Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jet-air dryers should not be used in hospital toilets
Jet-air hand dryers in hospital toilets spread more germs than disposable paper towels and should not be used, say researchers.
Sep 07, 2018
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Need a reason to recognize Global Handwashing Day? Research shows money and credit cards contain faecal matter
(Medical Xpress)—One in 10 bank cards and one in seven notes are contaminated with faecal organisms, research from Queen Mary, University of London has revealed.
Oct 15, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows nurses' scrubs become contaminated with bacteria in hospitals
Clothing worn by healthcare providers can become contaminated with bacteria, however having nurses wear scrubs with antimicrobial properties did not prevent this bacterial contamination from occurring, according to a study ...
Aug 29, 2017
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Study suggests hyaluronic acid filler remnants safe to reuse
(HealthDay)—Remnants of hyaluronic acid fillers that have been opened and stored can be reused safely, with no signs of aerobic or anaerobic bacterial or fungal growth in non-aseptic conditions, according to a study published ...
Jun 12, 2017
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Peer milk-sharing participants generally keep it clean
Mothers who want the benefits of breast milk for their babies but can't produce the substance often turn to milk-sharing networks.
Feb 17, 2017
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Link found between textured breast implants and rare cancer
New research has revealed that infection by bacteria on the surface of textured breast implants may increase women's risk of developing a rare type of cancer – newly designated as breast implant associated anaplastic large ...
Nov 11, 2014
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FDA warns that tattoo inks can cause infections
Thinking about getting inked? Check the bottle first.
Aug 07, 2014
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New methods of detecting Salmonella in pork meat processing
Infections caused by foodborne microorganisms are an increasing public health burden. In a PhD project at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, new methods of characterising and dectecting foodborne ...
Jul 24, 2014
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Study finds low hand hygiene compliance rates during anesthesia administration
Anesthesia providers are missing opportunities to clean their hands during surgical procedures, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the ...
Jun 30, 2014
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Medical research
New protocol developed to decontaminate human fetal tissues used for cell transplantation
The use of central nervous system fetal tissues derived from routine elective abortions to provide stem cells for transplantation procedures aimed at restoring damage done by neurodegenerative diseases is an established therapy. ...
Jul 22, 2013
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