Research and Advancement

Research and Advancement

Research and Advancement

Laboratory-Acquired Infections and the Pandemic. Too Much Speculation, Not Much Action! (Part 2)

Laboratory-Acquired Infections and the Pandemic. Too Much Speculation, Not Much Action! (Part 2)

In part 1 of this 2-part article, we looked at the concerns raised by potential laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs). To reiterate, LAIs happen and will...
Laboratory-Acquired Infections and the Pandemic. Too Much Speculation, Not Much Action! (Part 1)

Laboratory-Acquired Infections and the Pandemic. Too Much Speculation, Not Much Action! (Part 1)

By now, we all have heard the latest Wall Street Journal news (1) stating that the U.S. Energy Department believes that the Covid pandemic...
It's the gut, stupid! Aligning the immune connection with viral infections

It’s the gut, stupid! Aligning the Immune Connection with Viral Infections

In 1992 during the successful presidential campaign of Bill Clinton, his campaign manager James Carville blurted out “it’s the economy, stupid”. As the story...
Planning is Critical to Managing Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogen Risks in the Pandemic

Planning is Critical to Managing Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogen Risks in the Pandemic

Special Session of Legionella Conference Brings an Opportunity for Public Health and Industry Leaders to Work Together to Develop Emergency Plans and Water Safety...
Will Your Genes Work For or Against You During this Pandemic?

Will Your Genes Work For or Against You During this Pandemic?

The COVID-19 Pandemic has uncovered significant flaws in both our societal and individual physiologic responses to novel viral infections. Individually, in the absence of...
Efficacy of Ultraviolet Light Coupled With Ozone

Efficacy of Ultraviolet Light Coupled with Ozone as a Germicidal Against Eight Healthcare Associated...

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Cite as: Christine Greene, MPH PhD, Bryan D. Schindler, PhD. (2020) Efficacy of Ultraviolet Light Coupled with Ozone...
Fact vs. Fiction Continuously Active Antimicrobial Coatings

Fact vs. Fiction: Continuously Active Antimicrobial Coatings

Abstract There has long been a need for a solution that continuously reduces the number of bacteria living on surfaces in between cleanings. While many...
Q&A April 1, Webinar: N95 Mask USE, Disinfection and REUSE

Q&A April 1, Webinar: N95 USE, Disinfection and REUSE

The following document represents some of the Questions and Answers from the TIPS Master Class Webinar held on April 1, 2020. You can watch the...
Human Pathogenic Coronaviruses: Understanding Their Environmental Survival For Better Infection Prevention And Control

Human Pathogenic Coronaviruses: Understanding Their Environmental Survival For Better Infection Prevention And Control

Introduction Coronaviruses (CoV) are significant pathogens of humans and animals. Though they were first identified as the cause of respiratory infections in humans in 1965,...
Photodisinfection Therapy: Essential Technology for Infection Control

Photodisinfection Therapy: Essential Technology for Infection Control

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Abstract Photodisinfection therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that involves the administration of a light-sensitive compound, known as a...