infection risk News
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Cyclospora & Infection Risks Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite composed of one cell that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. “Earlier this year, an outbreak associated with Cyclospora and contaminated cilantro infected close to 500 people in 30 ...
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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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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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Mitigating Ocular Infection Risks in the Workplace and the Importance of Eye Protection
Each year, thousands of employees are blinded from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA standards require employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment and this includes eye and face protection. This must be provided ...
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Sentara Leigh and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospitals are First in the World to Receive Center of Excellence Designation for Managing Infection Risk
Today DNV GL announced a new certification program aimed at transforming hospitals’ approach to managing infection risk. DNV GL certified Sentara Leigh and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospitals in Virginia as the first two Centers of Excellence for its Managing Infection Risk (MIR) Certification, recognizing exceptional processes and an approach to mitigating infection risk that exceeds ...
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Histoplasma Infection Risks for Workers and Vulnerable Populations in Puerto Rico
Histoplasmosis is the name of an infection caused by a fungus known as Histoplasma capsulatum. The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials that contain large amounts of bird or bat droppings. Outbreaks of histoplasmosis have been recorded in Puerto Rico, as well as in the Dominican Republic and other parts of the Caribbean. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Mitigating Aspergillus Infection Risks in Hospitals and Buildings across Puerto Rico
A potentially life-threatening condition known as aspergillosis is caused by a fungal pathogen named Aspergillus. It is a common type mold that can often be found outdoors and in indoor environments that have suffered water damage or elevated humidity levels. Fortunately, most healthy people breathe Aspergillus spores without infection concerns. However, some species are known to be a serious ...
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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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How should the tension sex blisters after fracture deal with
In surgical wards, we often see patients with fractures, black blisters on their legs or arms. It looks terrible, just like the blister after boiling water appears, but the color is different, the area is very large, as if to burst. It was a disturbing situation. According to anxin medical introduction, academically, the blisters are called tension blisters. If you stay in orthopedics for a ...
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Healthcare Providers in Puerto Rico Reminded of Fungal Infection Risks after Deaths at UPMC
Last week, a hospital in Pennsylvania temporarily stopped performing all transplants after several patients developed fungal infections. So far, three patients have died and one is still battling an infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are now helping to investigate the cause of the outbreak. Healthcare-associated ...
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Healionics’ Vascular Access Device Featured at American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2016
Healionics’ STARport HD, a novel preclinical stage implantable device that allows needle-free bloodstream access for hemodialysis treatment, has been selected by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) to be featured at the ASN exhibit booth at Kidney Week 2016 as one of several new technologies portraying the future of kidney disease treatment. Kidney Week 2016 is the 50th annual kidney ...
By Healionics
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EDGe Surgical Secures $4 Million in Series A Financing
EDGe Surgical, Inc., a privately held medical device company dedicated to innovative precision measurement solutions for orthopedic surgery, announced today that it has completed $4 million in financing. The Series A round includes $3 million raised plus a convertible note, bringing total funding secured by the company to $5.7 million, all from angel investors. Proceeds will be used for increased ...
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Preventing Wound Infections and Complications at Urgent Care
Cuts and lacerations are among the most common complaints that bring patients to urgent care clinics. Whether a wound originates from an accident with a sharp object, such as a kitchen knife or yard tool, or from a blunt force such as a fall, there may be a risk of infection. Urgent care providers are responsible for providing treatment that promotes healing and helps prevent wound infection. ...
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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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MRSA Exposure Risks in the Workplace Discussed in New Online Video
Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and potential exposure risks in the work environment. “MRSA are bacteria that are resistant to an antibiotic known as methicillin, as well as other antibiotics in many cases,” said Paul ...
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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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A mutated version of the coronavirus has spread among minks
Yet another possible escalation amidst the Covid-19 pandemic: Denmark, the number 1 mink producer in the world is planning to cull over 15 million minks in the country, after a mutated version of the coronavirus has spread from the animals and infected 12 people. Infected animals posing a risk to humans is a new factor in the fight against Covid-19 that could threaten the efficiency of future ...
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BOHS warns that vaccination is not enough to protect workers from COVID-19
The British Occupational Hygiene Society, a scientific charity and the chartered society for worker health protection is emphasising to its members that widespread workforce vaccination is not yet a sufficient control to allow for the removal of other COVID measures. The advice comes as the UK passes the halfway mark in vaccinations and all the UK’s countries relax COVID-19 ...
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Healionics Announces New CEO
Healionics Corporation, a Seattle-based medical device company, today announced the appointment of Mike Connolly as Chief Executive Officer. Connolly brings 25 years of leadership in the medical device industry including extensive experience in both operating and venture investing roles. “We are fortunate to add a leader of Mike’s caliber,” said Andrew Marshall, Director and ...
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EDGe Surgical Receives CE Mark Certification for EDG Ortho 65mm Electronic Depth Gauge
EDGe Surgical, Inc., a company focused on developing and manufacturing smart orthopedic and spine surgical instruments, announced today that it has received a CE Certificate of Conformity from its notified body permitting CE mark of the company’s EDG Ortho 65mm single-use electronic depth gauge in the European Union market. “This is a great achievement for EDGe Surgical on several ...
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