Frank Diamond has been with Infection Control Today since November 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience working for magazines, newspapers, and television news.
Newly Approved Test Can Diagnose MRSA in 5 Hours
Governments Consider Funding Development of Breakthrough Antibiotics
There’s not much profit to be had in manufacturing drugs for rare infections, and governments want to change that.
Adenovirus Infection Strikes College Campuses
Measles-a Very Preventable Disease-on the Rise Globally and in the United States
Health experts partly blame the anti-vaccine movement.
CDC: More Urgency Needed to Reach HIV Infection Goals
Flu Season Strikes Early and Hard as Call Goes Out for a Universal Vaccine
Flu is running rampant in 7 states.
Respiratory Viruses Cling to Healthcare Workers
CDC investigators find poor doffing practices.
Infection Preventionists on the Case in Seattle Children’s Hospital Aspergillus Outbreak
They are helping the investigation into surgical site infections.
Hospital Administrators Need to Put Patient Safety Above Profits, Health Expert Argues
Sometimes infections can mean bigger financial returns, argues Michael L. Millenson.
Ward-Based Hand Hygiene Program Sees Improved Compliance Rates
Mailing Free HIV Tests to Homes Seems a Better Approach to Detection Than Usual Care
Flu Season Poses Unique Risk to Cancer Patients
FDA Approves Duodenoscope With Disposable Elevator Piece
Phage Therapy Steps Further Out of the Wings to Take On Superbugs
Phage therapy is gaining some traction as a treatment option against superbugs.
CDC Reports Major Progress in Decreasing Healthcare-Associated Infections
Acute care hospitals reduced Clostridium difficile infections by 12%, central line-associated bloodstream infections by 9%, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 8% between 2017 and 2018.
Aspergillus Endangers Children at Hospital for Second Time This Year
Seattle Children's Hospital has had to close operating rooms for the second time this year because of Aspergillus. Better ventilation systems can help.
CDC Observes C difficile Awareness Month as New Study Shows Efficacy of FMT