Urinary tract infections (UTIs) that occur during hospitalization continue to be a prevalent complication in inpatient care. To address this, an expert panel recently outlined prevention strategies to effectively tackle both catheter-associated and non-catheter-associated infections. These strategies were published as consensus recommendations in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.
In an effort to bridge the gaps in prevention…
Concerns surrounding escalating antimicrobial resistance have driven hospitals to explore alternative approaches that were once considered peripheral in clinical practice. Recently, bacteriophages, viruses that prey on bacteria, have re-emerged as fascinating topics for scientific inquiry and potential clinical application. Not only are these phage therapies intriguing in their natural state, but their efficacy may also…
Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs), which are typically long catheters with tips terminating in larger veins near the heart, are frequently used for long-term vascular access. They are critical for delivering infusion therapy and administering nutrition and medications in both outpatient and acute care settings. There are four main types of CVADs: tunneled and non-tunneled…