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Simpler human waste disposal to improve infection risks
As infection prevention teams map their sites’ cross-infection pathways, Haigh and others help to simplify the waste disposal process.
Saving lives through innovative vaccine cold chain technology
B Medical Systems is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical-grade devices for the vaccine cold chain, medical refrigeration and blood management systems.
B Medical...
Technology-enabled care is here to stay
Marc Schmid, Redmoor Health CEO, discusses the potential of technology-enabled care to help NHS clinicians achieve the government’s goal of digital transformation across the...
Instant UV: a new paradigm to close the disinfection gap
A growing body of research shines light on the need to augment existing disinfection protocols with no-touch and chemical-free methods, such as Instant UV.
Infectious...
COVID-19 variants and implications for environmental hygiene
Diversey Europe infection prevention experts Dr Claire Khosravi and Peter Teska examine the potential impact of new COVID-19 variants on cleaning and disinfection protocols.
The...
Ultra-low temperature storage and the vaccine cold chain
Mikael Hoier, CEO of cold storage manufacturer Lowenco, speaks with HE about innovation in low-temperature vaccine storage.
Danish manufacturer Lowenco is an international leader in...
LifeVac: leading the fight against choking deaths when all else fails
LifeVac is a non-invasive, easy-to-use airway clearance device which has already prevented more than 100 deaths in choking emergencies.
Choking remains one of the leading...
COVID-19 vaccines and the route out of the pandemic
The development and rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 form a key step in the journey towards a post-pandemic world.
For the past year, the coronavirus...
Improved accuracy in prostate cancer treatment
Swedish company Micropos Medical has developed a novel system to make prostate cancer treatment faster, safer and more targeted.
Micropos Medical is a Swedish company...
Pathology and cancer diagnostic services
Royal College of Pathologists President Dr Michael Osborn speaks to Health Europa about the role of pathology in cancer diagnostic services.
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare staff welfare
Drs Natalie Ashburner and Richard Gilpin of the Doctors’ Association UK discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the welfare of healthcare staff.
Deafness, communication and policy in Europe
Health Europa speaks with the European Union of the Deaf about deafness, communication, education, the impact of COVID-19 and policy in Europe.
Transforming healthcare by linking performance measures to quality and high value activity
Connect Health's Danielle Chulan discusses how healthcare services and patient care can be improved if commissioners link performance measures to quality and high value activity.
The need for digital reform in the social care sector
TEC Services Association CEO Alyson Scurfield details the need for comprehensive digital reform within the social care sector
COVID-19 and the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Arlene Brailey, Patient Support Officer at Antibiotic Research UK, discusses the burden of antimicrobial resistance, COVID-19 and the need for targeted research.
From vision to reality: the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sector
Paula Bellostas Muguerza, Principal at Kearney, explores the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sector.
Building an autonomous UVC robot for COVID-19 prevention
GlobalDWS: Combining UVC and robotics to create the Disinfection Service Robot solution for COVID-19 risk management and prevention
Protective wallcoverings in healthcare with DuPont Tedlar PVF films
DuPont Tedlar PVF films form unique protective wallcoverings for high-traffic interior surfaces in healthcare environments.
In healthcare environments it is of the utmost importance to...
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
