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No one wants to be the person with a sprained ankle that leaves the hospital with MRSA. While the EPA and several others debate about the safety of using nano silver for humans, animals and the environment, the medical community is already seeing the benefits of using nano silver in hospitals. For over a year, [...]
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A new Canadian study has confirmed that bed bugs carry diseases, including the antibiotic resistant staph infection strain MRSA. ABC reports in the video below. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Although there’s no evidence yet that bed bug bites spread MRSA, doctors should now be on the lookout. In recent months MRSA has shown itself [...]
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Two schools illustrate how easily staph infections can spread, including the antibiotic resistant strain MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Staph infections can live harmlessly on the skin, or, under the right conditions, can rage into a disease that can’t be fought with antibiotics. Heat, sweat, or a weakened immune system are just right for staph infection, [...]
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Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) kill thousands of patients yearly. Whether it’s CRKP, MRSA, or a more benign infection, health centers are tightening their hygiene practices (which dramatically decrease infection rates). Leading the front of improved hospital hygiene is colloidal silver. If you’re a regular reader you already know that it’s now being used on catheters, [...]
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As more antibiotic resistant bacteria strains are discovered, more people are becoming aware of the growing need to improve antibiotics (or move to an alternative treatment for infections). However, the bulk of research and money is currently being spent on anti-virals for (admittedly scary) diseases like AIDS. Why? Speculations include: 1) better PR (esp. when [...]
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