Nurses’ clothing — especially sleeves and pockets — can play a role in the transmission of bacteria in hospitals, according to research presented at IDWeek 2016. The study involved 167 patients who ...
The “scrubs” of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses often pick up disease-causing germs, including those resistant to antibiotics, a new study reports. “We know there are bad germs in hospitals, but ...
DURHAM, N.C. -- The “scrubs” of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses often pick up disease-causing germs, including those resistant to antibiotics, a new study reports. “We know there are bad germs in ...
New research shows hospital scrubs can easily be contaminated with bacteria even when nurses wear clothing made with antibacterial fabric. Researchers from Duke University Hospital tested whether the ...