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• Two New Studies Highlight Ways To Reduce Antibiotic Use in NICUs

  March 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that reducing the overuse of antibiotics in newborns could significantly lower their risk of developing late-onset sepsis or contracting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to severe illnesses or death, according to health experts.

• Olympus Endoscope Components Linked to 120 Patient Injuries and 1 Death, FDA Warns

  December 30, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning that some Olympus endoscope parts may cause serious infections if not cleaned properly, which has already led to more than 100 patient infections and at least one death.

• Sudden Infant Deaths Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds

  October 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that an unexplained spike in sudden infant deaths during the pandemic may be linked to an increase in common infections.

• SnoreStop Nasal Spray Warning Issued By FDA Over Potential Contamination Risks

  September 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning consumers not to use SnoreStop nasal spray, due to a risk of bacterial contamination and the manufacturer's history of poor quality control.

• Nursing Home COVID-19 Survivors Do Not Face Increased Risk of Death After Recovery: Study

  August 2, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  French researchers found that nursing home residents who survived an infection during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may have gained some level of protection from later waves.

• Researchers Say Antibiotic Prescribing Audits and Feedback Should Be Standard Procedure

  June 21, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found that doctors lowered their rates of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing when receiving prescription audits and feedback, potentially reducing the risk of the development of antibiotic-resistant super bugs.

• Study Shows Antibiotic Use Among Infants Can Be Reduced Without Adverse Effects

  May 24, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates infant antibiotic stewardship programs help reduce overuse of the drugs, preventing the creation of drug-resistant bacteria without negative side effects for the newborn.

• AngioDynamics Vortex Lawsuit Filed Over Infected Port Catheter Device

  April 17, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Vortex port catheter lawsuit claims the defective design led to a woman having to endure two revision surgeries after two of the implants failed, resulting in infections.

• Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Remain a Major Problem After COVID-19 Pandemic, DHHS Reports

  March 5, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new federal report highlights problems in addressing nursing home staffing shortages, which began at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Cosmetic Surgery Linked to NTM Infection Outbreak in Florida: CDC

  January 26, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CDC has linked 15 NTM infections to a cosmetic surgery clinic in Florida that used poor infection controls while in a temporary office during renovations.