A study, published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, examined if there is any difference in efficacy between hand rubs containing alcohols that are in liquid, gel or foam form. The researchers ...

A study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection examined the effect of alcohol-based hand rub format and dose on factors affecting hand hygiene compliance. Researchers conducted sensory ...

March 22, 2010 (Atlanta, Georgia) — Rates of surgical site infection after the use of plain soap and water or an alcohol-based rub for surgical hand preparation were comparable (about 8%) in a rural ...

Alcohol-based hand rubs containing chlorhexidine gluconate may be most effective for reducing bacterial counts on healthcare employees’ hands, according to a study published in the American Journal of ...

Correct hand hygiene, performed at the right time and using appropriate technique, is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections. This article discusses current evidence on the ...

Rubbing alcohol is used for a range of first aid and household-cleaning purposes. Its high alcohol content means it’s an excellent sanitizer, killing bacteria and viruses, and you can even use it to ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced recalls of several hand sanitizers due to the potential presence of methanol. Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can have adverse effects, such as ...

Young or confused people and those dependent on alcohol could be at risk from ingestion of alcohol hand rubs in hospitals or care homes, warn doctors in this week’s BMJ. They recommend that large hand ...