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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

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Enzymatic Cleaning Solution for a Clean Bill of Health: Is itsafe?

Enzymatic Cleaning Solution for a Clean Bill of Health: Is it safe? By Brian Kern Every healthcare facility struggles to define exactly when an instrument is safe for surgical use. Prior handling by Central Services (CS) is also scrutinized to ensure the safety of hospital ...More
April 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
HIV Becoming Women's Disease

CHICAGO-A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Associationsays HIV is increasingly becoming a women's disease. Further research is necessary on HIV pathogenesis and therapy in women. The study reviewed surveillance and prospective cohort studies ...More
March 30, 2001
Posted in News
Sexually Risky Behavior Increasing

ATLANTA, Ga-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that a recent syphilis outbreak in Southern California has alerted officials of increased risky behavior. The outbreak in men who have sex with men (MSM) indicates that rates of unsafe sex are on the ...More
March 29, 2001
Posted in News
Calypte Biomedical Awarded ISO Certification

ALAMEDA, Calif-Calypte Biomedical Corporation has received IS 9001, EN 46001, and ISO 13485 certification. ISO certification is recognized for the using best manufacturing practices in a wide variety of products, including medical devices. ISO is an international standards ...More
March 29, 2001
Posted in News
Genotypic Analysis of Drug-Resistant HIV Cost-Effective

WESTPORT, Conn-Genotypic analysis of drug-resistant HIV strains appears to be cost-effective. A new study conducted by Milton C. Weinstein, MD, from the Harvard School of Public Health, used an HIV simulation model to incorporate data from several HIV-related trials to ...More
March 22, 2001
Posted in News
Paratek Appoints New Vice President

BOSTON-Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has appointed S. Ken Tanaka, Ph.D, as vice president of research and development. Tanaka's primary responsibilities with Paratek will be to oversee the company's innovative tetracycline and MAR (Multiple Antibiotic Resistance) programs, ...More
March 22, 2001
Posted in News
Ansell Healthcare Awarded Product Line Award

REDBANK, NJ-Frost and Sullivan have awarded Ansell Healthcare, Inc., the 2000 Market Engineering Award for Product Line Strategy. Ansell Healthcare is a manufacturer of barrier protective products. The company has been recognized for its ability to optimize their product ...More
March 22, 2001
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
Allegiance Acquires Assets of Critical Care Concepts

McGAW PARK, Ill-Allegiance Corporation, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health, Inc., has acquired the assets of Critical Care Concepts, Inc. (3Ci) of Norcross, Georgia. 3Ci is a specialty distributor, leasing agent, and repairer of respiratory-care products. Financial terms of ...More
March 21, 2001
Posted in News
Depressed Female HIV Patients More Likely to Die

WESTPORT, Conn-A new study shows women who are HIV-positive and have chronic depression symptoms are more likely to die than HIV-positive women without symptoms of depression. Jeannette R. Ickovics, MD, from Yale University, used data from the HIV Epidemiologic Research ...More
March 21, 2001
Posted in News
US Cancer Research to Lead Singapore Genomics Program

WASHINGTON, DC-An American doctor has been asked to become the executive director of the Genomics Program for the Republic of Singapore. Currently Edison T. Liu, MD, is the director of the Division of Clinical Sciences of the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. ...More
March 21, 2001
Posted in News