Microbiology
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection: Reducing Risks through Access Management

Strategies to minimize central line accesses hold promise for significantly reducing the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections, enhancing patient safety in healthcare settings.

Februery 2024

Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy: Impact on
Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy: Impact on Offspring Health

Maternal vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy offers potential benefits for offspring health, including reduced risk of respiratory infections and improved bone health.

Februery 2024

Exercise Intensity and Type Influence Cardiovascul
Exercise Intensity and Type Influence Cardiovascular Mortality

Physical exercise's volume, type, and intensity mediate the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to a mediation analysis.

Februery 2024

Combatting Resistant Infections in Hospitals: Strategies for Patient Safety

Escalating rates of MRSA infections during the pandemic highlight the importance of comprehensive infection control measures to safeguard patient health.

January 2024

Identifying a Human Gene's Role in Preventing Avia
Identifying a Human Gene's Role in Preventing Avian Flu Spread: Insights from Research

The discovery of BTN3A3's role in inhibiting avian flu virus transmission offers promising avenues for understanding and combating influenza pandemics.

January 2024

Stress's Influence on Biological Aging Explored
Stress's Influence on Biological Aging Explored

Study Finds Severe Stress Accelerates Biological Aging, Impacting Mortality Rates.

January 2024

HPV Detection Study Shows Increased Cervical Screening Uptake

A US clinical trial suggests that cervical screening uptake nearly doubles among hard-to-reach populations with increased detection of human papillomavirus (HPV). This finding highlights the importance of screening initiatives in reaching underserved communities for cervical cancer prevention.

January 2024

Factors Influencing Older Adults' Emergency Room A
Factors Influencing Older Adults' Emergency Room Admissions

Functional status, cognition, social support, and geriatric syndromes play key roles in determining older adults' admissions from the emergency room.

January 2024

Endemicity and Diversification of Carbapenem-Resis
Endemicity and Diversification of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, contaminate entire intensive care units in China. This highlights the endemicity and diversification of multidrug-resistant pathogens in healthcare settings, posing significant challenges for infection control.

January 2024

Zoocovid: Novel Test Detects SARS-CoV-2 Reservoirs
Zoocovid: Novel Test Detects SARS-CoV-2 Reservoirs in Mammals

The 'Zoocovid' test, which identifies antibodies in sera, aims to monitor potential new variants of the virus, raising hopes for effective surveillance efforts.

January 2024