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Image: Scanning electron micrograph of Staphylococcus epidermidis, the commonest coagulase-negative staphylococci found on the skin (Photo courtesy of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).

Discarded Blood Tests May Offer Life-Saving Information

Blood culture isolates are the cornerstone of adequate antibiotic treatment, but many blood cultures are contaminated with bacteria residing on the skin, and the most common contaminants are coagulase-negative staphylococci.  More...
08 Sep 2014
Image: Tablet computer used for visualization of diagnostically relevant RBCs. (Photo courtesy of Ari Hallami / FIMM).

Visual Recognition System Supports Malaria Diagnostics

An innovative system uses computer vision algorithms, similar to those used in facial recognition systems, to provide a decision support system for diagnosing malaria infection.   More...
03 Sep 2014

Awareness of Rare Qualities of Emergency Nurses Improves Retention and Recruitment

Emergency department nurses possess attributes that make them successful in the demanding, fast-paced, and often stressful environment, according to a new study. More...
02 Sep 2014

White-Matter Deficits Found in Codeine-Containing Cough Syrup Users

A magnetic resonance imaging study of chronic users of codeine-containing cough syrups has found deficits in specific regions of brain white matter and linked these changes with increased impulsivity in codeine-containing cough syrup users.  More...
01 Sep 2014
Image: An example of the new feeding tube connector (Spikeright Plus by Nestle) (Photo courtesy of Nestle Nutrition).

New Feeding Tube Connectors Improve Patient Safety

New feeding tube connectors designed by an international standards process will greatly reduce the incidence of harmful, even fatal, misconnections.  More...
01 Sep 2014

Antimicrobial Nanomaterials Battle Biofilm Infection

An innovative antibacterial gel could be the sought-after breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic-resistant biofilm formation on medical implants.   More...
01 Sep 2014

Chiropractic Neck Manipulation Harbors Stroke Risk

A joint statement by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association warns against a possible association between cervical arterial dissections and cervical manipulative therapy.  More...
31 Aug 2014
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