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Advances in point-of-care testing and the importance of connectivity
Felicia Longobardi of Abbott outlines key advances in point-of-care testing and how digital connectivity can be used to improve outcomes within healthcare.
In recent years,...
Essential infection control tips to stay safe this winter
As many of us are spending more time with family and friends, Cameron Medeiros of Nova Biologicals outlines vital infection control measures that can...
Eliminating drain-based biofilms in the healthcare sector
Infection prevention specialists, GAMA Healthcare, discuss the burden of drain-based biofilms and how these can be tackled in healthcare.
Are we throwing our best antibiotics...
Innovative solutions for the rapid cooling of blood plasma
Julian Precht of B Medical Systems shares how the company is creating vital solutions to improve the quality of Fresh Frozen Plasma and its...
Saving lives from accidental choking when all other methods have failed
Accidental choking can be a prolific cause of death, but with LifeVac, more lives can be saved across the globe.
LifeVac has now helped save...
Prioritising preventative treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Michael Smith, Managing Director of MyBones, discusses how Low-intensity Vibration could prevent the development of osteoporosis.
Treating postmenopausal women with Low-intensity Vibration (LiV) could strengthen...
Shedding light on the world of UVC disinfection technologies
Tristan Williams, Technical Director of Finsen Tech Group outlines key aspects to consider when purchasing UVC disinfectant products.
Tristan Williams, Technical Director of Finsen Tech...
CRP rapid testing for suspected COVID-19 could slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance
Dr Carl Llor reviews recent evidence that C-reactive protein (CRP) rapid testing can be used as a prognostic marker in COVID-19 and contribute to...
Chronic spontaneous urticaria: could the answer be in CBD?
Dr Sari Prutchi Sagiv, CSO of Stero Biotechs, explains why CBD could be a potential treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Urticaria can be caused by...
A new hope for treating neurodegenerative diseases
NervGen’s NVG-291 is a new drug with the potential to treat a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and MS.
IT is the Holy Grail...
Point-of-care medicine: the future of rapid diagnostics in healthcare
Abbott explores how point-of-care diagnostics will evolve in the wake of COVID-19, and showcases a new learning platform that aims to transform knowledge on rapid testing in primary care.
XPhyto Therapeutics’ biosensors: taking rapid testing to the next level
Testing for coronaviruses may soon take no more than a couple of minutes thanks to XPhyto’s enzyme-based biosensor diagnostic technology.
A Canadian-headquartered life sciences company...
Innovative wound healing that utilises the body’s own defence system
Colzyx is developing a new generation of bioactive wound dressing that accelerates healing and combats infections, including those that are multi-drug resistant.
A novel medical...
Exploring the benefits of waterless bathing products
Infection prevention company GAMA Healthcare explains how innovative waterless bathing products could help to reduce the risk of infection transmission, improve patient care, and...
The use of the balance quotient in sport-related concussion
Matti Vartiainen from Ainone discusses a pilot study designed to identify balance quotient values for the baseline of athletes’ performance.
The ability to maintain postural...
Combatting the pandemic of chronic wounds with Debrichem®
As COVID-19 shifted attention and medical resources from the community, chronic wounds are causing a pandemic of their own. However, DEBX Medical’s Debrichem® aims...
The Environmental Protection Agency: Safeguarding public health
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a key role to play in ensuring only safe products reach the market, something of increasing importance...
Innovative smart cup tackles the effects of dehydration in care homes
Aquarate explain the life-threatening effects of dehydration and introduce their Hydracup, aimed at improving quality of care for loved ones.
Britain’s ageing population is increasing....
Versatile Accum technology for various immune-oncology needs
Defence Therapeutics explains how its Accum™ technology can enhance the delivery of tumour and infectious disease-specific therapeutics.
The principal technology developed by Defence Therapeutics (DT)...
The PREcisE project: Exploring the impact of glycaemic control
The PREcisE project draws together research to tackle the mother-to-child transmission of impaired glucose metabolism.
The prevalence of comorbidities associated with adult type 2 diabetes...
