E. coli linked to beef now reported in 5 states
Here is an movie trailer for a great move- Fast Food Nation. I recommend you watch this video after reading the post below.. Becoming a vegetarian is becoming more and more attactive..
——–
E. coli linked to beef now reported in 5 states
Tue Jul 15
An E. coli outbreak traced to recalled beef [...]
Flu Virus Resistant to Tamiflu Drug?
By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN
A small but significant percentage of the main influenza virus causing illness this winter in Europe, Canada and the United States has a mutation that makes it resistant to the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Scientists said they were surprised by the finding because they had believed that mutations [...]
MRSA Superbug Screens Urged For Hospitals
MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus is a bacteria that is ubiquitous in communities throughout the USA. In addition to schools, gyms and stores, it is also in hospitals. Testing everyone who enters the hospital may not be practical. As a matter of fact, patients with MRSA may be in the majority.
———–
MRSA screens urged for [...]
Hand Gels May Not Kill Bacteria?
It should be noted that handgels should not be used to kill MRSA skin infections. These are highly resistant superbugs.
–
Hand gels alone may not curb infections
By TIMBERLY ROSS
Doctors and nurses on the go often skip soap and water in favor of an alcohol-based hand gel, thinking the quick-acting goo will kill bacteria on their [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Resistant Superbug even worse than thought
MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus has become a major problem in communities throughout the USA. I usually see 3-4 patients a week with MRSA infections. The patient usually comes in with what they think is a “spider bite” only to be diagnosed with MRSA. Although hundreds have complained of spider bites, only 1 patient had ever seen [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )« Previous Entries
