Veterans Co-Infected with HCV and HIV Use Healthcare System at a Higher Rate
October 14th 2016A team of researchers at the University of California has found that veterans infected with both hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus sought treatment more often than those infected with just one of the viruses.
Using UV Light to Fight C. difficile in Hospitals
October 13th 2016As hospitals continue to search for new ways to limit their number of patients acquiring Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections, a new study shows promise in the use of ultraviolet light technology for ridding patient rooms of highly resistant C. difficile spores.
Reducing Infection Rates After C-section Deliveries
October 13th 2016Although they’re often life-saving, all hospital operations come with the risk of surgical site infections. C-section are no different, researchers, in a recent medical trial, have found a way to slash post-operative infection rates with the use of an extra antibiotic.
High Effectiveness and Increased Vaccination Rates Mark Success of HPV Vaccine
October 12th 2016In the 10 years since the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine first became available, a series of new studies have come out showing just how effective the virus really is and how HPV vaccination rates can be improved in adolescents.
CDC Awards $14 Million to Studies on Antibiotic Resistance and Microbiome Health
October 10th 2016The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded scientists combating antibiotic resistance with more than $14 million in funding for new research and innovations by universities, nonprofits, and the business community.
The Role of Vaccines in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
October 9th 2016Following the recent United Nations General Assembly meeting to discuss the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance, health experts are highlighting the role vaccines can play in preventing dangerous infections.
Healthcare Provider Attitudes Toward Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Policies
October 8th 2016To assess factors associated with the likelihood that healthcare providers will accept seasonal influenza vaccine policy changes, Nova Scotia researchers examined the roles that their knowledge and attitude play in the matter.