Grove is the latest facility where high levels of Legionella bacteria have been discovered and the second recent ...

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

The public inquiry into patient safety at Scotland's biggest hospital has lost a legal challenge over its decision to reject ...

The father of a baby who died in hospital claims doctors "intentionally" did not disclose his son had a fatal infection until ...

Aztreonam–avibactam is a promising treatment for complicated intra-abdominal infections and hospital-acquired or ...

A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked ...

Landing in the hospital with COVID or the flu can put your heart health at dire risk, a new study suggests.Adults hospi ...

Patients with suspected tuberculosis (TB) require special precautions in healthcare facilities, and cases of TB have been ...

The historical record shows that the battle to prevent and find cures for infectious disease will lead to a lower incidence of chronic, disabling diseases. At the same time, efforts to find ...

One of the most important medical advancements in the 20 th century was the discovery of antibiotics. The first antibiotic was introduced in 1910 and radically changed modern medicine, according to ...

By Manuela Bianco Suarez University of Kentucky Healthcare This winter, low temperatures have impacted the state of Kentucky. One of the biggest concerns statewide is the rise in the number of ...

Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to have unpredictable effects and may cause viral particles to move around ...