Upstate Medical University’s Global Health Institute is looking for volunteers for its biggest ever clinical trial, the results of which could help Pfizer develop a vaccine for one of the most common health care associated infections.
C.diff is a contagious bacteria commonly found in a health care setting. It attacks the digestive system and can cause hospitalizations and even death. Dr. Stephen Thomas, director of the institute, said he sees it a lot in central New York because it happens most commonly in people over 65.
Thomas said if the study is successful, it would be a major public health achievement…