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Forty percent of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. may have a link to tobacco use, according to this month's Vital Signs Report. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. It causes more than lung cancer - based on current

Candida auris (C. auris), first described in 2009 in Japan, is a multidrug-resistant yeast and a source of health care-associated outbreaks globally, including the United States.1-6 C. auris causes a spectrum of conditions, from colonization to

Candida auris (C. auris), first described in 2009 in Japan, is a multidrug-resistant yeast and a source of healthcare-associated outbreaks globally, including the United States1-6. C. auris causes a spectrum of conditions, from colonization to

Candida auris (C. auris) is a drug-resistant fungus that can spread easily between hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. To mitigate risk of C. auris spread, a nine-hospital healthcare system developed a C. auris screening tool in January

Challenging to identify and not easily disinfected, Candida auris (C. auris) is a resistant fungus reported in healthcare outbreaks and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. An interdisciplinary, multimodal approach may reduce transmission risk. Our

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are multidrug resistant organisms that pose a significant risk in the health care setting. Standardized identification ensures prompt isolation and is imperative to maintain patient safety.

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are multi-drug resistant organisms that pose a significant risk in the healthcare setting. Standardized identification ensures prompt isolation and is imperative to maintain patient safety.

Due to its high morbidity and mortality, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to a dramatic increase in the number of hospitalized patients in intensive care units (ICU).1 In order to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 to other patients and health care

Separate Report Finds People with Diabetes Doing a Better Job of Checking Blood Sugar

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