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They can also occur from being in a medical setting, such as a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, surgery center, or nursing home. ...
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 ...
They can also occur from being in a medical setting, such as a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, surgery center, or nursing home. ...
In May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the release of new guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. The agency shared various everyday actions that schools can take to help keep students healthy by mitigating the spread of infections. The five actions listed by the CDC are: · Taking steps for cleaner air · ...
Acinetobacter is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is Acinetobacter baumannii. Infections of the blood, urinary tract, and lungs, or in wounds in other parts of the body can all be caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. It can also ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 19% of children, and just over 25% of adults, have a seasonal allergy. These allergies can be a significant problem for some people, including during the hot summer months. High levels of airborne mold and pollen during the summer months can be an issue for people working or enjoying the outdoors. These same allergens and ...
Groups listed by CDC as being at elevated risk of developing invasive mold infections include those who: · Have had a transplant, especially hematopoietic stem cell transplants · Have cancer, especially hematologic cancers like leukemia and lymphoma · Are undergoing cancer treatment · Are taking medications that ...
In this free webinar, learn about the challenges in maintaining reliability, reproducibility and consistency in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) cultures. Attendees will be introduced to a novel cell line restoration method supported by high-throughput single-cell cloning technologies. The featured speakers will explore the different types of quality control (QC) required for iPSCs with a ...
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 ...
What is Happening in the Red Sea? We are writing to keep you informed on the crisis occurring in the Red Sea and update you on how your business could be impacted. Over the last few months, multiple attacks have been carried out against large cargo vessels in the Red Sea. Earlier in March, a Houthi missile struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, killing three of its crew members and ...
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 ...
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 ...
In this free webinar sponsored by Advanced Instruments, gain insights into advances in monoclonal antibody production technology and manufacturing strategies. Attendees will learn why temperature and osmolality in cell culture are critical parameters affecting cell growth, viability and the concentration of HCPs in the supernatant. The featured speaker will discuss how temperature and osmolality ...
Founded in 1963, in Maids Moreton, Vitalograph’s mission has remained unwavering over the past six decades – to improve the lives of people living with lung conditions through the development and manufacture of respiratory diagnostic solutions. As experts in pulmonary function, they also provide clinical drug trial services that enable the development of life-changing respiratory ...
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has announced a new medical device product classification “whole room microbial reduction device” which establishes FDA regulation of UV robots intended to reduce the number of pathogens in unoccupied patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas in healthcare facilities where non-critical ...
Vizient serves approximately 97% of the nation's Academic Medical Centers, more than 50% of the nation's acute care health system, and serves more than 20% of the nation's ambulatory market. This contract enables TOMI to supply SteraMist systems to a wide range of healthcare providers, including academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, and ...
Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that has long been recognized as a cause of disease. Frequently referred to as staph, it is commonly found on the skin and hair, as well as in the nose and throat of people and animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) even reports that about 30% of people carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose. Most of the time, staph does not ...
These figures point to the toll asthma has on individuals and families, as well as lost time in classrooms, decreased productivity in the workplace and the tremendous medical costs associated with the disease. In addition to receiving proper medical care, one of the best ways for asthmatics to manage the disease is to avoid asthma triggers, when possible. ...
JUNE Medical is delighted to announce a new agreement with a major US hospital group to supply the award-winning Galaxy II® self-retaining surgical retractors to over 1,600 hospitals in the US, commencing April 15, 2023. This game-changing device radically improves the safety and ease of surgical retraction for both patients and medical staff; its ergonomic design transforms the way in which ...
TOMI products are designed to service a broad spectrum of use sites, including, but not limited to, hospitals and medical facilities, biosafety labs, pharmaceutical facilities, commercial and office buildings, schools, restaurants, meat and produce processing facilities, and police and fire departments. ...