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NEW RESEARCH
Posted by JOSEPH LENDL |
Last Reply December 7, 2005
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Started December 6, 2005 at 15:49 |
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New Research-Why not implemented? Started by Joseph Lendl Posted: December 6, 2005 at 13:50 Ask your elected representatives why this research has not been implemented? No doubt you will be fobbed off with stock answers. ---------------------------------------------------------- More recently, the use of a naturally occurring compound with powerful biocidal properties, ozone (but only discovered in 1832 by a German scientist), has been very successfully applied to treat dental cavities in UK trials involving 150 dental practices, with further research ongoing at various dental schools here (see News, August issue). Medical ozone therapy research Ozone therapy has been used In Germany, which boasts some 9,000 practitioners, for at least 50 years and it is estimated that over 10 million ozone treatments have been given to more than one million patients over the last 40 years. Its use in the UK, however, has been very limited, with only a handful of practiti... read more |
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Chris Malyszewcz in the Lords
Posted by Graham |
Last Reply December 5, 2005
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Started December 2, 2005 at 16:00 |
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TAKEN FROM HANSARD Lord Warner: My Lords, I entirely agree with my noble friend's concerns about the laboratory in question and the uncritical acceptance of its results by parts of the media. The main source of the misleading information in the media is Chemsol, which is run by a person who is not qualified in microbiology, is not a member of a recognised professional body and whose so-called laboratory does not meet UK accreditation standards. The methods used in this laboratory do not distinguish between harmless bacteria found on the skin and the potentially harmful MRSA. Baroness O'Cathain: My Lords, if the laboratory does not reach accreditation standards, why do the Government not close it down? Lord Warner: My Lords— Noble Lords: Oh! Lord Warner: Wait for it, my Lords; there is quite a good answer. Dr Malyszewicz, the owner and operator of this so-called laboratory—and I am using the term advisedly—is not a member of a recognised professional body as a mi... read more |
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MRSA treatment
Posted by Frank |
Last Reply December 1, 2005
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Started December 1, 2005 at 23:13 |
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Found this last night on the internet:- JAC Advance Access published online on November 30, 2005 Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, doi:10.1093/jac/dki428 This Article Full Text (PDF) Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Services Disclaimer Request Permissions Google Scholar Articles by Short, B. R. D. Articles by Enright, M. C. PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Short, B. R. D. Articles by Enright, M. C. © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org Received September 8, 2005 Revised October 6, 2005 Accepted November 1, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original article In vitro activity of a novel compound, the metal ion chelating... read more |
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MRSA treatment
Posted by Frank |
Last Reply December 1, 2005
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Started December 1, 2005 at 23:11 |
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Found this last night on the internet:- JAC Advance Access published online on November 30, 2005 Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, doi:10.1093/jac/dki428 This Article Full Text (PDF) Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Services Disclaimer Request Permissions Google Scholar Articles by Short, B. R. D. Articles by Enright, M. C. PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Short, B. R. D. Articles by Enright, M. C. © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org Received September 8, 2005 Revised October 6, 2005 Accepted November 1, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original article In vitro activity of a novel compound, the metal ion chelating... read more |
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CLEANING METHODS
Posted by STAFFORD LLOYD |
Last Reply December 1, 2005
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Started December 1, 2005 at 18:23 |
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Hospital Cleaning Methods Started by Stafford Lloyd Posted: December 1, 2005 at 16:29 I'm currently undertaking a PhD researching alternative methods of cleaning hospitals, with a focus on those methods which stop, or claim to stop the spread of harmful micro-organisms such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile. I've found that one of the most popular alternative techniques is to use a 'fumigation' device (most usually based on Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour) to decontaminate a room. These devices tend to produce a fine mist of droplets which propagate throughout a space, covering all surfaces with disinfectant. Several studies (some of which may have been biased) have proven that the concept can be effective, although the major drawback appears to be that the vapour used is toxic, so the ward, or room being decontaminated has to be evacuated for several hours. After a few hours the vapour does breakdown into harmless substances. I would be interested to hear people's experiences of suc... read more |
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AirManager kills 99.7% of airborne bacteria
Posted by IanG |
Last Reply November 28, 2005
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Started November 28, 2005 at 14:33 |
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A NEW air management system which kills an unprecedented 99.7% of airborne bacteria and viruses, including MRSA and Anthrax, has been developed in the UK by Quest International. For more information check out: http://www.airmanager.com Housed within a small unit similar to a standard air-conditioning unit, the AirManager kills contaminates in a single cycle, purifying air which could carry potentially fatal bacteria and viruses. The result is an environment free from bacteria and unpleasant odours wherever an AirManager system is installed. David Hallam, Director of Research and Development at Quest said: “AirManager has so many applications that people in every field of life will benefit. Whether an environment suffers from unpleasant odours or more serious airborne particulates such as MRSA, AirManager cleanses the air and makes a room pleasant and, more importantly, safe to be in.” The system has been developed o... read more |
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Derek Butler
Posted by Graham |
Last Reply November 28, 2005
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Started November 28, 2005 at 13:22 |
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Could you please advise? Re: Virusolve+ Reply #14 by Graham Posted: November 28, 2005 at 12:22 Is the product registered under the EU biocides directive? As it claims to be effective against certain pathogens it is my understanding that it would have to be. This is not just this product of course. Can you explain how the biocides directive affects this kind of product? Also I understand that if a product is claimed to clean medical instruments/devices then the product has to be licensed as a medical device by the MHRA. |
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cover up for probiotics healing MRSA
Posted by Christi |
Last Reply November 27, 2005
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Started November 27, 2005 at 02:57 |
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These articles I pasted from the blogs at www.mrsaresources.com. The blogs on this site are fantastic in keeping up with "MRSA in the NEWS". Thanks, Christina for all your efforts to help keep people informed! I thought everyone would find this interesting?! It looks like a cover up by the big pharmaceutical companies not wanting the general public to know that probiotics can heal and cure MRSA,if you ask me. Does it look like a cover up to you? See our story and how we healed and cured our son of recurring MRSA on the various website forums. Thanks, Christi ARTICLE #1 November 01, 2005 "Could plain soap and probiotics beat MRSA bacteria in Hospitals?" Professor Mark Speigelman, of the UCL (University College London) Centre for Infectious Diseases and International Health, is calling for a study to be set up in hospital units in which antibiotics would be banned, to explore alternative health protection measures against MRSA bacteria. Problem: In the pape... read more |
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More great journalism
Posted by Graham |
Last Reply November 26, 2005
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Started November 21, 2005 at 17:11 |
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This is the harm that can be caused. http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/badscience/story/0,,1646323,00.html |
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Disgusting and wrong
Posted by Graham |
Last Reply November 17, 2005
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Started November 15, 2005 at 09:21 |
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After listening to the Radio 4 programme yesterday I have to say that I was mad as hell. How can the supposed expert Christopher Malyszewicz sleep at night. He has lied and lied again and yesterday he wriggled and squirmed and lied again. Any company associated with him should be exposed as well. How can this site have any connection with him? I hope Ben Goldachre, the reporter, continues his research and it sounds like he has more stories to tell. Does anyone else know of companies or products he is associated with? We should expose them and shame them in the same way that Christopher Malyszewicz has been shamed. |
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False degrees
Posted by Graham |
Last Reply November 16, 2005
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Started November 16, 2005 at 09:59 |
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Taking into account the recent publicity regarding Christopher Malyszewicz I believe that we should also be aware of this recent one. A British-based website is offering good quality forged degree and A level certificates for just £165. They include a medical degree from Oxford University, a BA from the University of Strathclyde and a complete set of GCSEs. The certificates arrived a few days after order, and included forged signatures, stamps and watermarks, according to The Guardian which uncovered the scam. The man behind the site has been questioned by police but never successfully prosecuted. It is not against the law to make fake school exam certificates and it has proved too difficult and expensive to prosecute him for forging university certificates. Barry Sheerman, chairman of the Commons education committee, told The Guardian the scam was "terrifying". He suspects a database of qualifications will be needed and will raise the matter with Education Minister Char... read more |
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Academia
Posted by NHS Watch |
Last Reply November 14, 2005
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Started November 9, 2005 at 09:29 |
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We discussed this forum last night and to avoid any confusion we have decided to use the name Academia. For your information we are a group of companies that have decided to monitor the press and internet for misinformation regarding products marketed to the healthcare sector. The reason for this is because we need to uphold standards of ethics and efficacy and correct, or expose, individuals and companies that publish information that is misleading or untrue. All of the companies involved know each other and we even compete against each other. We have become progressively uneasy about some of the claims being made and that is the reason we have decided to do something about it. We have also decided to share information that could be generally useful in this important area of product marketing and development. We will be inviting new members to join our group, but it will be invitation only. New members will have to be proposed to the group and a ballot will be taken to ensur... read more |
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UVGI
Posted by conart |
Last Reply November 12, 2005
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Started November 8, 2005 at 18:25 |
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UVGI and products like the Nightingale are starting to be used to help in the fight agaisnt "Air borne" infections like MRSA http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=1077 |
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approved produts
Posted by gillian |
Last Reply November 8, 2005
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Started October 25, 2005 at 18:57 |
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i work as a senior housekeeper at a nursing home i was wondering if anyone could help me with any recomendations on products that are suitable for general cleaning in the nursing home other than the old fashion products ie:bleach, pine gel general purpose cleaners that are approved by the nhs |
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NHS approvals
Posted by Graham Winterton |
Last Reply November 7, 2005
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Started November 4, 2005 at 15:26 |
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Do any of the manufacturers and suppliers here have products that are NHS approved and can you please give details. Two particularly useful areas would be a disinfectant cleaner and an alcohol hand sanitiser. Thanks. |
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Isolation of MRSA positive patients
Posted by neil |
Last Reply November 3, 2005
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Started November 3, 2005 at 20:16 |
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I am the managing director of a UK company who has sourced a unique product for temporary isolation of patients with MRSA and other contagious deseases. The unit is an inflatable isolation lock/barrier that can fit over any standard door and it is completely disposable. It is inflated within 10 minutes and can turn any room into a temporay isolation suite by controling the air pressure as a possitive or negative pressure environment. I have been amazed that this typem of system is being used extensively through europe and asia but we have had zero interest from UK hospitals. The unit is inexpensive and can be easilly stored on site until required. I am sure that it can represent enormous savings for healthcare trusts who are spending huge amounts on providing isolation suites within hospitals. If anyone knows of sites who would be intersted in trialing such a unit then we would be willing to supply a unit for trials |
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moved to product forum
Posted by moya |
Last Reply October 24, 2005
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Started October 24, 2005 at 20:51 |
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Posted: October 24, 2005 at 16:07 Bill, it looks like we were responding at the same time. My response is to Samantha's posting. This is turning into something sinister and detracting from something we all agree on, the fight against MRSA. If Dr C. is linked to this site, then may be someone should clarify that. It is a ligitimate question after all, but I believe it should be on the products forum. 8108 Re: a bit of decent journalism at last Reply #52 by Maria Posted: October 24, 2005 at 17:49 Just to clarify my posting above, there were other postings here that have been removed. I had suggested moving the whole thread to the products forum. So my comments will be read out of context. Please do not link this argument to my posting. My interest is in fighting MRSA and helping victims. I still think the whole thread should be moved to the products forum. 8115 Re: a bit of decent journalism at last Reply #53 by Bev Posted: October 24, 2... read more |
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removed to product forum
Posted by moya |
Last Reply October 24, 2005
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Started October 24, 2005 at 16:46 |
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antibacterial protection Started by june collen Posted: October 24, 2005 at 16:32 When I went into hospital last year to have my son, I was terrified about contracting an infection, let alone MRSA. In fact, I took along my own cleaning kit with me - and used it! I have now developed a Kit for patients going into hospital, which should give them added protection from picking up unwanted bugs. The Zapp-it kit consists of 5 products, all anti-bacterial, and two additionally effective against MRSA. For more information, visit the site at www.zapp-it.co.uk or telephone 0845-0034 295 for further information. I truely believe that the precautions that I took during my stay prevented me from coming home with anything other than my baby. The two others on the ward at the same time as me were not so lucky. |
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Immuno-stimulator
Posted by Jim Humphries |
Last Reply October 20, 2005
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Started October 20, 2005 at 13:46 |
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What is the "immuno-stimulator" mentioned in the description of Pearson & Black's Going Into Hospital Kit on the MRSA Support page? |
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paper products
Posted by paul scanlon |
Last Reply October 12, 2005
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Started October 12, 2005 at 09:48 |
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Re: mrsa cures, paper Reply #2 by Paul Scanlon Posted: October 10, 2005 at 13:29 As a supplier of printed stationery to several hospitals, case note folders, letterheads, continuation sheets, dividers, mount sheets, consent to operation forms etc all of which come into contact with patients and health care workers from consultants - nurses - clerical staff, I know of a paper based product that can reduce MRSA, what is the opinion of the forum regarding this product? |
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