Sudden Infant Deaths Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds
RSV and other common infections, such as the flu, may have played a role in the increased rate of unexplained infant deaths.
Tag Archives: Infections
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SnoreStop Nasal Spray Warning Issued By FDA Over Potential Contamination Risks
Manufacturer halted SnoreStop spray sales on its website after an FDA inspection revealed quality control issues and a risk that the spray may be contaminated with microbial bacteria.
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Nursing Home COVID-19 Survivors Do Not Face Increased Risk of Death After Recovery: Study
Severe malnutrition and disability were better predictors of mortality, while getting the COVID-19 vaccine was linked to a better chance of survival.
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Researchers Say Antibiotic Prescribing Audits and Feedback Should Be Standard Procedure
One year after a pilot program was launched, researchers indicate doctors who received audits and feedback maintained lower levels of antibiotic prescriptions
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Study Shows Antibiotic Use Among Infants Can Be Reduced Without Adverse Effects
Antibiotic stewardship programs not only reduced the number of prescriptions, but also cut down the number of days infants were prescribed to take them.
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AngioDynamics Vortex Lawsuit Filed Over Infected Port Catheter Device
Lawsuit over the Angiodynamics port catheter raises allegations similar to those found in hundreds of Bard PowerPort lawsuits, indicating that device was defectively designed and increases the risk of infections, other injuries.
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Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Remain a Major Problem After COVID-19 Pandemic, DHHS Reports
Administrators say nursing home staffing shortages were already a problem at the start of the pandemic, as experienced staffers retired to avoid COVID-19 exposure.
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Cosmetic Surgery Linked to NTM Infection Outbreak in Florida: CDC
CDC warns that symptoms of NTM infections from cosmetic surgery could appear up to four months after the procedure
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Prenatal Exposure to Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Infections, Skin Problems: Study
Babies exposed to opioids before birth were 18% more likely to develop infections, and were also 35% more likely to be diagnosed with a skin condition.
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Inpatient Hospital Complications Increase After Private Equity Firms Take Over: Study
Patients often have to be transferred to a publicly-owned facility for treatment of injuries and complications at hospitals owned by private equity firms, researchers found.
