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• Olympus Scope Infection Concerns Follow Years of FDA Warnings Over Reusable Endoscopes

  July 2, 2026

  Russell Maas

  Federal warnings and enforcement actions involving Olympus and other reusable medical scopes have raised concerns that design flaws may allow bacteria to remain trapped after cleaning, leading to serious infections and product liability lawsuits.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Causes One-Third of Hospital Infections: Study

  October 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds antibiotic-resistant bacteria are responsible for nearly one-third of all hospital infections and significantly increase patients’ risk of death.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Could Be Increasing Due to Greater Painkiller Use

  September 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The use of Advil and Tylenol, often prescribed to help with pain during infections, could increase the risk of pathogens developing antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.

• Antibiotic Resistant Infections Could Be Increasing Due to Use of Disinfectants in Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Study

  June 26, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that universal disinfection practices used in hospital ICUs may increase the risk of antibiotic resistant infections.

• Contaminated Drinking Water Can Lead to Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Infections: Study

  May 30, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Drinking water storage containers, particularly in developing areas, could be a pathway for the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria, researchers warn.

• Short-Term Antibiotic Use Can Lead to Prolonged Bacterial Resistance in Human Microbiome

  May 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research warns that even a short course of antibiotics can negatively affect gut bacteria, increasing antimicrobial resistance and throwing the human microbiome out of balance.

• Two New Studies Highlight Ways To Reduce Antibiotic Use in NICUs

  March 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that reducing the overuse of antibiotics in newborns could significantly lower their risk of developing late-onset sepsis or contracting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to severe illnesses or death, according to health experts.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found on Nursing Home Residents’ Skin: Study

  March 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found on the skin of many nursing home residents, creating serious infection risks.

• Study Highlights Healthcare Infection Risks From Bacteria in Hospital Sink Drains

  February 19, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Hospital sinks can contain potentially harmful and infectious bacteria, contributing to patient infections, injuries and deaths, even after cleaning protocols have been followed, a new study finds.

• Nursing Home Antibiotic Resistant Infection Rates Impacted by Staffing Problems: Study

  January 31, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Nursing homes with higher staffing rates could face a smaller proportion of infections by certain dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA, researchers conclude.