News

Needlestick Safety Remains a Concern for Healthcare Professionals

February 7th 2012

US Endoscopy Announces Full Market Release of the Torrent Irrigation Tubing System

February 7th 2012

Case Medical Granted FDA Clearance for Container, Product Usage in Sterilizers

February 7th 2012

APIC Calls for 'Heroes of Infection Prevention' Nominations

February 6th 2012

School Closures Slow Spread of pH1N1

February 6th 2012

'Test and Treat' Model Offers New Strategy for Eliminating Malaria

February 6th 2012

WHO to Issue Guidance on Hormonal Contraceptives and HIV

February 6th 2012

Metabolic 'Breathalyzer' Reveals Early Signs of Disease, Infection

February 6th 2012

University of Michigan Health System Creates Solution to Prevent Retained Surgical Items

February 6th 2012

Study Shows Electron-Beam Irradiation Reduces Virus-Related Health Risk in Lettuce, Spinach

February 6th 2012

Hand Hygiene Monitoring Goes High-Tech

February 3rd 2012

Although hand hygiene has been the target of continuous scrutiny, study and awareness campaigns, Erasmus, et al. (2010) say that substantial and lasting effects on compliance rates has been minimal. As healthcare institutions continue to wrestle with this issue, manufacturers have stepped in to offer high-tech solutions to this perennial problem.

NIAID Scientists Ponder 200 Years of Infectious Diseases

February 2nd 2012

Saint Louis University Doctors Aim to Dispel Myths About Vaccines

February 2nd 2012

Potential New Treatment Identified for Leishmaniasis

February 2nd 2012

Researchers Endeavor to Understand How Bacteria Come Back From the Dead

February 2nd 2012

A Zap of Cold Plasma Reduces Harmful Bacteria on Raw Chicken

February 2nd 2012

ASP Offers Webinar on Automated Area Decontamination Best Practices

February 2nd 2012

Valentine's Day is The Worst Time to Kiss, Says Loyola Infectious Disease Specialist

February 1st 2012

Companion Report to HAI Policy Toolkit Released by the CDC

February 1st 2012

Stem Cells Could Drive Hepatitis Research Forward

February 1st 2012

A Step Closer to Understanding and Averting Drug Resistance

February 1st 2012

APIC Announces Recipient of 2012 Elaine Larson Lectureship Award

February 1st 2012

CLABSIs at Hospitals Disclosed Nationwide

February 1st 2012

2012 Adult Immunization Schedule Broadens Recommendations for HPV and Hepatitis B Vaccinations

February 1st 2012

Infections in Childhood Linked to High Risk of Ischemic Stroke

February 1st 2012

Roche Receives FDA Clearance for Test to Screen and Diagnose Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Infection

February 1st 2012

Premier, Safe Injection Practices Coalition Release Meeting Proceedings

January 31st 2012

Exposure to Common Environmental Bacteria May be Source of Some Allergic Inflammation

January 31st 2012

Norovirus is the Leading Cause of Outbreaks in U.S. Hospitals

January 31st 2012

Stimulation of Brain Hormone May Improve Pneumonia Survival

January 31st 2012

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