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Klebsiella is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 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. Klebsiella are normally found in the human intestines (where they do not cause disease), and also in human ...
Individual dosimetry monitoring in a hospital environment is a key component of the radiation protection system, designed to measure and control the doses of ionizing radiation received by exposed workers. This monitoring is mandatory under current regulations to limit the impact of radiation on staff health while enabling them to carry out diagnostic and treatment procedures such as X-rays and ...
Patricia Industries’ subsidiary Advanced Instruments, a manufacturer of analytical instruments for the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Biomedical, a manufacturer of innovative analytical instruments and consumables that are vital in guiding the treatment of patients and the development of biotechnology ...
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published on October 3, 2024, linked Burkholderia multivorans infections to ice machines in multiple healthcare facilities in the western United States. This post summarizes key findings, implications, and recommended practices for healthcare providers to ensure patient ...
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses World MRSA Awareness Month which takes place each October. “Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph that can be resistant to several antibiotics,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & ...
In the ever-evolving landscape of biomedical research and public health, CD Formulation has emerged as a crucial player, offering comprehensive antiserum preparation services. This innovative company supports projects from conception to product launch, making significant strides in the fields of antivirals, antibacterials, and antitoxins. CD Formulation's antiserum preparation services cater to a ...
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) describes enterococci as part of the normal flora in the intestinal tract and also a common cause of nosocomial infections. The bacteria can also often found in the natural environment, in soil and water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns these bacteria are constantly finding new ways to avoid the effects of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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: ...
In the world of healthcare and innovation, where the qualitative and financial pressures are high and the challenges are complex, there exists a unique and exclusive gathering that is working to revolutionize the future of surgery. They are the Caresyntax Future of Surgery Dinners, and they are a unique format for bringing together leaders of health systems, med tech, surgery, insurance, and ...
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 ...
CDC describes Candida auris as a concerning drug-resistant fungus because it is: · Often multidrug-resistant, with some strains resistant to all three available classes of antifungals · Can cause outbreaks in healthcare facilities · Some common healthcare disinfectants are less effective at eliminating it · ...
Staff absences are a problem for any employer, but are particularly challenging in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Unplanned staff absences can leave supervisors struggling to fill shifts and overwork employees who have to cover for their peers. These drops in productivity or gaps in care can put patients at risk. To combat employee absenteeism and its effects, hospitals need to ...
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Several years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was establishing the Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network (AR Lab Network) in Puerto Rico and all 50 states. It was designed to help detect new forms of drug resistance as novel fungal threats emerge. Specifically mentioned in the announcement was Candida auris. CDC reported that this fungus poses a unique ...
HiberGene Diagnostics, the leading manufacturer of molecular diagnostics products in Ireland, is pleased to announce that it will supply its innovative point-of-care (POC) and near-patient testing solutions directly to healthcare providers in the UK and Ireland. These high-quality testing solutions cover infectious and transmissible disease areas – including respiratory, sexually ...
There are numerous ways to provide quality diagnosis and preventative care. One of them is by investing in portable scanners, adopting huge benefits for improved healthcare procedures. What is a portable diagnostic reader? Usually a handheld device, measuring health parameters and helping to diagnose a patient using smart algorithms from a chosen assay. At AgPlus, The Agilis Reader works in ...