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Condé Nast Traveler
10 hours ago
- Condé Nast Traveler
13 Best Hotels in the Dolomites, Italy's Charming Mountain Region
Located in the heart of the Dolomites on the Alpe di Siusi—the highest Alpine plateau in Europe—in winter, its ski-in, ski-out location offers direct access to the pistes, and in summer, South Tyrol's flower-flecked network of hiking and biking trails. As you'd expect from the brand, wellness and spa is at its core with a health-forward COMO Shambala menu on offer, plus hearty Tyrolean and Italian fare—as well as excellent Alto Adige wines—for those who don't want to hold back. All of the wood-clad cozy rooms face the slopes and have a balcony or terrace. Valley-plucked apples and filtered bottles of still and sparkling water are left daily. It is reassuringly old school—a regular telephone with a windy cord gives you quick access to reception, and switches dim the lights (no pesky iPad here). The spa is, of course, a must—where treatments on offer include Deep Tissue, Indian head, Balinese and drainage massage alongside Tyrolean-skewed treatments. Their hay bath is an acquired taste—being sandwiched between two lots of hay is meant to improve circulation. Sauna is a serious operation here, with herbal and Finnish saunas and salt and aroma steams (get the etiquette right, there are no swimsuits allowed, towels are optional, and most go naked) with a convivial outdoor seating area in the snow where half-clad spa-goers chatter. In summer the hotel offers multiple activities including biking, hiking, climbing, trail running, paragliding, zip lining, lake/wild swimming, picnicking, and helicopter rides. —Jemima Sissons
CNN
13 hours ago
- Health
- CNN
Two premature babies die from suspected dish soap contamination in Italy
FacebookTweetLink A criminal investigation has been opened after two premature babies died within hours of each other on the night between August 12th and 13th in the San Maurizio Hospital in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, officials said. The infants, both born three weeks ago—one in the 23rd week of gestation and the other in the 27th week of gestation—were diagnosed with an infection caused by the germ Serratia Marcescens, a common microbe that is dangerous only to people with compromising health conditions. The newborns each weighed about 700 grams (1.54 pounds). The germ has been linked to the dishwashing soap used in the hospital, according to Josef Widmann, the medical director of the South Tyrolean Health Authority, who said in a news conference Thursday that all of the industrial dish soap used by the Bolzano hospital system has been recalled. 'In addition to the serious problems resulting from their extreme prematurity, both children were diagnosed with an infection by Serratia marcescens , a germ widespread in the environment, present in water, soil, plants, animals and humans, among other things,' Widmann said during the news conference. 'This germ is generally harmless to healthy individuals; however, for very premature babies, the infection is potentially lethal.' Dr. Monika Zaebisch, the medical director of the hospital, said that the facility has stopped accepting high-risk premature babies in its neonatal ward during the investigation. The hospital is transferring 10 high-risk babies who were in the same ward as the deceased newborns to a different ward to ensure they are not exposed to any contaminated materials. 'At the Bolzano hospital, we have implemented all preventive measures to prevent the transmission of germs,' Zaebisch said Thursday. 'The ward staff strictly adheres to hygiene measures. Unfortunately, these two cases could not be prevented. On August 12, we decided not to accept any further high-risk births. We have agreed with the Trento hospital that they will accept premature babies so that no child is exposed to risk.' Hospital director Pierpaolo Bertoli said that the infection was identified in both babies when they started exhibiting symptoms. 'Unfortunately, the babies later developed sepsis, which later proved fatal,' he said Thursday. 'The presence of this bacterium is not unique because it constantly poses a risk to neonatal intensive care units, not so much because of the type of germ but because of the particular vulnerability of these little patients due to their immature immune systems.' The National Anti-Corruption Unit of the Carabinieri military police (NAS) is investigating the matter and the Bolzano Public Prosecutor's office will determine whether to order autopsies on the infants to determine if charges of malpractice or manslaughter are warranted. The tragedy comes weeks after three people died of suspected botulism poisoning in the south of the country.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Two premature babies die from suspected dish soap contamination in Italy
Rome — A criminal investigation has been opened after two premature babies died within hours of each other on the night between August 12th and 13th in the San Maurizio Hospital in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, officials said. The infants, both born three weeks ago—one in the 23rd week of gestation and the other in the 27th week of gestation—were diagnosed with an infection caused by the germ Serratia Marcescens, a common microbe that is dangerous only to people with compromising health conditions. The newborns each weighed about 700 grams (1.54 pounds). The germ has been linked to the dishwashing soap used in the hospital, according to Josef Widmann, the medical director of the South Tyrolean Health Authority, who said in a news conference Thursday that all of the industrial dish soap used by the Bolzano hospital system has been recalled. 'In addition to the serious problems resulting from their extreme prematurity, both children were diagnosed with an infection by Serratia marcescens , a germ widespread in the environment, present in water, soil, plants, animals and humans, among other things,' Widmann said during the news conference. 'This germ is generally harmless to healthy individuals; however, for very premature babies, the infection is potentially lethal.' Dr. Monika Zaebisch, the medical director of the hospital, said that the facility has stopped accepting high-risk premature babies in its neonatal ward during the investigation. The hospital is transferring 10 high-risk babies who were in the same ward as the deceased newborns to a different ward to ensure they are not exposed to any contaminated materials. 'At the Bolzano hospital, we have implemented all preventive measures to prevent the transmission of germs,' Zaebisch said Thursday. 'The ward staff strictly adheres to hygiene measures. Unfortunately, these two cases could not be prevented. On August 12, we decided not to accept any further high-risk births. We have agreed with the Trento hospital that they will accept premature babies so that no child is exposed to risk.' Hospital director Pierpaolo Bertoli said that the infection was identified in both babies when they started exhibiting symptoms. 'Unfortunately, the babies later developed sepsis, which later proved fatal,' he said Thursday. 'The presence of this bacterium is not unique because it constantly poses a risk to neonatal intensive care units, not so much because of the type of germ but because of the particular vulnerability of these little patients due to their immature immune systems.' The National Anti-Corruption Unit of the Carabinieri military police (NAS) is investigating the matter and the Bolzano Public Prosecutor's office will determine whether to order autopsies on the infants to determine if charges of malpractice or manslaughter are warranted. The tragedy comes weeks after three people died of suspected botulism poisoning in the south of the country.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Two premature babies die from suspected dish soap contamination in Italy
A criminal investigation has been opened after two premature babies died within hours of each other on the night between August 12th and 13th in the San Maurizio Hospital in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, officials said. The infants, both born three weeks ago—one in the 23rd week of gestation and the other in the 27th week of gestation—were diagnosed with an infection caused by the germ Serratia Marcescens, a common microbe that is dangerous only to people with compromising health conditions. The newborns each weighed about 700 grams (1.54 pounds). The germ has been linked to the dishwashing soap used in the hospital, according to Josef Widmann, the medical director of the South Tyrolean Health Authority, who said in a news conference Thursday that all of the industrial dish soap used by the Bolzano hospital system has been recalled. 'In addition to the serious problems resulting from their extreme prematurity, both children were diagnosed with an infection by Serratia marcescens , a germ widespread in the environment, present in water, soil, plants, animals and humans, among other things,' Widmann said during the news conference. 'This germ is generally harmless to healthy individuals; however, for very premature babies, the infection is potentially lethal.' Dr. Monika Zaebisch, the medical director of the hospital, said that the facility has stopped accepting high-risk premature babies in its neonatal ward during the investigation. The hospital is transferring 10 high-risk babies who were in the same ward as the deceased newborns to a different ward to ensure they are not exposed to any contaminated materials. 'At the Bolzano hospital, we have implemented all preventive measures to prevent the transmission of germs,' Zaebisch said Thursday. 'The ward staff strictly adheres to hygiene measures. Unfortunately, these two cases could not be prevented. On August 12, we decided not to accept any further high-risk births. We have agreed with the Trento hospital that they will accept premature babies so that no child is exposed to risk.' Hospital director Pierpaolo Bertoli said that the infection was identified in both babies when they started exhibiting symptoms. 'Unfortunately, the babies later developed sepsis, which later proved fatal,' he said Thursday. 'The presence of this bacterium is not unique because it constantly poses a risk to neonatal intensive care units, not so much because of the type of germ but because of the particular vulnerability of these little patients due to their immature immune systems.' The National Anti-Corruption Unit of the Carabinieri military police (NAS) is investigating the matter and the Bolzano Public Prosecutor's office will determine whether to order autopsies on the infants to determine if charges of malpractice or manslaughter are warranted. The tragedy comes weeks after three people died of suspected botulism poisoning in the south of the country.
CNN
2 days ago
- Health
- CNN
Two premature babies die from suspected dish soap contamination in Italy
FacebookTweetLink A criminal investigation has been opened after two premature babies died within hours of each other on the night between August 12th and 13th in the San Maurizio Hospital in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, officials said. The infants, both born three weeks ago—one in the 23rd week of gestation and the other in the 27th week of gestation—were diagnosed with an infection caused by the germ Serratia Marcescens, a common microbe that is dangerous only to people with compromising health conditions. The newborns each weighed about 700 grams (1.54 pounds). The germ has been linked to the dishwashing soap used in the hospital, according to Josef Widmann, the medical director of the South Tyrolean Health Authority, who said in a news conference Thursday that all of the industrial dish soap used by the Bolzano hospital system has been recalled. 'In addition to the serious problems resulting from their extreme prematurity, both children were diagnosed with an infection by Serratia marcescens , a germ widespread in the environment, present in water, soil, plants, animals and humans, among other things,' Widmann said during the news conference. 'This germ is generally harmless to healthy individuals; however, for very premature babies, the infection is potentially lethal.' Dr. Monika Zaebisch, the medical director of the hospital, said that the facility has stopped accepting high-risk premature babies in its neonatal ward during the investigation. The hospital is transferring 10 high-risk babies who were in the same ward as the deceased newborns to a different ward to ensure they are not exposed to any contaminated materials. 'At the Bolzano hospital, we have implemented all preventive measures to prevent the transmission of germs,' Zaebisch said Thursday. 'The ward staff strictly adheres to hygiene measures. Unfortunately, these two cases could not be prevented. On August 12, we decided not to accept any further high-risk births. We have agreed with the Trento hospital that they will accept premature babies so that no child is exposed to risk.' Hospital director Pierpaolo Bertoli said that the infection was identified in both babies when they started exhibiting symptoms. 'Unfortunately, the babies later developed sepsis, which later proved fatal,' he said Thursday. 'The presence of this bacterium is not unique because it constantly poses a risk to neonatal intensive care units, not so much because of the type of germ but because of the particular vulnerability of these little patients due to their immature immune systems.' The National Anti-Corruption Unit of the Carabinieri military police (NAS) is investigating the matter and the Bolzano Public Prosecutor's office will determine whether to order autopsies on the infants to determine if charges of malpractice or manslaughter are warranted. The tragedy comes weeks after three people died of suspected botulism poisoning in the south of the country.
