When winter chill strikes, people stay indoors more often, giving airborne pathogens -- such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza -- prime opportunities to spread. Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lamps can help ...

For nearly a century, scientists have known ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI or UV-C) energy deactivates airborne and surface-bound viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi. Light in the 253.7 ...

How ultraviolet light (UV) works as a disinfection technology depends upon the wavelength(s) being employed. The UVC band with a wavelength of 200-280nm has emerged as a viable solution for interior ...

Using ultraviolet-C lights to sanitize surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic could severely injure the eyes, a new study reveals. Also known as germicidal lamps, the lights are used in hospitals and ...

Figure 1. Primary biological targets of UV exposure. The cartoon depicts the tissues and cell types susceptible to damage from UV lamp irradiation. Created with BioRender. “Despite the potential ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - As people look to prevent COVD-19 by disinfecting the world around them, doctors warn one method may be harmful to your eyes. Dr. Guillermo Amescua is an ophthalmologist and ...

Medical germicidal lamp is a medical device used to visualize low contrast objects and small cavities within the body. This is used by surgeons in dental surgery, optical surgery, neuro surgery, ...

When winter chill strikes, people stay indoors more often, giving airborne pathogens — such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza — prime opportunities to spread. Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lamps can help ...