Community-based, resistant staph infections on the rise
Patients Arriving At Emergency Rooms With Skin Lesions Have Drug-Resistant Staph Infections. More than half of patients arriving at emergency rooms with skin lesions have drug-resistant staph infections, and doctors aren't necessarily following all the steps to make sure they prescribe the correct antibiotic, a new study … [Read more...] about Community-based, resistant staph infections on the rise
More Fungal Eye Infections
Fungal Eye Infections Of The Eye Are On The Rise. Fungal infections of the eye are on the rise, according to a report published this week. A recent spate of fungal infections was widely reported in the media. All infections were linked to contact lens use, and some were linked to Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MoistureLoc contact … [Read more...] about More Fungal Eye Infections
Drug Mix-Ups Are On the Rise
The Wake Of Much-Publicized Drug Mix-Ups. When Kathy Lynch picks up a prescription, she carefully looks at the label to make sure it's hers. She also checks the pills dispensed to make sure they match what she's supposed to be getting. She's not taking any chances, and she's not alone. Customers are being more vigilant about … [Read more...] about Drug Mix-Ups Are On the Rise
