New research reveals a high numbers for those who suffer childhood concussion in the United States. While traumatic brain injury (TBI) sounds frightening, many people are complacent about the term “mild concussion,” which is a form of TBI that can have long term impacts on health and function. In research published in the Journal of … Continued
Intended to provide privacy, curtains between beds in hospitals may be providing a vector for infection as well. An article in the American Journal of Infection Control calls attention to the danger posed by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Seemingly harmless objects like chart markers—or even privacy curtains— may harbor dangerous bacteria. In a small pilot study, … Continued