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UK and Argentina vow to enhance pandemic preparedness
The UK and Argentina have revealed a groundbreaking resolution at the World Health Assembly (WHA) to ensure more robust pandemic preparedness globally, especially in...
Over 100 monkeypox cases confirmed in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that there are now over 100 confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK.
The latest data from the...
Air pollution exposure increases COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths
Severe patient outcomes from COVID-19 are significantly increased by exposure to air pollution, a new University of Southern California study suggests.
The novel research identified...
How the DRIVE-AMS programme is optimising antimicrobial stewardship
Dr Neda Milevska-Kostova explores how the DRIVE-AMS programme, pioneered by Radboud University Medical Centre, advances antimicrobial stewardship and how changing behaviours and supporting implementation...
The detergent-disinfectant wipe that reduces MRSA acquisitions by 55%
From infection prevention specialists GAMA Healthcare, Clinell Universal Wipes reduced MRSA acquisitions in a large teaching hospital in the UK.
In 2021, new guidelines were...
Monkeypox symptoms are potentially reduced with antiviral medications
An analysis of seven monkeypox cases in the UK between 2018 and 2021 has revealed that some antiviral drugs may alleviate monkeypox symptoms.
The retrospective...
Clinell disinfectants provide robust protection against monkeypox virus
As cases of the monkeypox virus are becoming increasingly prevalent across the globe, research from GAMA Healthcare demonstrates how its Clinell range of products...
What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?
What is monkeypox? How does it spread? What are the symptoms? Health Europa outlines everything you need to know about monkeypox.
If you have watched...
Harnessing the benefits of hypochlorous acid
Health Europa examines the ever-growing potential of hypochlorous acid, a miracle antibacterial agent that is safe, strong, and sustainable.
On 24 July 1915, a paper...
100,000 child deaths from respiratory syncytial virus in 2019
Findings from a global study published in The Lancet have highlighted the dire landscape of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) around the world, estimating that...
New guidelines aim to reduce MRSA infection prevalence
Infection prevention specialists, GAMA Healthcare, explain the evidence behind the guidelines and solutions that could help MRSA infection management.
There are few pathogens as synonymous...
Pfizer Covid vaccine prevented over 110,000 deaths in the US
A new study has revealed that the Pfizer Covid vaccine prevented over 110,000 deaths since its widespread implementation in the US.
The Pfizer Covid vaccine...
High fibre diet reduces risk of antibiotic resistant infections
Eating a high fibre diet may be an effective way to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with research suggesting that consuming soluble fibre reduces antibiotic...
Vaccine for Epstein-Barr virus to undergo a clinical trial
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH) has announced performing an early-stage clinical trial to assess an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccine.
The Phase...
New PCR test rapidly detects all variants of COVID
Researchers at Rutgers University have pioneered a cutting-edge PCR test that can accurately and quickly identify all variants of COVID.
The Rutgers University polymerase chain...
How the MEP Interest Group on AMR is tackling antimicrobial resistance
Cristina Pricop and Jean-Yves Stenuick outline the key objectives of the MEP Interest Group on AMR whose remit is centred on driving forward the...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 21
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 21, which insightfully explores women’s health, antimicrobial resistance, health policy, infection control, COVID-19, cutting-edge health technology, medical cannabis,...
Reviewing the role of air filtration systems in healthcare
The Addenbrooke’s Air Disinfection Study looks set to shape future IPC guidance concerning the implementation of air filtration systems in healthcare settings.
The Addenbrooke’s Air...
Viking Pure Solutions: Safer, sustainable hypochlorous acid cleaning technology
Viking Pure Solutions shares how it is optimising the power of hypochlorous acid for effective cleaning solutions that are non-toxic and safe.
Viking Pure has...
Researchers develop a new tool to assess symptoms of long COVID
The University of Birmingham has developed a tool that can assess symptoms of long COVID for use in research and clinical care.
COVID-19 can cause...
