The use of antibiotics and the subject of antibiotic resistance is one of the hot topics in medicine today, including dentistry. A recent news briefing by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia ...

The best way to show the federal government takes seriously the importance of infection control in nursing homes, especially in the wake of the pandemic, is to require a full-time specialist. That’s ...

One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted is the importance of infection control and prevention. What better time to talk about the topic than Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, which ...

David Hooper, MD, chief of the infection control unit at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, recently discussed the mechanisms of bacteria that promote antimicrobial resistance to various drugs ...

Here are five findings on infection control highlighted in Becker’s Hospital Review or Becker’s ASC Review within the past five months, beginning with the most recent finding. 1. Performing hand ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Symptoms of Candida auris can be nonspecific, making diagnosis a challenge. It is most common in long-term ...

The field of dental practice has witnessed substantial advances in infection control measures over recent decades. Rigorous protocols are essential to prevent cross-contamination and the transmission ...

Patients suspected of or diagnosed with an Ebola virus infection pose a risk for healthcare workers, patients and visitors. Xenex has integrated its germ-zapping robots with CDC hospital protocols for ...

A recent study conducted on healthcare workers from Vancouver, Canada, has demonstrated that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination together with non-pharmaceutical infection control measures ...

What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...