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Copper helps protect the most-vulnerable patients

Copper helps protect the most-vulnerable patients

Joint US-Chile research confirms efficacy of copper in fight against healthcare associated infections
Bug-busting copper cuff makes innovation award shortlist

Bug-busting copper cuff makes innovation award shortlist

Antimicrobial cuff from Salvere Technologies singled out in East Midlands Innovation in Healthcare Awards 2015
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
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
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
Preventing biofilms

Preventing biofilms

Antibacterial coatings have had limited success in preventing urinary tract infections in catheter users. Novel patented polymer coatings derived f...
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
Shouldering the bioburden

Shouldering the bioburden

Metals with antimicrobial properties such as silver, copper or zinc incorporated into healthcare buildings, either as part of the internal furnitur...
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
Pharmaceutical plant disinfection: the acid test

Pharmaceutical plant disinfection: the acid test

Choosing a suitable disinfectant for a pharmaceutical operation can be a complex process. Christopher Fournier* and Dominique Leclercq** of Mar Cor...
German hospital installs copper touch surfaces

German hospital installs copper touch surfaces

As part of a multi-dimensional approach to hygiene

In Brief

New clear glaze complements infection control protocols

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

Multitone utilises Addmaster antibacterial coatings for communications product

Copper Development Association Healthcare Supply Chain Meeting

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

Why install antimicrobial copper? Why not?

Antimicrobial copper taps launched by Pegler Yorkshire

Ansell glove range provides an extra barrier against germs

Reports

Special report exploring the impact of copper touch surfaces in healthcare environments
Special report exploring the impact of copper touch surfaces in healthcare environments
Preventing biofilms
Preventing biofilms
Shouldering the bioburden
Shouldering the bioburden
Pharmaceutical plant disinfection: the acid test
Pharmaceutical plant disinfection: the acid test