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Monitoring handwashing effectiveness with UV-light
Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed a luminescent hydroalcoholic gel aimed at monitoring the quality of disinfection following handwashing.
There are...
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...
Nova Biologicals: high standard microbiological testing service
Under the leadership of Paul J Pearce, Ph.D., Nova Biologicals has provided microbiological testing services to businesses and households across the globe since 1993.
Nova...
Innovating wound care: smart dressings with built-in sensors
New smart wound dressings have been developed that have built-in ‘healing’ sensors which glow when a wound is not healing properly.
The multifunctional, antimicrobial dressings,...
Training the immune system to fight infections
A new discovery has shown that the immune system can be trained to fight infections.
A new report from UCLA scientists shows the discovery of...
The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance
Pierre Meulien, Executive Director of Innovative Medicines Initiative, discusses the urgency of multisectoral care in treating drug-resistant infections.
While great strides have been made in the...
Nova Biologicals explores pathogen contamination in the home
Are viruses, bacteria, or moulds in your home a threat to your family’s health? In this Special Report, Nova Biologicals explores the importance of...
Investigating bacteria behind hospital infections with SMART Designs Tool
A new tool has been developed using SMART CRISPRi technology which is designed to help identify and tackle causes of E. faecalis-related diseases and...
Comprehensive UVC disinfection with Finsen Tech
Finsen Tech offers products specifically tailored for disinfection of both whole rooms and individual objects using ultraviolet radiation.
Finsen Tech is an international Environmental Protection...
Report calls for urgent action to drive down surgical site infections
The ‘Time to Act’ report has highlighted that one in 20 patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the NHS contract a surgical site...
Discover the UVC products and services helping to prevent HCAIs
Finsen Tech provides UVC products and services that contribute to the prevention and reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs).
Finsen Tech deliver scientifically proven, cost effective,...
Meningococcus B vaccine shows 79% effectiveness
A vaccine for the deadly Meningococcus B has been shown to have 79% effectiveness in patients under the age of 18.
Meningococcus group B is...
Dealing with antimicrobial resistance during COVID-19
To coincide with Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, a new report of case studies has been published that gives a platform to people living with...
Hygiene compliance in preventing healthcare-associated infections
Bacterial screenings at Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital enabled researchers to identify and alleviate infection risks.
Up to one in 10 hospital patients will develop a...
Environmental hygiene in healthcare with Clean Hospitals
HEQ speaks with Clean Hospitals about the importance of healthcare environmental hygiene for patient safety.
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief a number...
Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections
Nova Biologicals presents a systematic and proven approach to reducing Clostridium difficile and many other healthcare-associated infections.
How to eliminate an obvious source of hospital infection
Silentia offers a strategic solution to infection control in healthcare facilities.
Hygiene is a key focus at hospitals to prevent the spread of bacteria, infections,...
Reduce the risks of infection when using ultrasound
Ultrasound infection prevention includes properly covering the transducer, eliminating the risks posed by ultrasound gel, and disinfecting the probe post-procedure.
Medical facilities exist to care...
New angle in hard surface disinfection
MoonBeam™3 Disinfection Technology©: UVC technology adds assurance to patient outcomes.
Evidence indicates many frequently touched surfaces are not cleaned consistently in healthcare environments. Unfortunately, data...
Reducing wound bioburden with antimicrobial dressings
HEQ examines the role of dressings with antimicrobial properties in treating and preventing wound infection.
The increased prevalence of antimicrobial dressings in wound care can...
