MMR vaccine drive urgently needed to prevent disease outbreaks
Experts have expressed that MMR vaccine uptake needs to increase significantly to avoid life-threatening disease outbreaks.
The MMR vaccine protects individuals from measles, mumps, and...
Lung damage persists long after COVID-19 pneumonia
A new study finds that some people recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia have CT evidence of lung damage persisting for a full year following infection.
The...
UV LED lights effectively kill HIV and COVID-19 in 30 seconds
A University of Toronto Scarborough investigation has found that UV LED lights can destroy HIV and coronaviruses in just 30 seconds.
The team killed both...
How can we reduce the use of antibiotics in food production?
Dr Muhammad Asaduzzaman of the University of Oslo makes the case for the reduction of overused and misused antibiotics in food production to support...
Are mobile devices used in healthcare a source of spreading infections?
Keith Smith of Inner-Vision Technology Ltd examines the economic burden of hospital-acquired infections and how mobile devices help pathogens to spread.
The growing, global burden...
Scientists develop synthetic antibiotics to tackle drug-resistant superbugs
Synthetic antibiotics could unlock the capability of killing drug-resistant superbugs and tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis.
A groundbreaking discovery by a team of scientists...
Could a nasal spray revolutionise treatment for the delta variant?
A new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating the Delta variant of Covid in mice.
The study was...
Nanobodies may stop infection from a range of COVID-19 variants
Two studies performed by a team of researchers from the Karolinska Institutet has identified that nanobodies from an alpaca may be effective at neutralising...
Strengthening Europe’s defences against antimicrobial resistance
With a particular focus on tackling antimicrobial resistance this year, we speak to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control about how it...
IgA antibodies may protect unvaccinated people from COVID-19 infection
A new investigation has revealed that IgA antibodies may prevent some individuals who are unvaccinated from contracting COVID-19.
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have...
Study examines the effectiveness of remdesivir in a pill form for COVID-19
Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are testing remdesivir in a pill form to understand how effective it is for...
Utilising upper-air UVGI in the fight against COVID-19
Upper-air disinfection is one of the most valuable, proven defences available in designing an effective contagion control programme.
To date, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Exploring psychological distress and infection vulnerability
Kavita Vedhara, professor of health psychology at the University of Nottingham discusses her latest research that explores the impact of psychological distress on the...
WHO: Urgent investment needed to enhance treatment for tuberculosis
With World TB Day approaching on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for investment to advance research, support, awareness, and treatment...
NHS Covid booster bookings now available for spring vaccinations
The spring NHS Covid booster programme is now open and will start inviting eligible, vulnerable people to receive their life-saving booster vaccinations.
The NHS Covid...
Reducing Clostridium difficile infection rates with aerosolised hydrogen peroxide
New data finds that adding aerosolised hydrogen peroxide to hospital infection prevention protocols can effectively reduce Clostridium difficile infection rates.
A clostridium difficile infection is...
Innovative COVID-19 PCR test distinguishes all SARS-CoV-2 variants
US researchers have developed a cutting-edge COVID-19 PCR test that identifies infection and the specific variant of the disease.
Created by researchers at ResearchPath LLC...
RUMA: Pioneering responsible antibiotic use in agriculture
Chris Lloyd and Mary Bawn of the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) Alliance explain how effective antibiotic use can significantly alleviate antimicrobial...
The Next Step in Solving Antimicrobial Resistance – POC Diagnostics
Dr Avishay Bransky, CEO and co-founder of PixCell Medical outlines the benefits of diagnostic testing in mitigating the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
The discovery of...
Was the NHS mandatory vaccination policy the answer to boost uptake?
A new survey found only one in six healthcare workers thought mandatory vaccination was the answer to encourage staff to have the Covid jab.
University...
