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Hospital worker disinfecting his hands.

In-Hospital Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance Declined Over 13 Years

In-tandem reductions at VA centers suggest antimicrobial stewardship works, researchers say

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City

Thousands of Oregon Hospital Patients May Have Been Exposed to Infectious Diseases

An anesthesiologist may not have followed infection control practices

The Promise of Bacteriophage Therapy to Fight Drug-Resistant Superbugs

A conversation on living with cystic fibrosis and the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic Stroke

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A photo of surgeons performing cataract surgery.

Antibiotics May Not Be Necessary to Prevent Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery

Infections were extremely rare when surgeons relied only on low-strength povidone iodine

A computer rendering of a stomach ulcer.

PPI Prevents Upper GI Bleeds During Intubation, With No Effect on Mortality

But expert still suggests the approach may not be appropriate for the most severely ill

A photo of a vial of piperacillin-tazobactam powder.

Prolonged Beta-Lactam Dosing Boosts Survival in Sepsis, Septic Shock

Trial and meta-analysis add strength to weak guidelines

A photo of two male farmers talking in a dairy cow barn.

'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

A photo of Mallory Smith

Superbugs Pose a Deadly Threat to Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A little-known microbe claimed Mallory Smith's life but did not quell her light

A photo of dairy cows in an outdoor feeding pen in Texas.

Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1

"The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says

A photo of a female physician holding a colonoscope.

Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Risk

However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role

A computer rendering of a man surrounded by airborne virus particles and wearing a covid mask

WHO Overturns Dogma on Airborne Disease Spread. The CDC Might Not Act on It.

The report "is a complete U-turn," according to one expert

Consequences of Afib; Autism Heritability in Males and Females

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Delirium and Dementia; Are Biosimilars Cheaper for Patients?

Also in TTHealthWatch: preventing infections by drug-resistant bacteria

FDA APPROVED Sepsis ImmunoScore over a photo of the application on an iPad.

AI Sepsis Diagnostic Tool Gets FDA Authorization

EHR-embedded software algorithm uses biomarkers, clinical data

A photo of a spray bottle in front of an out-of-focus person scrubbing a counter top with rubber gloves

Regional Approach Effective in Reducing Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria

Intervention included county-wide nursing homes and selected hospital patients

A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus

There's a New Fungus in Town and It Won't Be the Last

The arrival of C. auris in Washington is a harbinger of health systems addled by climate change

A photo of a man at home holding a positive COVID test.

Hold Your Horses, Health Workers With COVID Still Must Isolate

This aspect of CDC's guidance is not to be glossed over

A photo of a mature man looking at his phone in front of a bay window with the blinds drawn.

CDC Shortens COVID Isolation Recs

People testing positive for COVID no longer need to stay in isolation for 5 days

A scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus surrounded by cellular debris

Staph Infections Appear to Be More Deadly for Women

Understanding reasons behind mortality gap is "of critical importance," study author says

A photo of a female healthcare worker changing a bandage on a senior man lying in his bed at home.

Hospital-at-Home Could Be a Double-Edged Sword

Equity and infection prevention are cause for concern

AAOS over a photo of Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA

Study: Let's Revisit Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Joint Replacement

One center's experience puts recent policy in doubt

A photo of a woman with a an intravenous line in her arm.

Midline Catheters Go Head-to-Head With PICCs for Bloodstream Infections

For dwell times of 15 days or less, midline catheters noninferior, single-center study finds

A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus

Candida Auris: What to Know About the Fungal Infection Spreading Across the U.S.

The multidrug-resistant organism colonizes skin, lingers on surfaces

A photo of a healthcare worker applying Duraprep surgical solution to a patient.

Iodine-Based Skin Prep Better for Certain Fracture Surgeries

Large randomized trial comparing alcohol antiseptic solutions could change practice

A photo of a woman undergoing a gluteal fat transfer

CDC Reports Deaths After Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Fatalities frequently involved Brazilian butt lifts

A scanning electron microscope image of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

Switch to Oral Antibiotics Noninferior in Low-Risk Staph Bloodstream Infections

Identifying "low risk" infections is tricky, experts say

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Kate Middleton Hospitalized; Sen. Paul Urges Prison for Fauci; COVID Back in Class

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A photo of a manikin lying in a hospital bed.

Despite Disinfection, Bugs Thrive on High-Touch Hospital Surfaces

Unusual pathogens may pose threat to immunocompromised patients, researchers say

A close up photo of a clarithromycin tablet lying on its blisterpack

Add-On Clarithromycin Pans Out in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Trial

Respiratory system severity scores, organ failure assessment scores improved, trial found

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

U.S. Rep's Death Medical Negligence? FDA Investigates GLPs; Fingerprint Mammograms

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Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

More Hospital Mask Mandates; Ear Wax Cleaning Cameras; Twins Born in Different Years

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

A photo of businessmen sitting around a conference table looking at charts and graphs on a monitor.

Hospital Complications Rise After Private Equity Buyout

Medicare data point to additional reason for concern

A photo of a coffee maker on a counter in a break room.

Is There No High-Touch Surface in Hospitals Free of Microbial Contamination?

Sorry, your precious break room coffeemaker is covered with it -- but regular cleaning helps

A photo of a male nurse holding a toothbrush in his blue rubber gloved hands while giving the thumbs-up gesture

Toothbrushing Linked to Lower Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Brushing also tied to decreased ICU mortality, need for mechanical ventilation

A photo of a surgeon pulling on a blue rubber gloves.

Ditch Sterile Gloves When Treating Wounds?

Meta-analysis suggests nonsterile ones may work just as well in certain settings

A close up photo of KN95 masks laying on surgical masks.

CDC Advisors' Infection Control Guidance Leaves Us Unprotected

The guidelines will lead to unnecessary infections and deaths if approved

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Male vs Female Surgeons; China Beefs Up Fever Clinics; C. Diff Survives Disinfecting

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A photo composite of a male surgeon and COVID viruses.

Medical Board Reprimands Doctor Who Worked While COVID-Positive

As COVID hospitalization declines, should infection control policies shift?

FDA ADCOMM taurolidine + heparin catheter lock solution (Defencath) over a photo of a man receiving dialysis.

FDA OKs Product to Thwart Bloodstream Infections During Dialysis

Taurolidine-heparin solution reduced infections by 71% versus heparin alone

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