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Effective hand hygiene key to reducing hospital-based infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a 30 second application of a six-step hand washing and hand rub regimen that could keep infections away.

From ESCMID 15 Apr 2019

Geographical range of vector-borne diseases expands rapidly, shows research

New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands shows that the geographical range of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, leishmaniasis, and tick-borne encephalitis is expanding rapidly.

15 Apr 2019

New research identifies novel link between antibiotic resistance and climate change

New research presented at this week's 29th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands, identifies a novel association between antibiotic resistance and climate change.

15 Apr 2019

Study finds ‘superbug’ in hands or nostrils of patients staying in the hospital

For decades, hospitals have worked to get doctors, nurses and others to wash their hands and prevent the spread of germs.

15 Apr 2019

National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative reduces risks of healthcare-associated S. aureus infections

Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative has seen significant, sustained improvements in hand hygiene compliance among Australian healthcare workers, and reduced risks of potentially fatal healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus infection, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April), and published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

15 Apr 2019

Travelers staying in a hotel linked with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria

Staying in a hotel or private accommodation is associated with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria in travelers to low and/or middle-income countries, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April).

15 Apr 2019

Low hand hygiene compliance found among healthcare workers on ICUs

Healthcare workers on intensive care units are regularly missing opportunities to clean their hands during the care of patients, despite its critical importance for infection control, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April).

15 Apr 2019

Discovery of biomarkers could lead to new, better treatment options for heart disease

Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but identifying those at high risk remains difficult. EU-funded research has helped identify new biomarkers that will improve diagnosis and lead to new and better treatment options.

12 Apr 2019

Researchers observe correlation between abnormal proteins and aggressive behavior in dementia

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have together with American colleagues studied deceased patients who were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia.

12 Apr 2019

New app can predict likelihood of developing incisional hernia after abdominal surgery

A new app can predict the likelihood that a patient will develop an incisional hernia following abdominal surgery, using big data to potentially help address a problem effects one out of every eight of these surgical patients.

12 Apr 2019

DNA fragments from ancient hominins reveal new branches of the Denisovan lineage

It's widely accepted that anatomically modern humans interbred with their close relatives, the Neanderthals and Denisovans, as they dispersed out of Africa.

12 Apr 2019

Arc Bio launches unique NGS-based metagenomics platform for pathogen detection

Arc Bio today revealed the second offering in its Galileo product line: a comprehensive next-generation sequencing test for the monitoring of post-transplant patients.

12 Apr 2019

ACR praises Representatives Ruiz and Wenstrup for introducing bipartisan step therapy legislation

The American College of Rheumatology today praised Representative Raul Ruiz, MD (D-CA) and Representative Brad Wenstrup, MD (R-OH) for introducing the "Safe Step Act" (H.R. 2279). If enacted, H.R. 2279 would place reasonable parameters around the use of step therapy among employer-sponsored health plans.

12 Apr 2019

Modern humans interbred with multiple Denisovan populations, suggests study

The findings are based on a new study led by Murray Cox from Massey University in New Zealand and made possible by sampling efforts led by Herawati Sudoyo from the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology in Jakarta, Indonesia.

12 Apr 2019

FDA offers funding to create the most advanced living mimicry of a human lung

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus announced the funding of $3.4 million by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to create the most advanced living mimicry of a human lung to identify toxicity and cancer-causing potential of emerging tobacco products.

12 Apr 2019

New series offers global evidence detailing role of surgery in the opioids crisis

Targets to eliminate pain after surgery have driven increases in the use of opioids, and are a major cause of the opioid crisis in the USA, Canada and other countries.

12 Apr 2019

New program to address longstanding perinatal health disparities

Despite being home to a world-class medical center, renowned physicians and high-quality medical treatment, many communities in Houston experience significantly higher infant and maternal death rates.

11 Apr 2019

Prostate drugs linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Researchers say patients should continue to take the drugs, which are commonly prescribed to older men, but warn they may need additional health checks.

11 Apr 2019

OMICS Group acquires Oral Health and Dental Management journal

OMICS Group is proud to announce the acquisition of the journal: Oral Health and Dental Management, a dentistry research based quality journal. With this acquisition, the glory heads high and both the organizations join hands together for fulfillment of making healthcare information Open Access.

11 Apr 2019

Bedfont receives FDA clearance for ToxCO breath analysis monitor

ToxCO is a breath-analysis monitor measuring exhaled carbon monoxide to give healthcare personnel an idea of CO levels in the blood.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 11 Apr 2019

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Effective hand hygiene key to reducing hospital-based infections

Geographical range of vector-borne diseases expands rapidly, shows research

New research identifies novel link between antibiotic resistance and climate change

Study finds ‘superbug’ in hands or nostrils of patients staying in the hospital

National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative reduces risks of healthcare-associated S. aureus infections

Travelers staying in a hotel linked with contracting and carrying home drug-resistant bacteria

Low hand hygiene compliance found among healthcare workers on ICUs

Discovery of biomarkers could lead to new, better treatment options for heart disease

Researchers observe correlation between abnormal proteins and aggressive behavior in dementia

New app can predict likelihood of developing incisional hernia after abdominal surgery

DNA fragments from ancient hominins reveal new branches of the Denisovan lineage

Arc Bio launches unique NGS-based metagenomics platform for pathogen detection

ACR praises Representatives Ruiz and Wenstrup for introducing bipartisan step therapy legislation

Modern humans interbred with multiple Denisovan populations, suggests study

FDA offers funding to create the most advanced living mimicry of a human lung

New series offers global evidence detailing role of surgery in the opioids crisis

New program to address longstanding perinatal health disparities

Prostate drugs linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes

OMICS Group acquires Oral Health and Dental Management journal

Bedfont receives FDA clearance for ToxCO breath analysis monitor

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