We describe an evidence-based approach for optimization of infection control and operating
room management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Confirmed …

Background A novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in December 2019
in China and was soon declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Many …

Abstract Coronavirus (COVID-19) is highly infectious agent that causes fatal respiratory
illnesses, which is of great global public health concern. Currently, there is no effective …

The importance of infection control procedures in hospital radiology departments has
become increasingly apparent in recent months as the impact of COVID-19 has spread …

We performed a narrative review to explore the economics of daily operating room
management decisions for ambulatory surgery centers following resolution of the acute …

Ongoing challenges in maintaining optimum manual cleaning and disinfection of hospital
rooms have created increased interest in “no-touch” decontamination technologies including …

Executive summary Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections remain a
serious cause of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) in many countries. MRSA is easily …

Ultra-violet (UV) C (200–280 wavelength) light has long been known for its antimicrobial and
disinfecting efficacy. It damages DNA by causing the dimerization of pyrimidines. A newly …

The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the need for personal protective equipment (PPE)
worldwide, including the demand for facial masks used by healthcare workers. Disinfecting …

Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive, anaerobic spore former and is an important
nosocomial and community-acquired pathogenic bacterium. C. difficile infections (CDI) are a …