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Sydney 2012 strain of norovirus becomes dominant

January 31st, 2013

Testing conducted by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) shows that Sydney 2012 has become the most dominant strain of norovirus in recent outbreaks. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mobile phones could detect allergens in foods

January 29th, 2013

iPhone 4Those suffering from allergies could soon use their mobile phone to detect potentially dangerous ingredients in food, thus limiting the risk of fatal anaphylaxis shocks. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hydrogen peroxide vaporisers could reduce spread of hospital superbugs

January 14th, 2013

Dispersing the bleaching agent hydrogen peroxide into the air could help to reduce the spread of hospital superbugs, thus significantly reducing infection rates. Read the rest of this entry »

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Irresponsible prescription may lead to antibiotic resistance

November 24th, 2012

Gloved hand performing Antibiotics testingThe chief medical officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, and the Health Protection Agency are warning healthcare providers and patients about the dangers of over-prescribing antibiotics and taking the medicines irresponsibly ahead of European Antibiotics Awareness Day (EAAD) on November 18th. Read the rest of this entry »

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Environment influences bacteria presence in oral microbiome

October 23rd, 2012

bacteriaWhich types of bacteria reside in a person’s saliva is determined by their environment rather than genes, research by University of Colorado scientists indicates. Read the rest of this entry »

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