UK - Dialysis patients are exposed to 50 times more mains water than well people. The new 33-bed renal dialysis ward at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, uses at least 1,000 litres of water per hour from the mains water supply. To ensure constant flow - and water purity for patients - the ward has installed a water treatment system
Discovery of cell receptor CCR5 might help tackle TB.
It kills more children than any other illness. According to UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) that includes AIDS, malaria and measles combined - yet pneumonia remains a forgotten disease. A report published by the two organisations aims to provoke action to reduce child mortality from pneumonia.
Danube seeks international distributors at the Laundry and dry-cleaning exhibition held in Minsk.
Hamo Jupiter Large Chamber Washer/Disinfector meets the international standards for washing/disinfecting.
One of the largest renal programms startet at Leicester General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
A recently published report reveals that hygiene standards in some hospital kitchens in the UK are far beyond common standards.
Currently, the only bedpan cleaners with a totally sealed wash-chamber are the TopLine appliances made by Meiko.
New to MEDICA this year is MLR, whose automated guided vehicles (AGV) have been radically modified transport containers in hospitals.
While bringing friends and loved ones flowers can cheer them up, dealing with the vases can cause headaches for care professionals.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major health problem globally. A new test now quickly identify pathogens. BinaxNOW tests quickly identify pathogens
The new face masks are lightweighted and without PVC.
Many hospitals pay more attention to complex hygiene solutions they do on another, simple solution: hand washing.
Hospital acquired infections affect about half a million people annually, and water is a serious source of infection.
According to Federal Office statistics around 30,000 Germans die annually due to nosocomial infections.
"Thermofocus* is the first non-contact clinical thermometer in the world and the only one working at an accurate and determinate distance," Tecnimed srl, its manufacturer, reports. "Body temperature is measured in less than one second by pointing Thermofocus at the centre of the forehead."
The Japanese firm Saraya, which for 50 years has successfully manufactured hygiene products and programmes for healthcare, facility management and the food industry, has launched a touch-less hand disinfection unit in Europe. According to Mr ter Woort, General Manager, Saraya Europe, the company has already sold over 100,000 of these units in Asia & the USA.
The Europe-wide research by Westminster University, England and T.Ü.V. Rhineland, Germany, has proved the advantages of hand wiping with paper rather than with textiles or warm air.
Even hospital curtains could attract and harbour germs.
Is a sharp weapon being blunted? Article by Heidi Heinhold.
Analysing needs and layout a suitable technique: This is the secret of success of Danube International.
Now there are even garments for hospital visitors - a good thing, in view of MRSA and other pathogens.
UK - Although the Department of Health (DoH) demanded a 50% reduction in MRSA cases in hospitals by 2008, a report at the end of 2005 suggested that some hospitals were making poor progress towards this goal.
In 1982, ulrich medical - a 3rd generation family concern based in Ulm - presented the first contrast agent injector for CT examinations.
Austria - A call for the EU and national governments to establish and extend a legal framework for environmental standards in society and healthcare facilities was made by the organisers of `CleanMed Europe´, the first European conference to focus on sustainable healthcare products and practices.