Health Horizons

Health Horizons

Out-TB Web

New Web Surveillance Technology for Disseminating Data Critical for TB Control

Demonstration Data.  Image Courtesy of Public Health Ontario  Peer Reviewed  Abstract: The investigation of tuberculosis (TB) transmission and control is significantly enhanced in Ontario, Canada through the...
Systematic Reviews

The Systematic Review Process

Abstract: Systematic reviews are the gold standard for making clinical recommendations. They serve as an objective, comprehensive review of a particular topic, which, due to...
ITNs and MBNs

Attitudes Toward Utilization Of Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets Among Pregnant Women And Care-Takers Of Under-Five

 Peer Reviewed  Abstract: This study determined the attitudes toward utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets among pregnant women and children under-five in the Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA)...
Fixed Overhead UV Unit

Reduction of Hospital Environmental Contamination Using Automatic UV Room Disinfection

 Peer Reviewed  Click here for Print Version Conflicts of Interest Barry Hunt – President & CEO of Class 1 Inc. William Anderson – none. Abstract The use of mobile...
Rapid Temperature Screening for Workplace Health

Rapid Temperature Screening for Workplace Health

 Peer Reviewed  Disclaimer: The authors of this report and InfectionControl.tips declare no conflict of interest with the following critical evaluation and research. Editors Note: Correct Order of Authors is as...
Evaluation of Bioburden Reduction with the Use of Stethoscope Covers

Evaluation of Bioburden Reduction with the Use of Stethoscope Covers

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Disclaimer: The authors of this report and InfectionControl.tips declare no conflict of interest with the following critical evaluation...
Pillows: The Forgotten Fomite

Pillows: The Forgotten Fomite

 Peer Reviewed  Click here for Print Version Abstract The pillow is an oft-overlooked link in a chain of cross-infection between patients. In this review, various links...
Xenex

Reduction of Healthcare Associated Infections through the use of Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet Disinfection

 Peer Reviewed  Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are a global problem, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, life-long disability to some survivors, and requiring...
Center of Excellence for Infection Prevention and Control

Center of Excellence for Infection Prevention and Control

For Immediate Release: For more information, please contact Michael Diamond, Co-founder of The Infection Prevention Strategy at [email protected]  or visit us at www.InfectionControl.tips (www.IC.tips) and www.Infectiontips.org Opening of the international ‘Center of Excellence for Infection...
Evaluation of a Novel Non-Sterile Glove Dispensing System

Evaluation of a Novel Non-Sterile Glove Dispensing System

 Peer Reviewed  Disclaimer: The author of this report and InfectionControl.tips declare no conflict of interest with the following critical evaluation of research data. No funds...