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Healthcare facilities working with AHHMS vendors see better hand hygiene
A new study shows healthcare facilities that actively partner with an automated hand hygiene monitoring system vendor see greater improvement in hand hygiene.
US clinical trial of antiviral for monkeypox begins
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the antiviral tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX, is now enrolling adults and children with monkeypox infection in the US.
Study reveals how prion diseases jump species
A new study suggests the potential for prion disease to be transmitted from one species to another can be predicted based on structural information.
Sterile Processing Study Paralysis
Studying for certification exams is important, but do you get study paralysis? Let’s explore the types of study paralysis and how you can move past them.
Analyzing AlphaFold’s potential in drug discovery
CAMBRIDGE, MA—A new study from MIT shows that while computational models may one day provide a faster, cheaper way to identify new drugs, they aren't there yet. Current screening methods for potential drugs are prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. That's one...
New reaction facilitates drug discovery
Chemists at ETH Zurich have found a facile method that allows a commonly used building block to be directly converted into other types of important compounds.
Long COVID Research Zeroing in on Self-Targeted Immune Attacks
New research shows that antibodies targeting the patient’s own body may contribute to the debilitating set of symptoms commonly referred to as “long COVID-19.”
Compound in trees may kill drug-resistant bacteria
A naturally-occurring compound, known as hydroquinine, could become a critical tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study suggests.
FDA Authorizes Bivalent Vaccines as Boosters
The FDA amended Moderna’s and Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorizations to allow bivalent formulations for use as single-dose boosters.
Central Sterile Is the Heart of the Hospital
Despite technological advancements, sterile processing employees are dissatisfied. Let’s look at ways we can help technicians feel more connected and engaged.