News tagged with washing hands


Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions

(HealthDay)—For those who aren't born with long, fluttery eyelashes, cosmetic extensions can help achieve that often sought-after look. But eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply these eyelash ...

Health created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Germs spread fast at work, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA.

Health created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Little progress in participation of early-career registered nurses in hospital quality improvement activities

Nurses are the largest group of health care providers in the U.S., and health care leaders and experts agree that engaging registered nurses (RNs) in quality improvement (QI) efforts is essential to improving our health care ...

Health created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Maryland researchers study how flu is spread, question direct vs. indirect contact

Every flu season, doctors instruct their patients in the basics of respiratory etiquette: To limit spread of the disease, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and practice good hygiene.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Safe ways to relieve your young child's flu symptoms

(HealthDay)—Flu season is especially bad in the United States this year, and young children with the flu tend to suffer more than others because they can't take over-the-counter medications to help relieve ...

Health created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Specialized messages increase likelihood of male hand washing

The CDC reports that 77% of males wash their hands when leaving the restroom. Recent research, published in the journal Human Communication Research, found that this figure increased to 86% among men who were primed with m ...

Health created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hairdressers reluctant to claim workers comp, study finds

A large number of hairdressers do not claim workers compensation for occupational contact dermatitis, according to a recent study.

Health created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Washing turkey, not using thermometer can be recipe for food poisoning

(Medical Xpress)—When it comes to your Thanksgiving turkey, a Kansas State University food safety expert has two tips that could help keep your holiday meal safer.

Health created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Horizontal infection prevention strategy to reduce mrsa infections, increase patient safety

(Medical Xpress)—High compliance with hand hygiene and focusing on other simple infection control measures on medical, surgical and neuroscience intensive care units resulted in reduced rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus au ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Antibiotic use aids MRSA spread in hospital and infection control measures do little to prevent it

The use of a commonly prescribed antibiotic is a major contributor to the spread of infection in hospitals by the 'superbug' MRSA, according to new research. The study also found that increasing measures to prevent infection ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Visits to the petting zoo require vigilant hand washing to prevent spread of disease, researcher says

(Medical Xpress)—A trip to a petting zoo may bring more than a smile to a child's face—it also could lead to them getting sick. That's one reason why a Kansas State University professor says that interactions between ...

Health created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How alert hospital employees improved hospital's MSRA infection rate

A better way to improve organizations using overlooked employee talent has taken a top award from a notable management group. Marguerite Schneider, an associate professor in NJIT School of Management, is the ...

Other created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pneumonia, diarrhea are top killers of kids: UNICEF

Pneumonia and diarrhea are among the top causes of childhood deaths around the world, particularly among the poor, said a report out Friday by the UN Children's Fund.

Health created Jun 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A burst from the blue: is bulimia nervosa really a modern disease?

Named in a scientific paper for the first time in 1979, bulimia nervosa has been studied extensively since. But while researchers explore its causes, diagnosis and treatment, the origins of the condition have ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study reports predictors of poor hand hygiene in an emergency department

Researchers studying hand hygiene of healthcare workers in the emergency department found certain care situations, including bed location and type of healthcare worker performing care, resulted in poorer hand hygiene practice. ...

Other created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0