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Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're ...
Regional Medical Center is notifying patients about a potential risk of infection transmission due to a former employee’s improper syringe use. An investigation by the health system, FDA and other ...
Infection control preventionists are doubling down on EBP basics and leading providers through some struggles that may ...
CQC inspectors found evidence of a "positive culture" and a "high standard of care" at the emergency department.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has published a report relating to a safe delivery of care inspection visit to the hospital.
Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didnt have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include ...
More than 600 measles cases have been detected in 22 states, with the vast majority among unvaccinated, resulting in at least ...
A new type of antibiotic for treatment of urinary tract infections in women could also work against gonorrhea infections, a ...
More than 600 measles cases have been detected in 22 states, with the vast majority among unvaccinated, resulting in at least 2 deaths.
Doctors from three major health systems warn pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause severe coughing fits lasting months and can be fatal for infants who may stop breathing.
An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...