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Researchers show association between microbiome and cancer-related blood infections

Cancer patients receive essential medicines, fluids, blood and nutrients through long, flexible tubes called central venous catheters, or central lines.

22 Jan 2018

Researchers identify virus as likely cause of mystery polio-like paralysis

A major review by UNSW Sydney medical researchers has identified strong evidence that a virus called Enterovirus D68 is the cause of a mystery polio-like illness that has paralysed children in the US, Canada and Europe.

22 Jan 2018

Researchers create cavitation bubbles to remove dental plaque

Whether through an accident or a disease, teeth loss can cause many inconveniences. Dental implants such as crowns, however, have allowed people to overcome most of these and live a better quality of life.

19 Jan 2018

Researchers develop adhesive materials to prevent bracket stains on teeth

Researchers from Valencia (Spain), London (England) and Sul (Brazil) have performed research to develop adhesive materials that will prevent white stains from appearing on the teeth of people who use brackets.

19 Jan 2018

Expert discusses how to stay healthy during flu season

This year's influenza outbreak is already the most widespread on record since health officials began keeping track about a dozen years ago, with millions of Americans being infected by emerging and current strains such as the dominant H3N2.

18 Jan 2018

Research reveals cost-effectiveness of whole-population screening for breast, ovarian cancer gene mutations

Screening the entire population for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations, as opposed to just those at high-risk of carrying this mutation, is cost effective and could prevent more ovarian and breast cancers than the current clinical approach, according to research published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

18 Jan 2018

Study: Human waste remains main source of fecal pollution in the river Danube

Despite wastewater management and treatment plants, human waste remains the main source of microbial fecal pollution in the river Danube.

18 Jan 2018

Novel partnership creates Europe's first antimicrobial nitrile gloves

Unigloves new Fortified single use gloves incorporate silver ion technology from BioCote, which has been scientifically proven to destroy 90% of harmful bacteria within just 15 minutes and 99.5% in only two hours.

11 Jan 2018

Researchers discover cluster of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis pathogens

Between February and November 2016, the Institute of Medical Microbiology at the University of Zurich discovered a multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in eight refugees arriving in Europe from the Horn of Africa.

9 Jan 2018

Experts look for ways to end dietary deficiencies in essential micronutrients

One of the most ambitious programmes to provide lasting improvements in nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa begins today when a diverse multinational team of experts from agriculture to ethics start looking for ways to end dietary deficiencies in essential micronutrients.

3 Jan 2018

Frail patients losing access to dental house calls

Devon Rising shakes his head and tries to cover his face with his hands. It's time to get his few remaining teeth cleaned, and he fusses for a bit.

2 Jan 2018

Researchers identify cholera hotspots at Uganda's borders and lakes

Uganda is among the countries is sub-Saharan Africa where cholera remains a recurring problem, despite advances in science and technology for prevention, detection and treatment of the infectious disease.

29 Dec 2017

UK study finds that e-STI testing nearly doubles testing uptake

The randomized controlled trial of more than 2,000 people in Lambeth and Southwark was led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and King's College London¹, in partnership with SH:24, a digital sexual health service.

27 Dec 2017

PENTAX Medical launches new, FDA-cleared C.A.P. HD Duodenoscope in the U.S.

PENTAX Medical, an industry leader in endoscopic imaging, announced the U.S. launch of its new C.A.P. HD Duodenoscope (ED34-i10T), the first FDA-cleared duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap.

22 Dec 2017

Researchers to evaluate hygiene robot in the field of elderly care

Researchers at CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University, will study how a hygiene robot - an intelligent shower - is perceived and received among care staff and residents in service homes in Karlstad, Sweden.The Health and care administration at Karlstad municipality will, as one of the first municipalities in Sweden, install and evaluate an intelligent shower.

21 Dec 2017

Oxair to exhibit life-saving oxygen generators at Arab Health exhibition in Dubai

Oxair, a global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, will be showcasing its cost and life-saving oxygen generators at the forthcoming Arab Health exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Jan 29-Feb 1.

20 Dec 2017

Study identifies potential markers for early diagnosis, treatment of oral tongue cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, also known as oral tongue cancer, is an aggressive form of cancer that generally affects older people. Patients with the disease often find it difficult to eat, swallow food, or speak.

19 Dec 2017

New guide provides evidence-based overview of key sleep challenges faced by women

Though sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, the unique barriers faced by women in maintaining good sleep health are often misunderstood or overlooked, according to a new resource "Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Health" developed by the Society for Women's Health Research Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep.

18 Dec 2017

Hospital-based behavioral intervention promotes better sleep in high-risk pregnant women

A study shows that a hospital-based behavioral intervention protocol including components of sleep hygiene and cognitive behavioral therapy successfully improved sleep in women who were hospitalized for a high-risk pregnancy.

18 Dec 2017

Survey: Experts consider hazards of antibiotic resistances to be high

According to a survey among researchers, it is difficult to quantify the true extent of the hazards of antibiotic resistances to humankind.

15 Dec 2017

Hygiene News and Research

Researchers show association between microbiome and cancer-related blood infections

Researchers identify virus as likely cause of mystery polio-like paralysis

Researchers create cavitation bubbles to remove dental plaque

Researchers develop adhesive materials to prevent bracket stains on teeth

Expert discusses how to stay healthy during flu season

Research reveals cost-effectiveness of whole-population screening for breast, ovarian cancer gene mutations

Study: Human waste remains main source of fecal pollution in the river Danube

Novel partnership creates Europe's first antimicrobial nitrile gloves

Researchers discover cluster of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis pathogens

Experts look for ways to end dietary deficiencies in essential micronutrients

Frail patients losing access to dental house calls

Researchers identify cholera hotspots at Uganda's borders and lakes

UK study finds that e-STI testing nearly doubles testing uptake

PENTAX Medical launches new, FDA-cleared C.A.P. HD Duodenoscope in the U.S.

Researchers to evaluate hygiene robot in the field of elderly care

Oxair to exhibit life-saving oxygen generators at Arab Health exhibition in Dubai

Study identifies potential markers for early diagnosis, treatment of oral tongue cancer

New guide provides evidence-based overview of key sleep challenges faced by women

Hospital-based behavioral intervention promotes better sleep in high-risk pregnant women

Survey: Experts consider hazards of antibiotic resistances to be high

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