Research and Publications

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222nm Far-UVC Lamps: Antimicrobial in Hospital Waiting Areas

Christian K. Holm:

Background Hospital acquired infections is a considerable challenge for vulnerable patients. Ultraviolet light based on the excitation of mercury...

Far-UVC Radiation: Current State-of Knowledge

UV Medico:

The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) has released a white paper titled “Far-UVC Radiation: Current State-of Knowledge,” which is a...

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UVC Wavelengths Effectively Inactivate Coronaviruses and Phage Phi6

UV Medico:

Ultraviolet (UV) devices emitting UVC irradiation (200–280 nm) have proven to be effective for virus disinfection, especially on surfaces and in air,...

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Far-UVC Light: Disinfects and Heals Methicillin-Resistant Infections

UV Medico:

UVC radiation is known to be highly germicidal. However, exposure to 254-nm-UVC light causes DNA lesions such as cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPD)...

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Far-UVC Light Proven to Inactivate Coronavirus in Populated Rooms

UV Medico:

There are increased risks of contracting COVID-19 in hospitals and long-term care facilities, particularly for vulnerable groups. In these...

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222 nm UV Light Proven Effective for Disinfection in Pilot Study

UV Medico:

Objective: To demonstrate the efficacy of the SafeZone UVC (Ushio Inc., Japan) 222 nm ultraviolet C (UVC) light to reduce bacterial burden in...

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Far-UVC: Innovative Solution to Airborne Microbial Disease Control

UV Medico:

Airborne-mediated microbial diseases such as influenza and tuberculosis represent major public health challenges. A direct approach to prevent...

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Far-UVC - Effectively Disinfects SARS-CoV-2 Surface Contamination

UV Medico:

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has emerged as a serious...

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222 nm Far-UVC Light Safely Inactivates Airborne Human Coronaviruses

UV Medico:

A direct approach to limit airborne viral transmissions is to inactivate them within a short time of their production. Germicidal ultraviolet light,...