A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

Nursing homes can conduct observational audits to support increased compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. Observational ...

At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, the electronic patient record system was adapted to support updated infection prevention and control practices. Nurses and other staff access the system via ...

Drug-resistant infections occur when pathogens change in ways that render antimicrobial drugs ineffective. As a result, the pathogens survive and continue to spread. When infections are treatable with ...

A strong urge to urinate that doesn’t go away, a burning feeling when urinating and blood in the urine, can be signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI), which is very common in the U.S. While most ...

Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in the Infection Prevention and Control category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards. The winners of the 2024 Nursing Times Awards were announced at ...

After running tests on more than 70 patients, the Maharashtra State health department has finally come to conclusion that Pune’s outbreak of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is waterborne. Of the ...

Ustad Zakir Hussain popularised Hindustani classical music, putting India on the global map with his innovative and collaborative outlook towards music ...

Families are stronger together, and so are the best family cell phone plans in my experience. The plans that I find the most appealing are the ones that add significant discounts as you add more ...

Choosing a senior living arrangement can be a difficult, complicated decision. From comparing facilities to figuring out how to cover the high costs, the process can easily feel overwhelming.