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Scientists uncover how COVID-19 causes MIS in children
An international team of researchers has identified a new mechanism behind multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) that potentially reveals why the condition occurs...
The world’s first immunisation for RSV in children is highly effective
New research suggests that the medication nirsevimab can be effectively employed to prevent RSV in children, demonstrating a 74.5% efficacy against the virus.
In an...
Innovative plasma air conditioning technology destroys coronavirus aerosol
A team of Korean researchers have developed groundbreaking plasma air conditioning technology that can effectively eliminate coronavirus aerosol.
Pioneered by experts at the Korea Institute...
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...
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...
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...
Sysmex: Alleviating the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
The developing threat of antimicrobial resistance on global health is proving to be challenging. Sysmex Europe outlines the burden and prevention of antimicrobial resistance...
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...
Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 protects against variants of concern
In a groundbreaking development toward curbing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, scientists have developed an innovative inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 that offers robust disease protection.
Pioneered...
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...
Brain stimulation demonstrates potential as a long COVID treatment
A research team may have identified an effective long COVID treatment, finding that brain stimulation may remedy the cognitive deficits caused by the condition.
Symptoms...
Computer model predicts low risk of catching COVID-19 on underground
Scientists have developed an innovative computer model that has revealed people travelling on the London underground and other similar rail systems may be at...