Uncover the hidden dangers in hospital drains. Explore how hospital drains harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such 'healthcare-associated infections' (HAI) are a growing problem worldwide, taking up an estimated 6% ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated ...

A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...

"The last thing that we wanna do is a patient to come into the hospital and leave sicker than what they were," Tennille said. The hospital's environmental services team employs rigorous cleaning ...

Derry City and Strabane District Council has thrown its weight behind the proposed new Emergency Department (ED) at ...

In some cases, such infections may become systemic, affecting multiple tissues and systems throughout the body. A person should contact a dentist at the first sign of a tooth infection.

These infections are typically easily treated. More serious infections can be more challenging to treat and can lead to an extended hospital stay and serious ... Centers for Disease Control and ...

Although HIV incidence is very low in UAE and restricted to expatriates and in transits from high prevalence African countries, treatment cost and medical management poses a challenge for the hospital ...

The AHA's Living Learning Network is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch the Sepsis Champions Leadership Series. These monthly events aim to improve sepsis care ...

Urinary incontinence can range from a small leak to full loss of control. UTIs can irritate the bladder and cause incontinence that resolves after the infection is treated. Urinary Incontinence Causes ...

Vital sign parameters are components of emergency medical services (EMS) protocols, guide treatment and interventions, and activate hospital processes such as trauma teams or other expedited care. The ...