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VR training tool helps clinicians improve infection control practices
Infection control researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a virtual reality (VR) tool to train clinicians on core ...
Newly approved antibody could offer another option for protecting infants from RSV, a common infection that can be deadly
The United States could soon have another tool in the fight against respiratory syncytial virus, an illness that’s the No. 1 ...
Excessive use of disinfectants in intensive care patients may raise risk of antibiotic-resistant infections
An international study has, for the first time, revealed a strong and direct link between the rise of antibiotic-resistant ...
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Infection control, staffing concerns lead to defiant nonprofit’s $3.6M False Claims settlement
The Department of Justice announced a $3.6 million settlement Tuesday in a False Claims Act case against three nursing homes.
A combination of exercise and omega-3 can reduce the severity of tooth root infections
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports indicates that physical exercise combined with omega-3 supplementation ...
MLHU: Patients of London dermatology clinic at risk of infection dating back to 2012
The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported a failure to meet safety standards at DermEffects on Hyde Park Road. The potential ...
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Avian Influenza Vaccine Trials, Prevention Should Be Prioritized in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients exhibited high risk for severe avian influenza A/H5N1, suggesting clinical therapeutic and vaccine trials should be prioritized in this population.