A prospective study of transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) between environmental sites and hospitalized patients—the TransFER study

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Surface Microbiology of the iPad Tablet Computer and the Potential to Serve as a Fomite in Both Inpatient Practice Settings as Well as Outside of the Hospital Environment

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Continuously Active Disinfection: Minimizing the Role of Surface and Equipment Recontamination in the Transmission of Healthcare Pathogens

Continuous…

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Adenovirus Update

Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites that require living host cells to grow and reproduce. Adenovirus is not new, but…

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Not-So-Clean Touchscreens

In an age of constant connectivity, doctors and nurses are rarely without personal electronic devices—inadvertently increasing the risk of…

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Enhanced Environmental Disinfection Strategies Leads to Improved Patient Outcomes

Over the past decade, there is excellent evidence in the scientific literature…

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Flu Prevention: Influenza Transmission in Healthcare Settings

Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild…

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Nightmare Bacteria: A Fundamental Threat to Public Health and Healthcare

A fundamental threat to public health and healthcare: “Nightmare bacteria” refer…

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The Growth of Tablets & Touchscreens in Healthcare Infographic

From tablets in hallway kiosks to doctors’ own smartphones, touchscreen surfaces abound in…