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How can UVC light help to keep your staff and visitors safe
UK-based manufacturers, BiocareUV, discuss their Far UVC solution created to tackle harmful pathogens, viruses, and bacteria in minutes.
As the world struggles with the aftermath...
The current approach to measles vaccination is not working
The current approach to measles vaccination is unlikely to eliminate the disease, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
The research, which...
The best approach to selecting disinfectant wipes
GAMA Healthcare Ltd explores antimicrobial performance in the lab and on the ward, and what to look for when selecting disinfectant wipes.
When it comes...
Strengthening the public health response for disease prevention
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Andrea Ammon, Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control about how the lessons from the COVID-19...
Broadening research on long COVID syndrome
Understanding long COVID syndrome is vital for ensuring those affected can receive the best possible care. Aranka Ballering, first author of a study that...
Genetic sequencing can predict the severity of COVID-19 Variants
Researchers at Drexel University have created a new computer model that could help health services prepare for new variants of COVID-19 using genetic sequencing.
By...
New NHS programme aims to provide Hepatitis C treatment
A new NHS screening pilot will give thousands of people the opportunity to access hepatitis C treatment.
Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the...
New universal flu vaccine protective against Influenza A and B
A new universal flu vaccine can protect against diverse variants of both influenza A and B, according to a study from the Institute for...
Europe’s pandemic preparedness plans: rapid and accurate diagnostics play a crucial part
Molecular diagnostics company, Cepheid emphasises pandemic preparedness planning for mitigating the risk of emerging infectious diseases.
We live in a time of increased risk of...
WHO recommends new Ebola virus treatments
The World Health Organization advises two new Ebola virus treatments and calls for improved access to therapeutics.
Ebola virus is a serious viral infection originating...
Monkeypox variants assigned new names by WHO
A new system for naming variants of the monkeypox virus has been decided after a group of experts were convened by the World Health...
Researchers design a mathematical model to understand COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study employed a mathematical model to address COVID-19 outbreaks and variants of concern.
A study published in eLife finds that it is a necessity that...
Long COVID symptoms experienced by one in eight COVID-19 patients
Evidence published in The Lancet suggests that one in eight adults (12.7%) infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience long COVID symptoms.
The study, which was performed in...
New tuberculosis vaccine is safe and causes fewer side effects than BCG
Evidence suggests that a new tuberculosis vaccine – called VPM1002 – is equally as safe as the BCG vaccine and causes fewer side effects.
Tuberculosis...
WHO recommends cabotegravir for HIV prevention
New WHO guidelines recommend countries implement cabotegravir into their HIV prevention strategy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines for cabotegravir (CAB-LA) and...
Hair and libido loss are now symptoms of long COVID
A new study has found that hair loss and sexual dysfunction are significant symptoms of long COVID.
As time passes, the list of symptoms of...
Accelerated monkeypox vaccine rollout in London
Monkeypox vaccine rollout will be accelerated by the NHS in London, vaccinating high-risk patients.
Monkeypox is a rare infection commonly found in west or central...
How tackling zoonotic diseases can prevent future pandemics
Experts from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have published the “One Health playbook”, which outlines strategies to tackle zoonotic diseases globally and prevent...
New tool provides insights into Long COVID syndrome symptoms
With over 200 symptoms associated with long COVID syndrome, we spoke to Dr Sarah Hughes from the University of Birmingham about the significance of...
Protein discovery may create new treatments for HIV
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind a crucial protein that causes HIV to spread. The findings may help to develop novel treatments for HIV.
Researchers...
