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Superbug study: 'Universal' MRSA control may make the most sense
Using antibacterial soap and ointments to treat all patients in an intensive care unit — not just those who test positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA — reduced presence of the antibiotic-resistant superbug by 37%...
Tags: Harvard Medical School, Diseases and Illnesses, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical Research, Science and Technology
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Contaminated ground turkey? Here are some safety tips for cooking
In the wake of the recent Consumer Reports investigation finding a high percentage of contamination in ground turkey sold at retail outlets, there are some things to remember about food safety. The Times' Ricardo Lopez reported: "Consumer Reports said...
Tags: Turkey (animal), E. coli Infection, Salmonella Infection, Consumers
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Consumer Reports: Most ground turkey harbors fecal bacteria
In its first laboratory analysis of ground turkey sold at retail outlets, Consumer Reports found that more than half tested positive for fecal bacteria. The magazine also found that most of the bacteria it found proved resistant to one or more of the...
Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Turkey (animal), E. coli Infection, Salmonella Infection, Consumers
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Another vaccine fails to prevent staph infections, study finds
Staph infections remain a significant problem for hospital patients, and scientists are trying to develop vaccines to prevent Staphylococcus aureus bacteria from establishing itself in vital areas like the heart, lungs or blood. But it’s turning out...
Tags: American Medical Association, Heart Surgery, National Institutes of Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Research
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CDC: Deadly, drug-defying CRE bacteria on rise in U.S. hospitals
A deadly bacteria that’s practically impervious to antibiotics is on the rise and has appeared in medical facilities in 42 U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. The rate of infection from carbapenem-resistant...
Tags: Staphylococcal Infection , Disease Prevention, E. coli Infection, Healthcare Provider, Hospitals and Clinics
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Pets and your health: the good and the bad
They cuddle and purr. And they shed. They wag their tails and fetch your slippers. And they shed. They never talk back and they never hold a grudge. And they shed.
There are obvious pluses and minuses to living with pets, not only with respect to your...Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Diabetes, Symptoms, Weight, Diseases and Illnesses
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Sports Legend Revealed: Did Drew Gooden miss three games because of infected hair follicles?
The Fabulous ForumBASKETBALL LEGEND: Drew Gooden missed three games due to infected hair follicles. STATUS: Misleading Enough That I'm Going With False. It is plainly (if sometimes even painfully) evident that we live in a world of sound bites - information parceled...... -
Community-acquired MRSA spreading rapidly
Booster ShotsCases of community-acquired MRSA infection, the potentially deadly superbug that is resistant to most antibiotics, are increasing and spreading rapidly into hospitals as well, researchers reported today. MRSA -- methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus... -
You've heard of MRSA, but what about Acinetobacter?
Booster ShotsIn the antibiotic-resistance world, MRSA gets most of the press. Sometimes, C. difficile works its way into a headline or two. But here's a reminder that other bacteria are growing stronger as well. A study published online Wednesday in the...... -
Washing hands is a smart preventive; so is washing trauma patients
Booster ShotsSwabbing down trauma patients with disposable, antiseptic-laced cloths appears to pay off in terms of infection control. Doctors at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle found that patients given a daily antiseptic wipe down were much less likely to... -
Deadly bacteria defy drugs, alarming doctors
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWhen Ruth Burns had surgery to relieve a pinched nerve in her back, the operation was supposed to be an "in-and-out thing," recalled her daughter, Kacia Warren. But Burns developed pneumonia and was put on a ventilator. Five days later, she was...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Surgery, Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Hospitals and Clinics
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Riverside fights superbugs with UV light
At 5 feet 2 inches tall, at best, "Albert" doesn't have a commanding presence. However, Riverside Regional Medical Center is counting on the tubular germ-zapping robot to eradicate hospital acquired infections. Pulsing xenon UV-C light "on the germicide...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Hospitals and Clinics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Riverside Regional Medical Center
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