Chlorhexidine alone also remains a strong contender [2], while alcohol, betadine and povidone iodine-alcohol may be considered depending on individual patient characteristics and preferences [3-5].

BACKGROUND/AIMS Povidone-iodine (PVP -I) is applied for microbial decontamination of human eyes donated for transplantation. Concentrations and immersion times vary greatly. The effectiveness and ...

We live in a world that’s only just stopped reeling from the international COVID-19 viral pandemic. The same world where ...

Iodine benefits your body by helping your thyroid gland make thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone has a number of important functions, like helping your cells to make protein and regulating your ...

Tammy P. McConnell, MSN, RN; Connie W. Lee, EdD, ARNP, IBCLC; Mary Couillard, PhD, RN, CS, FNP; Windsor Westbrook Sherrill, PhD, MBA, MHA ...

To provide an increasing body of knowledge related to umbilical cord care, a literature review was conducted to study the evolution of umbilical cord care, to evaluate the scientific evidence used ...

For taking care of their intimate area, moms’ top choice is the Betadine Antiseptic Feminine Wash, which is specially designed for moms’ cleanliness and care. It’s formulated with povidone-iodine, ...

Using a spin on the iodine found in antiseptic lotions commonly found in household medicine cabinets, the team at Monash claims to have made a transformative step in battery technology and set a new ...