Slide Show: HIV and Injection Drug Use
Sharing needles, syringes and other injection equipment puts people who inject drugs (PWID) at high risk for getting HIV and other infections, including hepatitis. The CDC offers information on how syringe services programs (SSPs) can play a role in preventing HIV and other health problems among PWID.
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.
