In light of the recent nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services by President Trump, there has been a significant focus on his proposed shift of funding from vaccine and infectious disease research to the prevention of chronic diseases. Such a stance is somewhat understandable given the colossal…
Ohio-based Aultman Hospital has set a precedent by becoming the first health facility within the state to be awarded the Advanced Sterile Processing Certification (ASPC) from the international certification authority, DNV. This prestigious certification acknowledges the hospital for its integrity and devotion to superior sterile processing practices within key areas, such as infection prevention and…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant public health threat. This global health concern emerges when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites develop resistance against antimicrobial agents meant to eradicate them. The issue has magnified to a point that it remains largely unacknowledged despite its increasing severity.
In fact, a recent report published in Lancet…