If you’re one of the many people wearing a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic, you may have wondered just how you’re supposed to keep them clean. Not only are face masks exposed to germs every time you leave your home, but they’re also in contact with your own face….
In preparing for COVID-19 cases, plan early, communicate often
Hospitals facing a growing population of COVID-19 cases need a coordinated approach with a multidisciplinary team to increase efficiency, conserve PPE and protect staff. In “Hospital Preparedness for COVID-19: A Practical Guide from a Critical Care Perspective,”—published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine—experts from Weill…
Here’s how often you should wash your comforter
Is there anything better than fresh, clean sheets? Yes, there is — a fresh, clean comforter to go along with them. Whether you’re spring cleaning or not, it’s important to keep all your bedding clean. Once you’ve washed the sheets, aired out the pillows, and vacuumed your mattress, it’s time to…
Scientists identify a personality feature that could predict how often you exercise
Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don’t plan quite so far ahead, research shows. These research findings, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggest that self-reported…
Religious hospitals often fail to supply adequate family planning training
Nearly half of all Catholic and other religious hospitals fail to comply with required abortion and family planning training for obstetrics and gynecology residents, putting women at potential risk, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The study was published online this month in…
A hidden truth: Hospital faucets are often home to slime and biofilm
Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection prevention in hospitals, but the unintended consequences include water splashing out of a sink to spread contaminants from dirty faucets according to new research presented last week in Philadelphia at the 46th Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control…
Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during ‘fourth trimester’
The three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor’s appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby. However, in the months after their baby is born, known as the fourth trimester, priorities often shift for new moms, and their own health can fall to the…
Why is the diagnosis of women’s cancer often delayed?
Gynaecological cancers are relatively common—ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers together make up about 20,000 cases each year, with approximately 7,400 deaths. Survival rates in the UK are not as good as those in comparable countries such as France or Germany, but the reasons for this are not clear. Pauline Williams…