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Copper helps protect the most-vulnerable patients

Joint US-Chile research confirms efficacy of copper in fight against healthcare associated infections

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Copper helps protect the most-vulnerable patients

Recognition, insight and celebration: What to expect at this year's BBH Awards

Recognition, insight and celebration: What to expect at this year's BBH Awards

Discover key NHS insights, network with leaders and celebrate the UK's most innovative healthcare projects
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Bug-busting copper cuff makes innovation award shortlist

Bug-busting copper cuff makes innovation award shortlist

Antimicrobial cuff from Salvere Technologies singled out in <i> East Midlands Innovation in Healthcare Awards 2015</i>
Karabinis Medical launches world's first antimicrobial copper thermometer

Karabinis Medical launches world's first antimicrobial copper thermometer

Alfacheck AT400 reduces the risk of transmission of germs between users
CPD enables architects to specify antimicrobial copper with confidence

CPD enables architects to specify antimicrobial copper with confidence

Copper Development Association unveils online learning package covering impact of copper and copper alloys on infection control
First anti-microbial copper surgical lights unveiled

First anti-microbial copper surgical lights unveiled

ALVO Medical announces its high-tech lighting is available in bug-busting copper
Special report exploring the impact of copper touch surfaces in healthcare environments

Special report exploring the impact of copper touch surfaces in healthcare environments

Additional proof of the efficacy of copper for aiding infection control in hospitals
Research reveals \'halo\' effect of copper surfaces

Research reveals \'halo\' effect of copper surfaces

Copper touch surfaces have bug-busting effect on non-copper surfaces within 50cm radius, trial proves
Calls for fresh guidance on re-use of disposable surgical equipment

Calls for fresh guidance on re-use of disposable surgical equipment

Researchers say recycling of single-use theatre equipment will save cash and reduce environment impact
Antimicrobial copper touch surfaces pay for themselves in less than 12 months

Antimicrobial copper touch surfaces pay for themselves in less than 12 months

According to cost-benefit model developed by York Health Economics Consortium

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German hospital installs copper touch surfaces

German hospital installs copper touch surfaces

As part of a multi-dimensional approach to hygiene
Scientists discover new bacteria-resistant materials

Scientists discover new bacteria-resistant materials

University of Nottingham team helped by MIT mass spectrometer
World's-first copper keyboard helps battle hospital bugs

World's-first copper keyboard helps battle hospital bugs

Antimicrobial device found to reduce contamination in ICU rooms
Second study supports use of copper touch surfaces in the fight against hospital bugs

Second study supports use of copper touch surfaces in the fight against hospital bugs

Researchers in Africa find copper surfaces help to control drug-resistant superbug
World's-first anti-microbial copper stethoscope is unveiled

World's-first anti-microbial copper stethoscope is unveiled

Spirit Medical device aids infection control in healthcare environments
Copper prevents growth of bacteria in HVAC systems, report concludes

Copper prevents growth of bacteria in HVAC systems, report concludes

New research shows lower bacterial count where heat exchangers are constructed from copper
Chiyoda Hospital protects patients with copper

Chiyoda Hospital protects patients with copper

First new hospital to be fitted entirely with copper door furniture
Scientists develop bacteria-busting catheter coating

Scientists develop bacteria-busting catheter coating

Manchester University team says coating could be applied to other implants to reduce infection
Medical base layer kills infection-causing bacteria

Medical base layer kills infection-causing bacteria

Made from fibeRx with activated carbon on the surface and nano silver embedded in the yarn
Evidence of the bug-busting capabilities of copper gathers pace

Evidence of the bug-busting capabilities of copper gathers pace

Brazilian airport sets standards for infection control in public places
Researchers confirm wound-healing properties of manuka honey

Researchers confirm wound-healing properties of manuka honey

Antimicrobial substance could help NHS save millions

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New clear glaze complements infection control protocols

New clear glaze complements infection control protocols

easy-on+ antimicrobial finish helps keep bacteria at bay
Ocura’s new plastic anti-microbial chair reduces infection risk

Ocura’s new plastic anti-microbial chair reduces infection risk

Ocura Healthcare Furniture has launched a new plastic, anti-microbial chair giving hospitals a strong and stylish alternative to traditional seating
Multitone utilises Addmaster antibacterial coatings for communications product

Multitone utilises Addmaster antibacterial coatings for communications product

EkoTek personal security and location system uses Biomaster coating to help protect from contamination and cross infection
Lucideon and King’s ‘magic touch’ for hospital infection control

Lucideon and King’s ‘magic touch’ for hospital infection control

Collaboration develops new infection control method to tackle problems associated with digital technology in hospitals
Why install antimicrobial copper? Why not?

Why install antimicrobial copper? Why not?

Cost of installing antimicrobial copper surfaces on 20-bed general medical ward was equivalent to the cost of treating 1.5 healthcare-associated infections
Antimicrobial copper taps launched by Pegler Yorkshire

Antimicrobial copper taps launched by Pegler Yorkshire

New copper tap range helps kill off hospital bugs
Ansell glove range provides an extra barrier against germs

Ansell glove range provides an extra barrier against germs

Surgical gloves protect against harmful bugs