Slide Show: CDC Disease Detectives' Ebola Response
As Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts work 24/7 in response to the Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, they support the response in many different capacities. In an effort to get the worst Ebola outbreak in history under control, the CDC is not only providing guidance to healthcare professionals but traveling back to West Africa to focus on stopping the spread of the disease.
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.
