Infection Control

再使用可能な眼科用器具に高レベル消毒はいつ必要か――多施設合同ポジションペーパーの要点

When Is High-Level Disinfection Needed for Reusable Ophthalmic Devices? A Multisociety Position Paper Explained

By MedXY 10/17/2026

A multisociety task force finds routine high-level disinfection (HLD) of reusable ophthalmic devices unnecessary in most clinics, recommends targeted HLD only for higher-risk encounters, and urges alignment of regulations with evidence.

Critical Care Infectious Diseases news

Daily Chlorhexidine Bathing in the ICU: Results from the CLEAN-IT Multicentre Trial

By MedXY 03/02/2026

A large-scale trial in Brazilian ICUs found that daily chlorhexidine bathing did not lower overall nosocomial infection rates but significantly reduced multi-drug resistant pathogen isolation and the use of high-priority reserve antibiotics without increasing mortality.

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Germicidal UV Light and Respiratory Infections in Elderly Care: Insights from a Clinical Trial

By MedXY 12/22/2025

A clinical trial assessing germicidal UV light in long-term care shows modest reduction in acute respiratory infections, suggesting UV technology as a supportive tool in infection control for older adults.

Critical Care Infectious Diseases news

Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract in ICU Ventilated Patients: Impact on Mortality and Microbial Ecology

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A large international trial found that selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) during mechanical ventilation did not reduce hospital mortality but decreased bloodstream infections and antibiotic-resistant organisms, with no confirmed ecologic safety.