Andreas Conrad

Summary

Affiliation: University Hospital
Country: Germany

Publications

  1. ncbi Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) inhibits the interactions of group A-streptococci and host epithelia in vitro
    Andreas Conrad
    Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Breisacher Strasse 115B, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
    Phytomedicine 14:52-9. 2007
  2. ncbi Are short training sessions on hand hygiene effective in preventing hospital-acquired MRSA? A time-series analysis
    Andreas Conrad
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Am J Infect Control 38:559-61. 2010
  3. ncbi Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) displays anti-infective properties by enhanced phagocytosis and differential modulation of host-bacteria interactions
    Andreas Conrad
    Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Planta Med 74:682-5. 2008
  4. ncbi [In vitro study to evaluate the antibacterial activity of a combination of the haulm of nasturtium (Tropaeoli majoris herba) and of the roots of horseradish (Armoraciae rusticanae radix)]
    Andreas Conrad
    Institut fur Umweltmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitäitsklinikum Freiburg, Breisacher Strasse 115B, 79106 Freiburg Brsg, Germany
    Arzneimittelforschung 56:842-9. 2006
  5. ncbi Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) improves phagocytosis, oxidative burst, and intracellular killing of human peripheral blood phagocytes in vitro
    Andreas Conrad
    Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Phytomedicine 14:46-51. 2007
  6. ncbi The impact of antimicrobial drug consumption and alcohol-based hand rub use on the emergence and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing strains: a time-series analysis
    Klaus Kaier
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    J Antimicrob Chemother 63:609-14. 2009
  7. ncbi Two time-series analyses of the impact of antibiotic consumption and alcohol-based hand disinfection on the incidences of nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection and Clostridium difficile infection
    Klaus Kaier
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 30:346-53. 2009
  8. ncbi Seasonal and ascending trends in the incidence of carriage of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species in 2 German hospitals
    Klaus Kaier
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 31:1154-9. 2010
  9. ncbi [Pelargonium sidoides-extract (EPs 7630): registration confirms efficacy and safety]
    Andreas Conrad
    Institut fur Umweltmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitatsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Wien Med Wochenschr 157:331-6. 2007
  10. ncbi [Multiresistant pathogens and hygiene measures in the pediatric clinic]
    Andreas Conrad
    ,
    Kinderkrankenschwester 26:410-3. 2007

Detail Information

Publications10

  1. ncbi Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) inhibits the interactions of group A-streptococci and host epithelia in vitro
    Andreas Conrad
    Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Breisacher Strasse 115B, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
    Phytomedicine 14:52-9. 2007
    ..Thus, our investigations provide a rational basis for the treatment of URTI with EPs 7630...
  2. ncbi Are short training sessions on hand hygiene effective in preventing hospital-acquired MRSA? A time-series analysis
    Andreas Conrad
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Am J Infect Control 38:559-61. 2010
    ..Furthermore, our model shows that 2 hand hygiene campaigns based on short training sessions effected a long-run reduction in the incidence of hospital-acquired MRSA...
  3. ncbi Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) displays anti-infective properties by enhanced phagocytosis and differential modulation of host-bacteria interactions
    Andreas Conrad
    Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Planta Med 74:682-5. 2008
    ....
  4. ncbi [In vitro study to evaluate the antibacterial activity of a combination of the haulm of nasturtium (Tropaeoli majoris herba) and of the roots of horseradish (Armoraciae rusticanae radix)]
    Andreas Conrad
    Institut fur Umweltmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitäitsklinikum Freiburg, Breisacher Strasse 115B, 79106 Freiburg Brsg, Germany
    Arzneimittelforschung 56:842-9. 2006
    ..The active ingredients are volatile mustard oils, which are activated in the gastrointestinal tract after oral intake. Previous research has shown mustard oils derived from either N or H to possess antibacterial activity...
  5. ncbi Extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) improves phagocytosis, oxidative burst, and intracellular killing of human peripheral blood phagocytes in vitro
    Andreas Conrad
    Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Phytomedicine 14:46-51. 2007
    ..Our findings constitute a valuable contribution to understanding the clinical effects of EPs 7630...
  6. ncbi The impact of antimicrobial drug consumption and alcohol-based hand rub use on the emergence and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing strains: a time-series analysis
    Klaus Kaier
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    J Antimicrob Chemother 63:609-14. 2009
    ....
  7. ncbi Two time-series analyses of the impact of antibiotic consumption and alcohol-based hand disinfection on the incidences of nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection and Clostridium difficile infection
    Klaus Kaier
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 30:346-53. 2009
    ..To determine the impact of antibiotic consumption and alcohol-based hand disinfection on the incidences of nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection and Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)...
  8. ncbi Seasonal and ascending trends in the incidence of carriage of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species in 2 German hospitals
    Klaus Kaier
    Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 31:1154-9. 2010
    ..Extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains of bacteria have become a major public health concern. In the present study, the incidence of carriage of ESBL-producing strains was analyzed for general trends and seasonality...
  9. ncbi [Pelargonium sidoides-extract (EPs 7630): registration confirms efficacy and safety]
    Andreas Conrad
    Institut fur Umweltmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitatsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
    Wien Med Wochenschr 157:331-6. 2007
    ..The following review focuses on the current pharmacological, toxicological and clinical data covering the efficacy and innocuousness of this drug when administered for the treatment of acute bronchitis...
  10. ncbi [Multiresistant pathogens and hygiene measures in the pediatric clinic]
    Andreas Conrad
    ,
    Kinderkrankenschwester 26:410-3. 2007