Just because a topical antiseptic is swabbed on the skin doesn't mean it stays on the skin. In a new study, Northwestern University scientists studied how a powerful antiseptic, called chlorhexidine, ...

A recent study published in Frontiers in Microbiology revealed that regular cleaning with detergents is insufficient to completely eliminate bacteria, some of which pose serious risks, from hospital ...

Khaberni - A recent study revealed that the disinfectants used daily in hospitals do not remain confined to their place of ...

Scientists have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat. Their study ...

A study published in Frontiers explores the microbial diversity within hospital sink drains across multiple wards over a year-long period, focusing on bacterial communities, species identification, ...

Bacteria from cows has shown "promising" results in treating hospital superbugs. The farmyard favorites carry a microbe that could become an "effective weapon" against antibiotic resistant MRSA ...

How does antimicrobial resistance spread from gut bacteria to potentially dangerous hospital superbugs? New research reveals all. Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National ...

Hospital Acquired Infection Market OverviewThe global hospital acquired infection market is projected to grow steadily over the next several years, registering an estimated compound annual growth rate ...

Biofilms are conglomerates of bacteria and other organisms, which are feared in medicine as well as other areas because they can contain pathogens and are highly resistant to treatment. Chemists at ...

A bacterial outbreak at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, Washington, has infected a total of 31 patients, according to a press release on the hospital’s website. Four of the 31 patients ...