Experts in infection prevention and control available for interview about research findings and other breaking health topics including the flu, COVID, HIV, mpox, West Nile, and vaccinations
Tag: infection prevention
New technology ‘lights up’ bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention
New Keck Medicine of USC research published in Advances in Wound Care suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement.
New guidance: Bridging the gap between what we know and what we do
Five medical societies have published a set of recommendations for operationalizing strategies for infection prevention in acute care settings that account for conditions within the facility, including the culture and communications style of teams, hospital policies, resources available, leadership support and staff buy-in.
COVID-19 isn’t over. How do we navigate life now?
With spring in the air and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations far below where they were even a few weeks ago, a lot of Americans may have a sense that things are back to normal and the pandemic is in the rearview mirror.
But a panel of University of Michigan experts who spoke in a recent livestreamed event say that’s not quite the case.
10 reasons to put the COVID-19 vaccine on your back-to-school list
Starting the COVID-19 vaccination process in July and August can prepare teens and young adults for a safe school year and protect children who can’t be vaccinated.
Is it Safe to Visit the Dentist During a Pandemic?
Is it safe to visit your dentist during a pandemic? Louis DePaola, DDS, MS, University of Maryland School of Dentistry Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, is available to discuss infection control measures being used by dental professionals to minimize the…