Tag: Infections: Misc.
Ebola Transmitted Via Cough Possible, Not Likely
Researchers suggest close contact with droplets could create exposure
Duodenoscopes Infected With CRE at UCLA Med Center
Endoscopes blamed for spread of potentially deadly bacteria
Varicella Zoster Linked to Giant Cell Arteritis
Patients should take antiviral medications along with steroids, say researchers
Post-Op Infection Rate Low for Minimally Invasive Spine Sx
Very low rate for patients undergoing posterior transtubular microscopic assisted spinal surgery
Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need
Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
January 2015 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for January 2015. This roundup includes the...
Results Appear Promising for Experimental Ebola Vaccine
Vaccine works against Zaire strain of Ebola currently circulating in West Africa
Chlorhexidine Bathing Doesn’t Cut Health Care-Linked Infections
No difference in primary outcome for bathing with chlorhexidine versus nonantimicrobial cloth
Society of Critical Care Medicine, Jan. 17-21
The Society of Critical Care Medicine's 44th Critical Care Congress The annual congress of the Society of Critical Care Medicine was held from...
