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In an observational study, the sleeves and pockets of physicians’ white coats often directly or indirectly contacted patients and environmental surfaces. DNA markers on the sleeves or pockets were frequently transferred to surfaces and patients

Advent of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a dynamic pandemic with a novel organism. SARS-CoV-2 has a far lower case fatality rate (CFR) than Ebola fever, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) or

Use of syringe services programs (SSPs) has increased substantially during the past decade, but most people who inject drugs still don't always use sterile needles, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report published today.

Use of syringe services programs (SSPs) has increased substantially during the past decade, but most people who inject drugs still don't always use sterile needles, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report published today.

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 79, Issue 7, Page 2429-2443, July 2023.

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help

In 2020, 4.7 million children under the age of 18 were hospitalized in the US, accounting for 1 in 7 of all inpatient stays.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 31 admitted patients contracts a health care-associated

Background: Face shields are a critical piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their comfort impacts compliant use and thus protectiveness. Optimal design criteria for face shield use in healthcare environments are limited. We attempt to

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 80, Issue 6, Page 2452-2461, June 2024.