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GPs told to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds
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... 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 ... Comment?
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Government targets increase superbug risks say NHS infection chiefs
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Deadly superbugs have increased despite a crackdown on the best-known infections such as MRSA, a parliamentary report will warn this week. Comment?
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... 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 ... Comment?
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Hand washing campaign launched to cut hospital infection rate
... 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 ... Comment?
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Novexel Starts Phase II Clinical Trial With NXL103 In Adults With...
... 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 ... Comment?
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Firefighters get into sanitation business
... 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, ... Comment?
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... 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, ... Comment?
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... 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 Comment?
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Yakima School District works to prevent the spread of H1N1
... 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 ... Comment?
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... (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 ... Comment?
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US and European experts applaud new transatlantic task force on antibiotic resistance threat
... 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, ... Comment?
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U.S. and European Experts Applaud Creation of New Transatlantic Task...
... 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, ... Comment?
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Transatlantic Task Force On Global Antibiotic Resistance Threat
... 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, ... Comment?
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Hospital stamps out the superbugs
... 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 ... Comment?
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Theravance and Astellas Announce the Commercial Launch of Vibativ (telavancin) in the United States
... (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 ... Comment?
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2 Students At School Contract MRSA
Two students at a Central Florida high school have contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the bacteria known as MRSA. Comment?
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Bacterial antibiotic resistance genes discovered
... 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 ... Comment?
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Effective treatment for MRSA only a coin toss
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. Comment?
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Eight things in your home that could be making you sick
... 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? ... Comment?
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Novexel commences comparative study of NXL103 to oral linezolid
... 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 ... Comment?
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