Resource for Far UV- 222nm Inactivation Dose Rates

The National Library of Medicine has compiled a fantastic resource highlighting the dose rates required to inactivate various pathogens. It covers the benefits of 200nm-230nm vs. traditional 254nm technology.

The unique highlight of this article is in the conclusion section. Of all frequencies, 222nm has the most potential to eliminate various pathogens. The article specifically notes that if you can reach 100 mj/cm2, you can be effective against almost any pathogen, and that's now possible with the new skin (479mj/cm2) and eye (160 mj/cm2) Threshold Value Limits! 

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Shift Workers Beware of Infections Risk!

In todays age, people are working around the clock, literally. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics roughly 7 million Americans work the night shift. With such a large nocturnal population, people should be aware of the additional susceptibility to the risk of infection. A new study published by the University of Cambridge found that the body clock affected the ability of viruses to replicate and speed between cells.

Infectious Disease Mortality Rates Have Flat Lined Since The 1950s - December 9, 2016

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C. diff Infections Cause Patient Cost and Mortality to Double

A recent study published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology examined the impact that C. diff infections have on the patient population. Utilizing data from a population-based cohort study among US adults, researchers found that that each year c. diff infections nearly double the patient cost and mortality chances.
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