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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

Combination, Order of Anti-HIV Drugs Make a Difference in First-time Recipients

WASHINGTON -- How anti-HIV drugs are combined and the order in which they are given are important factors to consider when designing treatment strategies for patients new to antiretroviral therapy, says a new study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious ...More
December 11, 2003 Posted in News
FDA Issues Update on Recent Hepatitis A Outbreaks Associated With Green Onions From Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Food and Drug Administration is reaffirming that several recent hepatitis A virus outbreaks have been associated with eating raw or undercooked green onions (scallions). Investigations by state and local health departments, the Centers for Disease ...More
December 11, 2003 Posted in News
National Meningitis Association Issues Statement Regarding NEJM Commentary

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. -- On December 11, 2003, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published a commentary highlighting meningococcal meningitis vaccination public policy and individual choices, focusing on education of parents about the disease and availability of the ...More
December 11, 2003 Posted in News
Missed the Flu Shot? There Are Ways to Keep the Virus From Spreading

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL -- With a shortage of influenza vaccines nationwide, physicians with Allina Medical Clinic are urging people to take extra precautions as we enter what may be one of the worst flu seasons in years. "As unpredictable as influenza may be, it's ...More
December 10, 2003 Posted in News
Patients With Bacterial Sinusitis Report Initial Antibiotic Was Not Effective, According to Survey

WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- Almost 40 percent of acute bacterial sinusitis sufferers report the antibiotic they were initially prescribed did not work the first time, according to a national survey conducted by Wirthlin Worldwide. Furthermore, nearly two-thirds experience at least ...More
December 10, 2003 Posted in News
Cardinal Health Introduces Medical Gloves Designed to Help Improve Skin, Relieve Dermatitis

McGAW PARK, Ill. -- Cardinal Health, a leading provider of products and services supporting the healthcare industry, announced today it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market an advanced new line of medical gloves made with Neu-Thera, an ...More
December 10, 2003 Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
"Survival Sex" and Substance Abuse May Hinder HIV Prevention Efforts

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Even after receiving risk-reduction counseling, some individuals who know they are HIV-positive are engaging in high-risk behavior that could transmit their infection, according to a study in the Jan. 1, 2004 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, now ...More
December 10, 2003 Posted in News
Vaccine Safety Advocates Support Senator's Vaccine Safety Resolution

WASHINGTON -- Americans for Vaccine Safety and Accountability, headed by the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), are joining with other parent, veteran and healthcare organizations in support of a proposed Senate resolution asking Secretary of Defense Donald ...More
December 9, 2003 Posted in News
GenoMed Announces Possible Universal Viral Antidote That Could Be First Line of Defense Against Viral Bioterrorism

ST. LOUIS -- GenoMed Inc. has announced a possible antidote against most viruses, including SARS, influenza, Hantavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), monkeypox, Ebola virus, West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, Eastern Equine encephalitis virus, smallpox virus, ...More
December 9, 2003 Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
CDC is Assessing Influenza Vaccine Now in the Supply Pipeline

WASHINGTON and ATLANTA -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in response to strong consumer demand for influenza vaccine, is working with vaccine manufacturers, state health departments, medical professionals, and others to assess the status of the ...More
December 8, 2003 Posted in News