Medical research
Deadly sepsis and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are in Europe's crosshairs
EU researchers are looking for new ways to tackle bloodstream infections that kill millions of people worldwide every year.
Nov 17, 2023
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Bloodstream Infections
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Addition of dedicated nursing team to help with catheter insertions can help reduce bloodstream infections in hospitals
A new report published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates that implementing a dedicated team of nurses to assist with central line insertions can reduce patients' risk of developing bloodstream ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Expert discusses the damage E. coli can have on the body and the treatment options available to patients
E. coli is a well-known risk factor in food preparation and hygiene, but how does it cause damage in the body and how does an outbreak have the power to send hundreds to hospital, potentially with kidney damage?
Sep 18, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
mNGS outperforms microbiological tests to diagnose bloodstream infections
Research published in the Journal of Infection investigated the use of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in diagnosing bloodstream infections (BSIs) for immunocompromised hematology patients. Hematology patients ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Genetics
Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks
The spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to research by The University of Queensland and Queensland Health.
Nov 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Europe's high mortality linked to antimicrobial resistance needs action now
The latest and most comprehensive analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact in the entire WHO European Region (53 countries) was published in a paper today in The Lancet Public Health. Researchers at the Institute ...
Oct 14, 2022
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Medical economics
US government wants to hide hospital safety scores during COVID
The last time Medicare rated hospitals on surgical complications such as bed sores, collapsed lungs, bloodstream infections, and broken hips, four Philadelphia-area facilities scored worse than average.
Jun 16, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Practical approaches for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in NICU
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most frequent invasive infections among infants in the NICU and contribute to substantial morbidity and mortality. Infants who survive CLABSIs have prolonged ...
Mar 4, 2022
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Medical research
Replacing IV infusion sets in hospital patients weekly does not increase infection risk
Researchers hope to save significant time, money and resources in Australian hospital wards, with findings from a new University of Queensland-led study.
May 7, 2021
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Pediatrics
CLABSI rates have remained stable in neonatal, pediatric ICUs
(HealthDay)—Among critically ill neonates and children, the rates of central catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) remained stable from 2013 to 2018, while population-based catheter-associated urinary tract ...
Oct 7, 2020
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