Extra Antibiotic With Hip, Knee Replacement Won’t Prevent Infections: Study
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people undergo joint replacement surgery every year. To prevent infection, doctors often give them a second antibiotic — but new research suggests this can backfire.Adding a second antibiotic at…
Learn MoreAdding Vancomycin to Cefazolin Prophylaxis Does Not Prevent Surgical Site Infections
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The addition of vancomycin to cefazolin prophylaxis is not superior to placebo for prevention of surgical site infections in patients undergoing arthroplasty, according to a study published in the Oct. 19 i…
Learn MorePandemic Control Practices Cut Health Care-Acquired Infections
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Strict infection prevention and control (IPC) measures enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decrease in many hospital-associated infections (HAIs), according to a study published online…
Learn MoreCould a Warming Climate Bring Yellow Fever to America?
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change.The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and now a new report says it could return to…
Learn MoreSerotonin May Play Big Role in Long COVID
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research has uncovered evidence that remnants of the COVID-19 virus may remain in some patients’ guts for months, contributing to the lingering symptoms known as long COVID.The remnants appear to trigge…
Learn MoreFactors Linked to Ankylosing Spondylitis Identified
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Factors associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have been identified and include having older siblings and childhood tonsillectomy, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in RMD Open.Matilda Morin,…
Learn MoreAntibiotics 101: What You Should Know About These Medicines
Antibiotics are lifesaving drugs that help combat bacterial infections, but they can be misused.This article will dive into the topic of antibiotics, understanding what they are, how they function, the types available, what infections they treat (and …
Learn MoreSurgical Site Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
A surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection that happens where you had surgery. SSIs happen in 2% to 4% of people who have surgery while in the hospital, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Even though most infections can be treat…
Learn MoreUrinary Tract Infection (UTI): What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health concern, with roughly 40% of women in the United States experiencing one at some point. This article will explain what UTIs are and what causes them. You’ll also learn about the symptoms of UTIs, how th…
Learn MoreEnfermedad de manos, pies y boca: lo que todo padre debe saber sobre este común padecimiento
VIERNES, 13 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) – La enfermedad de manos, pies y boca es una infección altamente contagiosa, común en niños y que se propaga rápidamente en guarderías y escuelas.Esta guía le informará sobre lo que necesita saber acerca…
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