Model tracks invisible C. diff transmission in hospital cancer units
In a new study, researchers modeled the transmission of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections among patients in hospital…
New portable strip test accurately detects mosquito-borne viruses
A research team has developed a multisite bridging-mediated lateral flow immunoassay (mbLFIA) that enables highly sensitive, portable detection…
Robot-guided surgery successfully drains multiple deep brain abscesses
Brain abscesses located deep within the brain can rapidly become life-threatening and are often difficult to treat through…
Memory B cells reveal how nasal vaccines could stop respiratory infections earlier
New insights into lung-resident memory B cells show why the next generation of vaccines may need to protect…
Photodynamic strategies enhance antibacterial performance of titanium orthopedic implants
1. Background The increasing global aging population has led to a steady rise in the demand for titanium…
RSV vaccine rollout expanded to over-80s in England
The NHS has expanded access to the RSV vaccine in England, making millions more older adults eligible as…
Scrubs Were Never Meant to Be About You
In an industry built on trust, precision, and professionalism, even subtle shifts in appearance can signal larger cultural…
iFAST Diagnostics delivers faster antimicrobial susceptibility testing
iFAST Diagnostics Ltd has developed a breakthrough technology that delivers antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) results with speed, accuracy,…
How World War II transformed sexual health practices and condom use in Sweden
During World War II, Sweden was officially neutral, but life at home was anything but untouched by the…
APIC and SHEA launch collaborative initiative to strengthen national infection prevention efforts
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America…
Journal of Medical Internet Research
IntroductionChallenge Hand hygiene is one of the most effective strategies for preventing nosocomial infections and reducing the morbidity…