Can probiotics and supplements really improve your gut microbiome?
From probiotics to faecal transplants, here's what you need to know about products and remedies that promise to restore the health of your gut microbes
Unique Properties of Yeast Probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745: A Narrative Review
Probiotics, both bacterial and yeast, have long been associated with a beneficial health history and human well-being. Among yeasts, Saccharomyces is a genus that is efficacious in rendering bet...
Evaluation of a mobile disinfection cabinet using ultraviolet-C light and aerosolized hydrogen peroxide for disinfection of medical equipment - PubMed
In laboratory testing, a mobile enclosed disinfection cabinet using ultraviolet-C light and aerosolized hydrogen peroxide was effective for disinfection of hard and soft surfaces. The addition of aerosolized hydrogen peroxide to ultraviolet-C light resulted in improved disinfection of soft surfaces …
Multipronged Approach: Reducing Clostridioides Difficile Infections in Hospitals
The following is a summary of “Impact of a multipronged approach to reduce the incidence of Clostridioides difficile infections in hospitalized patients,” published in the June 2023 issue of Infection Control by Katzman et al. The objective is to reduce Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) in hospitalized patients, effective strategies are required. Researchers report data from
Strategies for applying probiotics in the antibiotic management of Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
The vital role of probiotics in the food field has been widely recognized, and at the same time, probiotics are gradually exhibiting surprising effects in the field of nutraceuticals, especially in regulating gut inflammation and the nutritional environment. As a dietary supplement in clinical nutri …
The 2 Times You Should Take Probiotic Supplements, According to Gastroentrologists | Livestrong.com
A gastroenterologist explains when to take probiotic supplements for GI issues, which probiotics to take and whether there's a "best" time to take them.
Strategies for applying probiotics in the antibiotic management of Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
The vital role of probiotics in the food field has been widely recognized, and at the same time, probiotics are gradually exhibiting surprising effects in the field of nutraceuticals, especially in regulating gut inflammation and the nutritional environment. As a dietary supplement in clinical nutri …
Effectiveness of ultraviolet-C disinfection systems for reduction of multi-drug resistant organism infections in healthcare settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
This study aimed to summarise the findings of the studies assessing the effectiveness of ultraviolet C (UV-C) room disinfection in reducing the incidence rate of healthcare-associated multi-drug-resistant organism (MDRO) infections. A systematic screening was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE, and Scop …
Can You Take Probiotics with Antibiotics? | HealthNews
Probiotics play a crucial role in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Learn how probiotics can help promote a healthy gut during and after antibiotic treatment.
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Overview of Markov model, a tool used for calculating potential clinical outcomes and the associated costs, and its use in the REBYOTA study. The standard of care used in the study is also defined.
Environmental approaches to controlling Clostridioides difficile infection in healthcare settings - PubMed
As today's most prevalent and costly healthcare-associated infection, hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI) represents a major threat to patient safety world-wide. This review will discuss how new insights into the epidemiology of CDI have quantified the prevalence of C. diffici …
Environmental approaches to controlling Clostridioides difficile infection in healthcare settings - PubMed
As today's most prevalent and costly healthcare-associated infection, hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI) represents a major threat to patient safety world-wide. This review will discuss how new insights into the epidemiology of CDI have quantified the prevalence of C. diffici …
Prevalence of Clostridioides difficile contamination in the healthcare environment and instruments: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
In conclusion, hospitals' medical devices and environmental surfaces are considered a crucial source of Clostridioides difficile infection. In this regard, we strongly recommend revising and improving the cleaning and disinfection methods in hospitals and quality control of cleaning adequacy.
Evidence Insufficient to Show That Probiotics Prevent CDI
Although 3 of 7 studies analyzed demonstrated that using probiotics could help prevent the development of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in older patients, the researchers did not find a consensus among them all.
Disinfectants and antiseptics: mechanisms of action and resistance - PubMed
Chemical biocides are used for the prevention and control of infection in health care, targeted home hygiene or controlling microbial contamination for various industrial processes including but not limited to food, water and petroleum. However, their use has substantially increased since the implem …
Preventing the spread of life-threatening gastrointestinal microbes on the surface of a continuously self-disinfecting block polymer - PubMed
Highly persistent, drug-resistant and transmissible healthcare pathogens such as Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) and Candida auris (C. auris) are responsible for causing antibiotic-associated fatal diarrhea and invasive candidiasis, respectively. In this study, we demonstrate that these pote …
Role of probiotics in preventing Clostridioides difficile infection in older adults: an integrative review - PubMed
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea. This infection can particularly affect older adults, the most susceptible to CDI. Currently, the standard therapeutic measure is antibiotic therapy, which in turn increases the risk of recurrence …
Role of probiotics in preventing Clostridioides difficile infection in older adults: an integrative review - PubMed
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea. This infection can particularly affect older adults, the most susceptible to CDI. Currently, the standard therapeutic measure is antibiotic therapy, which in turn increases the risk of recurrence …
Using a Comprehensive On-Site Assessment Process to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates - PubMed
Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates increased substantially in the United States following the emergence of COVID-19 and subsequent surges. The pandemic resulted in hospital capacities being exceeded and crisis standards of care being implemented for sustained periods. As CO …
The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Probiotic Cocktail in Human Feces Induced-Mouse Model - PubMed
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract due to altered interaction between the immune system and the gut microbiota. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of a probiotic cocktail in modulating immune dysregulation induced in mice. …
A 7-year analysis of attributable costs of healthcare-associated infections in a network of community hospitals in the southeastern United States - PubMed
We calculated the attributable cost of several healthcare-associated infections in a community hospital network: central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI-HOs) (43 ho …
Academic-private partnership aims to reduce toxic effects of deadly digestive bacteria
The bacterium commonly referred to as C. diff is sometimes called “C-difficult” because it is so hard to treat, said Mohamed Seleem, director of the Center for One Health Research. Seleem and Nectagen Inc. have received a nearly $275,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study whether synthetic proteins developed by Nectagen can reduce the toxicity of the digestive bacteria.