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Ask the Expert: MRSA in children
Staph infections didn't used to cause much of a fuss. They would irritate skin but could easily be treated with antibiotics. Recently, however, antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have...Tags: Muscle, Boil (skin condition), Physical Conditions, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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Nursing center disabled kids cited in another death
State regulators have cited a troubled Chicago facility for disabled children in yet another death, this one involving a 14-month-old girl. Authorities concluded that staff at Alden Village North waited two days to contact the girl's doctor when test...Tags: Shedd Aquarium, Health and Medical Professionals, Field Museum of Natural History, Illinois, Elections
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Center cited in 14th death
Tribune staff reporterState regulators have cited a troubled Chicago facility for disabled children in yet another death, this one involving a 14-month-old girl. Authorities concluded that staff at Alden Village North waited two days to contact the girl's doctor when test...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Illinois, Elections
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16-Year-Old Wrestler Beating Two Deadly Infections
wpix.comLike his nearly perfect wrestling record, 16-year-old Nicholas Maureillo is beating the odds, turning the corner on an extremely rare and deadly combination of both MRSA, an aggressive staph infection, and Lemierre's disease, a very serious and rare...Tags: Human Body, Education, Throat, Diseases and Illnesses, Colleges and Universities
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Beiber and bed bugs
A few weeks ago I ran into an old friend who said, “I read your articles every week.” Then he said, “It doesn’t seem like you spend a lot of time writing some of them.” The translation? “Some of your articles aren&...Tags: Sneezing, Science, Medical Services, Health, Toy Industry
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Bedbugs Can Carry Drug-Resistant MRSA Bacteria
KTLA NewsVANCOUVER, Canada -- Researchers in Canada have found bedbugs carrying antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a surprise finding because scientists had thought the pests were not capable of spreading infections. The study was done by a team in a poor corner...Tags: Physical Conditions, Health, Invasive Species, Drugs and Medicines, Hepatitis
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Safety of hospital stays greatly affected by staff and culture
Less than 48 hours after returning home from a 12-day hospital stay, John McCleary woke up with a 103-degree fever, too weak to sit up in bed.
An ambulance rushed him to the hospital, where eventually he was diagnosed with a methicillin-resistant...Tags: Brain, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Services, Health, Pneumonia
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Bacteria Outbreak at Providence Newborn Unit
Channel 2 NewsAn outbreak of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, also known as MRSA, has been occuring during the past several weeks in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Providence Hospital, according to state health officials. MRSA is a type of staph...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Services, Health, Symptoms
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Sports Legend Revealed: Did Drew Gooden miss three games because of infected hair follicles?
The Fabulous ForumBASKETBALL LEGEND: Drew Gooden missed three games due to infected hair follicles. STATUS: Misleading Enough That I'm Going With False. It is plainly (if sometimes even painfully) evident that we live in a world of sound bites - information parceled...... -
How 'Superbug' gained momentum
![During her years as a reporter covering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Maryn McKenna grew accustomed to being called "Scary Disease Girl," the bearer of titillating tales of exotic ailments unlikely to affect most people.](http://www.healthkey.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-05/53691162-10131639-187105.jpg "During her years as a reporter covering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Maryn McKenna grew accustomed to being called "Scary Disease Girl,\" the bearer of titillating tales of exotic ailments unlikely to affect most people.")
Tribune NewspapersDuring her years as a reporter covering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Maryn McKenna grew accustomed to being called "Scary Disease Girl," the bearer of titillating tales of exotic ailments unlikely to...Tags: Politics, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Services, Freedom of the Press, Health
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Surfing Soapbox: Reflections from the center of the Atlantic
It seems nothing more than a dream now that I am back in the comfort of home. At times it wasn't a dream but a nightmare. I suspect I learned more in those six weeks away from home than in the last six years, being confined to a sailboat with 13 people...Tags: Windsurfing, Brazil, Material Science, John Kelly, Laguna Beach
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