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Why education is pivotal to avoiding choking-related accidents
Emma Hammett, founder of First Aid for Life and qualified nurse, explains how education is essential for preventing choking-related accidents.
Choking is primarily caused by...
UVC: Examining the efficacy of the emerging disinfection technology
Gabriele Messina and Gabriele Cevenini of the University of Siena explore the emergence and efficacy of UVC disinfection technologies.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Prioritising preventative treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Michael Smith, Managing Director of MyBones, discusses how Low-intensity Vibration could prevent the development of osteoporosis.
Treating postmenopausal women with Low-intensity Vibration (LiV) could strengthen...
Exploring the issues surrounding vaccinating children against COVID-19
As the US and many European countries start vaccinating children against COVID-19, should more be done to prioritise those beyond our borders? Dominic Wilkinson,...
Shedding light on the world of UVC disinfection technologies
Tristan Williams, Technical Director of Finsen Tech Group outlines key aspects to consider when purchasing UVC disinfectant products.
Tristan Williams, Technical Director of Finsen Tech...
CRP rapid testing for suspected COVID-19 could slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance
Dr Carl Llor reviews recent evidence that C-reactive protein (CRP) rapid testing can be used as a prognostic marker in COVID-19 and contribute to...
Effectively mitigating the impacts of mucormycosis
Martin Hoenigl, the President of the European Confederation of Medical Mycology, discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating mucormycosis.
Mucormycosis is perhaps not a term...
Important discussion on the ability to treat chronic kidney disease
Helen Yeh, Vice President of the CVRM Therapy Area, BioPharmaceuticals Medical, at AstraZeneca speaks to Health Europa about the burden and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria: could the answer be in CBD?
Dr Sari Prutchi Sagiv, CSO of Stero Biotechs, explains why CBD could be a potential treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Urticaria can be caused by...
A new hope for treating neurodegenerative diseases
NervGen’s NVG-291 is a new drug with the potential to treat a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and MS.
IT is the Holy Grail...
Harnessing the benefits of UVA light treatment in COVID-19 patients
Following a first-in-human study which analysed the efficacy of UVA light treatment in COVID-19 patients, Health Europa spoke to Dr Ali Rezaie from the academic healthcare organisation, Cedars-Sinai, to find out more.
Point-of-care medicine: the future of rapid diagnostics in healthcare
Abbott explores how point-of-care diagnostics will evolve in the wake of COVID-19, and showcases a new learning platform that aims to transform knowledge on rapid testing in primary care.
XPhyto Therapeutics’ biosensors: taking rapid testing to the next level
Testing for coronaviruses may soon take no more than a couple of minutes thanks to XPhyto’s enzyme-based biosensor diagnostic technology.
A Canadian-headquartered life sciences company...
Ensuring the future of the NHS with revolutionary health innovations
Lorna Green, the Director of Enterprise and Growth at Innovation Agency, part of the Academic Health Science Network, speaks about how health innovations are...
Innovative wound healing that utilises the body’s own defence system
Colzyx is developing a new generation of bioactive wound dressing that accelerates healing and combats infections, including those that are multi-drug resistant.
A novel medical...
Exploring the benefits of waterless bathing products
Infection prevention company GAMA Healthcare explains how innovative waterless bathing products could help to reduce the risk of infection transmission, improve patient care, and...
The use of the balance quotient in sport-related concussion
Matti Vartiainen from Ainone discusses a pilot study designed to identify balance quotient values for the baseline of athletes’ performance.
The ability to maintain postural...
Combatting the pandemic of chronic wounds with Debrichem®
As COVID-19 shifted attention and medical resources from the community, chronic wounds are causing a pandemic of their own. However, DEBX Medical’s Debrichem® aims...
The Environmental Protection Agency: Safeguarding public health
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a key role to play in ensuring only safe products reach the market, something of increasing importance...
Innovative smart cup tackles the effects of dehydration in care homes
Aquarate explain the life-threatening effects of dehydration and introduce their Hydracup, aimed at improving quality of care for loved ones.
Britain’s ageing population is increasing....