3 stories tagged #infection risk

  1. Target Recalls Baby Wipes Over Life-Threatening Infection Risk
    health

    Target Recalls Baby Wipes Over Life-Threatening Infection Risk

    Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes due to bacterial contamination, posing infection risk to infants and immunocompromised users.

    2h ago 1 min read
  2. Catheter Reinsertion, Not Duration, Fuels CAUTI in Pelvic Fracture Patients
    health

    Catheter Reinsertion, Not Duration, Fuels CAUTI in Pelvic Fracture Patients

    New study reveals that repeated urinary catheter insertion, not how long it stays in, significantly increases infection risk for pelvic fracture patients.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Obesity Fuels 1 in 10 Global Infection Deaths, New Study Reveals
    health

    Obesity Fuels 1 in 10 Global Infection Deaths, New Study Reveals

    A major study links obesity to a significantly higher risk of severe infections, hospitalization, and death, highlighting potential impacts on the immune system and the need for further research.

    3mo ago 2 min read