MRSA: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Posted on October 12, 2011
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MRSA – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It causes a staph infection (pronounced “staff infection”) that is resistant to several common antibiotics. There are two types of infection. Hospital-associated MRSA happens to people in healthcare settings. Community-associated MRSA happens to people who have close skin-to-skin contact with others, such as athletes involved in football and wrestling.
Infection control is key to stopping MRSA in hospitals. To prevent community-associated MRSA
Infection Control Practices
•Practice good hygiene
•Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed
•Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages
•Avoid sharing personal items, such as towels, washcloths, razors, or clothes
•Wash soiled sheets, towels and clothes in hot water with bleach and dry in a hot dryer
If a wound appears to be infected, see a healthcare provider. Treatment may include draining the infection and antibiotics.
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Synthetic modified mRNA for reprogramming of human cells
Posted on September 4, 2011
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Non-mutagenic and efficient strategy for somatic cell reprogramming and directing cell fate
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Underlying health linked to worse outcomes for melanoma, U-M study finds
Posted on September 3, 2011
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Patients with decreased core muscle density were more likely to see their cancer spread to distant parts of the body
Source:Underlying health linked to worse outcomes for melanoma, U-M study finds
New laser could treat acne with telecom technology
Posted on September 1, 2011
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Infrared beam takes advantage of a wavelength that fat can absorb more efficiently than water
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pH electrodes provide measurement in variable temperature environments
Posted on August 31, 2011
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Suitable for quality control and research for biological samples and proteins, dairy, food and beverages
Source:pH electrodes provide measurement in variable temperature environments
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