Is MRSA at the Meat Counter? Nov 15, 2008
Is MRSA at the Meat Counter ... Is MRSA at the Meat Counter ... Is MRSA at the Meat Counter. (Suite101.com)
NHS 'should get tough over pain' Nov 14, 2008
The charity said the issue needed to be made a key priority like MRSA and waiting times - instead of being seen as doctors as inevitable in old age. It said non-compliance with guidelines should affect ratings and funding. (BBC News -- UK)
U.S. 'Super Bugs' Invading South America Nov 14, 2008
U.S. clones of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VREF) have emerged in communities across Colombia. The variation of the MRSA clone, referred to as the USA 300, has been previously reported to be the most important cause of severe skin and soft tissue infections in the United States ... In Colombia before 2005, there were no recorded cases of any community-associated MRSA infections, including USA 300 MRSA. In 2005, there were two:... (Science Daily)
Deadly stomach bug more common than thought, study says Nov 13, 2008
Last year, the same group released a report that found a dangerous, drug-resistant staph germ methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may be infecting as many as 5 percent of hospital and nursing home patients. According to that estimate, MRSA is a more common problem than Clostridium difficile, which infects about 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Novant, CMC honored for improved care Nov 13, 2008
Winston-Salem-based Novant Health, parent company of Charlotte-based , was recognized for its efforts to improve hand-hygiene compliance and reduce the spread of methicillin-resistant staph or MRSA infections. CMC, which is part of the Charlotte-based , was honored for its protocol in treating severe sepsis and septic shock in the emergency department. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Nasty bug spikes in U.S. hospitals Nov 12, 2008
The toxic strain is becoming resistant to all but the most powerful antibiotics, putting it the same category as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, the so-called superbug that riveted the nation's attention last year. C.diff second only to MRSAAn APIC prevalence study in 2007 found that MRSA was present in 46 patients in 1,000, a rate about 10 times higher than previous estimates ... C. diff is a lot less than MRSA, but, having said that, it is still the No. 2... (MSNBC -- Health)
'Superbugs' On The Rise In Canadian Hospitals, New Study Shows Nov 12, 2008
Since the first survey was conducted, the rates of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) have more than doubled across Canada, from 2 ... Infectious disease specialists have developed a way to quickly diagnose the very dangerous, antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA. By dropping a.. (Science Daily)
Resources Here are six of the most interesting and potentially useful online health resources. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed PubMed includes millions of citations from medical journals dating to the 1950s. Doctors and students have learned to rely on the database to track studies. Patients, though, might be overwhelmed: More than 500 abstracts crop up when the system translates a naive query for "causes of bad breath" into "etiology of halitosis." But if you know what you're looking for, and how to make sense of it, PubMed is a power tool without peer. patientslikeme.com The site is a kind of Facebook for the chronically ill. It holds thousands of profiles of patients living with diseases as diverse as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and HIV, with a special section for mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Patients can use slick visual tools to chart their symptoms, rate their drugs and treatments, and track their progress compared to fellow patients. visualdxhealth.com The site features the Skin Disease Finder, a kind of Flickr for bites, boils, cysts, moles, rashes, sores, warts and more -- even the hard-to-describe skin infections caused by MRSA. This free dermatological atlas will satisfy all but the most fiendish amateur skin detective. You can select a location as precise as scalp, cheek, toenail or "finger webspace," or you can shoot the moon by clicking on "widespread rash." Presto, a sort of lineup of skin diseases appears. mayoclinic.com It's tough to get an appointment at the Mayo Clinic, but it's much easier to consult its encyclopedic site, which might be the most concise source of medical information on the Web. Mayo writes its own material, with a tone that manages to be both conversational and precise, straightforward and sympathetic. The no-nonsense symptom checker, while remarkably simple to use, should probably be kept away from hypochondriacs. clinicaltrials.gov With more than 25,000 open trials testing a dizzying variety of new drugs, surgeries and vaccines, this site might have something for everyone. The upside is bargain-priced treatment; in-patient volunteers can be well compensated. The downside is that you might be pumped full of an untested drug with serious effects. (You might also get a placebo.) sfcityclinic.org San Francisco City Clinic is a bracing and realistic source of information. Its front page comes on gently with a little box marked "About You." This leads to a customized list of diseases one can get as, say, a middle-age transsexual who sleeps with both men and women. For those who would rather see all the risks at once, a handy chart of "STD basics" catalogs the infections that can be transmitted by nine kinds of sexual activity. Nov 12, 2008
com The site features the Skin Disease Finder, a kind of Flickr for bites, boils, cysts, moles, rashes, sores, warts and more -- even the hard-to-describe skin infections caused by MRSA. This free dermatological atlas will satisfy all but the most fiendish amateur skin detective ... com The site features the Skin Disease Finder, a kind of Flickr for bites, boils, cysts, moles, rashes, sores, warts and more -- even the hard-to-describe skin infections caused by MRSA. This free dermatological... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
5 things you didn’t know about ... MRSA superbug Nov 12, 2008
MRSA superbug : La Crosse Tribune ... Methicillin-resistant S. aureus, or MRSA, can be difficult to treat ... And, as with penicillin, staph learned how to resist methicillin and similar drugs, becoming methicillin-resistant S. aureus or MRSA.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Colonization and/or infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus after living donor liver transplantation: a case control study Nov 12, 2008
The incidence and risk factors of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) acquisition after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) are unclear. The aim of the present study was to assess the incidence and to analyze the risk factors for the acquisition of MRSA after LDLT in adults by multivariate analysis ... Uni- and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the risk factors for postoperative acquisition of MRSA.. (BioMed Central)
Test Drug Does Well Against Hospital Infection Nov 11, 2008
C. difficile, if you look at the numbers, probably far outstrips MRSA as a hospital-acquired problem, said Dr. Stuart Johnson, an associate professor at Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University. The usual treatment for C. difficile infection is the generic antibiotic metronidazole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Parents: Tips on Caring for Cuts and Scrapes Nov 9, 2008
5) Most minor cuts and scrapes will heal just fine without antibiotic ointment, but applying a product such as SilvaSorb Gel can speed healing and has been shown to be effective against MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant organisms. 6) Although some people may say to let the wound "breathe," the most current medical advice is to cover it up with an adhesive bandage. (Pekin Times, IL)
Report: Hospital infections on the rise Nov 8, 2008
Rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus known as MRSA more than doubled in the period from 1999 to 2005, said the study, which was based on a survey of Canadian hospitals with more 80 or more patient beds ... 2 cases of MRSA per 1,000 hospital admissions in 2005, up from two per 1,000 in 1999. (Globe and Mail)
Nottingham pathology under the spotlight Nov 8, 2008
And it also deals with the detection and treatment of viruses like HIV or bacterial infections such as C Difficile and MRSA. ... His team are also helping to drive down MRSA and C Diff rates by increasing the number of screenings. (This is Nottingham)
JFL, friends rally to help Taft Nov 8, 2008
youth hospitalized with MRSA ... for MRSA (methicillin ... changed to MRSA on Oct. 24. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Reducing Epidemic Proportions: High-tech System Cuts Hospital-related Infections By Half Nov 7, 2008
30, 2008) Epidemiologists are downplaying the value of mandatory universal nasal screening of patients for MRSA, arguing that proven, hospital-wide infection control practices can prevent more of the. (May 7, 2007) A new study has found that infectious diseases are the most common reason that children under two years of age are admitted to. (Science Daily)
Key Gene May Be Crucial To Production Of Thymus And Disease-fighting T-cells Nov 7, 2008
Infectious disease specialists have developed a way to quickly diagnose the very dangerous, antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA. By dropping a.. . (Science Daily)
Clue Discovered In Spread Of 'Superbugs' Nov 6, 2008
Last year, a government report estimated that nearly 19,000 people in the United States had died in a single year after being infected with the virulent superbug known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.. MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bugs are one of the greatest threats facing health care today, said OMRF President Stephen Prescott, M.D. These infections are easily transmitted they make their way into the body through breaks in the skin, even microscopic ones, and... (Science Daily)
Superbug MRSA cases hit record level in Ontario Nov 6, 2008
Ontario has recorded its highest number of superbug MRSA cases - a troubling sign that the pernicious invader has made significant inroads in hospitals. Specifically, the number of cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has increased by more than 50 per cent over a three-year period, with 16,498 patients infected or colonized with MRSA in 2007, according to figures provided by Ontario's Quality Management Program-Laboratory Services ... (Being colonized with MRSA means the patients... (Globe and Mail)
High Expectations Nov 6, 2008
In theory, compounds derived from the cannabis plant could someday serve in topical creams for patients with MRSA or other antibiotic-resistant infections. This isn't the first time marijuana has tantalized the world as a possible wonder drug. (Slate)
Dorset County Hospital Enhances MRSA Surveillance Programme Through Rapid Patient Screening Nov 4, 2008
Dorset County Hospital screens elective and Orthopaedic admissions patients in only 75 minutes using Cepheid's advanced Xpert(TM) MRSA technology DORSET, England, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is working hard to reduce MRSA infections and, as part of that plan, has introduced enhanced MRSA surveillance. As part of the programme, DCH is screening all elective and orthopaedic admissions for MRSA. Screening enables hospitals to identify patients who carry the bacteria on their... (PR Newswire)
Medicare won't pay for errors anymore Nov 2, 2008
The number of hospital stays associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has more than tripled since 2000, reaching 368,600 in 2005, according to the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Sending a clear signal. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
C. diff testing 'is often wrong' Nov 1, 2008
While deaths related to the "superbug" MRSA have shown falls in recent years, those related to Clostridium difficile are rising fast ... " He recommends improving the performance of the tests by using a second test to check the first one. Most hospitals would tend to rely on just one variety of test, and this could skew any comparisons of C. diff rates between trusts. Professor Richard James, from Nottingham University, said the "deficiencies" of current tests were a "serious problem". He added:... (BBC News)
C. diff deaths 'on the rise' Nov 1, 2008
However, deaths from the superbug MRSA fell slightly over the same period. It went down from 1,652 in 2006 to 1,593 in 2007 - the first time the number of MRSA-related deaths has fallen since the ONS began keeping records in 1993 ... The government called for more accurate reporting of MRSA and C. difficile on death certificates in 2005. (BBC News -- Health)
Local Retail Meat Safe From Antibiotic-resistant Organisms, Study Suggests Nov 1, 2008
In countries outside the United States, including Japan, Korea and the Netherlands, some studies have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and others in up to 2. 5 percent of samples of poultry, pork and beef, and published reports have described food-borne illness caused by MRSA. While some of these infections may reflect transmission from food handlers, the potential exists for transmission to... (Science Daily)
MRSA Sinusitis on the Rise Nov 1, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A US study suggests that from 2001 to 2006 there has been a marked increase in the proportion of acute and chronic sinusitis cases in which the potentially deadly superbug MRSA has been isolated ... As the name implies, MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterium that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin ... "An increase in the recovery of MRSA was recently noted in various infectious sites, including acute and chronic sinusitis in... (MEDLINEplus)
NFL stars no match for bacteria Oct 31, 2008
Experts say Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, a form of staph resistant to common antibiotics, has become a more prevalent problem in settings such as contact sports that involve skin-to-skin touching. Most MRSA infections acquired in community settings present themselves as sores or boils and often appear red, swollen, painful or with drainage such as pus, the CDC says ... Schools, prisons and other crowded environments are particularly known for transmitting MRSA, said. (CNN -- Health)
Threat From Infectious Diseases Growing Oct 30, 2008
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More than 90,000 Americans have been infected by MRSA.Hepatitis C. About 3. (Washington Post)
Board hears negative comment on turf issue Oct 30, 2008
He also cited the case of MRSA at Westlake as an unanswered issue for which the Elgin Board had not provided solutions. Keppler felt if the District were to get turf and use it for all sports as has been said it would not last as long and would not be as cost-effective as grass. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Trial Antibiotics Help against "Superbug" Oct 29, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two experimental antibiotics appear to work safely against an increasingly common and dangerous form of infection called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, researchers said on Sunday ... The usual treatment, Pfizer Inc's Zyvox, has side effects and MRSA bacteria are already beginning to elude its effects by developing what is known as resistance ... Privately owned Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its experimental antibiotic cleared MRSA infections in 98... (MEDLINEplus)
First results from hospital trials testing Oct 29, 2008
The findings being presented at ICAAC show that the most heavily contaminated objects are those in closest proximity to the patients: bed rails, call buttons and chairs were found to have the highest levels of staphylococcus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) ... 9 percent effective in killing potentially deadly pathogens, such as MRSA, which are commonly found in healthcare facilities. (EurekAlert!)
Parrish Medical Center Deploys Clinical Xpert(TM) Solutions from Thomson Reuters Oct 28, 2008
Typical sets include, but are not limited to, profiles for identifying patients with acute myocardial infarction (with and without aspirin), influenza, C-difficile toxins, urinary tract infections, MRSA infection, and diabetes management issues. Custom profiles can be built based on the specific program and clinical needs of an individual hospital or clinician. (PR Newswire)
Teen Gets MRSA After Brother Dies From It Oct 28, 2008
Teen Diagnosed With MRSA One Month After Brother Dies From It. Monday, October 27, 2008. (Fox News)
Merrill: Winslow is latest chapter in Browns' mysterious staph story Oct 28, 2008
But around 2000, Hageman says, a particularly virulent strain called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) started showing up in seemingly healthy people. MRSA, which is resistant to some antibiotics, had mainly affected hospital patients ... The St. Louis Rams invited the CDC to do a study on their facility after five players were infected with MRSA during the 2003 season. (ESPN -- Football News)
Staph Bacteria Is More Serious Today Oct 28, 2008
A CDC study shows antibiotics in at least 10 percent of cases were ineffective against most common strain of the germ known as MRSA.. MRSA is carried on some people's skin or in their noses with no symptoms, while affecting others ... MRSA mostly causes skin infections, but can be life-threatening if it gets into the bloodstream, lungs or organs. (R News)
Staph is one tough bug Oct 28, 2008
Recent local MRSA cases highlight issue ... The germ is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. People can carry it on their skin or in their noses with no symptoms and still infect others the reason many hospitals isolate and test new patients to see if they harbor the bug ... MRSA mostly causes skin infections. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Trial Antiobiotics Effective Against "Superbug" Oct 28, 2008
Two experimental antibiotics appear to work safely against an increasingly common and dangerous form of infection called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, researchers said on Sunday ... The usual treatment, Pfizer Inc's Zyvox, has side effects and MRSA bacteria are already beginning to elude its effects by developing what is known as resistance ... Privately owned Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its experimental antibiotic cleared MRSA infections in 98 percent of patients... (Newsmax)
Paratek Reports Positive Phase 2 Clinical Data on its New Antibiotic PTK 0796 in Late Breaker Presentation at the 48th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Oct 27, 2008
Dr. Stuart Levy, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Paratek Pharmaceuticals, stated, "New antibiotics are critically needed as multi-drug resistance grows at alarming rates in both the hospital and community settings. The Phase 2 results for Paratek's PTK 0796 are highly encouraging, particularly in context with previous findings showing activity of PTK 0796 against a broad spectrum of drug resistant bacteria, including MRSA. Overall, the Phase 2 data indicate a convincing safety profile... (PR Newswire)
Pivotal Phase III Data Confirm the Efficacy and Safety of Arpida's Intravenous Iclaprim in Treating Patients With Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections Oct 27, 2008
Iclaprim also achieved high eradication rates for the most common pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) REINACH, Switzerland, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arpida (SWX: ARPN) today presented the combined results from two pivotal Phase III clinical trials at the 48th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) 46th annual meeting in Washington, DC. In these studies, intravenous... (PR Newswire)
Rib-X Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Study Results for Next Generation Oxazolidinone at 2008 ICAAC/IDSA Joint Meeting Oct 27, 2008
The study also showed that radezolid was approximately four times more potent than linezolid against bacteria cultured from subjects in the study, including against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with MIC90s of 0 ... 0mg/L for MRSA and 0 ... Clinical cure rates among clinically evaluable patients with confirmed MRSA infections with a 95% confidence interval were 100% and 92. (PR Newswire)
Peyton's problem: Rebounding from unfamiliar early-year jam Oct 27, 2008
" Still, the Colts released a statement Friday in light of conflicting reports, maintaining Manning never contracted the more serious staph infection, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and that the second procedure was a tacking of the skin to eliminate bursal space. According to the team, the problem began in February with swelling in the knee, which was treated with drainage and anti-inflammatory medication. The infection surfaced in July while Manning was in New Orleans. Says... (USA Today -- Sports)
You pay for junkie drug rort Oct 27, 2008
I am being treated for MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccus Aureous) and I must take Rimycin for life, in ccnjunction with another antibiotic. The PBS will not list Rimycin for the treatment of MRSA - it is only for TB and leprosy. (NEWS.com.au)
Infections will come out in the hand wash Oct 27, 2008
Federal and state health ministers are expected next month to agree on a requirement for all hospitals to collect and disclose the rate of bloodstream infections by drug-resistant golden staph, or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ... The Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, said: "There are many changes that can be made which are simple, practical, and deliver enormous benefits. For example, the simple act of handwashing can go a long way towards tackling superbugs - but it's just... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Defense refocuses on shutting down Brees, Saints: Oct 26, 2008
pats it wasent the surgeon it the hospital, take it from me I was very worried in my two spinal surguries of the MRSA staff, it is everywhere and in some cases it is hard as hell to get rid of. my buddy got it and for over a year his legs would just bloat up and he would have to go back in the hospital, I hope that is not the case with TB. you must admit the game this year didn't mean half of what it would have if he was playing, I guess it would be the same for you since the bolts are not the... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Swampscott High student diagnosed with 'Superbug' Oct 26, 2008
SWAMPSCOTT - A student at Swampscott High School has a confirmed case of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). MRSA is an antibiotic resistant "Superbug" bacteria that multiplies very rapidly and can cause many different kinds of infection, ranging from simple skin infections to septicemia ... At any time, 25 to 30 percent of the population is carrying a type of Staphylococcus bacteria, while about 1 percent of the population is carrying MRSA. Most people carry Staphylococcus on... (Daily Item)
Beaches Along U.S. West Coast Host Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Scientists Say Oct 26, 2008
Though enterococci hasn't reached the level of methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, it's growing as a public-health threat and the findings suggest the germs may have moved out of hospitals and into the general population, said , a study author. I think it's the tip of the iceberg,'' said Roberts, professor of public health at the University of Washington, Seattle, in a telephone interview. (Bloomberg -- US)
A Slew of Staph Infections Tackles the NFL Oct 26, 2008
Though the Colts released a statement on Friday insisting Manning didn't contract a more perilous staph, the anti-biotic resistant strain known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), the incidents should alarm the NFL. "The NFL, and all the leagues, should be diligent, and not let their guards down," says Dr. Robert Gotlin, director of Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City ... According to a 2005 survey by the NFL Team Physicians... (Time.com)
Colts deny 2nd Manning surgery was staph-related Oct 25, 2008
"Manning is the second high-profile NFL quarterback to make the news this week because of a severe infection in the knee. of the reportedly had additional, infection-clearing procedures done on his knee following the initial early October surgery to repair the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments. Cleveland tight end had a bout with a staph infection this month and was hospitalized for three days. He missed the Browns' upset of the New York Giants on Oct. 13, before returning for... (ESPN -- Football News)
Facts About MRSA Oct 25, 2008
Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment for the MRSA Bacterium ... Staphylococcus aureus which are resistant to an antibiotic called methicillin are referred to as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. Many commonly prescribed antibiotics are not effective against these bacteria ... Some MRSA strains occur in epidemics, indicated by an 'E' before MRSA eg EMRSA-16, EMRSA-3 and may be distinguished from others by a number of special laboratory techniques. (Suite101.com)
NFL: Brady has had more knee surgery Oct 25, 2008
But team officials denied reports Manning had a highly virulent form of staph infection that is difficult to treat called methicillin- resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). RAMS: Running back Steven Jackson 's availability for Sunday's game at New England will be a game-time decision, because of an injured right thigh. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Colts: Manning had a staph infection in left knee Oct 25, 2008
But team officials denied reports Manning had a highly virulent form of staph infection that is difficult to treat called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). "At no time did he have MRSA," a team statement said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Manning Reportedly Also Battled Staph Oct 25, 2008
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Science of Snacks: Thinking Makes You Hungry Oct 24, 2008
In the new study researchers tested five cannabinoid marijuana ingredients against the superbug MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. All five did a lot of damage to the bacterium. (Scientific American)
Acinetobacter Emerging Bacterial ... Oct 24, 2008
Some microbiologists have suggested that analyses of resistance patterns in A. baumanni have indicate that antibiotic treatment options are closer to exhaustion than even for MRSA strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Acinetobacter Grows in Alcohol Hand Wash Gel. (Suite101.com)
Gameballs and Goats: DA, DA, DA Oct 24, 2008
Browns Berea Practice Facility, "every d@%n person associated with the Browns", Edwards' hands, "The Mother f---ing MRSA BACTERIA!!!!", Special Teams Unit, , Whiny melty fans, Thousands, 14 for 37, Me, for watching this sh#t instead of picking up leaves, The photographer who took the dirty pictures DA must have of RAC, "Anyone who still thinks DA is a capable starting quarterback in the NFL", Terry "Don' put me in man coverage" Cousin, Matt - The Pres of DA Fan Club, McDonalds regular breakfast... (BerniesInsiders.com)
Novexel Reports Positive Phase II Trial Results With NXL103 in Adult Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia Oct 23, 2008
NXL103 is a novel oral streptogramin antibiotic that has potent in vitro activity against certain Gram positive bacteria including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as well as the important respiratory pathogens including penicillin, macrolide and quinolone resistant strains ... NXL103 has a spectrum of activity that indicates it has the potential to be effective in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections, including those caused by MRSA, as well as community acquired... (PR Newswire)
Researchers downplay MRSA screening as effective infection control intervention Oct 23, 2008
23, 2008) Three Virginia Commonwealth University epidemiologists are downplaying the value of mandatory universal nasal screening of patients for MRSA, arguing that proven, hospital-wide infection control practices can prevent more of the potentially fatal infections ... Some states, including Pennsylvania, Illinois, California and New Jersey, are mandating universal nasal screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in hospitalized patients ... MRSA is a strain of Staph... (EurekAlert!)
Plenty of Flu Shots this Season Oct 22, 2008
Doctors say children can spread the disease easily, and they are more likely to get illnesses such as influenza and MRSA.. "Young children are more likely to get really sick and require hospitalization," said Rebecca Ward, an education outreach coordinator with the Utah Immunization Program. (KUTV)
Scottish Government bans private contractors from servicing NHS ... Oct 22, 2008
The secretary claims bringing catering and soft service in house are the only effective way to eradicate super-bugs, such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile from Scotlands hospitals. Food service consultant Julian Fris said: In principle a brave decision, which I suspect has come out of frustration with inconsistent quality received from contract service providers and the Trusts inability to effect change particularly in PPP/PFI.. (CatererSearch)
Notable athletes have suffered from infections Oct 21, 2008
Mike Gansey, basketball: The former Olmsted Falls and West Virginia University standout contracted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as he went through NBA pre-draft workouts. He had MRSA in the knee, then the ankle ... Grant Hill, basketball: The longtime NBA standout contracted MRSA after surgery. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Staph infections traced to firefighter training center Oct 21, 2008
One other recruit likely has the infection, known as MRSA, but that case has not been confirmed, said Dr. Ken Gersham, chief of the communicable disease program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ... MRSA mostly causes skin infections such as boils and abscesses ... Departments from Laramie and Greeley pulled their recruits out of the academy after the MRSA diagnosis, and Monday classes were canceled. (Denver Post)
'Tough targets' on hospital bugs Oct 19, 2008
" Ms Sturgeon said that MRSA rates were falling and she wanted to see the same progress in tackling C.diff. "This is a tough target, a very tough target, and the very highest standards of hospital cleanliness will be required to meet it," she said. She also confirmed that the appointment of outside cleaning firms for hospitals would no longer be allowed. "On Monday morning, a letter will issue from my department to all health boards advising them that from now on, there will be no further... (BBC News -- UK)
Evolution Of Virulence Regulation In Staphylococcus Aureus Oct 19, 2008
Many strains are resistant to a wide spectrum of antibiotics, including methicillin (methicillin-resistant S. aureus, MRSA). "Recent outbreaks of MRSA in the community form a novel major challenge for the public health system," says Dr. Otto. (Science Daily)
Private cleaners barred in war on hospital bugs Oct 19, 2008
In a speech to the SNP conference in Perth yesterday, Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon announced that each of Scotland's 14 health authorities is to be barred from outsourcing cleaning and catering, and will in future be responsible for such services in-house as part of a bid to reduce infections such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile ... Although rates of MRSA are falling, she said the Scottish government is determined to tackle C. difficile by setting a new target for health... (guardian.co.uk)
Source: 7-foot-7 George has part of foot removed Oct 18, 2008
The source said the amputation, which occurred three weeks ago, was the result of George's battle with MRSA, a difficult to treat and sometimes life-threatening antibiotic-resistant staph infection ... MRSA is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact through openings in the skin. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
