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Comprehensive News Feed for MRSA.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,367 in MRSA

  1. GPs told to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and coldsRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Telegraph.co.uk

    ... but they should not give antibiotics when they are not needed." Rates of certain bacterial infections, including MRSA, have been reduced with the use of specific antibiotics and improved hygiene. However, there is a growing threat from a new family ...

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  2. Government targets increase superbug risks say NHS infection chiefsRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday | Telegraph.co.uk

    Deadly superbugs have increased despite a crackdown on the best-known infections such as MRSA, a parliamentary report will warn this week.

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    Related Topix: Health

  3. Back To TopRead the original story

    Saturday | Local6.com

    ... at a Central Florida high school have contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the bacteria known as MRSA. More Viewers react to the Local 6 story of an overwhelmed mother who says she is struggling to turn around her morbidly obese ...

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  4. Hand washing campaign launched to cut hospital infection rateRead the original story

    Saturday | IcWales

    ... to wash their hands thoroughly when visiting patients." The latest figures for hospital associated infections, such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile, show hospitals in Wales, including the University Hospital of Wales, have achieved a major ...

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    Related Topix: Cardiff, United Kingdom, Rhondda Cynon Taff County, Wales, Cardiff County, Wales, World News, Vale of Glamorgan County, Wales, Newport City County, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

  5. Novexel Starts Phase II Clinical Trial With NXL103 In Adults With...Read the original story

    Saturday | MediLexicon

    ... and out-patients as an oral agent for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive organisms, including MRSA. Currently, physicians have a limited choice of anti-MRSA antibacterials when they wish to switch from intravenous (IV) to oral ...

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    Related Topix: Zyvox, Linezolid (generic), Medicine, Pfizer, Biotech, Healthcare Industry, Health, Pneumonia

  6. Firefighters get into sanitation business

    Saturday | The News-Journal

    ... facility on a regular basis or you can use it for a known problem." It can be used to treat rooms and surfaces against MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), hepatitis C, the H1N1 flu virus and other viruses and bacteria. Wayne Lutz, ...

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    Related Topix: Port Orange, FL, Volusia County, FL, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

  7. Silver coating gets gold starRead the original story

    Friday | Free Republic

    ... claims Jenkins. The team now plan to carry out further testing with other strains of pathogenic bacteria, including MRSA. Link to journal article Instant insight: Agents of destruction Ivan Parkin and Michael Wilson from University College London, ...

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  8. Bleach for EczemaRead the original story

    Friday | WSVN-TV Miami Beach

    ... about 10 minutes just about every day. Doctors say the treatment could also help protect people from community-acquired mrsa, but remember to always consult your doctor first." adobrozs@nmh.org

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  9. Yakima School District works to prevent the spread of H1N1Read the original story

    Friday | KNDU.com

    ... District is doing to prevent the spread of H1N1 or swine flu. H1N1 is not the first pandemic health scare, before it MRSA and the bird flu, which is why the Yakima School District is ready and so far they're system seems to be working. "We are only ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Education Etc., Medicine, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Bird Flu

  10. Theravance And Astellas Announce The Commercial Launch Of VIBATIVTM (telavancin) In The United StatesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Medical News Today

    ... (cSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin-resistant ( MRSA ) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains. VIBATIV is a bactericidal, once-daily injectable lipoglycopeptide antibiotic ...

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  11. US and European experts applaud new transatlantic task force on antibiotic resistance threatRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Science Blog

    ... kill tens of thousands of people in the United States each year. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and kills nearly 19,000 Americans every year, more deaths than caused by emphysema, HIV/AIDS, ...

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  12. U.S. and European Experts Applaud Creation of New Transatlantic Task...Read the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | PR Newswire

    ... kill tens of thousands of people in the United States each year. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and kills nearly 19,000 Americans every year, more deaths than caused by emphysema, HIV/AIDS, ...

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    Related Topix: Fredrik Reinfeldt, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Malaria

  13. Transatlantic Task Force On Global Antibiotic Resistance ThreatRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | RedOrbit

    ... kill tens of thousands of people in the United States each year. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and kills nearly 19,000 Americans every year, more deaths than caused by emphysema, HIV/AIDS, ...

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    Related Topix: Fredrik Reinfeldt, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Malaria

  14. Hospital stamps out the superbugsRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Hampshire Chronicle

    ... fall of 63 per cent. It was also less than half of the limit of 139 set for the year. The trust also aimed to restrict MRSA cases to one a month, but only recorded five for the entire year. Sue Dailly, infection control lead nurse, said: a oeThe ...

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  15. Theravance and Astellas Announce the Commercial Launch of Vibativ (telavancin) in the United StatesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Drugs.com

    ... (cSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains. VIBATIV is a bactericidal, once-daily injectable lipoglycopeptide antibiotic ...

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    Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Health

  16. 2 Students At School Contract MRSARead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Local6.com

    Two students at a Central Florida high school have contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the bacteria known as MRSA.

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    Related Topix: Health, Florida

  17. Bacterial antibiotic resistance genes discoveredRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | The Johns Hopkins News-Letter

    ... else, these prevention methods can offer protection. However, some bacteria, such as those that cause Staph and MRSA infections, are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Since the 1930s, researchers have been aware that bacteria may be ...

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    Related Topix: Biology, Immunology, E. Coli, Food Poisoning, Health

  18. Effective treatment for MRSA only a coin tossRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | The Johns Hopkins News-Letter

    Since the early 1960s, a bacteria called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has raised public health concerns in hospitals across the U.S. These bacteria can cause serious infections in patients with already weakened immune systems: It is estimated that 18,000 people die every year from MRSA-acquired infections.

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  19. Eight things in your home that could be making you sickRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | KAIT-TV Jonesboro

    ... handles had 95% fewer microorganisms on them compared to other doorknobs. Scientists believe that many germs, including MRSA, may not be able to survive on copper. Your Salt and Pepper Shakers - When was the last time you cooked with raw chicken? ...

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    Related Topix: US News, Agriculture, Science, United States Department of Agriculture

  20. Novexel commences comparative study of NXL103 to oral linezolid

    Friday Nov 6 | Medical News

    ... Trial Will Compare NXL103 With Leading Oral Agent Linezolid for the Treatment of Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections Novexel, a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel antibiotics ...

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    Related Topix: Zyvox, Linezolid (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health, Pfizer, Biotech, Healthcare Industry