Covid vaccine effectiveness declines after six months without boosters
New research finds that Covid vaccine effectiveness substantially declines in protection rates after six months.
A new study confirms the overall vaccine effectiveness in preventing...
Azithromycin does not prevent future wheezing in babies with RSV infection
New research of azithromycin suggests the antibiotic does not prevent wheezing in babies hospitalised with RSV infection.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common...
Research reveals the protective structure of superbug C.difficile
New findings on the superbug C.difficile uncover the impressive structure of its protective armour for the first time.
Scientists from Newcastle, Sheffield, and Glasgow Universities...
Antibacterial bioactive glass dramatically reduces microbial resistance to antibiotics
A novel technique could decrease resistance to antibiotics with a bacteria-killing bioactive glass that reduces infections.
Scientists at Aston University have discovered a new method...
Colzyx: Redefining our approach to wound care
With products capable of harnessing the body’s own innate abilities to promote wound healing and concurrently fight infection, Colzyx is redefining our approach to...
FluoretiQ achieves £1.1m funding round for antibiotic stewardship project
UK based diagnostic company, FluoretiQ, has announced they have completed a funding round worth £1.1m for their antibiotic stewardship technologies.
FluoretiQ is an award-winning start-up...
Did travel quarantine rules in England reduce the spread of COVID-19?
A new UK study has comprehensively analysed the effectiveness of the travel quarantine rules in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts from the University of...
Study shows upper teens with high BMI at risk of severe COVID-19
A study has found that men with a high BMI in their upper teens had an elevated risk of severe COVID-19, requiring hospitalisation later...
How do natural killer cells respond to COVID-19 infection?
Scientists based in Sweden have performed an investigation to reveal how the immune system’s natural killer cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Research on how natural...
Vaccine hesitancy significantly influenced by social media misinformation
Using a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) method, a team of researchers has identified that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is severely impacted by misinformation on social...
Vitamins and supplements do not lessen the chances of COVID-19 mortality
A new study of COVID-19 hospitalisation data found that taking vitamins and supplements do not lessen the chance of COVID-19 mortality.
A meta-analysis of 26...
Scientists discover new lysin that can eradicate multidrug-resistant bacteria
An international team of researchers have identified an exciting new phage lysin that has demonstrated effectiveness at killing multidrug-resistant bacteria, a potentially groundbreaking step...
Rediair air filtration system: Clean air on demand
Air filtration systems are increasingly recognised as a valuable method of infection control, GAMA Healthcare outlines the benefits of its adaptable Rediair system.
Environmental decontamination...
Scientists develop material that makes any surface antibacterial/antiviral
In a groundbreaking infection control innovation, a team of Korean scientists have created a novel material that provides antibacterial/antiviral properties to any object it...
COVID taste loss study reveals unprecedented insights into the disease
A team of researchers has performed the most extensive investigation to date into the prevalence of COVID taste loss.
Reports of COVID taste loss have...
Reducing infection transmission in healthcare through enhanced ventilation
Christian Hendriksen, Co-founder and CEO of Rensair makes the case for improved ventilation in healthcare settings to mitigate the risk of infection transmission.
The gargantuan...
Study suggests symptoms of long Covid is linked to effects on vagus nerve
New research suggests that many symptoms of long Covid could be linked to the effect of the virus on the vagus nerve.
Long Covid is...
Vaccines reduce the rate of hospitalisations from Omicron symptoms
A new study from the US has revealed that vaccinated individuals are less likely to require critical care for Omicron symptoms compared to unvaccinated...
Eliminating airborne infection with TECHNILAMP* UVC light
With over 25 years of experience in emerging markets, Guvtec discuss how TECHNILAMP* UVC light technology minimises the risk of infection transmission indoors.
Aerosol transmission...
Over 30% of older adults develop new condition after COVID infection
Research from the US has illuminated that over 30% of adults with a COVID infection in 2020 went on to develop at least one...
