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SSIs in Ambulatory Surgery

In an analysis that included nearly 300,000 patients from eight states who underwent ambulatory surgery, researchers found that the rates of surgical ...read more

Hand Sanitizer Missing in Some Hospitals

Approximately 1 in 5 U.S. healthcare facilities don't make alcohol-based hand sanitizer available at every point of care, missing a critical ...read more

Infection Prevention Compliance

Infection Control Today invited infection preventionists to tell us about their experiences with boosting and maintaining compliance with infection ...read more

PPE Utilization in a Pandemic

This report explores the utilization of personal protective equipment and respiratory protection within a pandemic scenario and addresses key issues ...read more

Biocides and Sporicidal Disinfectants

This Pulse provides a quick summary of some of the ideas and perspectives coming out of the 2013 Spring Conference of the Society of Healthcare ...read more

Latest Headlines

Oculus Innovative Sciences Files Application with EPA for Approval of Microcyn as a Hospital-Grade Disinfectant

PETALUMA, Calif. -- Oculus Innovative Sciences has filed its application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval of its Microcyn disinfectant as a hospital-grade disinfectant for use in households, hospitals and industrial environments. This is the ...More
May 20, 2004 Posted in News
New Pall-Aquasafe Water Filter is Designed to Stop Legionella Bacteria in its Tracks; Helps Protect Hospitals from Contaminated Water Systems

EAST HILLS, N.Y. -- Recognition that Legionella bacteria are transmitted to humans through contaminated water systems is increasing worldwide as the number of outbreaks of Legionnaires disease, a potentially fatal pneumonia, continues to rise. The problem is at its most ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News
Scientific Panel Rejects Vaccines as Cause of Autism

WASHINGTON -- A pivotal report issued today by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) rejects childhood vaccines as a cause of autism. The findings, based on reviews of current scientific evidence, are a significant affirmation of vaccine safety, according to the American Academy ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News
National Vaccine Information Center Says IOM Played Politics in Report on Autism and Vaccines

WASHINGTON -- The nation's largest and oldest parent- led vaccine safety organization is charging that today's report on autism and vaccines issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) seriously jeopardizes the credibility of IOM to make an objective scientific analysis of ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News
'Gate-Keeper' Patent Granted for Novel Germicidal Device to Help Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections

BOSTON - Catheter-site infections are among the most common and serious nosocomial infections. UVSolutions announces its patented catheter site disinfection system, also patented for wound care, is a safe, effective, painless, low-cost disinfection solution. ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene
National Autism Association Says Institute of Medicine Report on Autism and Vaccines is Derived From Flawed Data

WASHINGTON -- A report released today has parents and researchers shocked at how far the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will go to protect the reputation of the vaccination program. After CDC-funded hearings were held in ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News
FDA Approves Avelox for Community-Acquired Pneumonia Due to Multi-Drug Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae

WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application for Avelox (moxifloxacin HCI) Tablets and I.V. for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by multi-drug resistant Streptococcus ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News
Cardinal Health to Acquire ALARIS Medical Systems

DUBLIN, Ohio and SAN DIEGO -- Cardinal Health, Inc., a leading provider of products and services supporting the healthcare industry, and ALARIS Medical Systems, Inc., a global leader in intravenous medication safety products and services, today announced a definitive ...More
May 19, 2004 Posted in News
Juvaris Announces Phase I SBIR for Development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Vaccine

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Juvaris BioTherapeutics Inc., a private biotechnology company, announces it has received a phase I SBIR grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. The grant will fund initial studies for the development of a vaccine against ...More
May 18, 2004 Posted in News
New Campaign Urges Patients to Speak Up for Safer Surgery

CINCINNATI -- As surgical infections and medical errors continue to receive attention and scrutiny in the U.S., patients are becoming more involved than ever before in the decisions that affect their care. To help fill the need for more patient education, Ethicon ...More
May 18, 2004 Posted in News