Study reveals that ultraviolet light eliminates deadly hospital-acquired infections
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 19, 2012
Researchers say they nearly eliminated deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a study encompassing 50 patient rooms at two medical facilities by using a specific spectrum of ultraviolet light.
New tracking tools, guidance help nursing homes treat and prevent facility-acquired infections
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 19, 2012
Government health officials have released a tracking tool that can help nursing homes monitor healthcare-acquired infections.
September 11 death count, times 10
By
John O'Connor
Aug 27, 2012
Many people shudder when they think about the 9/11 tragedy, and rightfully so. The four suicide attacks carried out on September 11 of 2001 caused nearly 3,000 deaths. But imagine if there were 10 such...
Some individuals pre-disposed to recurrent c. diff infections
By
McKnight's Staff
May 22, 2012
Some individuals are predisposed — either genetically or due to an underlying inflammatory condition — to recurrent Clostridium difficile infections, new research finds.
HHS healthcare-associated infection reduction plan is open for public comments
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on its updated action plan — which includes efforts in nursing homes — to reduce or eliminate healthcare-associated infections.
Nursing home residents more likely to die from C. diff infections, research suggests
Nov 01, 2011
Living at a nursing home may be a predictor of whether a hospital patient dies from Clostridium difficile, a new study suggests.
Antacids linked with higher mortality rates in c. diff patients, study finds
Oct 28, 2011
People infected with Clostridium difficile were five times more likely to die if they had recently taken stomach acid medications, a new study revealed.
Experimental drug is helpful against c. diff, animal study finds
Aug 24, 2011
An experimental compound, which investigators say could be used as an alternative to antibiotics, has been shown to be effective in fighting Clostridium difficile in laboratory mice.