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Antimicrobial Sutures Reduce Infections in Brain Shunt Surgery, Study Finds
Children born with hydrocephalus, or "water on the brain" must have shunts implanted to drain the fluid away from the brain to reduce harmful pressure. view more (2008-07-28)
Does that cut really need stitches?
Treating simple lacerations of the hand conservatively instead of with sutures is faster, less painful, and produces similar cosmetic and functional outcomes, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-08-07)
Hydrogen peroxide could cause absorbable sutures to come apart, UT Southwestern researchers report
Cleaning absorbable sutures with hydrogen peroxide dramatically decreases their tensile strength, researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. view more (2007-07-31)
Inappropriate sepsis therapy leads to fivefold reduction in survival
Patients experiencing septic shock who receive inappropriate therapy may have a fivefold reduction in survival, shows a new study. view more (2009-11-05)
Continuous Stiching Method Reduces Pain For Women With Perineal Damage After Childbirth
Authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that a simple, continuous stitching technique to repair tears to the perineum after vaginal delivery can prevent one woman in six from having pain ten days after childbirth. The study also highlights how the use of more rapidly absorbed suture material can avoid the need for the removal... view more... (2002-06-26)
Widespread uncontrolled use of antibiotics to prevent anthrax will lead to resistance
Giving antibiotics to large numbers of potentially exposed individuals to prevent anthrax will lead to resistance, according to researchers from Liverpool in this week's BMJ. As such, it is essential that they are used carefully and according to national guidelines. Although generally safe, the antimicrobial drug ciprofloxacin, which has been... view more... (2001-10-31)
National Academies advisory: Fighting infectious disease
Humans coexist with millions of harmless microorganisms, but emerging diseases, resistance to antibiotics, and the threat of bioterrorism are forcing scientists to look for new ways to confront the microbes that do pose a danger. view more (2005-10-31)
European league-tables for antibiotic resistance revealed
Tests of antibiotic resistance in cattle have revealed stark variation across thirteen European countries. The results, published today in BioMed Central's open-access journal Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, show that major differences were apparent in the occurrence of resistance between countries and between the different antimicrobial agents... view more... (2008-07-08)
Antimicrobial resistance in clinics, hospitals and at home
Antibiotic resistance and the rise of illnesses that cannot be treated easily because of drug resistance is a health concern around the world. CMAJ launches a 6-part series on antibiotic resistance to provide practical treatment guidelines for practicing doctors to manage resistant microbes in 3 settings: the hospital, clinic and home. view more (2009-02-17)
New drug-resistant strain of salmonella identified (p 1285)
Researchers from Taiwan report the identification of a new form of drug-resistant salmonella bacterium in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Salmonella enterica serotype choleraesuis usually causes infections that require antimicrobial treatment. Multidrug-resistant strains have been identified, but the antimicrobial ceftriaxone has been effective... view more... (2004-04-14)
Natural polyester makes new sutures stronger, safer
With the help of a new type of suture based on MIT research, patients who get stitches may never need to have them removed. view more (2007-03-23)
Scientists decipher mechanism behind antimicrobial 'hole punchers'
In the battle against bacteria, researchers have scored a direct hit. They have made a discovery that could shorten the road to new and more potent antibiotics. view more (2007-09-21)
Ancient amphibians evolved a bite before migrating to dry land
Ancient aquatic amphibians developed the ability to feed on land before completing the transition to terrestrial life, researchers from Harvard University report this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. view more (2007-04-17)
New silver nanoparticle skin gel for healing burns
Scientists in India are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the skin of burn patients to treat infections. With names like silver sulfadiazine and silver nitrate, these germ-fighters save lives and speed healing. view more (2009-07-23)
Promising antimicrobial attacks virus, stimulates immune system
A promising antimicrobial agent already known to kill bacteria can also kill viruses and stimulate the innate immune system, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. view more (2009-06-04)
Study finds multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria high in long-term care
The prevalence of a certain form of drug-resistant bacteria, called multidrug-resistant gram-negative (MDRGN) organisms, far surpassed that of two other common antimicrobial-resistant infections in long-term care facilities, according to a study conducted by researchers at Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research. view more (2009-04-10)
Clinical decision system helps reduce inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing
A clinical decision support system intervention reduced the overall use of antimicrobials for respiratory tract infections such as colds, bronchitis and sinusitis. view more (2005-11-09)
Zinc can help in the treatment of pneumonia (pp 1683)
The addition of zinc to standard antimicrobial treatment may accelerate recovery from pneumonia, say researchers in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children less than five years old. Zinc is reported to prevent pneumonia, and to prevent and treat diarrhoea, and it may boost the body's... view more... (2004-05-19)
human genetic Databases and Resistance to Antibiotics - two Lords Reports to Be Published 29th March
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will publish two reports on health-related issues on Thursday 29th March. The first report, Human Genetic Databases, published at 0001 hrs, will consider the challenges and opportunities in the fast-moving field of genetics and health. Value will be derived from new knowledge about the sequence... view more... (2001-03-27)
New uses for endoscopy
Braquitherapy guided by ecoendoscopy has enabled a therapeutic approach to injuries, hitherto inaccessible by other means. view more (2006-04-04)
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