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Soap and water wins again

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Washing your hands with soap and water instead of alcohol-based rubs is more effective for removing Clostridium difficile spores from the hands according to a study in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. The study was published April 29 online.

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When used for laboring patients, nitrous oxide (N2O) provides the same pain relief as an epidural.

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