A disproportionately high number of older patients are readmitted for the same infection treated during an initial hospital stay, according to a new study published Oct. 23 in the Journal of The ...

In the last few weeks, a number of unfortunate stories have been in the news about dental offices whose infection-control measures may have put patients at risk. And while it's possible to point to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee issued guidance on the prevention and control of ...

Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to ‘zap’ airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving the way for ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in adults 65 and older, mainly due to age-related factors like malnutrition, poor bladder control, and uncontrolled diabetes. Symptoms in older adults may ...

A small study of older adults in Iberia suggests that infection with the common parasite Toxoplasma may be linked to 'inflammaging' and frailty in older adults. When you purchase through links on our ...

Relaxed glycemic control targets were associated with an increased risk for skin, bone, and soft tissue infections among older adults with type 2 diabetes. Older adults with type 2 diabetes and ...

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously in older people, England's chief medical officer has warned. Sir Chris Whitty said some doctors do not appreciate that an infection ...