Fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria with molecular tweezers
Researchers have created an innovative method for combatting antibiotic-resistant bacteria that utilises microscopic molecular tweezers.
The team, led by scientists from the Ben-Gurion University (BGU),...
WHO unveils global Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
A new World Health Organization (WHO) led project will launch the global Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, data, surveillance, and analytics innovation.
The collaboration...
Urgent need to reduce inequalities in infection control practices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted an urgent need to reduce inequalities in the availability of good hand hygiene and infection prevention and...
UV light improves efficacy of common disinfectants against COVID-19
The application of ultraviolet light (UVC) light could improve the efficacy of 400 common disinfectants against COVID-19, as well as making them safer for...
Lateral flow tests not accurate at detecting low COVID-19 viral loads
A new study has suggested that lateral flow tests are not sufficient for testing COVID-19 infection in individuals with low viral loads.
The new study...
Managing the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria
Lorna Malkin, Junior Editor of HEQ, speaks to the European Food Safety Authority to find out how antimicrobial resistance is being monitored and controlled...
Sepsis: post-sepsis syndrome and infection control
Sepsis Alliance Board member Dr Cindy Hou speaks to Health Europa Quarterly to discuss the burden and prevention of sepsis.
Sepsis occurs when the immune...
Copper foam could act as microbe filter in face masks and air cleaners
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated how copper foam could be used as a highly efficient, durable filter for reusable masks and air...
COVID-19 testing strategy improves result speeds for healthcare workers
A team of scientists have generated an innovative system to accelerate COVID-19 testing times for healthcare workers.
The team, comprised of scientists from the University...
Study findings could lead to new ways of reducing harmful hospital bacteria
New research has revealed critical factors that facilitate the spread of disease from harmful bacteria that survive on hospital and kitchen surfaces, which could...
COVID-19 testing will still be needed following full vaccination
New findings suggest that testing for COVID-19 following vaccination will still be necessary, as contracting a COVID-19 infection is still possible following full vaccination.
The...
Modelling shows high COVID-19 spread with rapid air exchange
New modelling has suggested that rapid air exchanges can spread COVID-19 in high concentrations from one room to another.
A team of researchers at the...
The burden of influenza and the role of education in infection control
ESWI Chairman Dr Albert Osterhaus speaks to HEQ about the burden of influenza and the role of education in infection control.
The European Scientific Working...
Could robotics reduce infection spread in hospitals?
A team of researchers has presented a new concept for using robotics in infectious hospitals that could help to mitigate the spread of infections...
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...
Will the pandemic help improve Europe’s response to AMR and HAIs?
Health First Europe Interim Executive Director Brandon Mitchener reviews issues around health inequality and patient safety in clinical settings.
Over the past few months the...
Discussing international vaccine distribution with Pfizer
Pfizer’s Dervila Keane details the process of storing, shipping, and distributing COVID-19 vaccines.
Pfizer is a proven, reliable multinational vaccine producer, supplying vaccines to over...
COVID-19, infection control, and cholera
Dr Osama B Hassan tells HEQ about the impact of COVID-19 on efforts to combat ongoing threat of cholera.
While the focus of healthcare research...
The complex and multipronged fight against AMR
HEQ speaks to the AMR Industry Alliance about the burden and prevention of antimicrobial resistance and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...
New antimicrobial nanotech could prevent and treat superbugs
A new nanothin antibacterial coating has been developed that could help prevent and treat deadly superbugs.
A team of researchers led by RMIT University in...
