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Medical Tourism Fuels NDM-1 Spread

In a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, the discovery of the NDM-1 bacteria ...read more

New Details of Cannibalistic Bacteria

A colony of Bacillus subtilis (right) inhibits growth of human pathogen S. epidermus. Researchers ...read more

Germicides for Pathogen Eradication

It pays to pick your strategy and your weapon in the war against healthcare-acquired infections ...read more

Treatment for Staph Skin Infection

Scientists from the National Institutes of Health and University of Chicago have found a promising ...read more

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Medical Tourism Overseas Fuels Spread of NDM-1

In a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, the discovery of the NDM-1 bacteria was found in British patients returning from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan after medical treatment. This practice, also known as medical tourism, makes it possible to ...More
8 hours ago
Posted in News, Infections, Pathogens
Survey Readiness Resource Helps ASCs Address Infection Control Practices

Medline Industries, Inc. introduces a new CMS Survey Readiness Program for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The program helps ASCs in interpreting new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory requirements, preparing for the CMS survey and improving ...More
11 hours ago
Posted in News, Business/Program Ops, Professional Development, Guidelines & Regulations, Patient/Worker Safety
Multidrug-Resistant Infections Spreading in Swedish Hospitals

Genetically closely related skin bacteria that have developed resistance to several different antibiotics and that can cause intractable care-related infections are found and seem to be spreading within and between hospitals in Sweden. This is established by Micael ...More
11 hours ago
Posted in News, Infections
Hospital System Reduces Sepsis Mortality by 33 Percent in Three Years

Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the nation's eighth largest health system, announces that its severe sepsis prevention initiative has saved an additional 991 lives and reduced severe sepsis inpatient mortality rate by 33 percent at the end of three years. "A core tenant of ...More
11 hours ago
Posted in News, Infections
Medline Launches New Pink Pearl Nitrile Exam Gloves

As part of its ongoing campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, Medline Industries, Inc. announces the launch of its new "Pink Pearl" powder-free nitrile exam glove. To aid the prevention and early detection effort, Medline will donate $1 to the National ...More
11 hours ago
Posted in News, Products & Services, PPE & Standard Precautions
Healthy Measures Program Aids Hospitals in Fight Against HAIs

Network Services Company, an international organization of healthcare and janitorial supply distributors, announces the launch of Healthy Measures, a three-step consulting program to aid hospitals in the prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) while increasing ...More
12 hours ago
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Business/Program Ops, Products & Services
Insulin May Reduce Several Inflammatory Factors Induced by Bacterial Infection

Treating intensive care patients who develop life-threatening bacterial infections, or septicemia, with insulin potentially could reduce their chances of succumbing to the infection, if results of a new preliminary study can be replicated in a larger study. A paper ...More
12 hours ago
Posted in News, Infections
AAOS Issues New Guidelines for Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently approved and released an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections of the hip and knee. Clinical practice guidelines are one avenue the academy uses to ensure ...More
12 hours ago
Posted in News, Guidelines & Regulations, Infections
3M to Acquire Arizant to Expand Infection Prevention Product Portfolio

3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arizant Inc. for a purchase price of $810 million in cash. Based in Eden Prairie, Minn., Arizant is a leading manufacturer of patient warming solutions designed to prevent hypothermia in surgical ...More
12 hours ago
Posted in News, Products & Services
National Patient Safety Foundation Unveils 2011 Awareness Campaign

In a concerted effort to encourage and strengthen collaboration between patients, families and healthcare providers, the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced its 2011 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign. "Are You In? Commit to Safer Health Care" will take ...More
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