New procedure to speed up adaptation of COVID-19 vaccines for variants
The European Commission is introducing a new measure that will speed up the authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines that have been adapted to protect against...
Propelling hygiene innovations in a post-COVID world
Livinguard AG’s Victoria Banaszak explores the need for evolving regulations to accommodate innovation driven by the pandemic.
Paradoxically, COVID-19 has delivered on hygiene innovation. Whether...
Improving UK baby and child development with digitised health records
New, digitised child health records are to be introduced following the publication of a UK government review which aims to help babies and children...
Revolutionising cleaning through nanotechnology
With its eco-friendly and highly effective products, Nano-Z Coating Ltd is transforming routine cleaning in both public and domestic environments.
Nano-Z Coating Ltd has been...
COVID-19 variants and implications for environmental hygiene
Diversey Europe infection prevention experts Dr Claire Khosravi and Peter Teska examine the potential impact of new COVID-19 variants on cleaning and disinfection protocols.
The...
New method developed to diagnose concussion using saliva
A study of top UK rugby players has identified a new method of accurately diagnosing concussion using saliva which will help develop the first...
Ultra-low temperature storage and the vaccine cold chain
Mikael Hoier, CEO of cold storage manufacturer Lowenco, speaks with HE about innovation in low-temperature vaccine storage.
Danish manufacturer Lowenco is an international leader in...
Preventing COVID-19 infection of the nervous system
A number of research studies have shown that COVID-19 can attack neurons and the nervous system. This new research has identified ways to prevent...
UK to strengthen clinical research delivery
The UK government has set out its vision to make the country a world-leader in designing and delivering clinical research.
It aims to use the...
Rapid, effective disinfection in the workplace
PuriFog offers a safe, innovative solution to protect staff, clients and visitors in business spaces.
As businesses around the world slowly begin to reopen under...
Towards the Digital Premium in residential care
Wendy Kendall of Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare speaks with HEQ about the impact of the digital transition on caregivers and patients.
Legrand Assisted Living...
WHO says COVID-19 highlights urgent need to end TB
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the urgent need to reboot global efforts to bring an end to...
A new way to deal with high blood pressure
A German start-up aims to revolutionise blood pressure treatment with an interactive and personalised hypertension app.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common and...
Overlooked brain cells could lead to new therapies for sleep disorders
Scientists have confirmed that astrocytes – a type of star-shaped brain cell – can have an impact on sleep.
A new study, carried out by...
First medical cannabis clinic approved by Scottish regulator
Sapphire Medical Clinics is the first medical cannabis clinic to be approved by the Scottish regulator, Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Sapphire Medical, which was the first...
Studies show COVID-19 links with hearing loss
A systematic review of COVID-19 studies has revealed an association between the virus and hearing loss.
A total of 56 COVID-19 studies have identified an...
Two trials for COVID-19 treatments launched in the UK
The UK has launched two trials that will test the efficacy of treatments which prevent people from catching COVID-19.
The PROTECT-V trial, run by the...
NHS and social care to receive £7bn COVID-19 response funding
The UK government has announced £7bn of funding that will go towards health and care services to help support the NHS COVID-19 response.
The new...
Study reveals impact of lockdown on people with chronic pain
Psychologists at the University of Liverpool have been researching the effects of lockdown on people with chronic pain.
LifeVac: leading the fight against choking deaths when all else fails
LifeVac is a non-invasive, easy-to-use airway clearance device which has already prevented more than 100 deaths in choking emergencies.
Choking remains one of the leading...