Advanced Technology

August 06, 2026

Claryx has emerged from stealth with funding and a genomic surveillance platform designed to help hospitals identify hidden transmission chains, trace infection sources, and intervene before outbreaks grow.

August 05, 2026

Sina Bavari, PhD, discusses promising preclinical findings for the investigational TNX-801 vaccine, emerging mpox variants, durable immunity, and why infection preventionists should continue preparing for future outbreaks.

July 30, 2026

Hospitals still rely on manual temperature checks for vaccines, meds, blood, and lab samples, risking costs and safety. Automation improves adherence, reduces waste, boosts efficiency, and enables real-time visibility for smarter operations.

July 29, 2026

New research presented at AIDS 2026 found that 2-drug HIV regimens and long-acting injectable therapies provide effective treatment while expanding options for individualized care. Investigators say shared decision-making, adherence, quality of life, and reducing long-term medication exposure are increasingly important alongside achieving viral suppression.

July 29, 2026

New research presented at AIDS 2026 indicates that 2-drug HIV regimens and long-acting injectable therapies are effective treatment options that also enhance personalized care. Investigators highlight that shared decision-making, adherence, quality of life, and minimizing long-term medication exposure are becoming more vital alongside maintaining viral suppression.

July 21, 2026

Atea Pharmaceuticals completed enrollment in its Phase 3 C-FORWARD trial evaluating Bemnifosbuvir and Ruzasvir, advancing a simplified treatment approach for chronic hepatitis C.

July 15, 2026

The latest Ebola outbreak is raising new challenges for global public health. Existing Ebola vaccines were designed for a different viral strain, leaving health care workers and communities to rely on supportive care while researchers test promising new treatments and vaccine candidates. Learn what this means for infection prevention professionals.

June 24, 2026

Routine multidisciplinary rounding may be one of the most effective tools for preventing adherence drift in sterile processing. By engaging infection prevention, environmental services, facilities, safety, and SPD leadership, health care organizations can identify risks early, improve accountability, and strengthen patient safety. Read how a structured EOC rounding program can help keep departments survey-ready and adherent.

June 18, 2026

Researchers at Advocate Children's Hospital used genomic sequencing, active surveillance, and targeted infection prevention interventions to investigate and control a NICU CLABSI outbreak. Findings presented at #APIC2026 showed the cluster was not caused by a single hypervirulent MSSA strain but highlighted opportunities to strengthen hand hygiene, line maintenance, and ongoing surveillance.

May 31, 2026

Over the past 30 years, as infection outbreaks, rapid service expansion, and increasingly complex medical devices transformed the landscape, sterile processing rose to the challenge by standardizing, modernizing, and innovating to keep patients safe.