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Efficacy of Germicidal UV Light in Reducing Acute Respiratory Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities for Older Adults: A Synthesis of Current Evidence

By MedXY|Oct 8, 2025

This review discusses the randomized clinical trial evaluating germicidal UV light in long-term care facilities, highlighting its modest efficacy in reducing acute respiratory infections and its potential role in infection control for older

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Evaluating Germicidal UV Light to Reduce Respiratory Infections in Long-Term Care: Insights from a South Australian Randomized Trial

By MedXY|Oct 7, 2025

A randomized clinical trial in South Australian long-term care facilities found germicidal UV light appliances did not significantly reduce acute respiratory infection rates per cycle but modestly lowered total infections over time, suggest