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Severe symptoms of COVID-19 reduced by a genetic variant
A new Swedish meta-study has discovered that a particular gene variant can protect against severe symptoms of COVID-19.
The research, pioneered by experts at the...
One in ten people may still be infectious after ten-day covid isolation
One in 10 people may have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious SARS-CoV-2 past the ten-day COVID isolation period, according to new research.
The research...
ACD Pharma: Bacteriophages against multi-drug resistant bacteria
A small Norwegian R&D company are making monumental strides in the global fight against multi-drug resistance, constructing the world's first large-scale plant for producing...
LumiraDx C-reactive protein test accomplishes CE Marking
A cutting-edge, novel C-reactive protein test has successfully achieved CE Marking, a significant advancement in infection diagnostics.
Developed by LumiraDx, pioneering experts in the field...
Combatting Covid transmission with cutting-edge wearable technology
In a groundbreaking development toward eradicating Covid transmission, a team of experts has designed a new wearable technology that examines the user’s air exposure...
Reducing vaccine hesitancy with new COVID-19 risk calculator
Australian researchers have created a COVID-19 risk calculator to encourage discourse about getting vaccinated. Health Europa spoke to Dr Kirsty Short, virologist and co-lead...
Diagnostics against antimicrobial resistance – the next big move
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health crisis, but there are still areas where diagnostics can help hinder it.
When was the last time...
The challenges and opportunities associated with phage therapy
Dr Zemphira Alavidze, a medical microbiologist at Phage Therapy Center, explains the benefits and challenges associated with phage therapy.
Phage Therapy Center was founded in...
Ethnically diverse communities reluctant to test for Covid due to alienation
A Kingston University, London study has revealed that people from Black and Asian backgrounds were reluctant to test for Covid due to feelings of...
500,000 lives saved by COVID vaccinations in Europe
Data has revealed that around half a million lives among older adults have been saved in Europe due to the implementation of COVID vaccinations.
A...
Wearing face masks reduces COVID-19 transmission in schools
New research suggests that the spread of COVID-19 can be curbed in schools and preschools through adults wearing face masks.
The study, performed in Germany,...
COVID immunity inspires the next generation of vaccines
University College London (UCL) research suggests that COVID immunity could help develop the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines by inducing an immune response against...
Over 50% of UK adults receive Covid booster vaccine
New statistics have revealed that over half of the adult population in the UK has now had their Covid booster vaccine.
The UK Covid booster...
How XPhyto Therapeutics could revolutionise PCR testing
Canadian life sciences start-up, XPhyto Therapeutics, explains how it is disrupting COVID-19 testing in Europe with its breakthrough PCR diagnostics technology.
Antigen testing, though it...
Essential infection control tips to stay safe this winter
As many of us are spending more time with family and friends, Cameron Medeiros of Nova Biologicals outlines vital infection control measures that can...
Birmingham Biotech: Innovating COVID-19 testing and technologies
Michael Hsu, Managing Director of Birmingham Biotech, details how the company’s unique business model has facilitated the development, manufacturing, and distribution of cutting-edge COVID-19...
The impact of multiple sclerosis treatment on Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis treatment that helps people manage their condition can reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to research from Cardiff University and the...
Covid infection rate affected by water access
Xue Zhang of Cornell University outlines how a lack of access to water results in a higher Covid infection rate and deaths.
Handwashing is one...
Eliminating drain-based biofilms in the healthcare sector
Infection prevention specialists, GAMA Healthcare, discuss the burden of drain-based biofilms and how these can be tackled in healthcare.
Are we throwing our best antibiotics...
Covid passports increase vaccine uptake in low vaccinated countries
The implementation of Covid passports has been found to increase the uptake of vaccines in countries with otherwise low vaccination coverage.
In a modelling study...