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Decolonization Technique Could Lead to Fewer Nursing Home “Superbug” Infections: Study

April 05, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Researchers indicate that the nursing home decolonization technique was achievable with existing staff and leadership, suggesting other facilities should be able to duplicate the reductions in serious and life-threatening infections.
Antibiotics Use Linked to Spread of Treatment-Resistant Nursing Home Infections: Study

November 15, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Despite VRE being detected on surfaces in nursing home rooms, resident infection rates were more strongly linked to the use of antibiotics and a lack of hand-washing etiquette.

Pfizer Settles 10,000 Zantac Cancer Lawsuits in Latest Deal To Resolve Claims Over Recalled Heartburn Drug (Posted 5 days ago)

A new report indicates Pfizer has reached a deal to settle more than 10,000 Zantac cancer lawsuits filed in state courts nationwide.

HPV Vaccine Side Effects Caused POTS-like symptoms, Autonomic Dysfunction and Other Health Problems, Gardasil Lawsuit Claims (Posted 5 days ago)

A Gardasil lawsuit claims the side effects of the HPV vaccine caused a woman to suffer chronic fatigue, autonomic dysruption and POTS-like symptoms.

More Than 260 Bard PowerPort Lawsuits Filed Over Complications From Port Catheter Devices: Status Report (Posted 6 days ago)

The number of Bard PowerPort lawsuits has grown to more than 260 claims that the port catheter implants are defectively designed and can lead to infections and port implant failure.

Tag Archives: Nursing Home Infections

Decolonization Technique Could Lead to Fewer Nursing Home “Superbug” Infections: Study

Antibiotics Use Linked to Spread of Treatment-Resistant Nursing Home Infections: Study

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