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Dirty Scopes, Deadly Bacteria, Deadly Secrets

The story of the endoscopes that sickened and killed patients just keeps getting worse and worse.  When I first wrote about it, I focused on the actions of the Seattle hospital that discovered it was transmitting deadly infections to patients … Read More

Posted in antibiotic resistant bacteria, disclosure of medical mistakes, Hospital Negligence, Hospitals, Infection, medical errors, medical ethics, medical malpractice lawsuits, Medical Negligence, Sepsis |

Good Medical Care – It Depends on a Lot

I read this brief on-line article today. http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/many-hospitals-ineffectively-treat-bloodstream-infections-study-suggests The title suggested it would be about the ineffective treatment of bloodstream born infections by hospitals.  Bloodstream born infections can cause serious medical complications and death.  They require early recognition and treatment. … Read More

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Sepsis – Some Sobering New Statistics

Sepsis and septicemia are nearly identical terms which have often been used interchangeably to describe life-threatening infections which have spread throughout the body.  They arise from various infections, including those of the skin, lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract.  Despite high … Read More

Posted in Health Care Costs, Sepsis |