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CDC Issues Sepsis Care Guidance for Hospitals

Every hospital can strengthen the quality of care delivered to these patients, says CDC director

Aug 24, 2023
A computer rendering of bacteria in the bloodstream.
Masking Approaches in Healthcare Should Be Reconsidered, Experts Say

But not everyone thinks changes are needed yet

Aug 21, 2023
A photo of a male physician examining the ear of his female patient, with both wearing protective masks.
ICU Sink the Culprit in Hospital Superbug Cluster

CDC report details two cases of antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa at Idaho hospital

Aug 04, 2023
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Bed Bugs Spreading MRSA? Henrietta Lacks Settlement; Tickets for Fentanyl

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Aug 02, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Confirmed: Spinal Cord Injury Can Suppress Immune Function

Study may explain why infection risk soars after some injuries

Jul 05, 2023
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New Guidance to Stem the Tide of MRSA Spread in Hospitals

Detecting asymptomatic infections and decolonization among new recommendations

Jun 29, 2023
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Sepsis Outcomes No Different With Prolonged Beta-Lactam Antibiotic

Death and drug resistance unchanged no matter the duration of treatment

Jun 20, 2023
A photo of an intubated male patient in the intensive care unit.
Fungal Infections More Deadly When COVID's Involved, CDC Finds

Mortality rate reached 49% versus 12% for fungal infections not associated with COVID cases

Jun 15, 2023
A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus.
9 Deaths in Bacterial Outbreak; Heart Attacks During Lockdown; SCOTUS Saves Medicaid

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 09, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Acute GvHD Risk After Allo-HCT Higher With Some Antibiotics vs Others

Findings could pave the way for considering common complication in stewardship programs

Jun 08, 2023
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Overuse of Some Disinfectants Can Do More Harm Than Good

Health systems must eliminate unnecessary uses of QACs

May 30, 2023
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New Therapy OK'd for Drug-Resistant Pneumonia

Xacduro lands approval for hospital-acquired cases caused by one of CDC's "urgent threats"

May 24, 2023
FDA APPROVED sulbactam-durlobactam (Xacduro) over a micrograph of Acinetobacter baumannii
Botanical Product Reduces Sepsis Mortality in Chinese Trial

But path to FDA approval for Xuebijing infusion unlikely with these data alone, say editorialists

May 01, 2023
A close up photo of a bag of intravenous fluid with an out of focus patient in the ICU in the background.
More Efforts Needed to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, Lawmakers Told

Witnesses at House hearing push for new drugs and tests, and more infectious disease docs

Apr 28, 2023
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