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The Infection Control Today® advanced technology page allows readers to stay up-to-date on new technologies aimed at preventing infection, such as ultraviolet disinfection, real-time locating systems, foggers, sterilization robots, automation, virtual reality technology during hospital design, and more. Articles and videos focus on explaining the role of these various technologies within the health care system and how infection prevention professionals can integrate them into everyday use.

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Infection Intel: Revolutionizing Ultrasound Probe Disinfection With Germitec's Chronos

November 19th 2024

Learn how Germitec’s Chronos uses patented UV-C technology for high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes in 90 seconds, enhancing infection control, patient safety, and environmental sustainability.

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Ultraviolet Irradiation Boosts Cleansers’ Effect, but Much Hinges on How Well EVS Teams Function

Ultraviolet Irradiation Boosts Cleansers’ Effect, but Much Hinges on How Well EVS Teams Function

Frank Diamond
February 11th 2020

For ABC, the bacterial counts were 56% lower for post-manual cleaning plus UV, compared with manual cleaning alone. For MRSA, they were 93% lower.

Governments Consider Funding Development of Breakthrough Antibiotics

Governments Consider Funding Development of Breakthrough Antibiotics

Frank Diamond
December 10th 2019

There’s not much profit to be had in manufacturing drugs for rare infections, and governments want to change that.

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