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Although no plausible cancer-causing biological mechanism has been proven, J & J throws in the towel. Also, virus exposure time a factor in risk of successful infection among other factors.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 20, 2020 Source:Johnson & Johnson to discontinue talc-based baby powder in Canada and U.S. Staying safe isn’t just about hygiene and distance. It’s about time, too.
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ICU stethoscopes examined for bacterial contamination. What does this portend for your health professional’s office setting?
Health Headlines Commentary for December 13, 2018 Source: Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria, including the one that causes Staph infection: Study Reference: Molecular analysis of bacterial contamination on stethoscopes in an intensive care unit
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Innovative mosquito control measures being tested to reduce spread of Zika and Dengue fever viruses
Health Headlines Commentary for April 8, 2016 Source: A Canadian team is testing a $4 hack to solve the Zika crisis
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Infection control when travelling
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 28, 2011
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Protecting immune system from attack
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 12, 2004 Original Title: Infection control for dummies Infection control can be a complicated matter, especially for viruses that spread as easily as the flu. The flu can spread through direct hand-to-hand contact, via airborne droplets (fomites) after a sneeze, and with contact with recently touched surfaces…