Mixed martial artists aren’t averse to risk or to pain. Cuts, bruises, and occasional broken bones are the price they willingly pay for a sport they love. However, injuries aren’t the only concern in such a close-contact sport. In mixed martial arts (MMA), staph infections can often pose a greater threat. Even in the Ultimate […]
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Staph vs MMA: The Invisible Battle
For Healthcare Professionals
July 30, 2021Category: Infection Prevention, MRSA Comments Off on Staph vs MMA: The Invisible Battle
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4 Tips You Need to Know to Plan a Healthy Summer Vacation in 2021
July 13, 2021How to Plan a Healthy Summer Vacation in 2021 This summer is shaping up to be a hot season for travel. After a long hiatus, many Americans are ready to embrace the wanderlust. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), 56% of Americans indicated they would be traveling for leisure during summer vacation […]
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Reducing Risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections
For Healthcare Professionals
May 24, 2021Mitigating Staphylococcus aureus colonization risk at a primary source Protecting patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is a persistent challenge for healthcare professionals. According to a CDC study, about 4% of hospitalized patients develop at least one HAI[1]. Also called nosocomial infections, HAIs can have wide-ranging impacts, affecting everything from patient outcomes to hospital reputation and […]
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How to Stay Healthy on a Plane: What You Need to Know
May 4, 20218 Useful Tips for How to Stay Healthy on a Plane It is no secret traveling by plane can be a stressful experience — from packing and keeping up with flight times to dealing with long security lines. In the midst of it all, are travelers making sure they know how to stay healthy on […]
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Help Prevent Spread of Germs in 6 Effective Ways
March 30, 2021Did you know that there can be more germs on your phone, keyboard, or remote control than on a toilet seat? Also, the most common ways germs spread include through our mouths and noses. Facts like these beg the question: How much do we know about how to effectively prevent the spread of germs? The […]
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Decolonize Your Nose: Help Protect Yourself and Others from Infection
January 21, 2021Most people know that practicing good hand hygiene, such as washing or sanitizing the hands regularly, can help reduce the risk of infection. However, many are overlooking a key culprit in the spread of germs: the nose. Together with hand hygiene, decolonizing the nose is a simple step that can help prevent the spread of […]
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MRSA Statistics in Hospitals
For Healthcare Professionals
January 15, 2021MRSA Statistics: Incidence, Mortality, and Economic Cost Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern. Typically, germs such as bacteria can be killed using antibiotics, but some strains develop the ability to evade this treatment, making them hard to kill. One of the most common and dangerous types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus […]
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Why High-Touch Employees Should Decolonize Their Nose
With the global focus set on public health and infection prevention, some employees may find themselves at a higher risk of exposure to germs. In particular, people who work in jobs that involve high levels of physical contact with others are more likely to be exposed to germs. Professionals who may need to take extra […]
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7 Back-to-School Safety Tips for Students and Parents
October 1, 2020As some schools gear up for in-person learning, many parents are concerned about the spread of harmful germs. This blog helps explain how germs spread and review some techniques to help reduce transmission, including hand washing and social distancing, and decolonizing the nose. Germ transmission can occur through several modes, such as [1]: Direct or […]
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Role of Nasal Decolonization in Preventing Secondary Infections
September 18, 2020For Healthcare Professionals What are secondary infections? Many different types of pathogens can cause infection, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Sometimes, getting one infection can lead to a weakening of the immune system or to damage to the respiratory tract, which can result in an increased risk of acquiring an additional infection, known […]
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