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A DRUG that kills off the deadly MRSA bug could be used in Scottish hospitals within three years.

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“We now have a tool for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia, which is effective in preventing infections from highly resistant bacteria.”

Endotracheal tubes coated with silver dramatically reduce infections from highly resistant bacteria, researchers report. via HON

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“If it goes through clinical trials successfully, it really is a completely fundamental breakthrough”

British scientists are working on a new drug which they hope will beat hospital superbugs British scientists have developed a drug they claim can destroy the most virulent strain of MRSA. via Daily Mail

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“Today's results suggest that XF-73's remote resistance profile may allow widespread MRSA decolonisation in hospitals to support national initiatives for effective infection control”

British scientists are working on a new drug which they believe could herald a breakthrough in efforts to cure MRSA. via Horncastle Today

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“In hospital Sam never mentioned being ill. She was very artistic and stylish and extremely popular. "We were best friends and she came to Northleach quite a lot. She was so well-liked and loved. We'll miss her so much.”

A GRIEVING family yesterday vowed to sue the "filthy" hospital where their beautiful teenage daughter died after contracting the MRSA superbug. via Daily Express

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“CMS's Value-Based Purchasing Activities”

Main Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Also Included In: Conferences ; MRSA / Drug Resistance ; Public Health Article Date: 12 May 2008 - 2:00 PDT More than 4,000 infection prevention and ... via Medical News Today

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“We have been successful in that Lady Clark has allowed us a final hearing at which we can attempt to prove it was the negligence of the hospital that caused Mrs Miller's MRSA”

SCOTLAND'S health service could be hit by compensation claims for millions of pounds after a judge yesterday refused to throw out a raft of damages actions over the hospital superbug MRSA. via The Scotsman

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“His scar didn't heal properly and we knew something wasn't right. They took a swab but said it was all right for us to take Liam on holiday.”

A BABY who became Britain's youngest heart pacemaker patient has MRSA. Liam King was just FIVE DAYS old when the tiny electrical device was fitted in March. via Online Sun

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They might be man's best friend, but they can make you sick. Dogs carry fleas and ticks and bacteria that could land you in a doctor's office. via KQTV

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“We always try to follow best practice, but with this I think it is fair to say we have gone one better. "It just illustrates that simple measures, when strictly followed, can work.”

WINCHESTER'S Royal Hampshire County Hospital claims it has discovered a new way to help fight the spread of hospital infections. via This is Hampshire

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