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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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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Staph Infections in Hockey
For Healthcare Professionals
September 1, 2020Athletes work hard, play hard, and their training facilities and locker rooms often show it. One might expect to see sweaty equipment, damp towels, and scattered personal hygiene products throughout. These are ideal environments for bacterial growth which can put athletes at increased risk of infection by potentially dangerous pathogens, like Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus, […]
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Staph Infections from Wrestling: Everything You Need to Know
July 10, 2020Category: MRSA Comments Off on Staph Infections from Wrestling: Everything You Need to Know
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MSSA vs. MRSA: What Is the Difference?
For Healthcare Professionals
October 21, 2019One of the first known “superbugs,” MRSA has been making headlines since the 1960s. Today, as the list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grows, MRSA is still a major concern for healthcare providers and communities alike. MRSA’s infamous reputation shouldn’t give the impression that MSSA is a kinder, gentler strain of staph infection. The Centers for Disease […]
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How is MRSA Spread in Hospitals?
For Healthcare Professionals
October 14, 2019One of the first “superbugs,” MRSA has been a major concern for hospitals for nearly 60 years. MRSA is a common bacterium that can cause deadly infections, but its antibiotic-resistant nature makes those infections difficult to treat — especially in healthcare environments with vulnerable patient populations. Thanks to better screening and prevention, hospital-acquired MRSA infections […]
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Poster Abstract from ID Week 2016 – Reducing SSIR Rates with Nozin Nasal Sanitizer
January 27, 2017Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington, Texas presented a poster at ID Week 2016: Pre- and Post-Operative Participation of Orthopedic Patients and Surgical Staff in a Novel Intervention to Reduce Staphylococcus aureus Infection. The premise of the poster abstract presentation was “overall reduction of potentially infectious bacteria in the immediate patient environment is critical to effective infection […]
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From Infection Control Today: Nasal Decolonization and HAI Prevention – Applications & Evidence by Sue Barnes
In an article by Sue Barnes, RN, CIC (the former national program leader for infection prevention at Kaiser Permanente) on Infection Control Today, she discusses nasal decolonization and hospital acquired infection prevention and lists out applications and evidence. Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® antiseptic was one of the products suggested to be considered for nasal decolonization as antimicrobial resistance […]
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The Importance of Nasal Decolonization for Infection Control
July 8, 2016According to the Centers for Disease Control, Hospital acquired infections (HAIs), including the infections caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are costing hospitals more than $30 billion per year. New federal health care rules are also reducing reimbursements to hospitals for HAI treatment. Studies show that nasal carriage plays a major role in HAI and […]
Category: Healthcare Professionals, Hospital, Hospital Acquired Infections, Infection Control, Infection Prevention, MRSA, Nasal Decolonization, Nursing, Surgical Site Infections
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Antibiotic-Preserving Strategies Must Be Implemented to Battle Resistance
May 6, 2016Antibiotic resistance and development of antibiotic stewardship programs are ongoing issues for healthcare providers. The annual “Get Smart about Antibiotics Week” developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other partners highlights events, educational resources, and a spotlight for organizations to coordinate strategies around stewardship programs and the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Press Release […]
Category: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Stewardship, Hospital, Hospital Acquired Infections, MRSA, Surgical Site Infections
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