The Changing Face of Sepsis
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There are few infections that can result in death or lifelong impairment in mere hours. Sepsis is caused by an inflammatory response by the...
Building a Career In Infection Prevention: Jomcy’s Story
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The author of the following article discusses her path to building a career in Infection Prevention and Control. Through volunteer opportunities, job shadowing and...
Infectious Disease Prevention and Protection by Quarantine?
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released its publication on “Improving the CDC Quarantine Station Network’s Response to Emerging Threats" (1)....
Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare
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Superbugs (or multidrug-resistant pathogens) are being spread, as our treatment choices diminish. Diagnostic tests to identify the pathogen(s) responsible for an infection can improve...
Evaluating New Innovations in Fecal Management Solutions
Editors Note: Correct Order of Authors is as follows: Niall Wallace, Dr. Harsh Sheth, Dr. Michael Ackerman, Ashlee Garcia, WOCN
Abstract
Fecal incontinence is a debilitating condition that if not...
Case Fatality Rate – What Does it Mean?
In the science of epidemiology, one term that often comes up is “case fatality rate.” Most of us know that it has something to...
Boston: 2018 Healthcare Symposium – Join Us!
The 2018 Healthcare Symposium will take place in Boston on May 9 and 10, 2018. The event will feature interactive panel discussions with clinicians,...
Antimicrobial Stewardship to Fight Back Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in our healthcare system. Our available regimens of antimicrobial agents are becoming less and less effective as bacteria...
Hospital Infections: The Impact on Healthcare Worker Absenteeism
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About half of all healthcare worker (HCW) absence can be attributed to gastrointestinal and/or respiratory illness, two sets of conditions that could be caught...
Tackling Antibiotic Resistance – A Prize Approach to Open Innovation
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Background: Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most significant public health threats facing the world. There is a lack of new antibiotics, and the...
