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Practical Patient Care Issue 33
Editorial Editor Phoebe Galbraith
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iagnostics have come a long way over the years, as identifying the microorganisms behind diseases has become a fundamental task for medical researchers. However, new and unusual pathogens are increasingly harder to identify and treat. With new technology on the horizon that holds the potential to rapidly identify the particular pathogen responsible for a certain illness, Andrea Valentino speaks to experts to find out how metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has the potential to become an important diagnostic tool to diagnose patients on page 8. Oxygen therapy is a typical treatment in modern medicine and had largely gone unquestioned for its practical uses until recently. New research suggests that less is more, with conservative levels of oxygen over the liberal levels patients usually receive could be more beneficial. Monica Karpinski investigates the latest research on page 49 to find out the potential of reduced oxygen.
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Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is a significant problem facing healthcare facilities, and hand hygiene plays a critical role in preventing the transmission of bacteria that can lead to infection. Proper hand hygiene can help break the chain of infection and safeguard patients against HAIs. On page 40, Sarah Harris hears from Dr Janet Glowicz and Dr Shanina Knighton to find out what healthcare facilities and workers can do to improve hand hygiene practices to reduce the spread of HAIs and protect patients. As the new editor of Practical Patient Care, I hope you enjoy the latest edition as we delve into the latest research and development for patient care.
Phoebe Galbraith, editor
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