Robotic support pets may carry microbes: Disinfection works, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2020
A simple cleaning process brought infectious microbes to undetectable levels in a variety of support robot brands after residents handled them for 20 minutes.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Loss of food enjoyment can isolate cancer patients … No hospital disinfectants can kill off C. difficile bacterium … Study helps explain why exercise guards against heart disease … ‘First-of-its-kind’...
Disinfectant exposure may increase nurses’ COPD risk
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 06, 2017
Nurses who regularly use bleach and other disinfectants on the job appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research presented in September...
Disinfectant exposure may increase nurses’ COPD risk by nearly one-third
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Sep 12, 2017
Nurses who regularly use disinfectants to clean surfaces could be at increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, researchers announced on Monday.
UviCube to be delivered in June 2015
Feb 25, 2015
UviCube has reached its Kickstarter goal and guarantees delivery of its countertop appliance by June 2015.
3M acquires Ivera Medical Corp.
Feb 25, 2015
3M has announced it will buy Ivera Medical Corp., a manufacturer of healthcare products that disinfect and protect devices.
Daylight Medical debuts device for disinfection
Jan 27, 2015
Daylight Medical has announced the addition of a new model to its mobile handheld device disinfection product line called the SKY 7Xi.
Libman promotes disinfecting products
Jan 27, 2015
The Libman Company offers antibacterial and other disinfecting items for providers fighting cold and flu season.
Clorox disinfectants registered with EPA
Sep 18, 2013
Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectants are now registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to kill microorganisms on hard and soft surfaces.
New technology could revolutionize healthcare disinfection processes, study finds
Dec 12, 2011
Infection control experts say they have developed a disinfection method that could revolutionize the way healthcare facilities prevent healthcare-acquired infections.