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As our guest blogger, Marc-Oliver Wright, posted last week, widespread use of mupirocin was associated with 400% increase in mupirocin resistance at his hospital. Many are very concerned about widespread and non-selective use of mupirocin as a result of the REDUCE MRSA trial, particularly since the incremental benefit of mupirocin added to CHG is not known. Based on prior studies, it is possible that many of the benefits seen were due to CHG and not necessarily mupirocin.With that in […]
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Brad Pitt toured Sydney Harbour and tried Vegemite, first time for the Missouri native. I got to hang out at Darling Harbor in Sydney and chat with some Australian produce folks; some wanted to talk more, some wanted to throw … Continue reading →
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Many people suffer routinely from chronic sleep problems, attributing them to stress, children, pets or a snoring bed partner. A poor night’s sleep leaves you feeling miserable. You’re tired, irritable and not so sharp when working the next day. However, there can be many more serious consequences from a rough night of sleep than just [...]
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The scientific fringe craves the credibility – the impateur — of the scientific mainstream. It fuels conspiracy theories, drains public health resources, and unnecessarily worries a lot of folks; it’s a recycled tactic often used in the politics of genetically … Continue reading →
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The Hartz Mountain Corporation, located in Secaucus, N.J. is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Wardley Betta Fish Food 1.2 oz. size due to concerns that one or more containers within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. … Continue reading →
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A fire in a Chinese poultry plant with narrow halls and locked exits killed 120 workers; a NIOSH study finds high rates of carpal tunnel syndrome among poultry workers and fuels concerns that USDA's proposed rule allowing line-speed increases will increase health risks to workers; and Congress takes steps toward addressing military sexual assault.
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Jennifer Aniston may let chickens roam at her newly refurbished, $21 million Bel Air mansion, but Fountain Hills, Arizona, has unanimously amended the town code to prohibit the practice of giving away as game prizes live animals, reptiles, fish, fowl … Continue reading →
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A total of 160 staff from a food company in south China’s Guangdong Province were suspected of suffering from food poisoning, a company source said on Wednesday. They had symptoms of chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache and diarrhea after … Continue reading →
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A study recently published in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal assessed the impact of an Arizona housing initiative, Project H3, which used housing first, harm reduction, and peer support models to provide housing for 47 homeless people who were medically vulnerable....
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The malaria research group in Bergen was established in 2007. The two main areas of research are malaria control, and to improve our understanding of possible links between climate change and malaria.
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In honor of Alex Spourdalakis, murdered by his mother and godmother. May his murderers be held accountable for their actions.
