Oregon hospitals saw slight decrease in health care-associated infections in 2023
Oregon hospitals have reported a modest decline in health care-associated infections (HAIs) among patients in 2023, according ...
Federal funding cuts threaten Colorado’s plan to reduce HIV infections
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment projected that new HIV diagnoses will total 482 in 2024 — virtually ...
Surgical fixation can curb bone loss in spinal infections, study finds
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the mechanism by which posterior spinal fixation, a technique that ...
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ASRA Pain Medicine: Evidence-Based Risk Reduction for Surgical Site Infections
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine guidelines highlight SSI prevention in regional anesthesia and ...
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Florida system sees 2,200% rise in C. auris infections since 2019
In a retrospective study, researchers found a 2,200% increase in clinical Candida auris infections at Miami-based Jackson ...
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Veterinary infection preventionists: Who are they?
RVN, GradDipVN, discusses the growing importance of infection prevention in animal care, tackling antimicrobial resistance, hand hygiene, and adapting human health care protocols.
Drug-resistant fungus is ‘urgent threat’ according to CDC, and infections are spreading
While C. auris may not a serious threat to healthy people, it is becoming more frequent, particularly in hospitals, where it ...
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With respiratory infections rampant, experts urge masking and vaccination
“This is one of the busiest flu seasons in a decade if not longer,” said Steven Pergam, MD, MPH, medical director of ...
RFK Jr. says measles infection may have benefits, but there’s no conclusive evidence
Several studies show that a measles infection can suppress the immune system for up to three years, making people susceptible ...
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HHS may cut HIV prevention efforts at the CDC. Advocates fear changes will spike infections
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reportedly poised to slash funding for domestic HIV prevention at the ...
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Silent Rhinovirus Infection Prevalent in Nasal Tissues
Silent rhinovirus (RV) infection is prevalent in nasal tissues and is associated with distinct immune responses in those with and without chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These were ...