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A study from the microbiology lab at the Lifespan hospitals has found that some lab tests are much more accurate in identifying Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), which causes diarrhea. The findings indicate that a molecular method detects up to
A University of Georgia (UGA) researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render medical linens and clothing, face masks, paper towels—and yes, even diapers, intimate apparel and athletic wear, including smelly socks—permanently
Ansell Limited, a global leader in protection solutions, announces the acquisition of Sandel Medical Industries, LLC, a recognized leader in the development of staff and patient safety disposable products in the U.S. Ansell will continue the Sandel
Fluoroquinolones are among the most commonly prescribed antimicrobials and are an important risk factor for colonization and infection with fluoroquinolone-resistant Gram-negative bacilli and for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Nicole L
Back in spring 2009, the H1N1 influenza virus crossed the U.S. border and raised concerns that it might cause a full-scale epidemic in the fall. The Food and Drug Administration worked with other Health and Human Services agencies and vaccine
Molecular and cell biologists at the University of Virginia Health System have discovered new information about how the Ebola virus works that could eventually lead to new drug treatments for the deadly virus. No known cure exists for the Ebola
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces it has awarded more than $352 million to continue improving disaster preparedness of hospitals and healthcare systems within every state, and three large metropolitan areas. These
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces it has awarded more than $352 million to continue improving disaster preparedness of hospitals and healthcare systems within every state, and three large metropolitan areas. These
Generally healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared with the standard three to six days, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New
Generally healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared with the standard three to six days, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New