HFMD primarily spreads in the summer and fall, though it can occur any time of year. While most cases are considered mild and ...

Hanley Ramirez's recent clubhouse temper tantrum -- a snit that ended in his punching a cooling fan -- has landed him in the hospital with an infected hand, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.

The weekly rate of cases of Coxsackieviruses or hand, foot, and mouth disease has more than tripled during this fall season.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreaks are surging across multiple US states this fall, with cases in Maryland reportedly four to five times higher t ...

As hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America observe National Infection Control Week, it’s an opportune time to identify and explore modern means to improve facility-wide hygiene. In ...

Woman's paper cut on her hand turns into a serious infection. Doctor explains why all cuts have the risk of becoming infected ...

According to an online survey conducted by market research company Perception Solutions Inc. on behalf of several health care associations to determine the extent of hospitals' infection control ...

Hand hygiene, as a principle for safety in hospitals, has been around for over a century,” Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, said. However, despite the well-understood importance ...

A California skilled nursing facility launched its compliance with hand hygiene and other infection prevention practices to near perfect levels thanks to continuous audits and training from its ...

Infection prevention and control programs are essential to antibiotic stewardship efforts in all clinical settings, according to a position paper published by three infectious disease societies. “The ...

Hu-Friedy has introduced its Hand Essentials line of hand care products, designed to provide dental professionals with medical-grade products for hygiene and help with infection control program ...

This was driven in particular by a reduction in severe infection-related illness, defined as a deep surgical-site, deep ...