Under the subheading “Hygienic measures in clinical practice”, the authors rightly point out the crucial importance of proper hand hygiene. It is not correct, however, that exclusively ...

Washing your hands after using the toilet may be a simple act, but its importance cannot be overstated, especially if you are ...

When you wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, you can significantly reduce your risk of contracting common infections.

Health experts have said about 40% infections in intensive care units (ICUs) can be avoided by maintaining hand hygiene, which is regarded as one of the most important elements of infection ...

Public Health England said hand-washing and good hygiene were key to preventing the spread of infections. There are many different strains of E. coli. Most are harmless but some can cause serious ...

The new hand gel, produced by Primel, being tested in Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Primel/Lancashire Teaching Hospitals A world-first in health-protecting ha ...