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Copper helps protect the most-vulnerable patients

Joint US-Chile research confirms efficacy of copper in fight against healthcare associated infections

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Bug-busting copper cuff makes innovation award shortlist

Antimicrobial cuff from Salvere Technologies singled out in <i> East Midlands Innovation in Healthcare Awards 2015</i>

Karabinis Medical launches world's first antimicrobial copper thermometer

Alfacheck AT400 reduces the risk of transmission of germs between users

CPD enables architects to specify antimicrobial copper with confidence

Copper Development Association unveils online learning package covering impact of copper and copper alloys on infection control

First anti-microbial copper surgical lights unveiled

ALVO Medical announces its high-tech lighting is available in bug-busting copper

Special report exploring the impact of copper touch surfaces in healthcare environments

Additional proof of the efficacy of copper for aiding infection control in hospitals

Research reveals \'halo\' effect of copper surfaces

Copper touch surfaces have bug-busting effect on non-copper surfaces within 50cm radius, trial proves

Calls for fresh guidance on re-use of disposable surgical equipment

Researchers say recycling of single-use theatre equipment will save cash and reduce environment impact

Antimicrobial copper touch surfaces pay for themselves in less than 12 months

According to cost-benefit model developed by York Health Economics Consortium

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German hospital installs copper touch surfaces

As part of a multi-dimensional approach to hygiene

Scientists discover new bacteria-resistant materials

University of Nottingham team helped by MIT mass spectrometer

World's-first copper keyboard helps battle hospital bugs

Antimicrobial device found to reduce contamination in ICU rooms

Second study supports use of copper touch surfaces in the fight against hospital bugs

Researchers in Africa find copper surfaces help to control drug-resistant superbug

World's-first anti-microbial copper stethoscope is unveiled

Spirit Medical device aids infection control in healthcare environments

Copper prevents growth of bacteria in HVAC systems, report concludes

New research shows lower bacterial count where heat exchangers are constructed from copper

Chiyoda Hospital protects patients with copper

First new hospital to be fitted entirely with copper door furniture

Scientists develop bacteria-busting catheter coating

Manchester University team says coating could be applied to other implants to reduce infection

Medical base layer kills infection-causing bacteria

Made from fibeRx with activated carbon on the surface and nano silver embedded in the yarn

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Brazilian airport sets standards for infection control in public places

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New clear glaze complements infection control protocols

easy-on+ antimicrobial finish helps keep bacteria at bay

Ocura’s new plastic anti-microbial chair reduces infection risk

Ocura Healthcare Furniture has launched a new plastic, anti-microbial chair giving hospitals a strong and stylish alternative to traditional seating

Multitone utilises Addmaster antibacterial coatings for communications product

EkoTek personal security and location system uses Biomaster coating to help protect from contamination and cross infection

Lucideon and King’s ‘magic touch’ for hospital infection control

Collaboration develops new infection control method to tackle problems associated with digital technology in hospitals

Why install antimicrobial copper? Why not?

Cost of installing antimicrobial copper surfaces on 20-bed general medical ward was equivalent to the cost of treating 1.5 healthcare-associated infections

Antimicrobial copper taps launched by Pegler Yorkshire

New copper tap range helps kill off hospital bugs

Ansell glove range provides an extra barrier against germs

Surgical gloves protect against harmful bugs