Managing Infection Control in a Disaster
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In this article, an introductory overview of managing the Infection risks during a disaster or mass casualty event is presented. Reaching an understanding of...
Bedsores: A Preventable Healthcare Problem
Updated February 29, 2016
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Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, are a patient safety issue dating back at least to the 19th century...
Camels, Cattle and Coronavirus: the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Hunt must Continue
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The prevalence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in animals may only have begun to be appreciated. The disease is well characterized, but...
Identifying the Enemy
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We are surrounded by tiny organisms all around us. To scientists, they are microorganisms, but the general public usually identifies them as “bugs.” To...
Superbugs : A Primer
The introduction of antibiotics into modern healthcare has added years onto the average lifespan of humans in developed countries. However, the widespread use and...
Protecting the Patient: Is it Time to Adopt Best Practices from the Pharmaceutical Industry?
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Pharmaceutical companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources making sure that their products are safe for the patient. If a sterile drug...
It’s A (Pox) Party!
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Chickenpox is a very common childhood disease caused by the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It is highly contagious and is found worldwide. There is a...
Show Me Your Hands: Hand Hygiene Myths and Facts
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The use of hand sanitizers is ubiquitous in public places all over the United States. Although this promotes better hand hygiene, improper use renders many...
Prevent Diabetic Foot Infections to Cut the Risk of Amputation
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Diabetic foot infections are common and preventable occurrences that raise the risk of amputation. Regular foot screenings by a primary care physician are a...
Would you Tune in to Mosquito Week?
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What living thing is most dangerous to humans? Sorry Shark Week, it is not the Great White Shark; it is the mosquito! In fact,...
