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umf Corporation has developed Micrillon, a rechargeable broad-spectrum antimicrobial polymer additive that will have a significant impact on the spread of drug-resistant infections and preventable hospital associated infections (pHAIs),

Clinicians surveyed were optimistic about their ability to improve infection rates. One-third believed infections can be avoided when providing health care.

When was the last time you fired up a pile of logs and celebrated the summer solstice? There are many good reasons to think about the meaning and the symbolism of summer solstice and why honoring it still matters.

The standard provides methods for simulated soiling of reusable medical devices for the purpose of improving cleaning instructions.

Rhode Island is the first state to require all licensed hospitals and freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities to adopt policies to use a smoke evacuation system for surgical procedures that generate surgical smoke.