Quantifying the number of hospital-acquired infections Inferential approach We estimate the total number of hospital-acquired infections…
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Study highlights contamination of high-touch hospital surfaces
A study today in the American Journal of Infection Control illustrates the challenges hospitals face in…
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Scooters Are Increasingly Associated with Traumatic Injuries that Require Surgery
Key takeaways The prevalence and severity of scooter-related injuries, as well as associated health care costs,…
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Pediatric-Onset MS Associated With Lower Likelihood of Disease Progression
Patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) may carry lower risk of disease progression independent of relapse…
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Immune boost may protect against multiple hospital-acquired infections
At a Glance A novel type of vaccine designed to stimulate the innate immune system provided…
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Healthcare-associated infections | Nuffield Trust
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are infections that patients get while receiving medical or surgical treatment, or from…
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