Copper: the wonder material of the medical world Alex Henderson 1st August 2017 20th February 2025 Minimising healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) is of paramount importance in any hospital. For this, hospital managers will try to promote
How historic deadly diseases are making a comeback Alex Henderson 7th June 2017 20th February 2025 It is hard to believe that in our modern Western world, diseases that we thought were preventable are now making
The threat of cyber-attacks against you and your hospital Alex Henderson 18th April 2017 20th February 2025 Cyber attacks: NHS hospitals under threat As the world becomes more and more paperless, so too does the NHS. There
Advances in smart wound dressings Alex Henderson 24th March 2017 20th February 2025 Wound dressings has developed dramatically over the years. From a simple needle and thread, to synthetic fibres that dissolve, the
Robots: The future of our hospitals Alex Henderson 7th November 2016 20th February 2025 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 20th February 2025 Next month, over 130,000 people will descend on Düsseldorf, Germany to attend the largest health and laboratory related trade show
Tags Buying guide Buying British made laboratory equipment Alex Henderson 26th August 2016 20th February 2025 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 20th February 2025 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 20th February 2025 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 20th February 2025 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 20th February 2025 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 20th February 2025 Clinical Sterile Service Departments (CSSDs) often use a combination of pouches and wrapping depending on the type of surgical instrument