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Emerging disease could wipe out American, European salamanders
(PRWEB) October 30, 2014 A deadly disease that is wiping out salamanders in parts of Europe will inevitably reach the U.S. through the international wildlife trade unless steps are taken to halt its spread, says University of Maryland amphibian expert Karen Lips. The recently described fungus, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, has caused a crash in wild […]
Bacterial or Viral Lung Infection? UPMC Studying Blood Test That Could Reduce Antibiotic Use
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) November 11, 2014 A new blood biomarker test that indicates whether bacteria is the cause of a patient’s lung infection is now being studied at UPMC Presbyterian, launching a national multicenter trial. The information could help doctors decide when to prescribe antibiotics and possibly reduce overuse of the drugs, which can lead […]