Who, when and how: Screening for MRSA
Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains one of the foremost hospital acquired pathogens.
Patients colonised or infected with MRSA provide a reservoir within hospitals, although infection prevention and control measures minimise the risk of transmission.
Although there is broad agreement on the control measures required for patients colonised or infected with MRSA, there is considerable controversy over who, when and how to screen for the bacteria.
John Coia, a consultant microbiologist at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, discusses when screening may be appropriate, how it should be carried out, and the best st...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - March 21, 2014 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
" Toxic Sop " -- The Discovery Files
Researchers at UC San Diego have created nanosponges that soak up a dangerous pore-forming toxin produced by MRSA could serve as a safe and effective vaccine against this toxin. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - January 7, 2014 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
Clinical Impact of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella
Which patients are most vulnerable to serious illness with antibiotic-resistant Salmonella? (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Podcast - November 21, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Universal precautions and MRSA/VRE acquisition in the ICU, diabetes' patients QOL after CABG vs PCI, management of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis, and more.
Editor's Audio Summary by Howard Bauchner, MD, Editor in Chief of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the October 16, 2013 issue (Source: JAMA: This Week's Audio Commentary)
Source: JAMA: This Week's Audio Commentary - October 15, 2013 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
JAMA 2013-10-04, Vol. 310, No. 15, Audio from Weekly Author Video Interview
Interview with Anthony D. Harris, MD, author of Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - October 4, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial
Interview with Anthony D. Harris, MD, author of Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - October 4, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Loop I&D for Skin Abscesses
We continue to look into the best ways to address these painful infections as MRSA abscesses become more prevalent. We have been through stages of antibiotics, needle drainage, incision, incision with packing, and more recently, the loop I&D. Dr. Stanton talks in this episode about the procedure and some mistakes many are making in treating skin abscesses. (Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians)
Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - July 12, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Loop I & D for Skin Abscesses
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Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - July 12, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Loop I&D for Skin Abscesses
We continue to look into the best ways to address these painful infections as MRSA abscesses become more prevalent. We have been through stages of antibiotics, needle drainage, incision, incision with packing, and more recently, the loop I&D. Dr. Stanton talks in this episode about the procedure and some mistakes many are making in treating skin abscesses. (Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians)
Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - July 12, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Reducing MRSA: Has a Simple Solution Been Found?
A straightforward universal strategy is surprisingly effective in preventing infections in ICU patients. (Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast)
Source: Medscape Infectious Disease Podcast - May 30, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Reducing MRSA: Has a Simple Solution Been Found?
A straightforward universal strategy is surprisingly effective in preventing infections in ICU patients. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 30, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
" Staph Cutbacks " -- The Discovery Files
Researchers at the University of Illinois and UC San Diego have discovered a new compound that restores the health of mice infected with MRSA, an otherwise dangerous bacterial infection. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - January 16, 2013 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
