MRSA & Hygiene
08/03/2010 - Support that saves baby lives
Setting up women's support groups in poor areas can make a dramatic difference to the welfare of mothers and their babies, researchers reported today. More
28/12/2009 - How bad cleaning aggravates super-bug risk
Badly applied disinfectants could aggravate the risk of drug-resistant bacteria emerging, researchers warned today. More
15/10/2009 - Handwashing day highlights global hygiene pleas
Shame may play a key role in improving hygiene and preventing infection, British experts said today - designated Global Handwashing Day by campaigners. More
24/09/2009 - Hygiene key to pandemic control - experts
Higher priority should be given to hand-washing, mask-wearing and the isolation of potentially infected patients when making national pandemic plans, researchers have urged. More
08/09/2009 - How honey may beat infection
Manuka honey could hold the key to destroying the hospital "super-bug" MRSA, researchers reported yesterday. More
31/07/2009 - Infection risk from blood transfusions
Blood transfusion can be risky for heart surgery patients, as it may increase the chance of infection, experts warned today. More
18/06/2009 - Simple hygiene rules to help beat bugs
Britain needs to rethink its approach to using hygiene to prevent infections - as the public is getting confused, experts warned yesterday. More
10/06/2009 - UK needs fresh approach to superbugs - BMA
Senior doctors have warned that "superbugs", or healthcare associated infections, will not be beaten in the absence of dedicated long-term strategies. More
09/06/2009 - Nursing home super-bug alarm
The hospital super-bug MRSA is rife in nursing homes amongst both residents and staff, British researchers have warned. More
01/04/2009 - Light therapy hope for MRSA treatment
Scientists believe they may have found a "magic bullet" for treating the hospital superbug, MRSA. More
31/03/2009 - Hope in hospital bug battle
Handwashing and titanium oxide are among weapons available against hospital infection, microbiologists were told today. More
20/11/2008 - Fresh warning on hospital bugs
Experts have identified another common bug that is developing resistance to drugs and threatening hospital care. More
06/11/2008 - Oregano oil kills MRSA
A project studying Himalayan oregano as an antibacterial agent for MRSA has earned an international award. More
28/10/2008 - Child risk from super-bugs
Sick children may be at greater risk from hospital super-bugs than has previously been thought, according to a leading British expert. More
06/10/2008 - Disinfectant may boost resistance
Widespread use of disinfectants and antiseptics may be making bacteria stronger, scientists warn today. More
19/09/2008 - Big fall in hospital MRSA infections
Cases of MRSA in England's hospitals have fallen by a third over the past year, according to official figures. More
11/09/2008 - Triple infection warning
A plea for the development of new antibiotics was issued yesterday as British experts warned of a tough battle ahead against drug-resistant organisms. More
10/09/2008 - New weapon against resistant surgery infections
Scientists have discovered a potential new method of killing dangerous bacteria in infected wounds. More
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