New Hep C Treatment Being Tested
REHOVOT, Israel - U.S. health officials estimate that more Americans will die during this decade of hepatitis C (HCV) infection than AIDS.
Officials at XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. are trying to make a difference in these statistics. After successfully passing Phase IA clinical trails earlier this year with their drug XTL-002, researchers have announced the commencement of a Phase IB clinic study. The drug is a fully human, high-affinity monoclonal antibody that has reduced the viral levels of HCV virus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates some 170 million people worldwide suffer from chronic HCV. There are 4 million carriers of the virus in the United States alone.
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
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The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
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