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- Northwestern University Study Reveals Long-Lasting Antiseptic Residue May Fuel Bacterial Tolerance in Hospitals
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Health Technology
A new study from Northwestern University has found that chlorhexidine, a powerful antiseptic used globally to sterilize skin and medical environments, lingers on hospital surfaces...
- Five-Second Rule Debunked in Surgery as Dropped Implants Face Instant and Persistent Contamination Risks
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Health
A randomized bench study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology reveals that surgical implants dropped on operating room floors are immediately colonized by clinica...
- Cochrane Review Confirms Chlorhexidine Reduces Newborn Umbilical Infections by 29% in Low-Income Settings
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A systematic review of 18 randomized controlled trials involving over 143,000 newborns has found that applying 4% chlorhexidine to the umbilical cord stump significantly lowers inf...