Managing Infection Control in a Disaster
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In this article, an introductory overview of managing the Infection risks during a disaster or mass casualty event is presented. Reaching an understanding of...
Bedsores: A Preventable Healthcare Problem
Updated February 29, 2016
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Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, are a patient safety issue dating back at least to the 19th century...
The MMR Vaccine and Autism Conspiracy. Enough Already!
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the anti-vaccination “conspiracy” movement continues to attempt to raise its ugly...
Evaluation of Bioburden Reduction with the Use of Stethoscope Covers
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Is the Flu (or another bug) on Your Menu Today?
Everyone loves a great meal–especially when someone else is cooking, serving and doing all your dishes! We love to dine out and do it...
Camels, Cattle and Coronavirus: the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Hunt must Continue
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The prevalence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in animals may only have begun to be appreciated. The disease is well characterized, but...
The Maggots: Professional Wound Cleaners
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Maggots have been used in wound therapy for many decades. The digestive peptides of maggots have antimicrobial, anti-complement and anti-biofilm properties. These peptides can...
Antimicrobial Properties of Copper and Copper Alloys for Infection Control
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Over the past decade the development of additional disinfecting methods has become increasingly important to prevent hospital acquired infections as antibiotic drug resistance has...
Touchscreens: The Mosquito of the Digital Age
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The widespread and rapidly growing automation and digitization of our world has led to the installation of billions of touchscreens, both in our personal...
Pillows: The Forgotten Fomite
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The pillow is an oft-overlooked link in a chain of cross-infection between patients. In this review, various links...
