January 06, 2009
 

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International Copper Industry Defines Role In The Fight Against Hospital Infections
The copper industry is working together to answer one very important question: Can copper and copper alloys (brass and bronze) help curb the spread of bacteria that cause hospital infection? Results of laboratory testing and clinical trials indicate that they can. Scientists from around the world shared their work at the first world congress, 'Copper and Public Health', on copper's role in fighting the bacteria that cause hospital-acquired infections.

Reducing Otolaryngic Surgical Infection Rates By Pre-Screening For MRSA
Pre-operative screening of patients for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may be an effective way to reduce infection rates following otolaryngic surgeries, according to new research published in the January 2009 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The study, conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Ear & Eye Infirmary, is the first to review otolaryngic procedures, and reviewed the medical records of 420 patients.

MRSA At Record Low For The Chesterfield Royal Hospital, England
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital has recorded its lowest yearly MRSA rates since records began. The latest statistics have been released by the Health Protection Agency with just ten cases recorded at the Royal in the year between April 2007 and March 2008. And the news gets better with the hospital on course to do even better this year with only five recorded cases since April 1st.

Preventive Antibiotic Use Reduced ICU Deaths
Researchers studying nearly 6,000 patients in intensive care units (ICUs) in 13 hospitals throughout the Netherlands, found that giving antibiotics as a preventive measure to ICU patients increased their chances of survival. The study was the work of first author Dr.

UT Public Health Researchers Find Link To Severe Staph Infections
Researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health recently described studies that support the link between the severity of community-acquired antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) infections and the Panton Valentine leukocidin (PVL). The Panton Valentine leukocidin is made up of two components - LukF-PV and LukS-PV - and is typically produced by community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus (CA MRSA).
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As the leader the in SportsHygiene, CleenFreek is passionate about increasing awareness and education about staph and MRSA prevention. We believe knowledge is power, that's why our objective is to provide educational resources that are informative. We empower people to be proactive, to not fear the unknown, and to attain peace of mind in protecting themselves or their young athlete from this potentially deadly bacteria. Learn more about staph infections, MRSA, and how to prevent outbreaks, Click on the video to the right.

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