Infection Intel

Infection Intel: GermZapp Is the Innovative Hand Hygiene System IPC Needs

February 14, 2025

GermZAPP is an affordable hand hygiene system designed to educate, monitor, and encourage adherence in schools, nursing homes, and health care settings, effectively addressing gaps in infection control.

Infection Intel: Barinthus Bio Announces Promising Results From Phase 2b Hepatitis B Trial

January 10, 2025

Barinthus Bio’s Phase 2b trial shows VTP-300’s potential to achieve functional cures for chronic hepatitis B, with promising HBsAg loss, safety, and durable immune responses.

Infection Intel: J&J MedTech, Merck and Ridgeback, MicroLumix, and Evinature Updates

December 12, 2024

Today's Infection Intel discusses updates from Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Merck and Ridgeback, MicroLumix, and Evinature. Read on to learn the latest.

Infection Intel: The Oculan Lighting Platform and Hexaware Technologies’ Clinical Data Automation as a Solution

December 05, 2024

Infection Control Today’s Infection Intel learns more about Stryker’s Oculan Lighting Platform and Hexaware Technologies’ Clinical Data Automation as a Solution (CDAaaS).

Infection Intel: Augmenting SHIELD WALL Modular Containment Systems by Abatement Technologies

August 08, 2024

Jackie Otero, senior territory sales representative at Abatement Technologies, discusses the SHIELD WALL modular containment system by Abatement Technologies, highlighting its quick assembly, durability, noise reduction, and benefits in maintaining indoor air quality in health care settings.

Streamlining Hospital Communication: Reducing Noise and Improving Patient Care

June 27, 2024

TigerConnect's secure text-based platform, led by Will O'Connor, MD, reduces noise, minimizes wait times, and improves patient care through efficient clinical workflow coordination and nurse burnout alleviation.

New Study Results Highlight Efficacy of ARCT-154 sa-mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19

June 12, 2024

Nature Communications published the results of a study on ARCT-154, CSL’s sa-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The study showed that it is well-tolerated, immunogenic, and effective against multiple strains.

Infection Intel: Revolutionizing Blood Sampling: Innovative Device Offers Pain-Free and Accessible Solution

May 21, 2024

A new medical device uses microneedles and a suction cup to simplify blood sampling. It aids needle-phobic patients and benefits low-income regions with cost-effective diagnostics.

Infection Intel: Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Cold Chain: An Interview With SpaceWalker’s James E. Fesmire, MS

May 17, 2024

Discover how SpaceWalker's innovative cooling solutions reduce carbon footprints and ensure pharmaceutical integrity, setting new standards in sustainable cold chain logistics.

Advancing Viral Disease Treatment of Recurrent Genital Herpes, Hepatitis B and D Viruses

May 02, 2024

Health care has an unmet need for the treatment of herpesviruses, hepatitis B, and hepatitis D, which would enhance patient outcomes. What should be done, and what challenges do companies that are trying to develop treatments face?