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Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 16-19
The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 16 to 19 in Los Angeles, drawing participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, a...
Onions in McDonalds' Quarter Pounders Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Have Been Recalled
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – Just days after an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders was first announced, a company producing onions used in the burgers said it has issued a recall for...
One Dead, 10 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – An E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people in 10 states, killing one and landing 10 more in the hospital. Most of the illnesses have...
Novel Calculator Aids Infection Prevention and Control Staffing
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 – A novel calculator allows facilities to staff their infection prevention and control program based on individual factors, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in...
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise in Florida in Wake of Storms
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 (Healthday News) – Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. In...
IDSA: Antibiotics for Seven Days Feasible for Patients Hospitalized With Bloodstream Infections
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – Treating hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections with antibiotics for seven days is noninferior to treating for 14 days, according to a study presented at the...
Persistent Markers of Infection Tied to Higher Likelihood of Long COVID Symptoms
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – The presence of persistent antigen is associated with having postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Clinical ...
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 – Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up. After making...
Experimental Nasal Spray Might Ward Off Multiple Viruses
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 – A non-drug nasal spray could theoretically help stop the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and COVID-19 better than wearing a mask, a new study suggests. The...
In 2021, More Than 1 Million Deaths Attributed to Antimicrobial Resistance
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2024 – From 1990 to 2021, the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) decreased for those younger than 5 years and increased for those older than 70 years, according to a study...
Millions Worldwide Could Die From Antibiotic-Resistant Infections, Report Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Millions more people will die annually from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years unless steps are taken to counter this growing health threat, a new study...
'Self-Medicating' Gorillas Are Leading People to New Medicines
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 – Humans could learn a few medical tips from their gorilla cousins, a new study says. Four plants used by wild gorillas in Gabon have antibacterial and antioxidant properties,...
Obesity Raises Risk of Severe Infection, Especially in People With Diabetes
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 – Losing weight can help a person with obesity – especially those with diabetes – fend off serious infections, new data shows. It's an important finding, since "up to one in...
Sepsis Survivors Remain in Danger of Re-Hospitalization
MONDAY, Sept. 2, 2024 – If you're lucky enough to survive a battle with the bloodstream infection sepsis, risks of a recurrence that sends you back to hospital within a month remain high, new data...
New Medical Technology Lights Up Bacteria Hiding in Wounds
FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – Fluorescent light can be used to highlight bacteria that hides in wounds, causing infections and slowing down the healing process, a new evidence review says. A handheld...
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