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Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City

Thousands of Oregon Hospital Patients May Have Been Exposed to Infectious Diseases

An anesthesiologist may not have followed infection control practices

The Promise of Bacteriophage Therapy to Fight Drug-Resistant Superbugs

A conversation on living with cystic fibrosis and the threat of antimicrobial resistance

A computer rendering of a stomach ulcer.

PPI Prevents Upper GI Bleeds During Intubation, With No Effect on Mortality

But expert still suggests the approach may not be appropriate for the most severely ill

A photo of a vial of piperacillin-tazobactam powder.

Prolonged Beta-Lactam Dosing Boosts Survival in Sepsis, Septic Shock

Trial and meta-analysis add strength to weak guidelines

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'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

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Superbugs Pose a Deadly Threat to Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A little-known microbe claimed Mallory Smith's life but did not quell her light

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Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1

"The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says

Consequences of Afib; Autism Heritability in Males and Females

Also in TTHealthWatch: antipsychotics and dementia

A computer rendering of the cutaway of a respiratory syncytial virus

Cardiac Events Common in Older, Hospitalized RSV Patients

New RSV vaccines could reduce risk, researchers said

Delirium and Dementia; Are Biosimilars Cheaper for Patients?

Also in TTHealthWatch: preventing infections by drug-resistant bacteria

A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus

There's a New Fungus in Town and It Won't Be the Last

The arrival of C. auris in Washington is a harbinger of health systems addled by climate change

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CDC Shortens COVID Isolation Recs

People testing positive for COVID no longer need to stay in isolation for 5 days

A scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus surrounded by cellular debris

Staph Infections Appear to Be More Deadly for Women

Understanding reasons behind mortality gap is "of critical importance," study author says

A photo of a woman with a an intravenous line in her arm.

Midline Catheters Go Head-to-Head With PICCs for Bloodstream Infections

For dwell times of 15 days or less, midline catheters noninferior, single-center study finds

A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus

Candida Auris: What to Know About the Fungal Infection Spreading Across the U.S.

The multidrug-resistant organism colonizes skin, lingers on surfaces

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CDC Reports Deaths After Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Fatalities frequently involved Brazilian butt lifts

A scanning electron microscope image of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

Switch to Oral Antibiotics Noninferior in Low-Risk Staph Bloodstream Infections

Identifying "low risk" infections is tricky, experts say

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Despite Disinfection, Bugs Thrive on High-Touch Hospital Surfaces

Unusual pathogens may pose threat to immunocompromised patients, researchers say

A close up photo of a clarithromycin tablet lying on its blisterpack

Add-On Clarithromycin Pans Out in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Trial

Respiratory system severity scores, organ failure assessment scores improved, trial found

A photo of female nurses wearing protective gear tend to an infant with RSV in the pediatric ICU.

Pediatric RSV Led to Higher Hospitalization Rates Than Omicron or Flu

Study underscores urgent need to use preventive measures

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Hospital Complications Rise After Private Equity Buyout

Medicare data point to additional reason for concern

A photo of a male nurse holding a toothbrush in his blue rubber gloved hands while giving the thumbs-up gesture

Toothbrushing Linked to Lower Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Brushing also tied to decreased ICU mortality, need for mechanical ventilation

A photo of a surgeon pulling on a blue rubber gloves.

Ditch Sterile Gloves When Treating Wounds?

Meta-analysis suggests nonsterile ones may work just as well in certain settings

A close up photo of KN95 masks laying on surgical masks.

CDC Advisors' Infection Control Guidance Leaves Us Unprotected

The guidelines will lead to unnecessary infections and deaths if approved

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Male vs Female Surgeons; China Beefs Up Fever Clinics; C. Diff Survives Disinfecting

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 木瓜直播 staff

FDA ADCOMM taurolidine + heparin catheter lock solution (Defencath) over a photo of a man receiving dialysis.

FDA OKs Product to Thwart Bloodstream Infections During Dialysis

Taurolidine-heparin solution reduced infections by 71% versus heparin alone

A computer rendering of bacterial transduction.

To Get More New Antimicrobial Drugs, Fix the Broken Market, Experts Say

Hospitals see a new antibiotic as something to raise their costs, one expert noted

A computer rendering of C. difficile bacteria

This Antibiotic May Reduce C. Diff Risk in Pneumonia Patients

Doxycycline associated with reduced infection, re-infection rates versus azithromycin

A photo of a female physician putting on blue rubber gloves.

Skipping Hand Hygiene Before Donning Gloves May Be Just as Safe, Trial Suggests

Adherence to infection prevention strategy was better in hospital units asked to directly glove

FDA WARNING Probiotic products for preterm infants over a photo of a preterm infant in an incubator.

Probiotics for Preterm Infants Could Pose Serious Danger, FDA Warns

Abbott, Infinant Health sent warning letters about their products

A photo of nurses tending to a man receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit.

Inhaled Antibiotic Cuts Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Also led to lower rate of ventilator-related complications versus placebo

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

Antibiotic Combo for Acute Infection Cleared of Kidney Risk

Use of cefepime meanwhile resulted in more neurological dysfunction

A computer rendering of bacteria in the bloodstream.

Feds Hope to Cut Sepsis Deaths by Hitching Medicare Payments to Treatment Stats

Treatment delays can undermine a patient's chance of survival

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

Superbugs Common in Patients on Mechanical Ventilation

Those in long-term care facilities are particularly at risk, researcher says

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

Opportunistic Infections Put a Damper on Belatacept After Lung Transplant

Center had to refine its use of the kidney-friendlier immunosuppression regimen

Primary Care Visits With NPs, PAs on the Rise; C. Diff in the Intensive Care Unit

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicide risk among health workers

A computer rendering of bacteria in the bloodstream.

CDC Issues Sepsis Care Guidance for Hospitals

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

A photo of a male physician examining the ear of his female patient, with both wearing protective masks.

Masking Approaches in Healthcare Should Be Reconsidered, Experts Say

But not everyone thinks changes are needed yet

A photo of an unoccupied intensive care unit room in a hospital.

ICU Sink the Culprit in Hospital Superbug Cluster

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

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Bed Bugs Spreading MRSA? Henrietta Lacks Settlement; Tickets for Fentanyl

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 木瓜直播 staff

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