Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and diseases. Despite its importance, many myths exist, such as that using only water is enough or that ...

As the world approaches World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that hand hygiene is not just a luxury but a fundamental element of safe and effective ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Physicians and nurses on an acute pain service increased compliance rates with their hospital's hand-disinfection policy by nearly 30% by wearing a personal container of antibacterial ...

Although the use of latex gloves by healthcare workers (HCWs) can protect against transmission of pathogens, gloves are subject to perforation, and contamination can occur when the gloves are donned ...

World Hand Hygiene Day serves as a timely reminder that something as simple as handwashing can be an effective defence against infections—not just during pandemics, but also during seasonal health ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Proventix Systems, Inc., today announced its nGage™ system has become the most widely adopted healthcare hand hygiene monitoring system in the United ...

San Bernardino County health officials are reporting an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease in the region. Here's what ...

You've probably heard of "gut bacteria", the trillions of tiny microbes that live in our intestine to help digest food and absorb nutrients. But did you know there are just as many bugs thriving off ...

Washing your hands is an important step to not only your health but the health of your community. Share on Pinterest According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper hand ...