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Antibacterial Drugs - Articles
ConjuGon raises $1.9M for antibacterial drugs
by
Mike Klein
Posted
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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Mar 17, Antibacterial essential oils
by
Liani
Posted
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 anti bacterial agents. 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 - 1
by
VidyaSury
Posted
Tue 21 Dec 2010 12:00am
of antibacterial agents regulated in the US?
Whether or not an antibacterial agent is regulated depends upon its intended use and its effectiveness. The US Food and Drug Administration... 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
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ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP IS TOXIC: Could harm fetus and infants; Pollutes breast milk
by
Diane
Posted
Tue 29 Jul 2008 8:21am
that'smarketed as an"antibacterial agent" 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 antibacterial agents. Their review could take months, even years.
In the meantime,here's how you can protect yourself
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Antibacterials 101 - 2
by
VidyaSury
Posted
Wed 22 Dec 2010 12:00am
health benefits when used by the general consumer.
Are antibacterial agents safe?
When used as directed for external surfaces, antibacterial agents are considered... effect, the non-residue producing antibacterial agents are not believed to create resistant bacteria. Resistance results from long-term use at low-level concentrations, a condition
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Is Antibacterial Soap Necessary?
by
lisakthrives
Posted
Tue 01 Dec 2009 12:00am
some dangerous bacteria
bacteria may develop resistance to antibacterial agents over time
antibacterial agents 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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Therapeutic Antibacterial Applications of Phage
by
nih.gov
Posted
Tue 15 Jun 2010 5:00pm
faecium. Infect Immun. 2002 Jan;70(1):204-210. [ PubMed abs ]
C Merrill et al. Long-circulating bacteriophage as antibacterial agents. Proc Natl Acad Sci. USA 1996 Apr 16;93... applications of phage to treat bacterial infection.
Advantages:
Improved efficacy through longer circulation.
Additional antibacterial functions.
Can be used independently
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NRDC Sues Over Failure to Ban Chemicals in Antibacterial Soap
by
Denise Reynolds RD LDN
Posted
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 products: More harm than good?
by
Kiwi
Posted
Wed 02 Mar 2011 3:19pm
the labels of the product you’re buyingif it’s a cosmetic or an over-the-counter drug (such as toothpaste or antibacterial soap), triclosan will be listed as an ingredient on the label... in a travel-size hand sanitizer to store in my purse. What I didn’t realize was that the product likely contained triclosan, a pesticide found in numerous antibacterial household
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