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BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Strike a chord please, especially in light of the BMJ's article on Tuesday about the ineffectiveness of the flu vaccine for elderly last year - just wanted to make you also aware of the ultimate surface protection against viruses like H1N1, plus all the proliferating superbugs.

11 Sep 2017

Inappropriate glove use among nursing assistants may be cause for spread of infections, study says

The failure to change gloves is common among certified nursing assistants, and may be a significant cause of the spread of dangerous pathogens in nursing homes and long-term healthcare settings, according to a new study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

8 Sep 2017

Panasonic expands IncuSafe Incubator range to suit every laboratory's requirements

Options in top quality CO2 incubation have never been more abundant with the introduction of a new, IncuSafe CO2 Incubator with from Panasonic. Incorporating a range of capacities and cutting edge technologies, there is now an IncuSafe CO2 Incubator to suit every laboratory’s needs.

From PHC Europe B.V. 7 Sep 2017

Differentiating sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome using biomarkers

Firstly, it is necessary to make a distinction between systemic inflammation and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). SIRS consists of changes in clinical signs including an abnormal body temperature, increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, an abnormal white cell count (either decreased or elevated), or an increase in band neutrophils.

7 Sep 2017

Researchers develop simple device to easily test blood viscosity

University of Connecticut researchers have developed a device that tests an important indicator of heart health that is often ignored - blood viscosity.

6 Sep 2017

X36 Series from Mettler-Toledo offers adaptable x-ray inspection for new levels of flexibility

As food and pharmaceutical manufacturers strive to ensure maximum efficiency on their processing lines to maintain competitiveness, the X36 Series from Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray can help. This series of adaptable x-ray inspection systems uses the most advanced imaging technology on the market to provide high-detection sensitivity appropriate to a broad range of packaged applications.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 6 Sep 2017

METTLER TOLEDO’s new adjustable-cavity weights help streamline routine balance testing

METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to launch its Standard Line precision test weights. Produced according to ISO 9001 guidelines, all Standard Line weights conform to U.S. Food & Drug Administration standards and fulfill OIML R111 requirements to ensure measurements comply with applicable regulations.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 1 Sep 2017

New study invalidates concerns about radioactivity in migratory marine predators

When the Fukushima power plant released large quantities of radioactive materials into nearby coastal waters following Japan's massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami, it raised concerns as to whether eating contaminated seafood might impair human health--not just locally but across the Pacific.

31 Aug 2017

Cherwell confirms continued support for PHSS Annual Conference 2017

Cherwell Laboratories have confirmed their continued support for the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Sciences Society - UCL Q3P Annual Conference 2017.

31 Aug 2017

Nurses' scrubs with antimicrobial properties ineffective at preventing bacterial contamination

Clothing worn by healthcare providers can become contaminated with bacteria, however having nurses wear scrubs with antimicrobial properties did not prevent this bacterial contamination from occurring, according to a study published online today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

30 Aug 2017

FDA issues warning letter to US Stem Cell Clinic for significant deviations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today posted a warning letter issued to US Stem Cell Clinic of Sunrise, Florida, and its Chief Scientific Officer Kristin Comella for marketing stem cell products without FDA approval and for significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements, including some that could impact the sterility of their products, putting patients at risk.

28 Aug 2017

Asynt supplies synthetic organic chemistry equipment for Redbrick Molecular’s new laboratory

Asynt reports that it has supplied Redbrick Molecular Ltd with a wide range of synthetic organic chemistry equipment for its new environmentally responsible laboratory.

18 Aug 2017

Sartorius unveils new ultrapure water system for laboratories

With arium mini, the laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment supplier Sartorius offers an especially compact ultrapure water system.

From Sartorius 17 Aug 2017

New analysis finds link between cloudy drinking water and gastrointestinal illness

Cloudy drinking water, even if it's within the limits allowed by some cities, was linked to increased cases of gastrointestinal illness, according to new Drexel University analysis.

17 Aug 2017

Asynt’s new DrySyn UNO offers unmatched experimental versatility in small footprint

Asynt announces DrySyn UNO - a versatile new heating block system designed to enable chemists to perform heated and stirred experiments in single flasks and vials.

From Asynt 16 Aug 2017

FDA warns against use of many drugs, dietary supplements due to potential contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers and health care professionals not to use any liquid drug or dietary supplement products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC of Davie, Florida, and labeled by Rugby Laboratories, Major Pharmaceuticals and Leader Brands, due to potential contamination with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) and the risk for severe patient infection.

11 Aug 2017

Kitchen sponges - play house for millions of bacteria - fresh study reports

Scientists in Germany have looked into the minute pores of a common kitchen sponge and found dreaded bacteria that could make us very ill. This is the first comprehensive study to do so. The study was published this week in Scientific Reports. Researchers write that humans spend most of their time in built environments or BE and the microbial presence in these environments is termed BE microbiome. These microbes may have a great impact on human health and wellbeing.

2 Aug 2017

Contamination News and Research

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Inappropriate glove use among nursing assistants may be cause for spread of infections, study says

Panasonic expands IncuSafe Incubator range to suit every laboratory's requirements

Differentiating sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome using biomarkers

Researchers develop simple device to easily test blood viscosity

X36 Series from Mettler-Toledo offers adaptable x-ray inspection for new levels of flexibility

METTLER TOLEDO’s new adjustable-cavity weights help streamline routine balance testing

New study invalidates concerns about radioactivity in migratory marine predators

Cherwell confirms continued support for PHSS Annual Conference 2017

Nurses' scrubs with antimicrobial properties ineffective at preventing bacterial contamination

FDA issues warning letter to US Stem Cell Clinic for significant deviations

Asynt supplies synthetic organic chemistry equipment for Redbrick Molecular’s new laboratory

Sartorius unveils new ultrapure water system for laboratories

New analysis finds link between cloudy drinking water and gastrointestinal illness

Asynt’s new DrySyn UNO offers unmatched experimental versatility in small footprint

FDA warns against use of many drugs, dietary supplements due to potential contamination

Kitchen sponges - play house for millions of bacteria - fresh study reports

Researchers highlight role of micro-guests in pathologic processes

Researchers examine cheap, simple method for neurotoxin detection

Materials released by water-pipe rehabilitation technology may pose potential health hazards

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