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The Origins of Germ Theory, Part 1: Enter Miasma

Gene Editing: Brought To You By Bacteria

Vaccine Deserts: When Access to Healthcare, Pharmacies, and the Internet are Limited

5 Bizarre Beliefs About Germs from the Not-So-Distant Past

Thankful for... Bacteria?

We take for granted the knowledge that infection is caused by microscopic organisms. But the road to this scientific truth has been long and winding,...

A few years back, a team of international researchers successfully used gene editing to correct a heart defect in human embryos. This is the first...

Despite incredible progress in the manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, there are still significant geographic areas in our country...

We live in a time of tremendous advancements in science and medicine. We can save premature babies, reattach severed limbs (how about heads?), and...

We spend a lot of time here pointing out the dangers of bacteria. However, we're going to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful and...

Kaiser Health News and The Guardian launched Lost on the Frontline a year ago, an investigation into the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers....

Our Love/Hate Relationship with Bacteria

What is bacteria? Bacteria are single-cell organisms. Where humans are made up of, on average 1 trillion cells, bacteria are made up of just one....

Ahh, that post-vaccine feeling of relief. That glimpse of the light at the end of a year-long tunnel. The thoughts of plans for travel, visiting...

Are all hospital-acquired infections due to contaminated surfaces? It turns out that some infections - even those as the result of a procedure - are...

After the hurdle of creating and distributing a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the next greatest challenge is ensuring that at least 80-85% of the...

Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACHs) are facilities serving only patients with serious medical conditions who need at least 25 days of ICU-level...

Elderly patients needing support for daily activities present unique challenges to the long-term care facilities who care for them. Today's post will...

Health.Care | An Educational Blog

The Origins of Germ Theory, Part 1: Enter Miasma

Gene Editing: Brought To You By Bacteria

Vaccine Deserts: When Access to Healthcare, Pharmacies, and the Internet are Limited

5 Bizarre Beliefs About Germs from the Not-So-Distant Past

Thankful for... Bacteria?

The Origins of Germ Theory, Part 1: Enter Miasma

Gene Editing: Brought To You By Bacteria

Vaccine Deserts: When Access to Healthcare, Pharmacies, and the Internet are Limited

5 Bizarre Beliefs About Germs from the Not-So-Distant Past

Thankful for... Bacteria?

5 Takeaways from Kaiser Health News Report on COVID Deaths Among Healthcare Workers

Our Love/Hate Relationship with Bacteria

Life Aftrer Your Vaccine: What Can You Do Safely?

Endogenous vs. Exogenous Infections: It's All About Crowd Control

6 Reasons for Vaccine Hesitancy

LTACHs and Infection Control

Nursing Homes and Infection Control: The Most Common Infections