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Using interpretable machine learning to predict bloodstream infection and antimicrobial resistance in patients admitted to ICU: Early alert predictors based on EHR data to guide antimicrobial stewardship | PLOS Digital Health https://t.co/NvHAmcnBwZ
Hard to believe this occurred in America. Politicians are celebrating.
Nevaeh Crain Died During a Miscarriage After Trying to Get Care in Texas Hospitals — ProPublica https://t.co/hqcTiSFdyW
Investigation links cockroaches to outbreak of resistant bacteria in ICU
“Health care workers likely underestimate the potential for insects to contribute to health care-acquired infections,” https://t.co/QEn07QsXFE
Health Care-Associated Burkholderia multivorans Infections Traced to Contaminated Ice Machines https://t.co/QO16ott1uj via @infectioncontrol
Contaminated ice machines caused Burkholderia multivorans infections at hospitals in California and Colorado.