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The benefits of disposable wipes in contamination control
A growing body of research suggests that disposable wipes are a safer and more effective infection control method than reusable cleaning cloths.
Using real-world evidence to inform healthcare decision-making
Ashley Jaksa and Nicolas Deltour of Aetion, Inc explain how global biopharma, regulators, and health technology assessments use real-world evidence to inform healthcare decision-making
Exploring the key findings in environmental hygiene trends
An overview of environmental hygiene trends, challenges, interventions and best practices as found in recent medical literature
Combatting floor-based transmission of infectious particles and microorganisms
Combatting floor-based transmission of infectious particles and microorganisms through the implementation of a CC Polymer Mat system, which attracts, collects and retains 99.9% of harmful particulates and contaminants from the feet or wheels of trolleys.
UVC disinfection robots launched to keep spaces safe
Swansea-based Evolve Raybotix has launched UVC disinfection robots in the UK in response to the increasing focus on keeping spaces safe
Technological innovation is responsible...
EIT Health Catapult rewards innovation in health technology
On 8 December, innovation network EIT Health announced the results of its flagship Catapult competition, which recognises pioneering innovation within the spheres of digital...
Workplace mental health: from bit player to the red carpet?
Acas Senior Policy Advisor Adrian Wakeling explores the increasing awareness of mental health in the workplace.
It has become increasingly apparent that mental health is...
Major interventions needed to meet global PPE demand
The healthcare supply industry must increase production by at least 40% to meet growing demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), a new review has...
Sex differences and women’s representation in clinical trials
Professors Irving Zucker and Brian J Prendergast tell us about the impacts on women of sex biases in clinical drug trials.
In 1993, the US...
AI in healthcare: exploring innovation in the NHS
Mandeer Kataria of the Health Tech Alliance explores the growing role of emerging digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
The COVID-19 pandemic has...
FDA: cannabis, COVID-19 and misinformation
The US FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research tells us about the hazards of untested and unapproved cannabis treatments.
The US Center for Drug...
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on women
Laura Turquet of UN Women tells us how the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the lives of women around the world.
The...
Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and challenges during COVID-19
Beth Rice, Health and Policy Manager at Pancreatic Cancer Action, discusses the challenges facing the treatment and diagnosis of pancreatic cancer during the COVID-19...
Futureproofing healthcare post-pandemic
Mary Harney, Ireland’s former Minister for Health, tells us about the need for a sustainable, futureproof healthcare sector.
Mary Harney served as Ireland’s Tánaiste (the...
A new MoU between Health Europa and Active Citizenship Network
Health Europa is proud to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Active Citizenship Network.
Established in 2001, Active Citizenship...
The importance of having strong research infrastructures in healthcare
Health Europa highlights the importance of research infrastructures in the health and care landscape in Europe.
Future developments in healthcare and technology innovation rely on...