A multifaceted hand hygiene intervention may have a short-term effect on mortality in nursing homes. Nevertheless, other strategies may remain necessary to reduce morbidity.
Bi-directional mechanisms linking periodontal disease to the development of rheumatoid arthritis may offer biomarkers for the development of RA and treatment objectives that influence the courses of both inflammatory conditions.
Offering hand sanitizer to the patient and clinician at the same time, deemed “co-washing,” is a simple intervention that can be implemented in almost any practice and possibly reduce infection rates.
The report, which included information on 1,075 contact lens-related infections that were reported to a Food and Drug Administration database, noted that 1 in 5 contact lens related infections often led to more serious eye complications.