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Rising AMR Threat Could Lead To 39 Million Deaths By 2050

A major research project called the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project found that in the next 25 years, illnesses that are not easily treated with antibiotics could kill more than 39 million people. This detailed study, which was...

Leapfrog Reports Gains In Hospital Hand-Washing Practices

As more hospitals hold their leadership responsible for hand hygiene, hand-washing adherence is increasing, according to patient safety watchdog The Leapfrog Group. According to statistics from 2,149 surveyed hospitals published on Wednesday, the proportion of hospitals achieving Leapfrog's hand hygiene...

Improving Antibiotic Use And Testing To Combat SSIs And MDR

According to recent research, hospitals in the Global South must use more targeted antibiotics and conduct appropriate testing for surgical site infections (SSI) in order to help stop the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Researchers examined procedures at fifty-four hospitals...

Re-evaluating Airborne Illness Control And MRSA Prevention

In the summer of 2024, scientific research and news articles abound about the growing danger posed by deadly illnesses. The public's interest in these outbreaks has generally been low, and the government's reaction to the risks they represent has...

Hospital Patients Increase MRSA Risk For Family Members

A recent study that was conducted by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology suggests that family members of patients who have been discharged from hospitals may be at...

Hospital Hygiene Trends: Enhancing Patient Care And Safety

Hygiene in hospitals is more than just a habit; it is an essential component of both the safety of patients and the quality of treatment they get. Maintaining high levels of hygiene is vital for avoiding infections and establishing...

Smart Hospitals: Revolutionizing Patient Safety With AI

Smart hospitals are transforming healthcare surroundings with innovative techniques such as predictive analytics and cutting-edge cleaning procedures. Smart hospitals use cutting edge technology to improve patient care and operational effectiveness, revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare. These developments use smart technology to...

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