FDA Warns Purell Against Making Claims It Can Prevent Flu, Ebola
The makers of Purell hand sanitizer received an FDA warning letter indicating they are falsely advertising that it can prevent illnesses like Ebola, MRSA, and the flu, which makes it…
Tag Archives: MRSA
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Newly-Admitted Hospital Patients’ Hands Often Carry Drug-Resistant Superbug Colonies: Study
A new study finds that patients often bring colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with them on their hands when admitted to hospitals.
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Staph Infections Still Major Health Risk, Killed Nearly 20,000 In 2017: CDC
After years of declining rates, some types of serious staph infections are on the rise, the CDC warns.
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Cleaning MRSA Colonies Off Patients Before Discharge Leads To Fewer Infections: Study
A new study reveals that a six month regimen of disinfection hygiene protocols can reduce the risk of MRSA following hospital discharge, but the procedures are hard for patients to…
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ICU Stethoscopes May Be Vector For Bacterial Infections: Study
A new study finds stethoscopes used in ICUs are often covered in bacteria linked to hospital-acquired infections.
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Complications from MRSA Infections in Children Increase Significantly if Untreated: Study
More than one-quarter of all children infected with the antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA will develop serious complications, according to the findings of new research that highlights the importance of prompt treatment.
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Nursing Homes Fail To Use Isolation Procedures for Residents Infected By Superbugs: Study
Nursing homes rarely employ recommended isolation precautions on patients with multidrug-resistant infections, a new study warns.
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Hospital Infections May Be Linked to Contaminated Floors: Study
A new study warns that hospital floors may frequently be a vector for contamination and hospital-acquired infections.
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Infection Control Initiative Making Progress Against MRSA at VA Hospitals: Report
Preventative measures put in place by the VA against the spread of MRSA appear to have had significant success in lowering hospital infection rates, according to the findings of a…
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Atrium C-Qur Hernia Mesh “Folded Up”, Caused Infection, Lawsuit Alleges
A recently filed lawsuit indicates that problems with Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh caused a woman to develop a severe infection and the need for multiple surgeries, after the mesh became…
