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The developer of the world’s number one healthcare associated infection (HACI) case management and surveillance software is delighted to announce the launch of the latest addition to their suite of products - ABX Alert.

Phico Therapeutics successfully raises £1m to develop products in their antibiotic platform technology, SASPjectTM, which is combats the problem of antibiotic resistance and bacterial toxin release when treating patients infected with E. Coli.

To help reduce the risk of spreading infection, a new paper has been released by the IFH covering the important factors of cleaning linen and clothing properly in the home. These guidelines can apply also to care homes and nursing environments.

Leicester’s hospitals have launched a new computer-based infection prevention system that will help keep patients infection free.

Bio-functional textiles are a new discipline in the scientific field that have evolved due to the need to create materials that exert a biological effect on human skin.

ICNet International announces two new appointments in its global team as part of its continued growth globally. These are in North America and Asia Pacific.

New figures published 12th January 2011 by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) show that NHS Fife, an ICNet user site, continues to make significant progress in reducing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs).

People are familiar with the threat that MRSA poses to humans but are often unaware of how it can affect their pets too.

Wellcome Trust funded biotech Phico Therapeutics has attracted to their Board, Dr Anthony F. Martin, an experienced Non-Exec with solid track record of guiding early stage companies through to market.

Company to take innovation to product with SBRI contract.

SteriTouch Ltd, based on Roseheyworth Business Park, Abertillery, has added another leading brand to its growing list of clients – Crown Paints.

Wellcome Trust Award-Winning Company Phico Therapeutics Announces Success of Safety and Tolerability Trial

Autron, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of Low Surface Temperature (LST) Radiators, has introduced a new antibacterial finish to its product range.

Safety First Aid has launched a first aid box containing SteriTouch as part of its Evolution range.

ICNet International, a world leader in the field of infection control software, announced the upcoming availability of SSI Module.

This one-day conference, organised by Select Biosciences, brings together leaders in the arena of biosensors and detection technologies for biomedical, environmental and forensic applications.

London, 21.08.09-- Virus-washer.co.uk, a specialist division of Water Efficiency Solutions, based in Kent are proud to have been chosen by SANYO to launch their new range of Virus Washers in the UK.

Universal Sensors Ltd (Cambridge, UK), Nottingham Trent University (Nottingham, UK) and Cambridge Design Partnership (Cambridge, UK) to develop a hand-held system to detect the hospital superbugs, C.difficile and MRSA.

Mike Cane - founding director of Cambridge Design Partnership, UK - to speak on how the value of a brand can become the powerhouse of product innovation.

BioBreez Technologies Ltd, today announced the launch of its ecological, organic infection control range. These new developments place BioBreez Technologies Ltd at the forefront of the emerging “environmentally friendly” infection control sector.

Specialist flooring company Flowcrete has developed a comprehensive brochure aimed at the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

More and more doctors are swapping their ties for bow ties ahead of new cleanliness guidelines. The UK's leading online tie retailer TieWarehouse.co.uk has seen demand for bow ties rise 30%.