More articles about: Infection Control
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A new approach to medical guidelines, with inspiration from Wikipedia
The “Wikiguideline” approach establishes recommendations only when high-quality, hypothesis-confirming evidence is available.
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U-M Health leaders: COVID-19 surge keeping us from delivering lifesaving care, people dying at home
U-M Health canceling surgeries, reducing transfers due to high volume of COVID cases.
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Paralyzed from a crash, man saved by hip surgery after life-threatening infection
He couldn’t feel the wounds open on his sides. Without surgery he would be permanently bed-bound.
Disaster prepardness for children
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Improving Care for Children During Disasters
Regional hospitals unite to strengthen emergency response plans for children impacted by such crises as a pandemic, hurricane, flood or mass shooting.
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Hail to the Handwashers! A Musical Guide to Handwashing
There's an extra "song" after Hail to the Victors that you can delete. And I think you can delete 'properly' before "use hand sanitizer" . is thatenough?
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Updated Information on COVID-19: What Can You Do to Protect Against Coronavirus
The spread of COVID-19 is an evolving situation. Learn what you can do to protect against coronavirus.
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The 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Should You Be Worried?
As the recent coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19, continues to develop, Michigan Medicine experts share what we know so far, and provide helpful context and facts for this evolving situation.
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Study: Helping Some Infants with Fevers Avoid Painful Tests in the ER
Study finds less invasive tests could still detect serious infections in infants.
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Thai Cave Conditions Pose Health Challenges After Rescue
After spending nearly three weeks trapped in a cave, the rescued soccer players and their coach face a tough yet hopeful road to recovery.
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Give the Gift of Health: 5 First-Aid Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Preparedness stocking stuffer ideas include sterile gauze, medical tape, & antiseptic wipes. See more ideas in our list of first aid stocking stuffers.
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1 in 4 Seniors in Rehab Centers Test Positive for ‘Superbugs’ On Hands
A recent study found that one in four seniors had superbugs on their hands after leaving the hospital. The solution: hand washing. Learn more about the study.
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New Study Emphasizes Harm of Vaccine Refusals
Parents who delay or skip childhood vaccinations even when kids have no medical reasons are contributing to U.S. outbreaks of measles and whooping cough.
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Stowaway Superbugs Cling to Senior Patients’ Hands
A study done at a PAC facility in Southeast Michigan revealed that one in four seniors is bringing along stowaways from the hospital to their next stop.