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01.23.12| Study Suggests Use of (VESTEX) Antimicrobial Scrubs May Reduce Bacterial Burden on Healthcare Worker Apparel
We observed, however, a statistically significant, 4–7 log decrease in overall mean log CFU MRSA count in study scrubs. In addition, a statistically significant 7 log decrease in mean log CFU MRSA count on the leg cargo pocket was observed in study scrubs at the beginning of shift. Last, a statistically significant 4 log decrease in mean log CFU MRSA count on the abdominal area pocket was observed in study scrubs at shift’s end.
09.01.11| The White Coat of the Future
Of course the machines of future hospitals will be different, but what about the clothes? While computers have shrunk from room-size to pocket-size over the years, physicians have continued wearing almost exactly the same white coats.
08.10.11| Curious About Germs On Hospital Scrubs
Massachusetts is rich in hospitals, and any time you're near one, you'll see hospital employees walking to and from work wearing scrubs or lab coats. It's what might be on that clothing that makes Andy from Arlington curious, and nervous. He wants to know: "With hospital superbugs apparently on the rise should I be concerned from a public health standpoint?" We found that there's a big debate going on about just that.