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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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Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. Stock Drops After Investigation Announcement

NEW YORK-Federal investigators are looking at pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co. after reports that the company gave free drugs and devices to doctors in exchange for purchase of other Bristol drugs. Bristol stock fell 3% Tuesday after the announcement. A ...More
March 1, 2001
Posted in News
Best Manufacturing Announces Designs New Gloves

ALTANTA, Ga-Best Manufacturing, a provider of hand protection for industrial and medical markets, announced the addition of two work gloves to its general purpose line. The Nitri Flex Lite and Skinny Dip gloves provide an alternative to cotton and lightweight leather ...More
March 1, 2001
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Stopping the Spread of TB

Stopping the Spread of TB A Japanese Hospital Case Study By Y Nakajima, MD, PhD, and T Mori, MD, PhD Japan has experienced a resurgence in tuberculosis during the last several years. One of the most relevant factors is the rapidly aging population where the population of ...More
March 1, 2001
Posted in Articles, PPE & Standard Precautions
When Used as Directed...

Antimicrobial Product Labels and Regulations By Marcia Ellis and Kirsten Buck Antimicrobial products, whether they be hard surface disinfectants or skin care products, are essential in infection control. It is important for the infection control practitioner to understand ...More
March 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
Resistant Bacteria: What are the Facts?

Resistant Bacteria: What are the Facts? By Rhonda D. Jones, BS, RM The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked with the overuse and misuse of antibiotics has become a legitimate public health concern. Scientists, infection control practitioners, epidemiologists, ...More
March 1, 2001
Posted in Articles
Women at Higher Risk of AIDS Infection in Africa, Asia

WASHINGTON, DC-A new United Nation report shows that women in Africa and Asia are more likely to be infected by AIDS because of the way they are treated in society. Poverty and lack of power often leave women in these areas as prostitutes, or subject to unsafe sex with ...More
February 27, 2001
Posted in News
Congressional Bill To Create Office of Men's Health

WASHINGTON, DC-Citing men's lack of desire to go to their physicians, more than 50 members of Congress are asking for funding to create a federal office of men's health. What some Congressmen are calling "a silent health crisis," the bill would help make men comfortable in ...More
February 27, 2001
Posted in News
Alliance Medical Corporation Acquires Paragon Healthcare Corp.

PHOENIX, Ariz.-Alliance Medical Corporation has announced its acquisition of Paragon Healthcare Corporation. Officials from the medical device reprocessing company say it is excited to add Paragon to its corporate holdings. Paragon, incorporated in 1996, has led the EP ...More
February 27, 2001
Posted in News
Artificial Skin Helps with Rare Blister Disease

WASHINGTON, DC-Children afflicted with a rare genetic disease may be helped with a new artificial skin. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the skin. Children who have epidermolysis bullosa have severe blisters that can scar and leave the fingers melded ...More
February 27, 2001
Posted in News
Infections Linked to Heart Disease

WASHINGTON, DC-New research shows sinusitis, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections may increase a person's risk of heart disease. Studies have long shown that stomach ulcers and gum disease are risk factors for heart disease. One study found 85% of heart-attack patients ...More
February 27, 2001
Posted in News