Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly, hospital study finds
New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems.
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How improving air quality in schools would minimize the threat of bird flu spread
The U.S. will struggle to maintain an effective response to a future H5N1 epidemic unless schools are made as "pandemic proof ...
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People at 'risk of harm' at failing Wirral care home
Inspectors have had to intervene and take action after dirty mattresses, untrained staff and other issues were found at a ...
State finds Contra Costa Co. ECM Medi-Cal program failed to ensure medical care
In a newly released audit report, the California Department of Health Care Services found that the Contra Costa Health Plan failed to ensure proper medical care for its sickest, most medically ...
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CQC takes action to protect people at Wallasey care home
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Newhaven, a care home in Wallasey, Merseyside, as inadequate and taken action to protect people, following an inspection in December last year. Newhaven is ...
Dirty mattresses found as care home told to take action over failings
Inspectors have had to intervene and take action after dirty mattresses, untrained staff and other issues were found at a ...
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Thousands of stroke patients lose out on specialised care, while others delay calling for help, audit reveals
Up to 2,000 patients who suffered a stroke over the course of a year were not treated in a dedicated unit which can reduce the risk of death, disability or having to go into a nursing home, a new ...