Antimicrobial Surface – How does it work?
On a daily basis we are asked “What is an antimicrobial surface and how does it work?”. Often times we are talking to people who actually do have some knowledge on the subject, but are really wonderin…
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What the Infection Risk at the Buffalo VA Can Teach Us
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Buffalo, NY is notifying over 500 patients that a recent endoscope procedure may have exposed them to a life-threatening illness. The news was reported by…
How To Do A Really Good Job Washing Your Hands
If, like many of us, you are reading this article on the toilet — then we've caught you at the perfect time.When you're done with your business, perhaps you'll do a thorough hand washing. Or maybe jus…
10 Ways to Stave Off Hospital Superbugs and Other Nasty Germs Going to the hospital? Know how to protect yourself from potentially life-threatening infections
Every year some 1.7 million people in the U.S. who are admitted to hospitals hoping to get well instead end up getting sicker after picking up infections during their stays, according to the U.S. Cent…
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Rise in multidrug-resistant infections in kids
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections in children are on the rise. A new study shows a 700-percent increase in MDR antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections in children admitted to h…