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Empatica partnering with U.S. Army MRDC to deploy COVID-19 early detection wearable
BOSTON, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Empatica has been selected by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to deploy a wearable and algorithm that enable the early and pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19. The project's focus is on protecting the health of the general population by preventing outbreaks via early detection and alerting. Empatica's Aura algorithm gives a ...
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PhotoniCare Announces FDA Clearance for First-In-Class Technology for Imaging the Ear
Champaign, Ill. – Jan. 6, 2020 – PhotoniCare, Inc., a company dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare by providing healthcare providers with better diagnostic tools, today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its TOMi™ Scope [OtoSight Middle Ear Scope] for non-invasive imaging of the middle ear. Using optical coherence ...
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Mucormycosis and Mitigating Infection Risks to Protect Patients, Workers and Building Occupants
Mucormycosis is a rare but serious type of fungal infection caused by a group of fungi known as mucormycetes. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, however there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter. It is frequently a life-threatening infection warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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World TB Day and Infection Control Resources in New York City to Help Prevent New Cases
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) warns that tuberculosis (TB) is still a life-threatening problem in the city. As recently as 2022, the agency reports there were 536 confirmed TB cases, including some involving multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB, and that 100% of NYC neighborhoods had at least one TB case. TB is caused by a bacterium known as Mycobacterium ...
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Histoplasmosis Infection Risks for Workers & Vulnerable Populations
ScienceNews published an article last year about the spread of three types of fungi that can cause serious lung diseases. One of these was Histoplasma which causes histoplasmosis, an infection once mainly found in the Midwest, but in more recent times infections have been recorded in at least 47 states. Histoplasma capsulatum lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials ...
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Infection Control Resources to Identify Klebsiella and Other Pathogens in Healthcare Settings throughout Puerto Rico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes Klebsiella as a type of gram-negative bacteria that can cause different types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis. The agency warns Klebsiella bacteria have increasingly developed antimicrobial resistance, most recently to the ...
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) in Healthcare Settings Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses vancomycin-resistant enterococci, commonly referred to as VRE, which are bacteria that can cause various healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). “In the CDC’s 2019 Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States report, VRE was ...
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Infection Control Resources to Mitigate Patient Exposure Risks to Klebsiella and Other Pathogens
An article published last year in Emerging Infectious Diseases detailed a notable increase of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) infections in New York City during 2021 through June of 2022. The data for the study came from a large public healthcare system in New York City that serves more than 1.2 million people each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
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Klebsiella in Healthcare Settings Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses Klebsiella, a type of gram-negative bacteria that can cause various healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). “HAIs due to Klebsiella can include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis,” said ...
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Microneedle Market Projected to Reach $1.3 Billion by 2028, Reveals Latest BCC Research Study
Boston: Microneedle technology, driven by high demand in dermatologic procedures and its versatile applications in drug delivery, vaccine administration, and disease diagnostics, faces challenges in its complex manufacturing process. Ongoing research and numerous products in development make this market dynamic for newcomers entering the field. “According to the latest BCC Research study, ...
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Aspergillus Infection Risks in Hospitals, Homes and Buildings
Aspergillosis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by a fungal pathogen known as Aspergillus. It is a common type of mold found outdoors and in indoor environments. It can be found at excessive concentrations indoors when buildings suffer water damage or elevated humidity levels. Fortunately, most healthy people breathe Aspergillus spores without infection concerns. However, some ...
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CD Formulation Newly Launches Dissolving Microneedle Preparation Services: Enhancing Drug Delivery Efficiency
CD Formulation, a leading provider of contract pharmaceutical formulation development services, recently announced the launch of its dissolving microneedle preparation services. This breakthrough in drug delivery technology promises to revolutionize the way medications are administered, enhancing efficiency and patient comfort. Microneedles are tiny, painless needles that penetrate the skin's ...
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New Study Reveals the Role of Water Systems in Mycobacteria Contamination of Medical Devices
According to a recent breakthrough study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports, researchers have successfully isolated Mycobacterium saskatchewanense from medical devices for the first time. The study identified the healthcare facility’s water system as the likely source of contamination. Mycobacterium saskatchewanense is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) commonly ...
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Infection Prevention through Clean Water: How Healthcare Facilities Can Mitigate Healthcare-Associated Infections from Water
Healthcare-associated infections or HAIs are infections people get while they are receiving health care for another condition. These infections can happen in all types of healthcare settings and are a significant cause of patient illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 31 patients experience a healthcare-associated infection on any given day, ...
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Infection Control Resources to Safeguard Patients and Building Occupants from Acinetobacter and Other Pathogens
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Acinetobacter as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment in places like soil and water. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is known as Acinetobacter baumannii. Those most at risk of infection according to the CDC include patients in hospitals, especially those who: · are ...
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GFL employees participate in plasma donation drive
GFL recently partnered with Canadian Blood Services to organize a plasma donation drive in honor of the newly opened plasma donor center near GFL’s Vaughan, Ontario, head office. GFL employees donated their plasma with the goal of helping patients in local hospitals who require this life-saving component in blood. “It was amazing to see our team come together to support the ...
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Mitigating Exposure Risks to Mucormycetes to Protect Patients, Workers, and Building Occupants
Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These fungi live in soil and decaying organic matter. People with a weakened immune system could get mucormycosis by inhaling fungal spores or if they enter the skin through an injury. Types of mucormycosis listed by CDC include: ...
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Protecting the Immunocompromised from Invasive Mold Infection Risks in Hospitals and Buildings throughout Puerto Rico
Anyone with a weakened or suppressed immune system could be at heightened risk of developing an invasive mold infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that these types of infections can occur days to weeks after exposure to fungi that live in the environment. The agency goes so far as to advise physicians to keep invasive mold infections in mind when treating people ...
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Daptomycin ReadyMade™ Solution to Power Up Spectrum and Microbiology Applications
Amerigo Scientific, a distributor focused on providing critical products and services to biomedical and life science communities, unveils the addition of the reliable Daptomycin ReadyMade™ Solution to its growing portfolio of innovative products to power up spectrum and microbiology applications. Daptomycin is an essential antibiotic used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections, ...
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Infection Risks from Mucormycetes and Resources to Protect Patients, Workers and Building Occupants in Puerto Rico
Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, but there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter. Mucormycosis is frequently a life-threatening infection and is treated with prescription antifungal ...
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