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How Bleach Kills Bacteria

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have made strides in understanding exactly how bleach kills bacteria—and how ...read more

World Immunization Week is April 2024

"Immunize for a Healthy Future: Know, Check, Protect" is the message of this year’s World Immunization Week, being celebrated April 24-30, ...read more

Ebola Virus Disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the following frequently asked questions on Ebola virus disease. ...read more

Infection Prevention and Hand Hygiene

Growing body of evidence demonstrates that patients who are more actively involved in their healthcare experience better health outcomes and incur ...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

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Infection Control Today - 05/2004: In the Name of Safety

In the Name of Safety Building a Bloddborne Pathogens Program By John Roark Education, vigilance and a culture of safety help create a secure environment for healthcare workers and patients. There are two classes of blood and body fluid exposures: mucocutaneous (exposure of ...More
May 1, 2004 Posted in Articles
Infection Control Today - 05/2004: Effective Management

Effective Management of Borrowed Instrumentation By Richard P. Blasko, MBA, CSPDT, CRCST Given the lofty expenditure on surgical supplies and declining reimbursement, many facilities that specialize in total joint replacements have had to resort to consignment of ...More
May 1, 2004 Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
Earlier Treatment of Fungal Infections in Neonatal ICU Babies Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death

LOS ANGELES -- A new UCLA study shows that time matters when treating fungal infections in neonates and that earlier treatment can mean the difference between life and death. The findings, being presented May 1, 2004 at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting in ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
How Common Was West Nile Virus in St. Louis? Researchers Look for the Answer

ST. LOUIS -- Saint Louis University researchers and other public health officials have begun a new study to gain a clearer picture of how many people in St. Louis were infected with the West Nile virus during the past two mosquito seasons. By taking blood samples from ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
Bacterial Infection May Cause or Worsen Asthma Attacks in Children

A type of bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae could be responsible for triggering asthma attacks in children who have never experienced them before, and may exacerbate wheezing in children who already have asthma, according to a study in the May 15, 2004 issue of Clinical ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
Fungi Found in Newborn Nasal Mucous Membrane

Researchers have recently claimed that eosinophilic chronic sinusitis is an immune disorder caused by the body's reaction to fungus. It is common for airborne fungi to lodge in the mucus lining of the sinuses without causing problems. But in individuals prone to chronic ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
Treatment for Skin Infection May be Effective Against Antibiotic-Resistant Chronic Rhinosinusitis

The treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) includes the use of repeated doses of systemic antibiotics. Unfortunately, this treatment option may prove to be counter-productive. A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) documented an increase ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
CDC Releases 2004 Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the Prevention and Control of Influenza

As signaled in the fall of 2003, at the height of the influenza season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has adopted a recommendation that children six months to 23 months of age should be vaccinated annually against influenza. CDC released the 2004 ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
Research on Bacteria 'Magic Spot' May Lead to Better Antibiotics

Scientists have unraveled the behavior of one key component of bacteria, a finding that may lead to better, more effective antibiotics. The researchers studied a mechanism of action they call the "magic spot" - an important regulator of gene expression. They ...More
April 30, 2004 Posted in News
Researchers Discover Increased HIV Risk for Women with Violent Male Partners

South African research published in this week's issue of The Lancet highlights how women with physically violent and controlling male partners are at an increased risk of HIV-1 infection. HIV/AIDS is more widespread among women in sub-Saharan Africa than any other ...More
April 29, 2004 Posted in News