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From Lab Notes to Legacy: Inside the Center for the History of Microbiology Archives (CHOMA)

Presidents and Pathogens

Bacteria: Our Funny Valentine

American Medical Hero: William A. Hinton

Emmett W. Chappelle: Father of Bioluminescence

There are libraries of just comic books, collections dedicated to the world of punk music, archives of peace activism artifacts, and innumerable...

Less than a century ago, in a world without antibiotics and limited treatments for infections, the leading causes of death were infections -...

For many of us, Valentine's Day means chocolates, flowers, fancy meals and romantic evenings. Would you be surprised to hear that bacteria plays an...

February marks a month to celebrate the vital role of African-Americans in our nation's history. Today, we will take some time to recognize an...

In a Baltimore, MD laboratory in the 1970s, a researcher made a discovery that would revolutionize our ability to detect the presence of microscopic...

In 2000, the measles was declared officially eliminated in the United States. Infections still occurred, but they were rare, originated outside the...

In 1948, in the shadow of World War II, the United States became one of the first countries to join the newly formed World Health Organization (WHO)....

Medical researchers have in recent years placed more emphasis on the non-medical conditions that impact patient health and outcomes. Collectively...

After years working in infection prevention, many nurses reach a point where their role begins to evolve. They may have led programs, prepared...

Pharmacists are an essential part of a medical team. While many people believe the pharmacist only dispenses medication, their impact on healthcare...

January just got started, but chances are, those of us who made New Years' resolutions may already be starting to see some cracks in our willpower....

Biocidal Surfaces and the Fight Against Multi-Drug Resistant C. auris

When a pathogen develops resistance to all drugs used against it, even a weak strain of it can cause dangerous outcomes in patients. When that same...

Health.Care | An Educational Blog

From Lab Notes to Legacy: Inside the Center for the History of Microbiology Archives (CHOMA)

Presidents and Pathogens

Bacteria: Our Funny Valentine

American Medical Hero: William A. Hinton

Emmett W. Chappelle: Father of Bioluminescence

From Lab Notes to Legacy: Inside the Center for the History of Microbiology Archives (CHOMA)

Presidents and Pathogens

Bacteria: Our Funny Valentine

American Medical Hero: William A. Hinton

Emmett W. Chappelle: Father of Bioluminescence

The Return of the Measles: Forgetting the Lessons of the Past

What the U.S. Leaving the WHO Means for Global Health—and Our Own

Social Determinants of Health and Infection Control

So You Want To Become An Infection Prevention Consultant

National Pharmacist Day: Impact on Infection Control

New Years' Resolutions and Hand Hygiene: How To Make Changes Last

Biocidal Surfaces and the Fight Against Multi-Drug Resistant C. auris