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Significant step forward in creation of COVID-19 diagnostic tool

University of Warwick scientists develop detection using a model virus rather than just proteins

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Get ahead of the curve: why early entry matters for the BBH Awards

Entries are now open for the 2026 Building Better Healthcare Awards, inviting NHS organisations, architects, contractors and suppliers to showcase the projects and innovations...
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Case study: Sherwood Forest NHS minimises the risk of Pseudomonas

Engineering risk assessment minimises the risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination and saves lives

Study links antibiotic resistance with exposure to the disinfectant chlorhexidine

Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria exposed to chlorhexidine-containing disinfectants can become resistant to colistin, a last resort antibiotic often used against multidrug resistant pathogens

CDC study validates room disinfection technology's effectiveness

Randomised clinical trials were used to validate the effectiveness of the Tru-D SmartUVC hospital disinfection technology

Study on poor use of wipes in hospitals hits headlines

The study revealed that under current protocols hospital staff are likely to spread pathogens not kill them

BD accepted onto NHS Supply Chain microbiology framework

Agreement covers wide range of microbiology products

Non-toxic disinfectant could tackle HAIs

Canadian team finds Akwaton is fast-acting and environmentally safe

City hospitals the main breeding ground for MRSA, study reveals

Infection is being spread from large hospitals to community facilities, Scottish scientists discover

Wipe study on disinfection of flexible nasendoscopes

The efficacy study on Tristel Wipes was revealed at the Hospital Hygiene Congress in Berlin

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Hydrogen peroxide decontamination offers effective disinfection of sensitive areas

The oxidising agent destroys bacterial cell walls by stealing their electrons then leaves a safe and undetectable layer of silver ions on surfaces to prevent future...

Clearwater launches world’s-quickest on-site Legionella test

HC Rapid25 can detect water bug in 25 minutes

Genmed delivers vendor-neutral managed services

Solution adopted by two NHS trusts in Wirral and West Cheshire

The world's first Steri-Core antimicrobial finger plate

Global One-Pak to unveil first anti-bacterial dispensing pack

steriGOP is for high hygiene areas where soap, lotions and cleaning sprays are shared

Olympus unveils new microscope

CX21 Series offers increased flexibility for routine and educational microscopy

Detailed microbe database now online

Bioquell’s online resource provides a valuable insight into the world of bacteria, viruses and fungi