antimicrobial resistance

antimicrobial coatings

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

The power of antimicrobial coatings

While not substitutes for regular cleaning and disinfection practices, these coatings can help to reduce human exposure to viruses.
antimicrobial resistance

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Essity joins UN to address antimicrobial resistance

AMR occurs when microorganisms change in ways that make medication ineffective and infections persist in the body.
disinfectants

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Disinfectants: Are we at the end of the road?

Scientists at a South African university say there's a growing risk of SARS-CoV-2 developing resistance to disinfectants and antibiotics.
Edmonton Transit

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Edmonton Transit piloting innovative germ-killing doors

Edmonton Transit partnered with a local biotech company to install antimicrobial push-plates on various swing doors at transit stations.
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REMI Network

McMaster scientists invent self-cleaning surface

Researchers at McMaster University have made a self-cleaning surface that can repel all forms of bacteria, preventing the transfer of superbugs.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Examining Canadians’ understanding of AMR

A recent survey by a global medical technology company – BD – revealed Canadians are unfamiliar with or largely unaware of the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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REMI Network

Canada cracks down on antimicrobial resistance

Canada is taking new steps to confront the reality of antimicrobial resistance, one of the most serious global health threats facing the world today.
PPE

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Sink removal in ICU rooms may reduce bacterial colonization

Removing sinks from rooms in intensive care units (ICU) and introducing water-free patient care lowers bacterial colonization rates.
pathogens

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WHO identifies 12 most dangerous pathogens

WHO published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant priority pathogens, identifying 12 superbugs that pose a threat.
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Global leaders vow action on antimicrobial resistance

World leaders pledged a stronger commitment address antimicrobial resistance, during the high-level meeting on AMR at the 71st UN General Assembly.