US scientists say they have bred a genetically modified (GM) mosquito that can resist malaria infection. The scientists put a new “resistance” gene into the mosquito’s own DNA, using a gene editing method called Crispr. And when the GM mosquitoes mated – their offspring inherited the same resistance, PNAS journal reports. In theory, if <mark...
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[…] Center in San Jose, Calif., said it was notified in mid-November that an employee who worked “in the area of the newborn nursery” had been given the diagnosis, with the potential to infect hospital staff and patients, including the newborns. The potential exposure occurred between August <mark...
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From CBC.ca: The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says initial indications are this year’s flu season is starting earlier than usual and the dominant strain will be stronger than last year’s. Lead researcher Dr. Danuta Skowronski says, although it’s impossible to forecast the flu season, an “unusually early number of outbreaks” of the influenza virus H3N2 has already been detected at long-term care facilities. Typically the flu season doesn’t...
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[…] that tore through West Africa in 2014 claimed 11,310 lives, far more than any previous outbreak. A combination of factors contributed to its savagery, among them a mobile population, crumbling public health systems, official neglect, and hazardous burial practices. But new research suggests another impetus: The virus may have evolved a new weapon against its human hosts. In studies...
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From the Washington Post: Ebola has proven itself a tricky foe to get rid of in the human body. In numerous cases in which it was thought to be gone and patients fully recovered, the virus has been found in the eyes, semen, amniotic fluid, placenta, breast milk and central nervous system. Now...
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[…] very small % of all enterococci isolated in B.C. 4. Community versus hospital incidence: Further epidemiologic investigation is required to meaningfully separat e the isolates arising from the community or arising in the hospital setting. Breaking the number s down into those reported by community laboratories and those reported by <mark...
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[…] Discriminatory Power Strain Typing: By Phenotype BCCDC Public Health Laboratory Molecular Epidemiology • Molecular tools provides info on strain relatedness • Use of molecular methods coupled with conventional epidemiological tools, to identify potentially linked cases and aid in the investigation of outbreaks • Choice of methods depends on pathogen, epidemiology, reference database, etc A. Strain typing B. Epidemiology C....
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[…] Hosted by Paul Webber paul@webbertraining.com www.webbertraining.com May 26, 2017 Objectives Review current recommendations regarding peripheral IV dwell time Discuss framework for launching protected clinical indication as part of a comprehensive infection prevention program Propose process and outcome surveillance measures to evaluate the success of interventions in the context of a hospital who has achieved success with this policy change...
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[…] one from a 62-year-old patient in Ottawa and two from ground beef sold in Ontario. “To see it show up was a surprise for me,” Mulvey said. “It supports that there’s global dissemination of this gene already … we’re now going to have to look back even prior to (2010), because maybe it’s been around for even longer.” Read <mark...
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[…] researcher Junjiu Huang one of the 10 people who mattered in 2015 for being the first to use the CRISPR system to edit the DNA of (non-viable) human embryos. Last month, researchers from UC Irvine and UC San Diego showed how mosquitoes genetically modified using the CRISPR system can be programmed to fight...
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[…] of biophysical chemistry at the University of Bath, the inventors of the new bandage, which has not yet been tested in humans, say it could be used to alert health-care professionals to an infection early enough to prevent the patient from getting sick. In some cases it may even be able help avoid <mark...
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[…] used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The grey-green clay, known as Kisolite, has been used for centuries by the Heiltsuk First Nations to treat a range of ailments, including ulcerative colitis, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns. Locals have also historically used the clay for eczema, acne and psoriasis. Now, UBC researchers say the clay exhibits...
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Pierre Parneix pierre.parneix@chu-bordeaux.fr @peyo3319 Root Cause Analysis used in the field of infection control October 15, 2015 www.webbertraining.com Hosted by Dr. Hugo Sax University Hospital Zurich 2 3 4 http://www.chfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Vincent-Essentials-of-Patient-Safety-2012.pdf 5 http://www.chfg.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Vincent-Essentials-of-Patient-Safety-2012.pdf RCA and infection control 6 http://www.ccecqa.asso.fr/page/prage contralateral pain in the foreground , no cross checking prior induction (no check list), absence of marking on the...
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Influencing and Engaging Physicians How to manipulate physicians Mirror mirror on the ward, who’s the most narcissistic of them all? Pathologic personality traits in health care Bucknall et al., CMAJ December 8, 2015 vol 187 Outline • Importance of physician engagement • Lessons from PHARMA • Apply tactics to manage outliers "Securing greater physician engagement at all levels is critical...
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The following information is being shared early to facilitate awareness and planning for National Infection Control Week, observed in Canada this year on October 14th to 18th 2024. The week serves as a reminder of the critical importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) in safeguarding people in health-care...
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[…] Tel: 604 -875 -4844 ext 22983 Email: picnet@phsa.ca Disclaim er The information in this report aims to increase awareness of healthcare- associated infections in the acute care facilities for healthcare providers, decision makers, patients , and the public. This report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for...
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[…] 604 -707 -2667 Fax: 604- 707-2649 Email: picnet@phsa.ca Disclaim er The information in this report aims to increase awareness of healthcare- associated infections in the acute care facilities for healthcare providers, decision makers, patients , and the public. This report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for...
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[…] if there are any vendors you do not wish to be located next to: Hilton Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC Exhibitor/Sponsor Options Our credit card authorization form is on the next tab; please print the form and sign, then return to us by fax or email.Cheques should be made payable to Provincial Infection Control Network of BC . Representative...
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