Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending November 19, 2023.
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.
Investigation of Air Dispersal During a Rhinovirus Outbreak in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
A recent study in a Hong Kong hospital investigated a rhinovirus outbreak and its transmission via air dispersal. The research aimed to improve understanding of rhinovirus transmission in health care settings. This article summarizes the study's findings and implications for infection control.
Infection Prevention Protocols in Facelift Surgery: Expert Insights
Unlock the secrets to infection prevention in facelift surgery as renowned surgeons Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevic and Dr. Peter Lee share their expert insights and meticulous protocols in this informative interview.
Infection Intel: AstraZeneca, DayZero and Oxford Nanopore, and More
Staying Ahead with Company Updates and Product Innovations. This week's news is from AstraZeneca, DayZero and Oxford Nanopore, Ohmnilab, and NIH.
CDC's Recommendation for Hepatitis C Testing in Infants Exposed During Perinatal Period
The CDC recommends HCV testing for perinatally exposed infants and children to address the increasing incidence of hepatitis C among reproductive-age individuals, focusing on early detection and appropriate care.
Protecting the Health Care Worker: The Role of Medical Scrubs in Infection Prevention
Learn how medical scrubs create a barrier against infections for healthcare workers. Discover key considerations for choosing infection-resistant scrubs and essential cleaning and handling protocols.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
Managing Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy in HIV: Insights From Michelle S. Cespedes, MD, MS
November 20th 2024Michelle S. Cespedes, MD, MS, discusses the challenges of managing multimorbidity and polypharmacy in HIV treatment, emphasizing patient education, evolving guidelines, and real-world insights from the REPRIEVE study.
Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics to Showcase Breakthrough Vaccine Data at IDWeek 2024
November 19th 2024Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics revealed promising data on universal influenza vaccine LHNVD-110 and AMR sepsis vaccine LHNVD-303 at IDWeek 2024, addressing critical global health challenges.