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Monoclonal antibodies not utilised enough for severe COVID-19 infections
A new US study has revealed that people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection are the least likely to receive the highly...
VB variant of HIV found to be highly virulent and dangerous
A team of UK researchers has discovered that the VB variant of HIV may be more virulent and damaging than other strains of the...
Interactive video enhances hand hygiene and reduces HAIs
New research has suggested that implementing interactive video content may boost good hand hygiene practices, helping to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HIAs).
The Thomas Jefferson University...
One1Star Solutions revolutionising most Advanced TAED globally
One1Star Solutions introduces its groundbreaking Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED), an innovative solution to cleaning and disinfection needs for a vast range of sectors.
One1Star Solutions has patented...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20, which comprises thought-provoking content that analyses topics such as COVID-19, holistic health, chronic diseases, digital health, gender...
Sanitation’s role in reducing the spread of AMR
Professor David Graham of Newcastle University explains the vital role of sanitation in reducing the spread of AMR.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is mainly caused by...
Sepsis and healthcare-associated infections
The Global Sepsis Alliance reflects on the progress made in tackling sepsis and the hurdles that remain in relation to healthcare-associated infections.
The term sepsis...
New intranasal influenza vaccine demonstrates excellent performance
A study suggests that a newly developed intranasal influenza vaccine provides robust protection against multiple influenza virus strains.
Designed by researchers at the Institute for...
Zika vaccine demonstrates effectiveness at preventing the virus
A groundbreaking Zika vaccine has been proven to prevent the Zika virus effectively in preclinical animal studies.
The novel Zika vaccine was developed at the...
The new Covid testing lab that fits inside a backpack
UK scientists have developed an innovative Covid testing lab that fits inside a backpack, a significant development for mobile diagnostics.
Researchers from the Queen Mary...
New Covid blood test forecasts infection severity
A newly developed Covid blood test expertly identifies if a person is infected with COVID-19 and how severely their immune system will react to...
Mixing Covid vaccines is safe and effective, study suggests
US research has signified that Mixing Covid vaccines – having separate doses of two different Covid vaccinations – is both safe and effective.
The study,...
LumiraDx: Fighting antimicrobial resistance with innovative POC testing
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is ever-evolving and perhaps the most dangerous global health threat of modern times, an issue that will require cutting-edge innovation to...
Omicron Variant potentially originated from mice
Research has found that the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 may have started in mice, providing new insights into how the strain of COVID-19 became...
Over 30% of residents in English care homes caught COVID-19
A new study has revealed the landscape of infection from COVID-19 in care homes in England, finding that over a third of residents caught...
Revolutionising wound healing with innovative wound care technology
Colzyx’s innovative wound care technology restricts microbial growth whilst simultaneously promoting wound healing.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern, resulting in 33,000...
Everything you need to know about chronic wounds
Digital editor, Monet Bailey, examines the burden of chronic wounds on quality of life and the latest innovations in wound care treatment.
A chronic wound...
Phages: A potential new solution to defeat antimicrobial resistance
Minmin Yen, Founding CEO of PhagePro, illustrates the potential of phages as a solution to antimicrobial resistance.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern, placing...
GRAM report: Antimicrobial resistance involved in five million deaths
In a truly harrowing development, the highly-anticipated GRAM report has shockingly revealed that 1.2 million deaths were directly caused by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in...
BIPOC representation essential in vaccine clinical trials
Dr Michele Andrasik, Senior Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, outlines the importance of BIPOC representation in vaccine clinical trials.
Black, Indigenous, and...