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Germicidal UV Light and Respiratory Infections in Elderly Care: Insights from a Clinical Trial

By MedXY|Dec 22, 2025

A clinical trial assessing germicidal UV light in long-term care shows modest reduction in acute respiratory infections, suggesting UV technology as a supportive tool in infection control for older adults.

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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