How hand hygiene can save lives Alex Henderson 27th January 2017 Hand hygiene is generally accepted as being critical in reducing healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in hospitals. A study carried out
Tags Centrifuge Understanding centrifugation Alex Henderson 3rd January 2017 It seems an obvious question, but how does a centrifuge actually work? Of course, you could just say: ‘it goes
Tags Buying guide Centrifuge buying guide Alex Henderson 9th December 2016 1st July 2024 Although Christmas is a time of year when you will no doubt buy gifts for family, friends and work colleagues,
Robots: The future of our hospitals Alex Henderson 7th November 2016 1st July 2024 A recent TV programme on Channel 4 called How to Build a Human focused on the development of Artificial Intelligence
Tags Guide A practical guide to attending Medica Alex Henderson 3rd October 2016 Next month, over 130,000 people will descend on Düsseldorf, Germany to attend the largest health and laboratory related trade show
Tags Buying guide Choosing the right laboratory refrigerator for your needs Alex Henderson 7th September 2016 1st July 2024 It can be a complicated task choosing a laboratory refrigerator. There are so many brands out there, all with different
Tags Buying guide Buying British made laboratory equipment Alex Henderson 26th August 2016 1st July 2024 The 23rd June 2016 was a historic day for everyone in Britain. The result of the EU referendum meant that
How prescribed drugs are affecting our lives for better and for worse Alex Henderson 2nd August 2016 In 1997, English rock band, The Verve famously sang the words: ‘drugs don’t work, they just make you worse’. In
How RFID technology is revolutionising our hospitals Alex Henderson 15th July 2016 1st July 2024 One of the biggest problems that large hospitals across the UK face is being able to track mobile devices across
Testing methods for the quality of a heat sealed pouch Alex Henderson 4th July 2016 In Sterile Service Departments (SSDs), it is vital that heat sealed pouches are properly sealed to minimise the risk of
Blood produced in factories is closer than you think Alex Henderson 16th June 2016 It is the stuff of science fiction. Imagine never having to worry about low blood stocks and instead being able
Wrapping surgical instruments in Sterile Services Alex Henderson 1st June 2016 Clinical Sterile Service Departments (CSSDs) often use a combination of pouches and wrapping depending on the type of surgical instrument