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Vaccine Adjuvant Uses Host DNA to Boost Pathogen Recognition

April 8th 2013

Device-Related Infections: A Tale of Two Hospitals Setting Example for HAI Reduction, Prevention

April 8th 2013

We share the success stories of two hospitals that are driving down device-related infection rates and upholding high levels of patient safety within their institutions.

Slide Show: STD Awareness Month

April 8th 2013

AVA Foundation for Education and Research Receives Major Grant from Association for Vascular Access

April 7th 2013

GE and StartUp Health Select IntelligentM for Entrepreneurship Program

April 6th 2013

CDC Issues Health Alert About Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses

April 5th 2013

WHO Offers FAQs on Human Infection with Influenza A (H7N9) Virus

April 5th 2013

The World Health Organization (WHO) provides the following frequently asked questions and answers about the influenza A(H7N9) virus that has now killed six people and infected 14 in China.

Revealing the Weapons by Which Bacteria Fight Each Other

April 4th 2013

Scientists Identify First Potentially Effective Therapy for Human Prion Disease

April 4th 2013

Hepatitis A Virus Cloaks Itself in Membranes Hijacked from Infected Cells

April 4th 2013

Scissor-Like Enzyme Points Toward Treatment of Infectious Disease

April 4th 2013

APIC Announces Two Free Implementation Guides for Infection Prevention

April 3rd 2013

Oklahoma Dental Association Issues Statement on Infection Control in Dental Settings

April 3rd 2013

Researchers Find Odd Association Between UTIs and Schizophrenia Relapse

April 3rd 2013

Investigational Vaccine Not Effective in Reducing Post-Operative Staph Infections

April 2nd 2013

Sharps Injuries Have Major Health and Cost Impact for Surgeons

April 2nd 2013

Fighting Listeria and Other Foodborne Illnesses with Nanobiotechnology

April 2nd 2013

New Instrument Will Quickly Detect Botulinum, Ricin, Other Biothreat Agents

April 2nd 2013

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing a medical instrument that will be able to quickly detect a suite of biothreat agents, including anthrax, ricin, botulinum, shiga and SEB toxin.

Research Discoveries Shed Light on Common STI

April 2nd 2013

Dental Bib Clips Can Harbor Bacteria Even After Disinfection

April 2nd 2013

American Industrial Hygiene Association Releases Position Statement on Mold

April 2nd 2013

New Disinfection Technology Expected to Help Combat CRE Threat

April 2nd 2013

Anne Arundel Medical Center to Improve Patient Safety with TRU-D

April 2nd 2013

Newly Approved Blood Thinner May Increase Susceptibility to Some Viral Infections

April 1st 2013

Research Deciphers HIV Attack Plan

April 1st 2013

Varicella Vaccine Has Long-Term Effectiveness Against Chickenpox

April 1st 2013

Mosquito Genetic Complexity May Take a Bite Out of Efforts to Control Malaria

April 1st 2013

Hospitals Measure Up for Medicare Reimbursement

April 1st 2013

CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Annual Report Now Available Online

April 1st 2013

AAMI Publication Highlights Similarities, Differences in Healthcare and Nuclear Industries

March 30th 2013

News

Vaccine Adjuvant Uses Host DNA to Boost Pathogen Recognition

Device-Related Infections: A Tale of Two Hospitals Setting Example for HAI Reduction, Prevention

Slide Show: STD Awareness Month

AVA Foundation for Education and Research Receives Major Grant from Association for Vascular Access

GE and StartUp Health Select IntelligentM for Entrepreneurship Program

CDC Issues Health Alert About Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses

WHO Offers FAQs on Human Infection with Influenza A (H7N9) Virus

Revealing the Weapons by Which Bacteria Fight Each Other

Scientists Identify First Potentially Effective Therapy for Human Prion Disease

Hepatitis A Virus Cloaks Itself in Membranes Hijacked from Infected Cells

Scissor-Like Enzyme Points Toward Treatment of Infectious Disease

APIC Announces Two Free Implementation Guides for Infection Prevention

Oklahoma Dental Association Issues Statement on Infection Control in Dental Settings

Researchers Find Odd Association Between UTIs and Schizophrenia Relapse

Investigational Vaccine Not Effective in Reducing Post-Operative Staph Infections

Sharps Injuries Have Major Health and Cost Impact for Surgeons

Fighting Listeria and Other Foodborne Illnesses with Nanobiotechnology

New Instrument Will Quickly Detect Botulinum, Ricin, Other Biothreat Agents

Research Discoveries Shed Light on Common STI

Dental Bib Clips Can Harbor Bacteria Even After Disinfection

American Industrial Hygiene Association Releases Position Statement on Mold

New Disinfection Technology Expected to Help Combat CRE Threat

Anne Arundel Medical Center to Improve Patient Safety with TRU-D

Newly Approved Blood Thinner May Increase Susceptibility to Some Viral Infections

Research Deciphers HIV Attack Plan

Varicella Vaccine Has Long-Term Effectiveness Against Chickenpox

Mosquito Genetic Complexity May Take a Bite Out of Efforts to Control Malaria

Hospitals Measure Up for Medicare Reimbursement

CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Annual Report Now Available Online

AAMI Publication Highlights Similarities, Differences in Healthcare and Nuclear Industries

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Bug of the Month: The Quiet Guest in the Dust

Continuous Photohydrolysis Disinfection Cuts MDROs, COVID-19, and Hospital Transfers in Long-Term Care, Study Finds

Manual Cleaning vs Automation: Achieving Consistent Cleanliness for Ultrasound Device Reprocessing

Influenza D and Canine Coronavirus: Why Underrecognized Animal Viruses May Be the Next Respiratory Threat

Dialysis Infection Risks and Prevention Strategies: A Q&A With NP Leader Octavia “Tavi” Schlueter, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHS