"Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene: 2022 Update," one in a series of expert guidance documents known collectively as the Compendium, was published today in ...

Melinda Howard’s medical ordeal started with a paper cut on her hand. Two weeks later, she was in urgent care where she was prescibed three forms of antibiotics to fight an alarming infection. “It was ...

During pregnancy, your body is more susceptible to infection because your immune system is naturally weakened to protect your growing baby. Even minor illnesses can have a stronger impact during this ...

Orlando, Fla., June 27, 2023 – Hand hygiene is the simplest, most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare, yet healthcare worker adherence is often low. Infection ...

Infectious complications following hand surgery present a significant challenge due to the intricate anatomy and functional importance of the hand. Surgical site infections may arise after procedures ...

Published results showed patients who underwent minor hand surgeries under wide-awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet experienced low infection rates and high satisfaction when performed in a ...

Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin ...