4th-10th May is Viral Meningitis Awareness Week in the UK. Originally created by the charity Meningitis Now, this event urges us to learn more about the condition and the long-term effects it can have on sufferers. This year’s campaign,...
April 25th is World Malaria Day. Year after year, this date is set aside to help spread awareness about the disease and to take further steps towards the ultimate goal – achieving the zero Malaria target. But what is...
The use of amalgam, which is a mixture of metals including mercury, in dentistry is still widely debated. However, many dental practices still employ amalgam if it is clinically indicated. Even if some dentists do not personally use the...
24th March is World TB Day – an occasion specifically created to help increase understanding of tuberculosis (TB) and the devastating health, social and economic consequences of this disease that are still being seen around the globe. Each year,...
The 4th March is International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD). As such, now is the perfect opportunity for people to better understand this infection and the serious consequences that it can have on human health. There are more than 100...
Over the last two years Coronavirus has taken over the entire world. Everyone’s lives have been affected by the virus in one way or another. The pandemic has raised the importance of infection control for communities everywhere. Measures were...
A dental practice will naturally generate many different types of waste throughout the day. In order to remain compliant, protect people and safeguard the planet, correct waste disposal is paramount. As such, it’s time to go back to basics...
Disposal of medical waste is an important aspect to consider in healthcare settings. Improper disposal of medical waste can have far-reaching consequences, so it pays for professionals to not only be aware of what medical waste is, but also...
Waste management in healthcare is crucial. Not only does the correct disposal of healthcare waste help keep people safe, but it is also more beneficial for the environment. So, how is healthcare waste categorised and why is proper waste...
In 2018, 14.7% of the UK population smoked – in 2019, it dropped to 14.1%.1 Although fewer people are now smoking compared to previous years, smoking is still a significant healthcare concern. Smoking can trigger many health issues, both...