given by an intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. This means they’re sent directly into your vein using a needle or tube. In fact, the term “intravenous” means “into the ...

New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has shown gut and bloodstream infections are caused by the same bacteria, giving hope of better prevention and diagnosis of deadly ...

Tom Anchordoquy receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. When you take aspirin for a headache, how does the aspirin know to travel to your head and alleviate the pain? The short answer ...