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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...
Salmonella linked to autoimmune responses, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s
New research has shown that Salmonella infections can cause autoimmune responses and arthritis in animals, and has presented a possible link to neurodegenerative diseases.
The...
Infection control market expected to reach €26.63bn by 2025
Analysis has shown that the infection control market is expected of reach in excess of USD €26.63bn by 2025.
The infection control market expected to...
Mental Health Awareness Week: COVID-19 mental health research
Mental Health Awareness week takes place from 18 – 22 May, and, during the COVID-19 crisis ensuring good mental health is more important than...
UK Government pledges £600m for infection control in care homes
Boris Johnson has today pledged £600m in funding for infection control in care homes.
Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions today, the British Prime Minister, Boris...
Research to look at immune system’s seasonal ability to fight a virus
Groundbreaking new research will be investigating the immune system’s ability to fight viruses as the seasons change.
The research will investigate if an immune system...
The ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ of immune cells
Scientists from Trinity College, Dublin have identified a rare, new cell in the immune system with 'Jekyll and Hyde' properties.
These cells play a key...
New partnership announced today is set to reduce the impact of sepsis in the UK
Beckman Coulter, the global leader in clinical diagnostics, announces today its partnership with South West London Pathology (SWLP) to reduce the impact of sepsis in...
Young people with IBD more likely to develop serious infections
A first of its kind study analysed almost 2,700 IBD patients to understand the respective roles of IBD activity and drugs in promoting systemic...
Individual case of rare monkeypox disease confirmed in the UK
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people.
Public Health England (PHE) have confirmed an individual case of the rare...
Ancient medical remedy: using Manuka honey in surgery
As the antibiotics resistance crisis continues, researchers are looking for replacements that can help to prevent in infection.
One solution to antibiotic resistance could be...
Revealed: the deadly superbugs lurking in your make-up bag
Could your make-up kill you? A new study has revealed that superbugs could be lurking in your cosmetic bag.
The vast majority of in-use make-up...
Do you think digital health solutions can eliminate healthcare-associated infections?
Despite dedicated efforts, the healthcare industry still struggles to tackle issues such as healthcare-associated infections – but could digital health solutions eliminate this issue?
According...
Electrochemical therapy: the ‘shocking’ new way to treat infections
New research from the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering, USA, introduces revolutionary electrochemical therapy designed to treat infections.
Titanium has multiple properties that...
Koala epidemic provides lesson in how DNA protects itself from viruses
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the University of Queensland have revealed a new form of genome immunity.
In animals, infections are...
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%
New research shows that the death rate can be reduced by 20% if infectious disease specialists oversee care of patients with infections.
The findings, from...
More than 9 in 10 surgeons encounter a needlestick injury
According to a new global survey 95% of surgeons have either been personally affected by a needlestick injury or have seen a colleague experience...
