Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) generate direct costs to U.S. hospitals estimated in the tens of billions annually.

The dangers for infection aren’t only caused by microbes, but also by the molecular signals they release. To detect and neutralize these signals, may be the next era for infectious disease control.” — ...

Infection control and prevention is especially difficult for orthopedic surgeons because they are often implanting artificial devices into the patient. “If patients develop an infection, it could mean ...

Surgeon volume may not impact infection risk in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty, according to results ...

Beth LaBouyer, RN, CNOR, executive director of California Ambulatory Surgery Association, and Debbie Mack, RN, CNOR, CASC, immediate past president of CASA and vice president of operations at ...

Infectious Disease is the study of human and animal diseases caused by microorganisms. Students studying infectious disease at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health take courses in areas ...

During the week, I often talk with DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about several topics. Of course, over the past few weeks, the focus has been on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is ...

Community engagement and approaches that aim to change unequal power relations are essential for inclusive, relevant and ...

Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection -- among them, raising the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause sickness.