Infectious Diseases

MRSA carriers have persistent infection risk (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

25 Jul 2008

People who harbor methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) for more than 1 year still have a substantial risk of MRSA-related infection and death, according to a study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Diagnostic test maker AutoGenomics plans IPO (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

25 Jul 2008

AutoGenomics Inc., which makes diagnostic systems that test for genetic and infectious diseases and cancer, is planning an initial public offering of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday.

PolyMedix Appoints Two New Directors (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

25 Jul 2008

RADNOR, Pa.----PolyMedix Inc. , an emerging biotechnology company developing acute care therapeutic drug products for infectious diseases and cardiovascular disorders, has elected Dr.