Marsha Wallander, RN, is assistant director, accreditation services, for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Q: Is it acceptable for healthcare workers to use non-alcohol hand ...

Study results showed alcohol sanitizer containing viacydin improves antimicrobial efficacy and is well-tolerated by users, according to research published in AJIC Journal. Over the course of three ...

A study published in Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control examined the effect of alcohol-based surgical hand preparation on the quality and duration of the procedure as well as on surgical ...

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods of preventing healthcare-associated infections. However, prevention depends on hand hygiene being performed when necessary, and the appropriate ...

Although preferred for taste, an alcohol-free, essential oils-containing mouthwash may be less effective at controlling plaque than alcohol-based versions, according to a systematic review published ...

Originating from the cells of the tongue, tongue cancer is a common type of cancer, often charactersised by early symptoms of persistent red or white patches, sores, pain or numbness, and difficulty ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...

India, May 4 -- World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on May 5 to promote the importance of clean hands in preventing ...