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Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of those Americans who served our country as a member of our armed services....
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ID + ID: Interior Design and Infectious Diseases
Healthcare interior design plays an important but often unacknowledged role in infection control and prevention, especially in hospitals where...
It's Halloween week, so we are exploring one of the spookier microorganisms that can infect us. Today we explore the swimmer bacteria cell, Proteus, ...
Healthcare decision-makers must always face the difficult task of balancing patient care and cost-efficiency. One of the most valuable tools for...
October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month, we wanted to talk about the health of our furry friends, their medical care, and how they...
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all very aware of the need for isolation in a hospital. But did you know there are different types of...
Managing and sharing vast amounts of patient data across various platforms and systems remains one of healthcare's most challenging tasks. One of the...
When it comes to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most critical...
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The Prime Suspect in HAIs: Staphylococcus
Staphylococcus might as well be the mob when it comes to hospital acquired infections. Strains from this bacterial crime family account for 38% of...
As we reach the midpoint of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), we pause to recognize the extraordinary contributions of...
Watching and waiting, always lurking around the next corner, these three pathogens are both found everywhere and highly resistant, a 1-2 punch for...