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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...
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...
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...
COVID-19 variants will require infection control measures post-vaccination
Even after the implementation of widespread vaccination protocols, robust infection control measures will need to be enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 variants,...
Long COVID risk reduced by almost half after double vaccine dose
Receiving two COVID-19 vaccine doses reduces a person’s risk of experiencing long COVID by almost half, a new study has shown.
Research led by King’s...
COVID-19 antibody surveillance programme launched in the UK
A new antibody surveillance scheme will be introduced in the UK to improve understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and infection.
Launching on Tuesday...
COVID-19 vaccines are still effective against Delta variant, study confirms
Two COVID-19 vaccine doses provide the most effective protection from the Delta variant in the UK, a new study has shown.
Researchers from the University...
On-site vaccinations and phased return could make universities safer
Offering COVID-19 vaccines on campus and introducing phased returns in the autumn is key to making universities safer, public health experts have said.
In an...
Pre-clinical trials show intranasal COVID-19 vaccine reduces infection risk
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the development of an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists from Lancaster University have carried out pre-clinical trials of a...
Blueprint revealed for delivering hepatitis C treatment to drug users
An expert guide to delivering hepatitis C testing and treatment to people who inject drugs could help to eliminate the virus, scientists say.
Following a...
Contactless technique developed to detect viruses on surfaces
A prototype technique to remotely detect viruses deposited on a surface has been developed by researchers in Spain.
The ongoing project, carried out by the...
Malaria transmission potentially eradicated with discovery of new microbe
A team of scientists in Kenya has uncovered a new microbe that may effectively mitigate malaria transmission, creating new methods to combat the deadly...
Cholesterol drug could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection by up to 70%
Scientists have identified a licensed drug that they say could significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
An international study, led by the University of...
Greater effort needed to reduce antimicrobial resistance, researchers say
Current measures to reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care are not enough to prevent the rise of drug-resistant infection in England, a new report...
Double vaccine dose halves COVID-19 infection risk, study estimates
COVID-19 infection rates in England are three times lower in double vaccinated people, the findings from the recent REACT-1 report have revealed.
The latest findings...
Nova Biologicals: Meeting food safety standards to prevent infection
The experts from microbiological testing specialist Nova Biologicals outline the best ways to uphold food safety standards and prevent bacterial infections.
Food standards
Food safety has...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 18
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 18, which looks at the ever-changing updates and response to COVID-19; covering everything from digital health to gender...
The pharmaceutical industry’s response to COVID-19
Nathalie Moll, Director General of the EFPIA, discusses the changes the pharmaceutical industry has implemented to support the healthcare sector through COVID-19.
The European Federation...