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Swisher Hygiene announces acquisition of healthcare and hospitality division of SPS, ADCO

Swisher Hygiene Inc., a leading provider of essential hygiene and sanitation products and services, today announced that it has acquired the healthcare and hospitality division of Solvents and Petroleum Service, Inc., a New York-based hygiene and chemicals company, and ADCO Services, Inc., an Atlanta-based hygiene and chemicals company.

8 Mar 2011

SCA report: 59% of women chooses wellbeing dimension as most important aspect

A majority of women in both emerging and more mature markets view wellbeing as the most important dimension of personal hygiene, even more so than staying healthy.

8 Mar 2011

PositiveID reaches chemistry milestone in glucose-sensing RFID microchip development

PositiveID Corporation announced today that it has reached an important chemistry milestone in the development of its GlucoChip, glucose-sensing RFID microchip.

3 Mar 2011

New Sanitized MedX 200s active ingredient series to reduce risk of HAI

The new Sanitized MedX 200s active ingredient series, which has been used with success in the plastics of medical equipment, makes a contribution to reducing the risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections, HAI.

3 Mar 2011

New colon cancer screening campaign initiative in New York City

In honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Katie Couric, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, WCBS-TV and The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital announced the launch of the "Make That Call" for colon cancer screening campaign.

2 Mar 2011

Physician administered preventive dental program reduces tooth decay treatment among young children

A preventive dental program targeting preschoolers under age 4 administered by physicians instead of dentists effectively reduces the need for tooth decay-related treatment among young children, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.

2 Mar 2011

Good oral health habits begin even before the first baby teeth appear

For many parents, thoughts of their children's dental health often comes long after the first baby teeth appear. Yet a lifetime of good oral health habits begins even with toothless infants, says Dr. Louis Amendola, D.D.S., Chief Dental Director at Western Dental Services, Inc.

2 Mar 2011

Excella achieves SafeBridge Potent Compound Safety Certification

SAFEBRIDGE® CONSULTANTS, INC., headquartered in Mountain View, California, has announced that Excella GmbH in Feucht, Germany has met the criteria established under the SafeBridge program for "Potent Compound Safety Certification" and has been deemed competent and proficient in the safe handling of potent active pharmaceutical ingredients ("APIs") and potent drug products.

1 Mar 2011

Objet, Remedent partner to enhance 3D printing solutions for cosmetic dentistry

Remedent, a global leader in porcelain veneers and teeth whitening solutions for the cosmetic dental industry, announced today that it has teamed up with Objet Geometries, the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, to enhance the fabrication process for dental veneer try-ins and delivery guides using Objet's 3D printing solutions.

1 Mar 2011

Researchers report 'surprisingly little' evidence that economic downturns are associated with deep development aid cuts

Despite concerns expressed by the World Bank and the WHO that the current economic climate would lead donor countries to scale back development assistance, a study published online Friday in the WHO Bulletin finds what the authors "described as 'surprisingly little' evidence that economic downturns are associated with deep cuts in aid, at least in the first few years of a financial crisis," Reuters reports.

1 Mar 2011

Katie Couric to launch new citywide campaign for colon cancer screenings

In honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Katie Couric, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, WCBS-TV and The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will launch the "Make That Call" for colon cancer screening campaign.

28 Feb 2011

New study: Little historical evidence justifies economic downturns linked with large cuts in health aid

The World Bank and World Health Organization have voiced fears that policymakers will break their commitments to support desperately needed global health services in low- and middle-income countries because of the ongoing global economic downturn. Yet, according to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, there is surprisingly little historical evidence to justify reversing these commitments.

28 Feb 2011

CTSI awards NYU one-year pilot grant to assess feasibility of hemoglobin A1C diabetes test

New York University's Clinical and Translational Science Institute has awarded an NYU nursing-dental research team a one-year pilot grant to assess the feasibility of using gingival crevicular blood from periodontal patients to gauge hemoglobin A1C -- a blood glucose measurement -- as a means of diagnosing diabetes and identifying pre-diabetes.

28 Feb 2011

New vaccine offers hope against Hepatitis C

Immunology: Three percent of the world's population is currently infected by hepatitis C. The virus hides in the liver and can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer, and it's the most frequent cause of liver transplants in Denmark.

24 Feb 2011

Study shows chemical workers perceive high risk of safety threats

In an analysis of focus group interviews published in a scientific journal this month, a team of scientists found chemical workers perceive a high risk of on-the-job chemical threats, but are resigned to accepting the risks. The study also noted a certain level of distrust of management and health advisors, problems with written safety guides, and the need to include more experienced workers in the development of safety training programs.

23 Feb 2011

eClinicalWorks, BayCare Health System partner to provide EHR solutions

eClinicalWorks®, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems, and BayCare Health System, the largest community-based health system in the Tampa Bay area, today announced that they have partnered to provide eClinicalWorks' comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) solution to BayCare's approximately 3,000 physicians.

21 Feb 2011

China-Biotics applies 5 new patents for probiotics supplement, preparation

China-Biotics, Inc., the leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today announced it has applied for 5 new patents through its wholly owned subsidiary Growing Bioengineering to the State Bureau of Intellectual Property.

18 Feb 2011

Metallic copper surfaces kill bacteria on contact

Metallic copper surfaces kill microbes on contact, decimating their populations, according to a paper in the February 2011 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. They do so literally in minutes, by causing massive membrane damage after about a minute's exposure, says the study's corresponding author, Gregor Grass of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. This is the first study to demonstrate this mechanism of bacteriocide.

17 Feb 2011

U.S. Patent Office issues notification of allowance to AirPal's inflatable patient positioning system

AirPal, a medical device manufacturer headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania, has received notification of allowance from the U.S. Patent Office for its modular system of inflatable devices used to position patients for situations such as difficult airway management, laryngoscopies, diagnostic exams, surgeries, and related procedures.

16 Feb 2011

GAVI chair calls for greater reductions in vaccine prices for developing countries

On Monday, the same day the GAVI Alliance helped oversee the roll out of a routine pneumococcal vaccine in Kenya, GAVI chairman Dagfinn Hoybraten highlighted the need for greater reductions in vaccine prices in developing countries during an interview with Reuters, the news service reports. The piece examines the funding mechanism in place to finance the pneumococcal vaccines, known as Advance Market Commitment (AMC), as well as the budget shortfall facing the group (Kelland, 2/14).

16 Feb 2011

Hygiene News and Research

Swisher Hygiene announces acquisition of healthcare and hospitality division of SPS, ADCO

SCA report: 59% of women chooses wellbeing dimension as most important aspect

PositiveID reaches chemistry milestone in glucose-sensing RFID microchip development

New Sanitized MedX 200s active ingredient series to reduce risk of HAI

New colon cancer screening campaign initiative in New York City

Physician administered preventive dental program reduces tooth decay treatment among young children

Good oral health habits begin even before the first baby teeth appear

Excella achieves SafeBridge Potent Compound Safety Certification

Objet, Remedent partner to enhance 3D printing solutions for cosmetic dentistry

Researchers report 'surprisingly little' evidence that economic downturns are associated with deep development aid cuts

Katie Couric to launch new citywide campaign for colon cancer screenings

New study: Little historical evidence justifies economic downturns linked with large cuts in health aid

CTSI awards NYU one-year pilot grant to assess feasibility of hemoglobin A1C diabetes test

New vaccine offers hope against Hepatitis C

Study shows chemical workers perceive high risk of safety threats

eClinicalWorks, BayCare Health System partner to provide EHR solutions

China-Biotics applies 5 new patents for probiotics supplement, preparation

Metallic copper surfaces kill bacteria on contact

U.S. Patent Office issues notification of allowance to AirPal's inflatable patient positioning system

GAVI chair calls for greater reductions in vaccine prices for developing countries

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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