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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a type of staph that can be resistant to several antibiotics. The agency cautions that anyone can get a MRSA infection or carry MRSA. The risks increase for those with hospitalizations or nursing home stays, skin-to-skin contact with others, and exposure to crowded or unhygienic places. ...
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) has been championed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology since 1986. The annual event highlights the importance of infection prevention professionals and their efforts and control practices. These are crucial tasks as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that on any given day, about 1 in ...
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published on October 3, 2024, linked Burkholderia multivorans infections to ice machines in multiple healthcare facilities in the western United States. This post summarizes key findings, implications, and recommended practices for healthcare providers to ensure patient ...
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has championed International Infection Prevention Week since 1986. For 2024, the annual event is taking place from October 13th to the 19th. International Infection Prevention Week highlights the importance of infection prevention professionals and their efforts and control practices. These are crucial tasks as the ...
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) takes place from September 16th through the 20th. FDAW was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to focus attention on the importance of recognizing, treating, and preventing serious fungal diseases. Fungal diseases are increasing worldwide, and signs suggest this trend will further increase warns the CDC. The agency also reports ...
Mucormycosis is a rare but serious type of fungal infection caused by a group of fungi known as mucormycetes. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, however there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter. It is frequently a life-threatening infection warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) warns that tuberculosis (TB) is still a life-threatening problem in the city. As recently as 2022, the agency reports there were 536 confirmed TB cases, including some involving multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB, and that 100% of NYC neighborhoods had at least one TB case. TB is caused by a bacterium known as Mycobacterium ...
As we look into the new year, the healthcare landscape in the UK is undergoing a number of changes. From digital transformation to evolving regulations, healthcare organisations across the UK are facing a number of challenges in 2024. We delve into five potential challenges confronting healthcare providers across the UK to help them prepare for the year ahead. ...
Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These fungi live in soil and decaying organic matter. People with a weakened immune system could get mucormycosis by inhaling fungal spores or if they enter the skin through an injury. Types of mucormycosis listed by CDC include: ...
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) kicks off today and runs through the 22nd. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created FDAW to highlight the importance of recognizing, treating, and preventing serious fungal diseases. According to the CDC: Many people are affected by fungal diseases at different points in their lives, whether dealing with a somewhat common ringworm ...
Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, but there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter. Mucormycosis is frequently a life-threatening infection and is treated with prescription antifungal ...
Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that has long been recognized as a cause of disease. Frequently referred to as staph, it is commonly found on the skin and hair, as well as in the nose and throat of people and animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) even reports that about 30% of people carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose. Most of the time, staph does not ...
Dr. Ali Tinazli is the CEO of lifespin.health and has 15+ years in Fortune 100 corporate strategy and entrepreneurship (SONY, HP). Obesity rates continue to climb alongside a $254.9 billion global weight loss products and services market. Supplements, smartphone weight loss apps, diet plans and exercise programs are widely available to consumers, yet the World Obesity Federation projects that 1 ...
ImmunogenX is pleased to report the successful completion of the CeliacShield trial (NCT03585478), focused on treating celiac disease (CeD) patients, will be published in the premier journal Gastroenterology and is entitled: Latiglutenase Protects the Mucosa and Attenuates Symptom Severity in Patients with Celiac Disease Exposed to a Gluten Challenge doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2022.07.071 This ...
Good news from vascular medicine: the innovative drug Revacept can protect people with narrowed carotid arteries from both further strokes and dangerous bleeding. Thanks to this completely new dual efficacy, Revacept is ideal for preventing complications after stroke prevention surgery on narrowed carotid arteries. This is the result of an international study conducted according to the highest ...
Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant microorganism that was first identified in 2009 in Asia. It has quickly become a cause of severe infections around the world, including in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is as yeast, which is a type of fungi. CDC describes Candida auris as a concerning drug-resistant fungus because it is: ...
NOSA Plugs launching in Canada – the first discreet odour protection for healthcare professionals. Today, McArthur Medical Sales Inc. announced a new partnership with NOSA, as the sole distributor of NOSA Plugs, in Canada. “We’re proud to be partnering with such an innovative company and distributing a product that will improve the daily work for healthcare professionals across ...
We are pleased to inform that we will be present at MEDICA 2021 Exhibition, one of the world’s leading fair for the medical field will take place in Düsseldorf, from 15th to the 18th of November 2021. We welcome you at our booth, located at hall 17, where you can appreciate our Airsafe medical aerosol suction and filtration line includes mobile and centralized systems, designed to ...
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Longenesis announced today the preliminary results from its study on Type 1 Diabetes care in partnership with Medtronic. In less than three months, more than 85 patients participated in the research study, providing qualitative and quantitative data on the quality of life for Type 1 diabetics using insulin pumps compared to daily insulin injections. The study sponsors used participant data to ...
Cordis-X today announced an $11.5 million Series F investment in Adient Medical, maker of a next-generation absorbable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter that provides protection against pulmonary embolisms (PE). The device is designed to avoid well-documented risks of perforation, migration, fracture, and thrombosis currently associated with IVC filters. Such safety issues have been the focus of ...