The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is easily spread through bodily fluids—primarily saliva—from kissing, sharing drinks, or using the same eating utensils. Not surprisingly then, EBV is also among the most ubiquitous of viruses: More than 90 percent of the world’s population has been infected, usually during childhood. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis and similar ailments, though often there are no symptoms. Most [...]
Did the recent mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak end because of “network immunity?” That’s the theory being put forward by Belgian researchers at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The year of 2022 saw a global outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that had not previously been documented as having [...]
From hidden areas that are hard to access for cleaning to dangerous dirt traps that provide a perfect home for bacteria to thrive and grow, there are many unseen hazards in poorly planned and managed laboratories. In my career, I’ve been privileged to visit some incredible pharmaceutical facilities and sophisticated manufacturing operations. With stylish, ergonomic, and impactful design, many of [...]
Fahad Mahmood, MEng. He has previous experience as a proposal engineer in process water in pharmaceutical and industrial applications. He has also managed projects in water purification in health care and scientific applications. Fahad earned his master’s degree from the University of Manchester. Q: WHY DOES WATER QUALITY MATTER IN CLINICAL LABS? WHAT ISSUES MAY ARISE FROM USING INSUFFICIENTLY [...]
A new study finds that testing for a single immune system molecule on nasal swabs can help detect stealthy viruses As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, potentially dangerous new viruses can begin to spread in the population well before the global public health surveillance system can detect them. However, Yale researchers have found that testing for the presence of a [...]
A pH meter is an instrument used to measure the pH value of a solution. The use of a pH meter can better control the chemical reaction to achieve the purpose of improving productivity, product quality and safe production. pH meters are widely used in environmental protection, sewage treatment, scientific research, pharmaceuticals, fermentation, chemical industry, aquaculture, tap water and [...]
The difference between A2 and B2 of the Class 2 biological safety cabinets is that the exhaust airflow of the A2 type safety cabinet is discharged back to the room after high-efficiency filtration, and the exhaust airflow of the B2 type safety cabinet is discharged outdoors after high-efficiency filtration. 1. Since the two types of Class 2 biological safety [...]
1. According to the principle of sterilization and disinfection, dental instruments are divided into three categories. 2. After the instrument is used, it should be sorted initially, soaked in the maintenance solution, and waited for cleaning. 3. Cleaning personnel wear gloves and masks, use brushes and clean water to clean saliva and pollutants on the surface of the equipment, or [...]
Findings show increased mortality risks in offspring from birth to young adulthood A disorder that can trigger abnormally high blood pressure in pregnancy is associated with increased risks of death in offspring from birth to young adulthood, finds a study published by The BMJ. The findings, based on data from over two million individuals in Denmark, show increased risks of [...]
Rapid, sensitive sepsis diagnosis can now be performed with biphasic amplification in a dried blood matrix Bloodstream infections (BSIs) and sepsis result in high morbidity and mortality, particularly in critically ill patients and neonates. Patient outcomes can be significantly improved by administering antibiotics within three hours of initial symptoms, but current diagnostic methods take much longer to diagnose BSIs/sepsis. [...]
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