Hygiene in Medical News

Assara Laser Hair Removal Centers (New York, NY) Receives 2008 New York Award for Cosmetology & Personal Hygiene Salons by the U.S.C.A.

Assara Laser Hair Removal Centers (New York, NY) Receives 2008 New York Award for Cosmetology & Personal Hygiene Salons by the U.S.C.A. Award Marks Milestone Achievement in Excellent Customer Service for Assara LaserCenters Assara Laser Hair Removal Centers (New York, NY) - The premier NYC ...

American Hygiene Habits Getting Worse: International Study Reveals More Illness-Causing Germs Than Ever in American Kitchens

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- American hygiene habits are going downhill and kitchen surfaces continue to harbor illness-causing bacteria that can threaten families, according to a new international study released today from the Hygiene Council, sponsored by LYSOL((R)) brand ...

As World Health Organization Raises Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic Alert to Level Six, Hygiene Council Recommends Simple Steps to Help Protect Families from Illness

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization has increased the pandemic alert to level six for influenza A (H1N1), also known as swine flu, the first time it has been raised to this level in 41 years. Families should take active steps to protect themselves, but need not...

Versus Introduces Automated, Real-Time Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hand Hygiene Compliance (HHC) is paramount to patient safety and the reduction of hospital acquired infections -- but monitoring adherence to HHC policies has traditionally been done through observation, which is difficult and inaccurate, if n...

Monitoring System Stops Hospital Infections with Traffic Light Camera to Capture Hand Hygiene Violators

ISLIP, N.Y., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 5th, the World Health Organization launched a worldwide initiative called SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands ( http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/en/index.html ). More lives are lost to Hospital Acquired Infections than car accidents, breast cancer and HIV combi...

Pink Hygiene Issue Toilet Sneeze Warning for Workplaces

Pink Hygiene Solutions has issued a simple warning to minimise the risk of surface contamination in washrooms caused by the 'sneeze effect' of flushing toilets. Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) May 13, 2009 -- Did you know that flushing toilets 'sneeze' dirty water and virtually inv...

Georgia-Pacific Professional Promotes Good Hand Hygiene With a Healthy Solutions Campaign

ATLANTA, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Georgia-Pacific Professional kicks off a campaign focused on the company's commitment to promote good hand hygiene practices. This healthy solutions campaign, based on the idea of "The New Chicken Soup," is just the start of an ongoing effort to encourage...

Feminine Hygiene Brand Leader Helps Women Restore Their Feminine Self With Launch of Vagisil Satin(TM)

Creme in easy-to-use pump provides hours of itch relief for active women WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As a brand leader in the feminine hygiene product market, Vagisil(R) has announced the introduction of Vagisil S atin (TM) -- a fast-absorbing creme that provides quick ...

American Society for Microbiology Emphasizes Hand Hygiene as Flu Protective Measure

Educational Resources Available WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) spreads, keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent infection and illness. "Frequent handwashing is probably the single most effective and simplest intervention ...

Missouri College Brings new Dental Hygiene Program to Saint Louis

College will be home to dental clinic that will provide services to all segments of the population ST. Louis, MO -- Missouri College will be opening the doors of its Dental Hygiene Education program in March. Accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA), the es...

A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign

Tapping into the desire to have an attractive smile is the best motivator for improving oral hygiene, and new immigrants are the most receptive to oral health messages, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research . Authors Shuili Du (Simmons College), Sankar Sen (City Univers...

SDA Hygiene Outreach Efforts Honored with Award of Excellence

WASHINGTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Educational and media outreach efforts by The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA - http://www.cleaning101.com ) on the health benefits of hand hygiene have been honored with a 2008 Associations Advance America Award of Excellence. The honor is...

Doctors of Optometry Urge Contact Lens Wearers to Be Vigilant With Lens Hygiene and Compliance in Flood Areas

ST. LOUIS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As flooding continues to expand across much of the Midwest, the American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds contact lens wearers to closely follow hygiene and compliance instructions issued by their eye doctor. Higher temperatures combined with standing wat...

Medline Announces Nationwide Launch of Hand Hygiene Compliance Program for Hospital and Healthcare Facilities

Program combines best-in-class hand hygiene products, step-by-step implementation process, patient education and training materials to fight hospital-acquired infections MUNDELEIN, Ill., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to spark a change in healthcare professional ...

New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Awards 2 Million Unit Bid to The Female Health Company

CHICAGO, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Female Health Company (Amex: FHC ) announced it has received a bid award for two million FC female condoms from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Company expects shipments to begin immediately, at the direction of the...

In Middle School, Hand Hygiene Gets a Good 'Rap'

- SDA/CDC Hand Hygiene Education Program Honors Students at Somerset, New Jersey's Sampson G. Smith Intermediate School - "Healthy Schools, Healthy People: It's a SNAP" Seeks Reduced Absenteeism - Students' Hand Hygiene Rap Video Available at http://www.cleaning101.com/SNAP WASHINGTON,...

Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections

Daily care of teeth, gums keeps risk of bacterial disease in valves at bay MONDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- Taking good care of teeth and gums may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, a U.S. study finds. Researchers examined whether daily dental activities such as brush...

Researchers from 5 countries to test hygiene hypothesis with EU funding

High living standards and the life style connected to them seem to promote the development of autoimmune diseases and allergic symptoms. This has lead to the assumption that the immune system begins to overreact to the organisms own structures or to exogenous non-infectious proteins, i.e. allergen...

Improving Access to Safe Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Requires Better Decision-Making Tools, Finds Joint Wilson Center-Pacific Institute Report

WASHINGTON, May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, 1.1 billion people lack access to safe water and 2.6 billion lack access to safe sanitation, even though many existing technologies and approaches can ensure access to clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene education. In a report released ...

Crest(R) SPINBRUSH(R) Oral Hygiene Survey Reveals "Nothin' but the Tooth"

Clean Underwear Less Important on Overnight Trip Than Having Own Toothbrush PRINCETON, N.J., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At what point (if ever) in a relationship do men and women feel comfortable sharing their toothbrush with each other? If women had to choose between not brushing their ...

Proper Hand Hygiene Is Key to Avoiding Illness During Cold and Flu Season

Now is the time for parents to teach children how to keep hands clean MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every three minutes, a child puts a hand in his/her nose or mouth. Considering that some viruses and bacteria can live two hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria ...

Good Hygiene Is Key to Preventing MRSA

College of American Pathologists recommends regular hand washing to decrease the spread of antibiotic-resistant staph infections NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a germ with a big name that is suddenly causing big probl...

Governor Rendell Declares Senior Smiles Day in Pennsylvania; Goal is to Improve Oral Hygiene for Senior Citizens

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today joined the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) and the Alliance of the Pennsylvania Dental Association (APDA) in recognizing October 5, 2007, as Senior Smiles Day in Pennsylvania. "Maintaining good oral hygiene is esse...

London School of Hygiene to play key role in global collaboration on adverse drug reactions

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is to be a key player in the first global research collaboration aimed at identifying the genetic markers related to Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). The Serious Adverse Event Consortium (SAEC) is a non-profit global partnership between leading pha...

GladRags Introduces the Moon Cup - An Environmentally-Sound and Safe Alternative to Disposable Feminine Hygiene Products!

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GladRags, a leading manufacturer of alternative menstrual products, is pleased to announce the Moon Cup. The Moon Cup is a tampon alternative made from medical-grade silicone that is designed to "catch" the menstrual flow rather than absorbing it. Worn ...

Clean Spa Technologies USA Adopts GeniJet(TM) Plus Hydrotherapy System with Built-In Ionizer - Sets Industry Standard for Pedicure Hygiene

The Company will debut a full line up of American-built pedicure spas at the upcoming America's Beauty Show & America's Expo for Skin Care & Spa Show, March 28th-30th at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. TOLEDO, Ohio, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- "With today's stringent health regulatio...

Scientists develop new tool to improve oral hygiene

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye. The toothbrush-sized product has a blue light at its tip, which, when shone around the mouth and viewed through yellow glasses with a red...

APHA Adopts New Policies on Food Safety, Global Climate Change, Multidrug-Resistant Organisms, Breastfeeding and Feminine Hygiene

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Public Health Association today adopted 20 policies addressing a wide spectrum of public health issues from food safety and obesity to personal hygiene and global climate change. The following are descriptions of some of the various ...

UK Hospitals Failing Hygiene Standards

Hygiene is at a premium in advanced countries, it seems. Sometime ago a nurse in UK was found screaming at a heart attack patient who was left lying in a puddle of urine . And now it is reported that a quarter of NHS trusts are not complying with hygiene standards laid down for them. How...

Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Tooth Decay for Patients With Cleft Conditions

A child with cleft lip/palate faces predisposing factors to acquiring dental tooth decay.// A new study reviews the literature and provides strategies for early prevention. The study is published in the latest Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal. Cleft lip/palate is the most common congenital cr...

Poor Hygiene in Ulster Hospital Kitchens

Food hygiene standards of hospital kitchens have come under spotlight following a consumer survey which found evidence of dirty cooking// equipment and cockroach infestations in some NHS facilities. A review of hospital hygiene inspection reports for some 50 UK hospitals, including some in Ulst...

Dental Hygiene Found Wanting In Children Of Poorer Communities In Scotland

A National research that was conducted in Scotland has found that the children in the poorer communities are twice as likely to suffer from tooth decay.// The research that was conducted by the National Dental Inspection Programme 2005 has shown that 64% of children in the most deprived areas...

Protected Environment v/s Unprotected Affect Hygiene Health Immunity

IT is a general occurrence that people living in protected and hygienic environments are more susceptible to allergy than those who stay in the opposite //. Duke University Medical Center researchers investigated this phenomenon and find a close link and scientific backing to this case. They ...

Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene –The Mantra to Prevent Food Poisonin

Food poisoning posed a great danger in terms of life and money. It has been one of the leading causes of death among the scots. According to the statistics it was found that the number of cases rose by 6% last year //. About 7147 Scots are affected by food poisoning every day. But the Royal Environ...

Importance of Hygiene to Be Emphasized For Health Acre Workers

According to the research conducted by Mary-Louise McLaws, of the University of New South Wales it was found that health workers often failed to wash //their hands after every patient which resulted in increased cross infections among patients. She said that failing to wash their hands is due to t...

Eye Hygiene Crucial To Keep Fungus at Bay

Bausch & Lomb have been at their wits end since the 13th of April when their contact lens solution, ReNu, got embroiled in the eye of a storm, after reports got// wind that the solution was spurring a fungus infection called Fusarium keratitis , known to affect the cornea. There were nearly 109 cas...

Unsafe Injections and Unclean Hand hygiene major cause of hospital infections in India

Use of unsafe injection in India is the cause of serious hazards with an estimated 4.2 billion injections are administered in India and the results show that two out of three injections given in India are non-sterile or unsafe and pose serious health hazards//. World Health Organization (WHO) h...

Gel-based Handrub Improves Hospital Hygiene

Giving health care workers easy access to alcohol-based handrubs can improve hygiene in hospitals, a study published today in the Online Open Access journal Critical Care suggests. Good hand hygiene among health care workers can help minimise the spread of infections within hospitals. Alco...

HIV Risk Reduced With Male Genital Hygiene

New York: A latest report published in the September issue of Journal of AIDS, has established the importance of ensuring regular genital hygiene in males//, which goes a long way in reducing the risk of contracting HIV infection. Previous studies have shown reduction in HIV rates with male circumc...

Madhya Pradesh To Concentrate On Better Rural Hygiene

Intensifying a drive for better hygiene at rural levels, the Madhya Pradesh government has started to act on its threats against panchayat leaders who fail to do away// with the unhealthy system of dry toilets. Last year the state assembly had amended the Madhya Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Gram ...