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Robotic UV-Sterilizers
June 12, 2012 | Terry Sharrer | Posted in Newsletter
Xenex Robotic Room Disinfection
This piece describes (with video) a housekeeping robot made by Xenex (Austin, TX), which uses UV [MORE]
Automated Molecular Test for Antibiotic-Resistance in Germ Genes
November 29, 2011 | Terry Sharrer | Posted in Newsletter
Recently, IntilligentMDx (Cambridge, MA) announced its test for vancomycin-resistant pathogens to be used with Abbott’s automated m2000 real-time PCR [MORE]
“SwabCap” Reduces Catheter-Use Infections
June 14, 2011 | Terry Sharrer | Posted in Newsletter
Swab Cap
Recalling the old saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, the “luer-lok,” between [MORE]
Nanoparticles for Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA
May 24, 2011 | Terry Sharrer | Posted in Newsletter
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) accounts for nearly 19,000 deaths annually from hospital-acquired infections. Antibiotics which might otherwise penetrate the [MORE]
Sanitizing Robots
March 24, 2009 | Terry Sharrer | Posted in Newsletter
Strenis Disinfectant Robot
Several hospitals in the UK and Europe are employing “Sterinis” robots to sanitize patient areas. One robot sprays [MORE]