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CDC Protocols Cut Dialysis Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released results of its Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Prevention Collaborative showing a 32 ...read more

Antimicrobial Resistance

The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and similar drugs—called antimicrobials—is considered a major public health threat by the Food and Drug ...read more

Clostridium difficile

This report explores the essentials of Clostridium difficile, one of the most problematic pathogens facing healthcare institutions today. It provides ...read more

Clostridium difficile

Infection Control Today reports on the prevalence of Clostridium difficile, including hospitals' efforts to prevent and control this ...read more

Latest Headlines

Weed Killer Proves Beneficial For Rare Liver Disease

WASHINGTON, DC-Parents of children born with tyrosinemia were warned that those inflicted with the hereditary disease have a 29% survival rate. The rare liver disease prevents the body from properly breaking down specific amino acids. However, a rare solution may help fight ...More
January 24, 2002
Posted in News
Bizarre Skin Disease Reported by Kidney Patients

ATLANTA, Ga-Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting a rare skin disease in patients who have had kidney disease. The disease causes patient's skin to thicken and tighten extremely, to the point where their mobility is restricted. ...More
January 21, 2002
Posted in News
HEPA Filters in Demand

DULUTH, Ga-Officials at Abatement Technologies are reporting a significant increase in the demand for their HEPA-Care isolation room products since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. The HEPA filtration system for hospital isolation room and other applications are used by ...More
January 21, 2002
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
Pathogens Missing from US Army Lab

HARTFORD, Conn-A report from a 1992 Army inquiry show specimens of anthrax, the Ebola virus, and other pathogens, were listed as missing after an audit of supplies. The report also suggests someone entered a lab at a biological warfare research center in Fort Detrick, MD ...More
January 21, 2002
Posted in News
Oxboro Medical Changes Name

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn-Officials at Oxboro Medical Inc., have announced the name of their medical products company has changed to STERION Inc. The company, based near Minneapolis, Minn., is a developer and marketer of singe-use, disposable CS and OR medical products. For more ...More
January 21, 2002
Posted in News
Researchers Find Simian AIDS in Wild Chimp

WASHINGTON, DC-For the first time, researchers have found a rare strain of simian AIDS in a wild chimpanzee. The discovery comes from advanced testing in Tanzania-several thousand miles east from the estimated birthplace of the disease. Researchers were surprised not only ...More
January 21, 2002
Posted in News
College Officials in Alabama Face TB Outbreak

MOBILE, Al-Nearly three weeks ago, an African graduate student at Spring Hill College died of tuberculosis. Today, some 48 people at the school have tested positive for the airborne infectious disease. One third of the 1,500-student population is being tested for TB as ...More
January 18, 2002
Posted in News
Futura Medical Pairs with Broadlane Inc.

SOLANA BEACH, Calif-Officials at Futura Medical Corporation, a leader the sharps safety device industry, has entered a three-year product agreement with supply chain management leader Broadlane Inc. The agreement, which took effect January 1, will potentially combine ...More
January 18, 2002
Posted in News
Surgical Glue Receives FDA Approval

WASHINGTON, DC--The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dermabond--a glue specifically designed to seal surgical cuts without stitches. The glue reportedly keeps out bacteria as well. Distributed by Ethicon Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson, the ...More
January 18, 2002
Posted in News
Technology Update

BIOMATRx, a new antimicrobial product, is a water-soluble, non-toxic substance that can be applied to surfaces with a sponge, mop, or spray, to establish a protective surface that reportedly kills bacteria, viruses, molds, mildew, and yeasts. The clear, non-leaching ...More
January 18, 2002
Posted in News