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German researchers say that hand disinfection could be a viable way for individuals to remain healthy in the workplace outside of a healthcare setting.

New Report Shows Variability in Annual Rate of Flu-Related Deaths

August 27th 2010

Frog Skin May Provide "Kiss of Death" for Resistant Organisms

August 27th 2010

Bacteria Make "Thrift" a Habit

August 26th 2010

Macrophages: The Defense Cells That Regulate Immunity and Help Heal Wounds

August 26th 2010

Poster Details High-Risk Areas for Hospital Superbugs

August 26th 2010

Survey Shows Infection Preventionists Teaming Up With Environmental Services

August 26th 2010

Researchers Define 'High-Touch' Surfaces in Hospitals

August 26th 2010

How Many People Have to Die Before We Get it Right?

August 26th 2010

Using Adenovirus to Target and Disrupt Cancer Cells

August 25th 2010

Stryker Corporation to Acquire Gaymar Industries

August 25th 2010

Joint Commission Seeks Feedback on Universal Protocol Implementation

August 25th 2010

Detroit Healthcare Institutions Require Flu Vaccinations for Employees Who Work in Patient-Care Areas

August 25th 2010

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SHEA, IDSA Call for Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers

Treatment for S. aureus Skin Infection Works in Mouse Model

Researchers Exploring 'Fusion Strategy' Against E. coli

BARDA Funds Drug Development for Biothreats, Antibiotic Resistance

Tissue Regeneration Technologies Awarded New Patent for Biofilm Elimination

Researchers Discover Important Mechanism in Fighting Infection

CDC Warns Against Bloodborne Infection Risk From Shared Use of Fingerstick Devices

APIC Offers Course in Infection Prevention for ASCs

Collaboration Fuels Multifaceted Approach to Early Treatment Decisions for Patients With BSIs

Data Validation Must Catch Up With Disclosure in Public Reporting, Expert Says

Scientists Unveil Structure of Adenovirus

New Blood-Based Genomic Marker for TB May Help Identify Patients Who Will Develop the Disease

Welch Allyn Offers End-to-End Customer Service Program

Product Tracing Key to Protecting the Public from Future Salmonella Outbreaks

HAIs Greatly Increase the Length and Cost of Hospital Stays

Vaccine Has Cut Child Cases of Bacterial Pneumonia, Study Says

Georgia Pacific Professional Announces Hand Hygiene Campaign

Hand Sanitizer Use Could Cut Workplace Absenteeism

New Report Shows Variability in Annual Rate of Flu-Related Deaths

Frog Skin May Provide "Kiss of Death" for Resistant Organisms

Bacteria Make "Thrift" a Habit

Macrophages: The Defense Cells That Regulate Immunity and Help Heal Wounds

Poster Details High-Risk Areas for Hospital Superbugs

Survey Shows Infection Preventionists Teaming Up With Environmental Services

Researchers Define 'High-Touch' Surfaces in Hospitals

How Many People Have to Die Before We Get it Right?

Using Adenovirus to Target and Disrupt Cancer Cells

Stryker Corporation to Acquire Gaymar Industries

Joint Commission Seeks Feedback on Universal Protocol Implementation

Detroit Healthcare Institutions Require Flu Vaccinations for Employees Who Work in Patient-Care Areas

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Multidrug-Resistant Infections Necessitate Bacteriophage Treatment: Can We Get There in Time?

What Are the Infection Prevention Risks in the Hospital Tray Line?

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