Healthcare Systems

Prevalence of nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance patterns in Iranian hospitals over five years

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Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global concern for patient safety and healthcare quality. In Iran, the prevalence of HAIs and rising antibiotic resistance among key pathogens pose significant challenges to patient care and healthcare systems. This study examines the prevalence of HAIs, resistance patterns, and infection rates in Iranian hospitals from 2019 to 2023. This … Read more

New Oral Therapies Signal Shift in Cardiometabolic Care

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A new experimental cholesterol-lowering pill and recent advances in oral diabetes treatments are reinforcing a broader shift toward earlier, less invasive management of cardiometabolic disease, as drugmakers and clinicians focus on prevention, adherence, and risk reduction in high-risk populations. “There are other pills that patients can add to their statins, but none come close to … Read more