A new study demonstrates that handheld nanopore sequencers can rapidly identify eye infection pathogens using only a ...

Course Description This course covers the development and implementation of Exposure Control Plans (ECP). Course topics include understanding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, determing ...

Bloodborne Pathogens Terminology: Exposing the regulation one term at a time Despite being over 30 years old, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) remains widely misunderstood. With ...

One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings. The tools of the trade—needles, scalpels and other instruments—are invaluable for patient care.

Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. The pathogens include, but are not limited to: Hepatitis Viruses and Human ...

A new technique, which involves melting bacterial DNA found in blood samples, could deliver diagnoses of potentially fatal infections faster than ever before. Results may be obtained in a few ...

The method, called digital DNA melting analysis, produces results in under six hours, much shorter than traditional cultures which can require 15 hours to several days depending on the pathogen.