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Indwelling urinary catheters: are they always necessary?
Improving cleaning practices to reduce the transmission of nosocomial infections is considered a priority in our hospitals. However a recent robust study demonstrates that around 40% of these infections are catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs), and few hospitals surveyed are combating this problem aggressively. The organisms most frequently involved are normal inhabitants of the bowel, […]
Potential use of silver-alloy urinary catheters for reducing infection rates
Multiple strategies have been deployed to reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections. These include employing correct hand-washing procedures, avoiding breakages in the urinary collection system and taking measures to prevent commensal bacteria from the patient contaminating the catheter. As well as changes in clinical practice, we need to be mindful of the potential technological and […]
The need to improve hospital hygiene to reduce transmission of nosocomial pathogens
Recent studies have demonstrated that several major nosocomial pathogens are shed by patients and contaminate hospital surfaces at concentrations sufficient for transmission, survive for extended periods, persist despite attempts to disinfect or remove them, and can be transferred to the hands of healthcare workers. Evidence is accumulating that contaminated surfaces make an important contribution to […]
The role of hospital cleaning in controlling infection
Patients are at risk of infection from the numerous types of pathogens that can survive in hospitals. The cleaning process could have a huge impact on this risk if it is aimed at the most frequently contaminated sites, removes or kills viable organisms and is carried out sufficiently frequently to inhibit accumulation of pathogens. Whilst […]
Hand hygiene promotion as an institutional challenge
Hand hygiene is a crucial part of patient safety in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene promotion using a multimodal strategy incorporating alcohol-based handrub is now the standard of care. A wealth of information and practical tools are available through the World Health Organisation
Highlights from RSNA 2011
Heart attack risk differs between men and women Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina analysed the results of coronary CTA on 480 patients, mean age 55, with acute chest pain. Approximately 65 percent of the […]
Molecular imaging and its importance in oncology
Molecular imaging, particularly in oncology, has changed the course of patient care. Disease can be detected earlier, diagnosed more accurately, and treatment can be monitored more effectively. Advances in biomarker discovery, imaging probe creation and detection equipment have aided molecular imaging
Scientific Literature: hybrid imaging
The number of peer-reviewed papers covering the field of hybrid imaging is burgeoning, to such an extent that it is frequently difficult for healthcare professionals to keep up with the literature. As a special service to our readers, International Hospital presents a few key literature abstracts from the clinical and scientific literature chosen by our […]