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Reducing Nosocomial UTIs: War on Urinary Catheters in Michigan - Journal Watch Infectious Diseases
infectious-diseases.jwatch.org — “Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are responsible for more than one third of nosocomial infections; urinary catheter use is often to blame. In 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services set a goal of reducing . . .” View full resource at infectious-diseases.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on March 11, 2012 at 4:11 am By:
Bilal Naseer Doctor and Physician
California should follow Michigan's to reduce Nosocomial UTI. Dramatic reduction in UTI's in Michigan: http://t.co/IO2Lfh8k
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Active Tuberculosis - Infectious Diseases
infectious-diseases.jwatch.org — “Extended sun exposure was a major component of the pre-antibiotic era treatment of tuberculosis (TB) in sanitariums, based on Nobel Prize-winning work showing that cutaneous TB responds to light therapy. Now, a cross-sectional study in . . .” View full resource at infectious-diseases.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on December 1, 2011 at 3:54 am By:
Dr. Vin Tangpricha Doctor, Internist, Endocrinologist, and Physician
Low vitamin D status associated with active TB infection http://t.co/ZZ16Vl9b
Does Cranberry Juice Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection? - Infectious Diseases
infectious-diseases.jwatch.org — “After an initial urinary tract infection (UTI), 24% of otherwise healthy women aged 18 to 39 experience a recurrence within 6 months, and 5% of women have multiple recurrences within 1 year. Cranberry juice is . . .” View full resource at infectious-diseases.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on January 21, 2011 at 1:38 pm By:
Physician Assistants Health News Feed
Cranberry Juice Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection? - http://tinyurl.com/4bt69mv Twice-daily, did not decrease recurrence
Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Hospitals - Infectious Diseases
infectious-diseases.jwatch.org — “Excessive antibiotic use is well documented among both outpatients and adult inpatients, but little is known about the scope of antibiotic use in pediatric hospitals. To address this knowledge gap, investigators reviewed inpatient data from . . .” View full resource at infectious-diseases.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on December 1, 2010 at 2:21 am By:
Thomas Loarie, Jr Health Advocate
Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Hospitals - Infectious Diseases http://t.co/VBSyXPF #health #PEDS
Airborne Spread of Clostridium difficile - Infectious Diseases
infectious-diseases.jwatch.org — “Although Clostridium difficile is transmissible among hospitalized patients, the precise mechanism is unclear. We know that individuals with C. difficile infection (CDI) excrete large quantities of spores and that environmental surfaces and healthcare workers' hands . . .” View full resource at infectious-diseases.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on May 21, 2010 at 4:49 am By:
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Airborne Spread of Clostridium difficile: http://infectious-diseases.jwatch.org/cgi/content/full/2010/519/1?q=etoc_jwid
