#InfectionControl Archives

The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Dr. Qing Xie Leads Global Study on Infections in Hospitalized Cirrhosis Patients Across 24 Sub-centers!

By Peter W. PENG 2024.09.18

On September 4, Dr. Qing Xie's team from Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, published a research paper titled Global prevalence and characteristics of infections…

Can Expired Blood Culture Bottles Still Be Used?

By Peter W. PENG 2024.09.08

Editor's Note: In the global health arena, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), access to diagnostic resources is often limited by infrastructure and economic constraints. A recent letter to…

Are OTC Eye Drops Safe? CRPA Outbreaks in Multiple U.S. States Trace Back to Artificial Tears

By Mourabit Halima 2024.08.30

Editor's Note: Artificial tears are substitutes that mimic the composition of natural tears, providing lubrication to the eyes and alleviating symptoms of dry eye, such as pain and burning. However,…

Medical Insights with SIFIC丨Undiminished Passion, Boundless Exploration—Together, We Embark on a New Chapter in Infection Control

By El Bachir MOURABIT 2024.08.29

Editor's Note: Over the past two decades, SIFIC has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the field of infection control, evolving from evidence-based practices to precision strategies, all while maintaining an…