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- Infection control teams singled out for praise in annual awards 8 Nov 2009 04:30 GMT
... Infection control teams singled out for praise in ... in annual awards ONGOING efforts to rid hospitals of healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs) were put ... recognition of the trust’s efforts to reduce MRSA bacteria and infection combined with significant improvements ...
- Government targets increase superbug risks, say NHS infection chiefs 8 Nov 2009 01:50 GMT
... A voluntary scheme charting all bloodstream infections found numbers increased by 30 per cent ... a "rising tide" of infections threatening all hospital patients. The report is expected to show ... Office. A Department of Health spokesman said MRSA bloodstream infections had fallen by 74 per ...
- Hand washing campaign launched to cut hospital infection rate 7 Nov 2009 11:11 GMT
... Hand washing campaign launched to cut hospital infection rate A NEW hand-washing campaign has been ... figures for hospital associated infections, such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile, show hospitals in Wales, ...
- 3,200 c-diff cases in our hospitals Harney reveals 7 Nov 2009 15:52 GMT
... THERE have been 3,200 cases of superbug c-diff in Irish hospitals since May last ... show that there were 191 cases of MRSA in hospital in the first six months ...
- Government targets 'increase superbug risks' 7 Nov 2009 22:10 GMT
... A voluntary scheme charting all bloodstream infections found numbers increased by 30 per cent ... a "rising tide" of infections threatening all hospital patients. The report is expected to show ... Office. A Department of Health spokesman said MRSA bloodstream infections had fallen by 74 per ...
- Firefighters get into sanitation business 7 Nov 2009 09:52 GMT
... used to treat rooms and surfaces against MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), hepatitis C, the H1N1 ... vice president of Tampa-based Zimek, said the hospital-grade disinfectants, approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, ... it's unclear how the boy contracted the infection and was worried about it spreading, so ...
- U.S. and European Experts Applaud Creation of New Transatlantic Task Force on Global Antibiotic Resistance Threat 7 Nov 2009 01:57 GMT
... viral diseases, like 2009 H1N1 influenza; bacterial infections, like and tuberculosis; parasitic infections, like malaria; ... in the United States each year. Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and ...
- U.S. and European Experts Applaud Creation of New Transatlantic Task Force on Global Antibiotic Resi 7 Nov 2009 19:18 GMT
... viral diseases, like 2009 H1N1 influenza; bacterial infections, like Staphylococcus aureus and tuberculosis; parasitic infections, ... United States each year. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and ...
- Experts applaud the EU Presidency for establishing a transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance 7 Nov 2009 06:37 GMT
... viral diseases, like 2009 H1N1 influenza; bacterial infections, like Staphylococcus aureus and tuberculosis; parasitic infections, ... United States each year. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and ...
- Transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance established, experts welcome initiative 7 Nov 2009 07:57 GMT
... viral diseases, like 2009 H1N1 influenza; bacterial infections, like and tuberculosis; parasitic infections, like malaria; ... in the United States each year. Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) alone infects more than 94,000 people and ...
- Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma 7 Nov 2009 00:53 GMT
... treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including ... susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including , both methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains. Folotyn (pralatrexate) is ...
- Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations 7 Nov 2009 15:52 GMT
... treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including ... susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including , both methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains. Folotyn (pralatrexate) is ...
- Driver is jailed over hit-and-run 7 Nov 2009 10:14 GMT
... A HOSPITAL worker was left with catastrophic injuries after she ... wheelchair to get about. She also contracted MRSA in a leg wound while in hospital and doctors ...
- NHS campaign cuts superbug rates 4 Nov 2009 22:10 GMT
... THE number of superbug cases in Nottingham hospitals has been cut ... infection prevention means and how superbugs like MRSA and Clostridium Difficile are spread. The number ...
- Virulent New Strain of MRSA Heightens Need for Unotron Medical Grade Washable Computer Technology 4 Nov 2009 21:32 GMT
... Virulent New Strain of MRSA Heightens Need for Unotron Medical Grade Washable ... A study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital reported the USA600 strain resists Vancomycin, a ... at the 47th annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America in Philadelphia, revealed ...
- Lethal new MRSA strain resists antibiotics, increases demand for Unotron's disinfectable and washable keyboards 5 Nov 2009 05:54 GMT
... deadly new strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylociccus auerus (MRSA) poses an alarming new threat, sparking demand ... A study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital reported the USA600 strain resists Vancomycin, a ... at the 47th annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America in Philadelphia, revealed ...
- Virulent New Strain of MRSA Heightens Need for Unotron Medical Grade Washable Computer Technology (BIZ) 4 Nov 2009 21:34 GMT
... in virtually every environment - not just hospitals," states Joseph Carabello, CEO of Unotron. "In light of MRSA's growing resistance to antibiotics, it's imperative that ... is sanitized. Several separate studies to confirm disinfection procedures of Unotron's patented SpillSeal(R) washable computer ...
- 'Clever Cleaning' The Way To Beat Hospital Superbugs, UK 6 Nov 2009 10:11 GMT
... to the rise of superbugs such as MRSA and C Difficile. In a exercise, the union ... effective cleaning practices at the heart of infection control. It busts the myth that expensive ... at all the wonderful ideas out there.... bug buster dusters, clean air machines, kill-all disinfectants ...
- bioMérieux Launches a Molecular Diagnostic MRSA Test on Its EasyQ® Automated Platform 6 Nov 2009 06:36 GMT
... (MRSA) is the most prevalent multi-drug resistant bacteria ... one of the leading causes of healthcare-associated infections. NucliSENS EasyQ MRSA is CE marked and ... countries, more than 60% of cases in hospital intensive care units are now resistant not ...
- Novexel Starts Phase II Clinical Trial With NXL103 in Adults With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI) 6 Nov 2009 08:36 GMT
... With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI) - Trial Will Compare NXL103 With ... for the Treatment of Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections Novexel, a speciality pharmaceutical company focused ... study carried out in adults, either in hospital or as outpatients, with ABSSSI. Patients will ...
- Novexel Starts Phase II Clinical Trial With NXL103 in Adults With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (AB 6 Nov 2009 08:48 GMT
... for the Treatment of Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections Novexel, a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on ... study carried out in adults, either in hospital or as outpatients, with ABSSSI. Patients will ...
- MRSA Strain Linked To High Death Rates 2 Nov 2009 11:50 GMT
... that causes bloodstream infections is five times more lethal than other ... the potent drug vancomycin used to treat MRSA, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. The study found that 50 percent ...
- East Midlands health trusts help save £3.5m through improved infection control measures 6 Nov 2009 04:30 GMT
... health trusts help save £3.5m through improved infection control measures THE NHS in the East ... reduction in potentially life-threatening infections such as MRSA and comes after two successful years of ... innovations including talking cardboard nurses to remind hospital visitors to wash their hands and there ...
- Resistant staph strain reported in U.S. 3 Nov 2009 00:55 GMT
... 2, 2009 | 6:59 PM ET A hospital strain of antibiotic-resistant staph that causes bloodstream ... strain of antibiotic-resistant staph that causes bloodstream infection is five times more deadly than other ... Society of America in Philadelphia. "While many MRSA strains are associated with poor outcomes, the ...
- MRSA bloodstream infection linked to high mortality rate 2 Nov 2009 06:34 GMT
... A strain of MRSA that causes bloodstream infections is five times more lethal than other ... treat MRSA, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. The study found that 50 percent ...
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