Summit Medical Group - Health in the News - Hygiene Updates http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/ Summit Medical Group brings you the latest news and updates on Hygiene from HealthDay to help you and your family 'Live Well, Stay Well.' en-us wecare@smgnj.com wecare@smgnj.com 60 Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/676485/ Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 Health Tip: Keep Nails Trim and Clean http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/676025/ And avoid spreading germs Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/676368/ Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers say Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 First Aid Tips for Treating Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/675888/ Acting quickly can help injuries heal faster, prevent infection Thu, 2 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400 Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/675860/ Helpful tips can reassure expectant mothers about their hair, nail and skin care treatments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 Tapeworm-Linked Seizures May Be Rising in U.S., Doctors Say http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/675209/ Neurologists issue guidelines for treatment Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400 Steady Rise in Heart Valve Infections Noted in U.S. http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/674653/ Many develop in health care facilities, researcher says Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400 'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/674637/ Norovirus has overtaken rotavirus in causing gastric illness, CDC study finds Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400 Expert Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Bathroom http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/674270/ And 3 million good reasons to keep your toothbrush covered Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0400 Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/674335/ Gastric illness from <i>C. difficile</i> continues to rise despite improved cleaning, decontamination Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400 Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/674071/ Leadership is needed for change to occur, experts say Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?' http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/673620/ Study of young adults suggests DNA 'telomeres' may determine who's vulnerable Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500 Skin-Care Basics for Your New Baby http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/672753/ For example, bathing every other day is sufficient, expert says Sat, 9 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Defend Against Double-Dipping at Your Super Bowl Party http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/673062/ Some creative ways to lower chances of germ-laden chips finding their way into shared dips Sun, 3 Feb 2013 09:30:00 -0500 CDC Researchers Spot Increase in New 'Stomach Bug' Strain http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/healthday/article/672828/ A norovirus from Australia caused majority of U.S. outbreaks at the end of 2012 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0500