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Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Identified in Safety-Net Populations
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is common with or without a plausible antibiotic indication, and inappropriate prescribing is also common in U.S. emergency department...
Had a Joint Replaced? Your Infection Risk May Rise After Chemotherapy
MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer...
Americans Got Drug-Resistant Infections After Stem Cell Treatments in Mexico
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Antibiotic-resistant meningitis or severe, long-lasting joint infections: That's what three U.S. "medical tourists" brought home after seeking out unapproved stem cell...
Avoid Some 'Project Watson' Dog Eye Wipes Due to Infection Danger
MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Pets and pet owners who come into contact with Bausch & Lomb's "Project Watson" dog eye wipes could be at risk for infection if the products come from certain lots. The wipes...
Following Drop After COVID-19 Onset, Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Is Up
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – There was an initial decrease in inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions following onset of COVID-19, followed by an increase, according to a study published online April 22...
Multisite QI Collaborative Increases Appropriate Pediatric Antibiotic Use
MONDAY, April 29, 2024 – A multisite collaborative increases appropriate antibiotic use for pediatric community-acquired pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections,...
Regional Decolonization Aids Multidrug-Resistant Organism-Related Outcomes
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – A regional collaborative involving universal decolonization in long-term care facilities and targeted decolonization among hospital patients in contact precautions is...
Poll Shows That Many Children Fret About Missing School Due to Illness
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – Most parents struggle to decide whether or not to allow their children to take a sick day when they complain of feeling unwell. "In some cases, the decision to keep kids...
Even Slight Rise in One Gut Microbe Might Keep You Out of the Hospital
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 – Even a slight rise in a specific type of beneficial gut bacteria can help people ward off serious infections, a new study reports. For every 10% increase in...
Can I Get Sick From My Pet?
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 – Cuddly, friendly, fun: Your pet brings so much to your life, but experts warn that, in rare cases, they can also bring illness. The health benefits of pet ownership are...
Anti-Interleukin-23 Autoantibodies Linked to Infection
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 – Neutralizing anti-interleukin-23 is associated with severe, persistent, opportunistic infections, according to a study published in the March 21 issue of the New England...
Lab Study Questions Safety of Tattoo Ink Ingredients
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 – Tattoos are a trendy way to decorate your body, but a new study reveals that the inks used in the process often contain unlisted substances that could cause health problems....
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 – Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a massive, ongoing effort to clean up the nation's water supply, the Biden...
Folks Often Hide Infectious Illness at Work, Socializing
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 – A disturbing number of people sick with an infectious disease conceal their illness to avoid missing work, travel or social events, new research reveals. About three in...
Putting the Lid Down Won't Cut Germ Spread From a Toilet Flush
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDay news) – It’s been said that closing the toilet lid before flushing can prevent the spread of all germs, by keeping any flush-produced mist in the bowl. But a new s...
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