MDR-AB Bacteria Found In 48% Of All Patient Rooms

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

A new study has revealed that Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDR-AB) was found in almost half (48%) of patients rooms who were infected or colonized with the germ. The report is published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals ...

Correlation Found Between Multiple Sclerosis And CCSVI But Conclusion Not Definite Due To Quality Of Evidence

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

According to a review of published studies in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) appears to be more prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis than in those without, however, more high-quality studies have to be carried out in order to make definite conclusions. In ...

Mellon Scare Spreads With Listeria Found In Romaine Lettuce

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

The scare from the Listeria outbreak doesn't seem to have abated yet with 2500 cartons of pre chopped and shredded Romaine Lettuce recalled in California. Whilst the bug is more likely to affect the elderly and those with weakened immune systems its still of concern to everyone especially ...

Bisphenol A (BPA) Found In Canned Foods Aimed At Children

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

A Breast Cancer Fund report has revealed that bisphenol A (BPA) was found in every food can they tested - the cans are aimed at children, and include Toy Story soups and Campbell's Disney Princess, which had the highest levels. BPA exposure is linked to a higher risk of developing ...

Controversial BPA found in canned kids’ foods

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

The controversial chemical BPA may be lurking in the child-friendly canned foods you’ve been serving your kids for dinner, a new report suggests. Find more info about Controversial BPA found in canned kids' foods photos videos pictures. read more