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Study finds nursing home residents carry MRSA infection

A study published in the January 2011 issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology finds that a high percentage of nursing home residents carry Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and suggests that some nursing homes could be doing more to prevent the spread of the bacteria, which can lead to hard-to-treat infections.

2 Dec 2010

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory for 2010 December focusses on tackling norovirus outbreaks

In early 2010, Pennsylvania nursing homes and hospitals reported an increased number of cases of gastrointestinal illness which are consistent with recurring outbreaks of the highly contagious norovirus and norovirus-like illnesses nationwide. With a new norovirus season approaching, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority issues its 2010 December Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory with data analysis, guidance and success stories provided by Pennsylvania nursing homes for preventing and controlling the illness.

2 Dec 2010

Regular, low-cost preventive medication can protect people with HIV from TB

Children and adults living with HIV can be protected from one of their deadliest threats - tuberculosis (TB) - with a regular, low-cost preventive medication according to new guidelines launched today by the WHO. Of the nearly two million AIDS-related deaths each year, a quarter of them are associated with TB.

2 Dec 2010

Novel sharps disposal device reduces container-associated sharps injuries by 81%

A safety enhanced disposal device could prevent more than 19,000 accidental needlesticks and other "sharps" injuries to healthcare workers, suggests a study published in the current issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.

24 Nov 2010

Canada recognizes Nov. 18 as Antibiotic Awareness Day

Antibiotic resistance is an issue health practitioners around the world face daily. Numerous health-related organizations have partnered to mark tomorrow as the first Canadian Antibiotic Awareness Day in an effort to promote prudent use of antibiotics and fight the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2010

WHO annual global TB report released

The WHO on Thursday released its annual report on global tuberculosis control, which showed that in 2009 there were 9.4 million new tuberculosis cases and 1.7 million people died of the disease, Reuters reports.

12 Nov 2010

Study finds elderly women at high risk for inappropriate urinary catheter utilization

Elderly women are at high risk for inappropriate urinary catheter utilization in emergency departments, according to a new study in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).

2 Nov 2010

Study finds passive safety engineered devices effective for NSI prevention

A landmark study of 22 million safety devices used in 61 French hospitals over a two-year period has confirmed the theory that passive, fully automatic safety devices offer significantly better protection against accidental needlestick injuries (NSIs) than early generation active safety technologies such as semi-automatic (push-button) devices or those with manually sliding shields or hinged caps.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 27 Oct 2010

New disease map resource can reduce MRSA infection in hospitalized patients

Gary A. Puckrein, Ph.D., CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum, and Gary Doern, Ph.D., nationally recognized infectious disease expert, will host the launch of the national MRSA Atlas by way of a webinar.

25 Oct 2010

Incidence of KPC-producing bacteria is rising in Chicago

In a survey of Chicago-area healthcare facilities, researchers at Rush University Medical Center and the Cook County Department of Public Health have found that the incidence of KPC-producing bacteria is rising. These bugs cause infections with high mortality rates and are resistant to the most commonly used antibiotics.

25 Oct 2010

Study on H1N1 virus to be presented at IDSA annual meeting

The 2009/2010 Influenza A (H1N1) is one of several viruses responsible for respiratory-related infections. A new study from Rhode Island Hospital examined patients with viruses and found distinguishing characteristics of the H1N1 virus in how it affects respiratory illness. Their findings will be presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America to be held in Vancouver, Canada on Friday, Oct. 22.

25 Oct 2010

Researchers explore impact of various factors on increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection

In five different studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio, researchers explored the impact of various factors on increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection (C. difficile), such as the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the substantial increase in antibiotic use due to new National Hospital Quality Measures; strategies to combat high rates of C. difficile infections; and cutting‐edge treatments for this potentially deadly-and quite common-infection.

19 Oct 2010

Air Techniques' STS-6 Dual Stage Dry Vacuum System named The Dental Advisor's 'Editor's Choice'

Air Techniques, Inc., a leading dental equipment manufacturer, announced today that its STS-6 Dual Stage Dry Vacuum System was named an "Editor's Choice" by The Dental Advisor. The highly regarded science-based publication gave the STS-6 system the maximum possible overall rating of 5 stars as well as a 98% clinical rating.

18 Oct 2010

Crosstex International introduces customized surgical masks

Cantel Medical Corp., announced today the launch of a new, unique design of medical face masks - the SecureFit™ series by Crosstex International, a Cantel subsidiary and a leading U.S. manufacturer of medical face masks. The SecureFit™ series of masks addresses scientific research that points to poorly fitting masks as a major hindrance to their effectiveness.

15 Oct 2010

Loyola announces 36-hour drill to test response to flu outbreak

Loyola University Health System (LUHS) will conduct a 36-hour drill to test its ability to quickly and efficiently respond to a deadly disease outbreak by inoculating its staff against the flu.

14 Oct 2010

B. Braun Medical announces availability of FDA-approved Cefepime in DUPLEX System

In an effort to meet industry demands for expanded Cephalosporin offerings delivered to patients through safe and accurate administration, B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) announced that FDA-approved 1g and 2g Cefepime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP in B. Braun Medical Inc.'s DUPLEX Drug Delivery System will be available for purchase beginning today.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 13 Oct 2010

Loyola continues mandatory employee flu-vaccination policy for second straight year

The best way to prevent the spread of the flu to patients in a medical setting would be to require all health-care workers to get an annual flu shot, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

12 Oct 2010

Study finds inconsistencies in methods to identify CA-BSI infection in pediatric patients

A new study looking at how hospitals identify pediatric patients who develop catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CA-BSI) found significant inconsistencies in the methods used to report the number of patients who develop them.

11 Oct 2010

Experts provide information on H1N1 and seasonal flu at Johns Hopkins hospital

Johns Hopkins has a wide range of experts available for interviews and comments about seasonal flu, H1N1, emergency preparedness, infection control, flu transmission in children, vaccine safety, flu treatment, public health ethics, flu in cancer patients, and related public communications strategies. If you would like to interview a Johns Hopkins expert, call or e-mail the designated information officer in the list below.

1 Oct 2010

'Intraluminal protection' IV needleless connector more effective in preventing CLABSIs: Study

A lengthy study performed at Methodist Extended Care Hospital resulted in the elimination of potentially deadly infections. The study findings were reported in a scientific poster presentation at the recent annual meeting of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA), a leading national organization focusing on patient safety and best nursing practices.

30 Sep 2010

Infection Control News and Research

Study finds nursing home residents carry MRSA infection

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory for 2010 December focusses on tackling norovirus outbreaks

Regular, low-cost preventive medication can protect people with HIV from TB

Novel sharps disposal device reduces container-associated sharps injuries by 81%

Canada recognizes Nov. 18 as Antibiotic Awareness Day

WHO annual global TB report released

Study finds elderly women at high risk for inappropriate urinary catheter utilization

Study finds passive safety engineered devices effective for NSI prevention

New disease map resource can reduce MRSA infection in hospitalized patients

Incidence of KPC-producing bacteria is rising in Chicago

Study on H1N1 virus to be presented at IDSA annual meeting

Researchers explore impact of various factors on increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection

Air Techniques' STS-6 Dual Stage Dry Vacuum System named The Dental Advisor's 'Editor's Choice'

Crosstex International introduces customized surgical masks

Loyola announces 36-hour drill to test response to flu outbreak

B. Braun Medical announces availability of FDA-approved Cefepime in DUPLEX System

Loyola continues mandatory employee flu-vaccination policy for second straight year

Study finds inconsistencies in methods to identify CA-BSI infection in pediatric patients

Experts provide information on H1N1 and seasonal flu at Johns Hopkins hospital

'Intraluminal protection' IV needleless connector more effective in preventing CLABSIs: Study

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