Advances in Nerve-Cell Production
A Procedure that Converts Bone Marrow Stem Cells into Neurons Could Provide Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Trauma.
(PISCATAWAY, NJ) Researchers at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School reported that they successfully converted stem cells taken from adult human bone marrow into nerve cells. The stem cells were placed in a culture and treated with a serum containing antioxidants and chemical growth factor. Approximately 80% of the treated cells converted into nerve cells. This breakthrough raises the hopes for new treatments to repair spinal cord injuries, strokes, and degenerative brain diseases. The findings are being published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research. For more information visit www.pslgroup.com.
I Was There: An Infection Preventionist on the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 30th 2025Deep feelings run strong about the COVID-19 pandemic, and some beautiful art has come out of those emotions. Infection Control Today is proud to share this poem by Carmen Duke, MPH, CIC, in response to a recent article by Heather Stoltzfus, MPH, RN, CIC.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
