Infection Prevention

8th February 2022

Research highlights barriers preventing healthcare workers following NHS uniform laundering guidance 

A lack of adequate changing facilities at hospitals in England is preventing healthcare workers from safely washing their uniforms in accordance with NHS guidance, a new […]
26th January 2022

Fibo’s wall panels: the antibacterial solution

Specifying products with inherent hygienic properties is vital in order to limit the spread of bacteria – especially in healthcare and education settings. As such, Fibo […]
26th January 2022

AGAMEDE revolutionises biotechnology and fights COVID-19

Developed at the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, alongside Mitsubishi Electric, Labomatica and Perlan Technologies, the AGAMEDE robotic system was designed […]
14th January 2022

Tackling DSBs: the new micro-organisms that harbour deadly superbugs and survive 95% of repeated deep-cleaning techniques

Dry Surface Biofilms or DSBs are recently discovered complex communities of microorganisms present on surfaces. DSBs can  harbour multi drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and can survive repeated […]
30th December 2021

GOV UK approval for transparent face mask

New Contechs mask welcomed by healthcare professionals   Compliant to GOV.UK transparent face mask technical specification Approved by 4 Nations Panel (26 individuals from 9 x Governing […]
28th December 2021

Nanomedicine holds key to beating never-ending COVID mutation cycle

As the world reels from the rise of another COVID-19 variant – the omicron strain – attention again rightly focuses on vaccine protection. But the big […]
23rd December 2021

Centre of Excellence for LA TP prostate biopsy with antibiotic stewardship

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust: becoming a Centre of Excellence for LA TP Prostate Biopsy with Antibiotic Stewardship Health authorities globally are warning […]
8th December 2021

Research shows up to 60% reduction in infections using octenisan®

Recently published research shows up to a 60% reduction in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), following an MSSA screening and decontamination programme, using octenisan® wash lotion and a […]
4th November 2021

Lactoferrin supplements could aid in the recovery of COVID19 and other Respiratory Tract Infections

The antiviral properties of lactoferrin make it a great natural supplement that could also be used as an adjunct for COVID-19 and for various other Respiratory […]