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Surgical gloves ‘discourage doctors from washing hands’
13th of September 2012
Doctors who wear surgical gloves are around 30 per cent less likely to wash their hands, according to a consultant.
And the belief that gloves provide a sterile barrier between doctor and patient is no more than a delusion, he adds.
"What most people don't realise is that bacteria can travel through plastic gloves," said Dr Sheldon Stone, a
Bigger is better, says EU study
12th of September 2012
Large companies contribute disproportionately more to a country's economic performance than smaller ones, according to a new EU-funded survey.
Bigger corporations are more productive, they pay higher wages, enjoy higher profits, and are more successful in international markets, said the report by European Firms in a Global Economy (EFIGE), an
Germs lurking in children's lunch box says study
11th of September 2012
Mothers may earn top marks when it comes to teaching their children good hygiene practices but a study by Lysol and the Global Hygiene Council reveals they could do more to safeguard against bacteria hotspots in schools, especially at lunch time.
The 2012 Lysol Back to School Study surveyed 14,000 mothers of five- to 12-year-olds across 14
Hand sanitiser ingredients found in fresh water sources
6th of September 2012
An increased use of hand sanitisers over recent years is having a knock-on effect on our lakes and rivers, according to a recent study.
Scientists at Arizona State University claim that ingredients from hand sanitisers are filtering into water reserves with a potential impact on the environment, wildlife and people.
US researchers analysed fresh
Sofidel makes US acquisition
3rd of September 2012
The Sofidel Group, tissue manufacturer with its headquarters in Italy, has bought the the US company Cellynne Holdings, a well established name in the away-from-home market there.
Cellynne has production facilities in Florida, Nevada and Wisconsin with a capacity of over 70,000 tonnes per year. The Sofidel Group now has a total annual production
Digital bracelet helps monitor hospital hand hygiene
30th of August 2012
A system has been developed by Israeli startup company Hyginex to help reduce the risk of cross contamination around hospitals and other healthcare sites. Digtial bracelets work alongside sensor-embedded soap dispensers to detect if the user has washed their hands properly.
The non-intrusive bracelet has a tiny red LED light to also remind the
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