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Live and let live: Why trying to ‘kill the bug’ only spurs more antibiotic resistance
CDC: C. diff and CRE are urgent threats -
Debate: Should infected surgeons disclose status?
There is a striking disconnect between patients and infectious disease clinicians on the controversial issue of whether surgeons and other health care workers infected with bloodborne pathogens should disclose their status before performing invasive procedures. -
Flu: 41% of nursing home workers unvaccinated
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C. diff Transmission: It’s Complicated
Most cases are not linked to other patients -
Norovirus vaccine shows efficacy in early trials
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Failure to communicate enabled HCV+ drug thief
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Anesthetists: Question these treatments
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has released a list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered but not always necessary in anesthesiology. -
Bariatric surgery action brings disappointment
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Ideas to reduce OR contamination
Simple remedies can help keep patients safe by decreasing contamination in operating and recovery rooms. -
Should infected surgeons inform patients?