ConjuGon raises $1.9M for antibacterialdrugs
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Mike KleinPosted
Mon 17 May 2010 7:57pm
ConjuGon Inc. has raised $1.9 million in equity to develop drugs that combat bacterial infections, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. These funds come from three investors and are part of an offering that is expected to bring in a total of $4.75 million.
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Antibacterials 101 - 1
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VidyaSuryPosted
Tue 21 Dec 2010 12:00am
are antibacterials classified?
In its broadest definition, an antibacterial is an agent that interferes with the growth and reproduction of bacteria. While antibiotics and antibacterials both..., and benzalkonium chloride.
How common are antibacterials in consumer products?
All products that claim to kill bacteria and/or viruses have some kind of antibacterialagent. Alcohols
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Is Antibacterial Soap Necessary?
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lisakthrivesPosted
Tue 01 Dec 2009 12:00am
some dangerous bacteria
bacteria may develop resistance to antibacterialagents over time
antibacterialagents in soap actually need to be left on the skin for 2 minutes...
Antibacterial soap was developed to prevent the spread of infection in hospitals, and has edged its way into our everyday liveshand soap, hand sanitzer, and bathroom and kitchen cleansers
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Mar 17, Antibacterial essential oils
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LianiPosted
Wed 17 Mar 2010 3:28am
into the typical chemical composition that the scientists can analyze.
However, alternative medicine from naturally occurring products can be very effective antibacterialagents. Since... too. The Antibacterial essential oils are classic example of that.
The knowledge of essential oils curing illnesses is not new to mankind. All the ancient civilizations have
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Antibacterials 101 - 2
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VidyaSuryPosted
Wed 22 Dec 2010 12:00am
health benefits when used by the general consumer.
Are antibacterialagents safe?
When used as directed for external surfaces, antibacterialagents are considered... effect, the non-residue producing antibacterialagents are not believed to create resistant bacteria. Resistance results from long-term use at low-level concentrations, a condition
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Antibacterial Soap
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Doc MockPosted
Mon 22 Mar 2010 8:00am
Do you really need to use antibacterial soap? Does it protect your family more than conventional soap, or is it harming them?
Many people fell into the fad of using antibacterial products. Numerous products hopped on the bandwagon- soap, toothpaste, children's products, etc. However, this was a trend that may have actually resulted in harming
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ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP IS TOXIC: Could harm fetus and infants; Pollutes breast milk
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DianePosted
Tue 29 Jul 2008 8:21am
that'smarketed as an"antibacterialagent" but is powerful enough to threaten children's health and pollute mothers' breast milk.
According to astudy by researchers at the non-profit... to determine whether and how to regulate triclosan and other antibacterialagents. Their review could take months, even years.
In the meantime,here's how you can protect yourself
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NRDC Sues Over Failure to Ban Chemicals in Antibacterial Soap
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Denise Reynolds RD LDNPosted
Thu 29 Jul 2010 9:35am
The National Resources Defense Council , a non-profit environmental group, has sued the US Food and Drug Administration, claiming the agency has failed to finalize a document that would regulate certain toxic chemicals found in antimicrobial or antibacterial soaps and other personal care products. The lawsuit asks the court to impose a strict
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Antibacterial Soap. Is it really necessary?
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Linda N.Posted
Sat 23 Aug 2008 10:19pm
For years I have used antibacterial soap in my bathrooms and kitchen. I thought it was better than using regular soap. I mean who wants germs everywhere? I remember a few years back my in-laws said their plumber told them it was a bad idea to use antibacterial soap since it not only killed bad bacteria but the good kind too. Being naive, I
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