The U.S., and particularly New York, is witnessing a significant rise in influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections such as the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Northwell Health, a comprehensive healthcare delivery network with 28 hospitals in New Hyde Park, N.Y., reported a considerable statewide surge in viral infections affecting emergency departments, urgent care facilities, and…
In healthcare settings, hospital-acquired infections continue to be a major area of concern, particularly those associated with vascular access devices. A noteworthy focus herein lies in bloodstream infections stemming from the use of such devices. With clinicians inserting hundreds of millions of peripheral intravenous catheters, known as PIVCs, annually; even if the risk for infection…
In recent years, the United States has observed a significant increase in infections caused by an extremely drug-resistant and high-risk bacterium, known as NDM-producing carpabenem-resistant Enterobacterales, or simply, NDM-CRE. According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been an alarming 460% surge in these infections between 2019…
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), such as central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), are prominent threats to patient safety in medical facilities worldwide. They are not only detrimental to patient outcomes but also precipitate higher healthcare expenses due to extended hospital stays. Luckily, recent discoveries in evidence-based procedures, upgraded clinical protocols, and…
The field of infection surveillance solutions is set to experience significant growth, a development primarily driven by growing concerns over hospital-acquired infections. The past year has seen an impressive number of press releases in this area, highlighting the accelerating interest and advancements in this sector. Specifically, in the last 24 hours alone, 266 press releases…