The Antimicrobial Copper Action Network formed to promote the use of copper & copper alloy surfaces to fight infections. And a new web site aims to help. The Antimicrobial Copper Action Network is a group of individuals with unique expertise in all aspects of antimicrobial copper ranging from laboratory research to component sourcing and installation. […]
Copper Surfaces & Covid-19
There’s been a lot of media about the fact Covid-19 lives for just 4 hours on copper versus 3 days on steel or plastic (1). But what does that really mean? “Copper is antimicrobial. Meaning it can kill bacteria and viruses, sometimes within minutes” said a recent article which points to multiple studies (2) showing […]
Copper Protects In Aged Care Says Study
Copper-coated fixtures can reduce the risk of hand-transmitted infection outbreaks like gastroenteritis and keratoconjunctivitis in aged care facilities a new French study shows. People older than 65 years have high susceptibility to healthcare-associated infections-or HAIs-with a 15-fold increase in infections in patients hospitalized for more than 30 days, compared to those whose hospital stay lasts only 2 […]
Copper Hospital Beds Are Healthier
Lining hospital beds with copper could be a simple way to reduce healthcare-associated infections. A new study found copper hospital beds in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) had 95% fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds. And maintained the low-risk levels throughout patients’ stay in hospital. The research was recently published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a […]
Copper Hope For Lou Gehrig’s Disease
A new copper compound by U.S. researchers has shown promise in slowing the disease in mice. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-or Lou Gehrig’s disease-is caused by the deterioration and death of motor neurons in the spinal cord. It is progressive, debilitating and fatal. U.S. scientists have developed an approach to treating ALS that’s based on using […]
Next Gen Antibiotics Get Copper Weapon
Copper could lead the next generation of antibiotics as yet another superbug stalks the globe. We live in dangerous times as I see yet another drug resistant superbug outbreak is occurring globally. And Candida Auris could be the deadliest of all-over 90% of C. auris infections are resistant to at least one anti fungal drug, […]
Bone Disease Gets Copper Breakthrough
Irish researchers have developed a treatment for osteomyelitis that combines copper particles into an implant for bone repair. The new treatment has developed a one-step solution that kills bacteria and promotes bone growth without using antibiotics. It was achieved by combining copper particles with bioactive glass, a type of glass used for bone repair, that […]
Copper Breakthrough For Motor Neurone Disease
New copper-delivery drug CuATSM slowed progression of the disease by about 70 percent. Australian researchers have developed a groundbreaking drug with promise of treating the debilitating and fatal motor neurone disease, not just the symptoms. Participants had improved lung function and cognition and a reduction in the decline of their motor disability. The results of a […]
Teen Inventor Makes History
Macinley Butson may be young but her “copper armour’ to improve breast cancer treatment is just one of her inventions. Macinley Butson was still in school when she came up with the idea of a copper armour to help protect women undergoing cancer radiotherapy. Macinley found copper ‘scale maille’, a type of medieval armour, is […]
A Copper Bullet For Tuberculosis?
A new copper backed antibiotic shows promise in finding and killing tuberculosis bacteria where they hide. A new breakthrough from scientists at the University of Connecticut-UConn-promises to tackle TB bacteria hiding from antibiotics in the immune cells that are supposed to kill them. Tuberculosis is the number one cause of death from infectious disease worldwide. […]
Hydraulic Health Services Design
This 350-page technical manual is designed to assist the Hydraulic Services Designer with the task of resolving the specialised design requirements of hydraulic services for health care buildings. Written by leading plumbing consultant, DW Creasey, the design notes are based on his 60 year industry experience. Readers are introduced to new ways of approaching design […]
Copper Cages For Taiwan Aquaculture?
Copper alloy cage technology was on show at the recent Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show in Taiwan. The Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show is South East Asia’s leading fishing industry expo. Covering fishery equipment & technology, aquaculture, processing equipment & technology, seafood, and marine biotechnology, the show is also a regional platform for […]
