Hospital-acquired infections is a big issue these days where you end up coming out of a hospital sicker than when you went in. One of my local hospitals does a phenomenal job with staff, visitors and patients on hand hygiene so as to prevent the spread of infections.[embed_youtubebr />[embed_youtubebr />Truth...
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Half of Infection Deaths Related to Hospital Stays – Find Out Your Hospital’s Infection Rates
Infections killed 48,000 patients and added $8.1 billion to heath care costs in 2006 according to a study published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study links about half of all infection deaths directly to infections acquired in the hospital in the course of care. Researchers analyzed 69...
Infections Worsen Dementia According to Alzheimer’s Society
People with Alzheimer’s disease who develop an infection need to be treated as soon as possible to prevent it worsening their dementia. According to research conducted by Alzheimer’s Society, there is a link between common infections, and an increase in inflammation like reactions in the brain which lead to an...