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08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More hand washing in nursing homes can extend life spans, reduce prescription drug use

Thorough hand washing practices in all healthcare facilities, such as nursing homes, can prolong life and reduce prescription drug use, a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers of the study looked at the effect of implementing a multi-component hand hygiene program among nursing homes, as these places are common for […]

04/12/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Outsmarting antibiotic resistance to treat UTIs: Scientists successfully use alternative sugar molecules as decoys to trick E.coli bacteria

It’s a feeling many women are familiar with. They rush to the nearest bathroom to empty their bladder. They try to pass off urine but can’t. The urine comes in trickles. And when it does, the pain is unbearable. The mild burning sensation is scary. The culprit: Urinary tract infection or UTI. Urologists often prescribe […]

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