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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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...
Hospital and Nursing Home Infections
Pennsylvania‘s hospitals and nursing homes would be required to promptly report patient infections to state authorities and take measures to reduce such infections under a bill sent to Gov. Ed Rendell on Saturday. The measure is intended to reduce insurance premiums by requiring more stringent measures to monitor for and...