Building on the recent resurgence of measles, the focus of this article is the measurable uptick in measles cases in the United States in 2025. A worrisome prediction by experts, that falling vaccination rates would inevitably lead to a measles comeback, became a stark reality making 2025 a difficult year for infectious disease control. Pediatric…
In a recent episode of NoiseFilter, Dr. MarkAlain Dery uncovers the unsettling findings by the CDC regarding multi-drug-resistant superbugs, lethal pathogens that are resistant to previously reliable antibiotics. These 'nightmare bacteria', as Dr. Dery calls them, are flourishing especially in hospitals that are already overwhelmed with the management of the pandemic. Currently, the US records…
Recent research, as documented in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care's June 2025 issue, offers valuable insights into various strategies that could potentially enhance the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. This retrospective study systematically reviewed the literature released in the past 5 years to pinpoint the factors influencing…
In the tranquil surroundings of a hospital room, a seasoned lab technician prepares to draw her patient's blood. Maria, a healthcare practitioner with a decade's worth of experiences, meticulously follows every necessary procedure. To her, this relentless devotion to precision, this impulse to abide by every precaution, is just second nature. The safety of her…
The most recent survey from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) indicates notable progress in the implementation of sepsis programs across US hospitals. Data reveals that as of 2023, 78% of hospitals maintain active sepsis committees, a solid rise from 73% in 2022. Additionally, 59% of hospitals have secured dedicated time for sepsis program leaders,…
While for numerous individuals the practices of social distancing, masking, and remote working have faded into the past, the reality is that we must remember the SARS-CoV-2 virus is very much present. It continues to mutate, sicken people, and pose a constant challenge for healthcare professionals around the world, including those working in infection prevention.…