Gerontology & Geriatrics
How to find a caregiver: A guide
Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly.
Mar 23, 2023
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News tagged with hygiene
Health
Q and A: Travel safety tips
I have a group of friends with whom I love to travel. We plan several trips a year, and this spring we are planning to go outside the U.S. and visit the Caribbean. We will stay at an all-inclusive resort in a popular destination ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Health
New findings highlight clinician perspectives on barriers to reliable hand hygiene
Findings from a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlight perceptions of and barriers to reliable hand hygiene among specific clinician subgroups. The results, from the first study of its ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tune in, wash hands: Study finds COVID-19 TV coverage added momentum to hand hygiene boom
Long before COVID-19, washing and sterilizing hands were known to help prevent the spread of infections such as influenza, and hand hygiene practices were especially important in high-risk areas, such as hospitals. So it ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Number of babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns
Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale international study.
Feb 27, 2023
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Immunology
Protection against allergic asthma: When innate lymphoid cells educate alveolar macrophages
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liège on group 2 innate lymphoid cells (or ILC2s) shows that the functional reprogramming of these cells following their exposure to viruses allows our body to react ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Health
Hand hygiene is focus of updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections
Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin and nails and easy access ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Health
Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health
Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Health
Nine common questions about vaccines and travel
Travel does more than just transport you to a different place. It can broaden your perspective, increase your happiness, give you a chance to try new things, boost your creativity and help you recharge. Even planning a trip ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
Benefits of oral hygiene can drive university students in Japan toward dental check-ups
In Japan, the frequency at which university students undergo oral health check-ups is reportedly much lower than that of the overall population. This is a cause of concern because frequent oral health check-ups are directly ...
Jan 18, 2023
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