Category Archives: Infection

UA reports E.coli outbreak among students

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The Battle Against the Fungal Apocalypse Is Just Beginning

In February, a dermatologist in New York City contacted the state’s health department about two female patients, ages 28 and 47, who were not related but suffered from the same troubling problem. They had ringworm, a scaly, crusty, disfiguring rash covering large portions of their bodies. Ringworm sounds like a parasite, but it is caused […]

New smartphone-based device can quickly identify infected wounds

It’s notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and inaccessible, so a diagnosis can be subjective and dependent on clinician experience. But infection can stall healing or spread into the body if it isn’t treated quickly, […]

Patients urged to be vigilant about cardiac infections

Amsterdam, Netherlands – 25 Aug 2023:  Patients with specific cardiac conditions such as valvular heart disease and congenital abnormalities, or those requiring a pacemaker, should practice good dental and skin hygiene to help prevent rare but potentially deadly infections of the heart’s inner lining and valves, according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on […]

Ayurveda and home remedies for eye flu: What works and what doesn’t for pink eye or conjunctivitis

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 25, 2023 10:35 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Eye flu: Here are some Ayurveda-inspired home remedies to prevent and treat pink eye or conjunctivitis with ease Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a prevalent eye condition characterised by redness, itching, swelling and discharge from the eyes and this […]

Alternatives to indwelling urinary catheters help patients avoid infections and urethral trauma

Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals, according to new recommendations. The model, “Disrupting the Lifecycle of the Urinary Catheter,” identifies alternatives to indwelling catheters, shows how to follow guidance for safely […]

U.S. Lockdown Return Debunked; Insurer Eases Prior Auths; Mudder Race Infections?

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The AP debunked misinformation about U.S. plans for early pandemic-style lockdowns and masking mandates. Meanwhile, a report from the Royal Society found that lockdowns and face masking “unequivocally” reduced the spread of COVID-19. (The Guardian) After receiving backlash, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tossed […]

Global Prosthetic Joint Infections Treatment Market Size Predicted to Reach US$ 170 million by 2033

New York, Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global market for prosthetic joint infection treatment reached US$ 100.4 million in 2022 and is forecasted to advance at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2033. Hip and knee arthroplasty patients are likely to suffer from serious side effects called prosthetic joint infections (PJIs), which […]