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Simple remedies can help keep patients safe from bacterial contamination

Simple remedies - from keeping the antibacterial gel dispenser clean to giving health care workers their own hand sanitizer - can help keep patients safe by decreasing contamination in operating and recovery rooms, suggest two studies presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013 annual meeting.

14 Oct 2013

Evidence shows vaccination pilot campaigns highly successful during 2010 cholera epidemic

The deadly cholera epidemic that rocked earthquake-shattered Haiti in 2010, claiming 8,000 lives and counting, has rallied the public health community to seek water and sewer improvements that, combined with vaccination, could prevent some 89,000 future cholera infections.

11 Oct 2013

Paragon BioTeck, Horus Pharma sign distribution agreement for Ilast range of products

Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Horus Pharma for rights to supply the Ilast range of its medical-grade ocular hygiene and lid care products within the United States; it begins on an exclusive basis this month.

10 Oct 2013

FMCNA encourages dialysis patients to get vaccinated against flu

With early cases of seasonal flu already being reported in the U.S., Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation's leading network of dialysis facilities, is strongly encouraging dialysis patients to get flu shots to protect themselves against this common infectious disease.

9 Oct 2013

Use of gloves, gowns by health care workers for ICU patient contact does not reduce MRSA infection

The wearing of gloves and gowns by health care workers for all intensive care unit (ICU) patient contact did not reduce the rate of acquisition of a combination of the bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), although there was a lower risk of MRSA acquisition alone, according to a study published online by JAMA.

7 Oct 2013

Study to assess voluntary HIV testing, prompt treatment in South Africa, Zambia

A study in South Africa and Zambia will assess whether house-to-house voluntary HIV testing and prompt treatment of HIV infection, along with other proven HIV prevention measures, can substantially reduce the number of new HIV infections across communities.

1 Oct 2013

Avahan AIDS initiative effective at controlling HIV infections in India

A programme funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may have saved around 600,000 people in India from becoming infected with HIV over the course of a decade, according to a new report.

1 Oct 2013

LRTI and CAP incidence underestimated in oldest citizens

Data from the UK indicate that statistics on lower respiratory tract infection and community-acquired pneumonia in the over 65s probably underestimate their burden in the oldest patients.

30 Sep 2013

Study: French horn players are one of the most at-risk groups of developing NIHL

Professional French horn players may need to seriously consider adopting effective strategies to prevent noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). A new study published online in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH) found further evidence that French horn players are one of the most at-risk groups of developing NIHL among professional orchestral musicians.

25 Sep 2013

Clean water and growth of children: an interview with Dr Alan Dangour

Growth in children is known to be directly affected by two critical factors: food intake and incidence of disease. It is known that access to good quality water, improved sanitation and enhanced hygiene (WASH) practices lead to decreased levels of infectious disease in children. We were interested to know whether this decline in disease would lead to improvements in child growth.

23 Sep 2013

HP launches new CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program for Bronx residents

Health People (HP) announced today the launch of its new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program for Bronx residents to help the borough combat its high diabetes-related death rate - the highest in the city.

23 Sep 2013

Research provides answers to issues related to human pathogens in mushroom growth substrate

Strict requirements on the use of animal manures in fresh produce production imposed by the new federal food-safety law threatened to adversely impact the mushroom industry, which relies on horse and poultry manure for a specialized growth substrate.

23 Sep 2013

PRSA-NCC presents PRR with 2013 Thoth Best in Show Award

The Public Relations Society of America, National Capital Chapter, presented PRR with its 2013 Thoth Best in Show Award Wednesday, the evening's top honor for Washington D.C.-area industry professionals.

21 Sep 2013

LSTM professor awarded The Manson Medal for outstanding contribution in field of tropical medicine

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is delighted that Emeritus Professor and Senior Professional Fellow, David Molyneux, has been awarded The Manson Medal, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene's highest mark of distinction.

21 Sep 2013

Decompression surgery: An effective procedure for cervical spondylotic myelopathy

In a world-first, decompression surgery has been shown to be an effective procedure to treat cervical spondylotic myelopathy - a common progressive, degenerative disease of the spine that can lead to paralysis - according to the results of a multi-centre clinical trial published today.

19 Sep 2013

New guidelines aim to prevent spread of infectious pathogens among pediatric populations

With the evolving changes in the delivery of healthcare to children worldwide, which frequently include long-distance travel and lodging for specialized medical treatments, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities to release the first-ever infection prevention and control guidelines for "home away from home" pediatric residential facilities to help prevent the spread of infectious pathogens among vulnerable pediatric populations.

19 Sep 2013

Study evaluates effectiveness of new meningitis serogroup A vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a mass vaccination campaign with a new meningitis serogroup A vaccine, PsA-TT, in sub-Saharan Africa found that it had a dramatic impact on cases of serogroup meningitis and on carriage of the disease-causing bacteria in the throat, according to new research published in The Lancet.

13 Sep 2013

MenAfriVac reduces incidence of meningitis by 94%

A new meningitis vaccine (MenAfriVac) is highly effective at protecting against epidemic A meningococcal disease, common in Africa’s meningitis belt where it accounts for at least three quarters of cases, and against transmission of the bacterium that causes these epidemics, according to new research published in The Lancet.

13 Sep 2013

Adolescent emotion unravels social impact of psychotic symptoms

Emotional or behavioral problems may explain why some adolescents with psychotic symptoms find it hard to interact socially, researchers highlight.

12 Sep 2013

New Aspen Dental office opens in Venice, FL

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Venice, FL on Thursday, September 12. Located at 4246 S. Tamiami Trail, the practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

12 Sep 2013

Hygiene News and Research

Simple remedies can help keep patients safe from bacterial contamination

Evidence shows vaccination pilot campaigns highly successful during 2010 cholera epidemic

Paragon BioTeck, Horus Pharma sign distribution agreement for Ilast range of products

FMCNA encourages dialysis patients to get vaccinated against flu

Use of gloves, gowns by health care workers for ICU patient contact does not reduce MRSA infection

Study to assess voluntary HIV testing, prompt treatment in South Africa, Zambia

Avahan AIDS initiative effective at controlling HIV infections in India

LRTI and CAP incidence underestimated in oldest citizens

Study: French horn players are one of the most at-risk groups of developing NIHL

Clean water and growth of children: an interview with Dr Alan Dangour

HP launches new CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program for Bronx residents

Research provides answers to issues related to human pathogens in mushroom growth substrate

PRSA-NCC presents PRR with 2013 Thoth Best in Show Award

LSTM professor awarded The Manson Medal for outstanding contribution in field of tropical medicine

Decompression surgery: An effective procedure for cervical spondylotic myelopathy

New guidelines aim to prevent spread of infectious pathogens among pediatric populations

Study evaluates effectiveness of new meningitis serogroup A vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa

MenAfriVac reduces incidence of meningitis by 94%

Adolescent emotion unravels social impact of psychotic symptoms

New Aspen Dental office opens in Venice, FL

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