MRSA Strain Linked To High Death Rates Nov 4, 2009
29, 2007) Although hospital superbugs like MRSA -- methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- are now a widespread and recognised problem, new MRSA strains that have emerged and are spreading amongst the. . (Science Daily)
Novexel Presents 16 Posters and one Slide Presentation at the 49th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) Meeting in San Francisco Sep 11, 2009
It has been shown to be highly active against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and will soon start a Phase II trial in complicated Skin and Skin Surface infections (cSSSIs). - NXL104, Novexel's broad spectrum non-beta-lactam class A and C beta-lactamase inhibitor which, in combination with the cephalosporin antibiotic ceftazidime, is currently in two Phase II trials for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) and complicated intra abdominal infections(cIAIs). (PR Newswire)
Virus Enzymes Could Promote Human, Animal Health Aug 31, 2009
Studies led by ARS biologist David M. Donovan show that phage enzymes could be used to wipe out multi-drug-resistant pathogens that affect both animals and humans, such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA.. The scientists showed that the enzymes can knock out pathogens in biofilms, which are matrices of microorganisms that can attach to a variety of surfaces. (Science Daily)
Final report released in Snowbird crash Jul 7, 2009
Dr. McCaughey says the New York State infection report needs to be improved to include rates for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile (C. diff). More critically, the 00004000 public should not be misled by risk adjustment infection, but should consider the average infection rate for each hospital and give preference to the lowest one. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Daughter worries about mom, MRSA Jul 5, 2009
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State Disciplines Hospital Of Central Connecticut May 28, 2009
By ARIELLE LEVIN BECKER. with campuses in and , has been disciplined by state regulators after inspections found several violations including a catheter that was left in too long, leading to an infection that may have contributed to a patient's death. (FOX61, CT)
Novexel to Present Four Posters at the 19th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Helsinki May 18, 2009
The first of the three posters provides in vitro data showing that NXL103 was active against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and organisms responsible for lower respiratory tract infections, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae , (Poster P 1393). The second poster contains in vivo data demonstrating that, following oral administration, NXL103 was able to kill intracellular drug-resistant and non-drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus in... (PR Newswire)
LETTERS: NCT, May 3, 2009 May 3, 2009
OK to bash Christians. "Jack RobinsonOceansideHow stupid does she think we are?The Senate should immediately investigate Dianne Feinstein. Again her husband's company benefited financially from her role as a U.S. senator.Feinstein recently wrote legislation giving the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 25 billion for home foreclosures she is not even on the banking committee! Her husband's company got the FDIC contract to sell foreclosed homes! During this time, he "happened" to invest... (North County Times)
MRSA is So Prominent Even Oprah Can't Ignore It Apr 28, 2009
MRSA, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, is an enormous problem that is growing nationwide and is a potentially life-threatening scourge that is here to stay ... MRSA, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, is an enormous problem that is growing nationwide and is a potentially life-threatening scourge that is here to stay ... methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
MRSA Infection: Are Pets at Risk? Apr 14, 2009
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Pets ... Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Pets ... MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a serious and increasingly common bacterial infection. (Suite101.com)
New Way To Battle MRSA And Superbugs Apr 3, 2009
2, 2009) Experts from Queen's University Belfast have developed new agents to fight MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections that are resistant to antibiotics. The fluids are a class of ionic liquids that not only kill colonies of these dangerous microbes, they also prevent their growth. (Science Daily)
Superbug risk to war wounded Mar 30, 2009
The potentially lethal microbes include superbugs such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella species and Escherichia coli. Dr Clinton K. Murray, from Brooke Army Medical Center, USA, told the Society for General Microbiology Meeting at the International Centre, Harrogate, that at the beginning of the 20th century improved military hygiene and disease control led to a steady decline in the number of wartime deaths... (EurekAlert!)
MRSA Kills 11-Year-Old Girl From Tennessee Mar 24, 2009
The station quoted Vanderbilt University Children's Hospital saying Kristin died of pneumonia and methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus commonly called MRSA.. Sumner County Schools spokesman Jeremy Johnson said parents were notified by letter as soon as the case was diagnosed and the school building was scrubbed. (Fox News)
What makes brand new children need hospital care? Mar 22, 2009
Or MRSA, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (a medical mouthful), on its body an infection very resistant to most antibiotics. We have special medication. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Maggots Are No Better in Healing Leg Ulcers Than Common Gel, Study Finds Mar 21, 2009
Maggots Are No Better in Healing Ulcers Than Gel, Study Finds - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Mar 21 03:43 London, Mar 21 07:43 Tokyo, Mar 21 16:43. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Variations in amount of TSST-1 produced by clinical methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates and allelic variation in accessory gene regulator (agr) locus Mar 10, 2009
Other articles by authors. Related articles/pages. (BioMed Central)
Novexel's NXL104/ceftazidime Combination Commences Second Phase II Clinical Trial in Hospital Patients With Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (cIAIs) Mar 3, 2009
Ceftaroline is being developed as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of gram-positive pathogens including methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and multi-drug resistant streptococcus pneumoniae (MDRSP), as well as common gram-negative organisms. Ceftaroline is being studied as a monotherapy in Phase III clinical trials by Forest. (PR Newswire)
Johns Hopkins safety team works to eliminate bloodstream infections in the nation and the world Feb 26, 2009
Pronovost says his next step will be apply his checklists to other health care problems that are costing money and lives, such as methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). Illnesses caused by these bacteria are among the most common health care-acquired infections in the United States, affecting one in 10 patients, killing approximately 90,000 individuals and costing between $5 billion and $11 billion annually, says Pronovost. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
