CDC Releases New Flu Morbidity and Mortality Estimates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today updated estimates through Dec. 12, 2009 of the number of people affected by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The new data shows that approximately 55 million Americans were sickened by the virus and about 11,160 died from the flu. The CDC also estimates that a range of 173,000 and 362,000 H1N1-related hospitalizations occurred between April and Dec. 12, 2009.
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.
