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  • Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): What You Need to Know

    Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that often flies under the radar. Since its discovery in 2001, it’s been recognised as a major cause of respiratory infections. Look out for symptoms like: Who needs to be extra careful? Children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. While most people recover…

  • Stay Safe in 2024: The Importance of Hand Hygiene

    In an age where health and cleanliness are more important than ever, maintaining good hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent illness. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the common cold, clean hands are our first line of defence. As we navigate through 2024, it’s essential to stay updated on…

  • How safe is the food we eat?

    Navigating UK’s latest health concerns Food safety is a fundamental aspect of public health that affects daily consumer well-being. Recent events in the UK have brought food safety into sharp focus, with product recalls and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses underscoring the importance of rigorous safety measures. This blog explores recent incidents, the organisms involved, and…

  • AI in action: The role of machine learning in systematic reviews, data organisation and management for medical researchers

    Introduction In the field of medical research, conducting systematic and other forms of literature reviews and managing its data are critical yet intricate tasks for medical researchers. Systematic reviews play a crucial role in generating various types of knowledge for different forms of stakeholders like patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers (Page et al., 2021).…

  • COVID‐19 reinforces the importance of handwashing

    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

  • The perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting

    Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.

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  • Clean Hands: Preventing E. coli with Hand Hygiene

    The UK is currently facing an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O145, with 113 confirmed cases as of 4 June 2024 (GOV.UK, 2024). This outbreak has been primarily linked to a nationally distributed food item, affecting individuals from the ages of two to 79, with the majority of cases found in young adults (GOV.UK,…

  • Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): What You Need to Know

    Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that often flies under the radar. Since its discovery in 2001, it’s been recognised as a major cause of respiratory infections. Look out for symptoms like: Who needs to be extra careful? Children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. While most people recover…

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