AstraZeneca’s new drug, a monoclonal antibody, was given FDA approval after the Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee (AMDAC) to the FDA voted in June to recommend the approval of nirsevimab (Beyfortus) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in infants.
Discover strategies to combat H5N1 influenza spillover in cattle, emphasizing collaborative efforts to ensure the safety of human, animal, and environmental well-being.
Sage Memorial Hospital is tackling access to health care beyond its main facility in Ganado, with two mobile units.
Learn the basics of the critical role of proper disinfection and sterilization in health care settings, addressing key considerations, best practices, challenges, and future trends.
The information health care workers need to know about the concerning infection trends among sex workers and how best to support and treat them.
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A recent study’s results demonstrate that PuraCath Medical Inc.’s breakthrough UV-C device disinfects needleless connectors, potentially reducing CLABSI risks in hospital settings.
Health care has an unmet need for the treatment of herpesviruses, hepatitis B, and hepatitis D, which would enhance patient outcomes. What should be done,…
Cheri Ackert-Burr, DNP, BAEd, RN, CNOR, CNS, AGTS, discusses optimizing drying strategies for medical devices, crucial in instrument processing, emphasizing efficiency gains and insights shared…
