Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are emerging as a major vector for the spread of drug-resistant candida auris infections, due to neglect and understaffing, according to a new report.…
Two lots of Relpax, a migraine medication, are being recalled because of the risk of bacterial contamination.…
A Colorado hospital faces a lawsuit from numerous former patients who say failure to sterilize its medical devices led to infections and at least one death.…
A CDC investigation found four cases of sepsis linked to platelet transfusions, which resulted in at least one patient death.…
Liquids used in electronic cigarettes test positive for bacterial and fungal contamination, according to the findings of a new study.…
A new study finds that patients often bring colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with them on their hands when admitted to hospitals.…
The CDC warns that cases of Candida Auris infections are spreading, primarily through hospitals and nursing homes, with nearly 600 cases in the U.S. since 2016.…
The FDA has warned a manufacturer of generic children’s drugs that it must redesign its water system following detection of bacterial contaminants and consumer complaints of odors that the company failed to investigate.…
The FDA is warning homeopathic drug manufacturers about the use of poor manufacturing processes and contamination.…
Bacterial contamination fears have led to a recall of all Life-Line Water products.…
