New Light Technology Combats Hospital Aquired Infections

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

[caption id="attachment_19339" align="alignleft" width="350" caption="A new technology known as HINS-light decontaminates the air and exposed surfaces by bathing them in a narrow spectrum of visible-light wavelengths. Credit: Image courtesy of University of Strathclyde."][/caption] A novel lighting system can destroy microorganisms associated with hospital acquired infections. Developed by researchers at the University ...

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Florida-Based Company Looks to Sharks for Combating Hospital Infections

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

A Florida-based company known as Sharklet Technologies has developed a material inspired by shark skin that could be used to reduce hospital-acquired infections. The silicone film mimics the rough pattern of shark scales, thus preventing bacterial growth on its surface. Sharks’ unique skin has the ability to remain free of ...

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