Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) represent a public health risk among patients who receive care at healthcare…
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How antibacterial coatings are reducing hospital-acquired infections
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) continue to challenge healthcare systems worldwide, threatening patient safety and straining hospital resources.…
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The burden of healthcare-associated infections in New Zealand public hospitals 2021 | Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant public health problem associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length…
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Point-prevalence surveys of hospital-acquired infections in 42 Chinese hospitals in Weifang, China: from 2015 to 2020 | BMC Infectious Diseases
Friedman ND, Kaye KS, Stout JE, McGarry SA, Trivette SL, Briggs JP, Lamm W, Clark C,…
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Impact of COVID-19 on nurse staffing levels and healthcare-associated infections in medical institutions: a retrospective cohort study
Database and data collection This retrospective cohort study used data from the Korea Disease Control and…
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Indwelling devices, prior antibiotic use tied to higher risk of bloodstream infections in infants
A study by US and Indian researchers suggests that the presence of indwelling devices and prior…
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