In recognition of World TB Day 2016, BMC Medicine and BMC Infectious Diseases have launched an article collection in collaboration with the UCL-TB Center and the LSHTM TB Centre, guest edited by Ibrahim Abubakar, Helen Fletcher, Marc Lipman and Tim McHugh. The collection includes articles addressing the most up-to-date evidence and innovation in the diagnosis, management and prevention of TB, as well as particular challenges affecting vulnerable populations.
To access the collection, CLICK HERE.
Strengthening Defenses: Integrating Infection Control With Antimicrobial Stewardship
October 11th 2024Use this handout to explain the basics of why infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship are essential and how the 2 fields must have a unified approach to patient and staff safety
Blood Product Overtransfusion Is a Global Issue: Here Are 5 Reasons the Practice Must Change
October 9th 2024If a patient receives treatment or therapy that they do not need, it can cause unnecessary harm. This is true for medications, surgeries, and medical procedures, especially blood transfusions.