Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 30, 2011

OMG, there are bacteria on my paper towels! Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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That paper towel you use in the bathroom could be carrying bacteria: study

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Evaluation of bacterial contaminants found on unused paper towels and possible postcontamination after handwashing: A pilot study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 5, 2011

C. difficile outbreak in Souther Ontarion hospitals Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Deadly superbug outbreak hits problem-plagued network of Ontario hospitals

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 3, 2011

Source of E.coli outbreak in Europe remains elusive Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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E. coli in Europe outbreak never seen before

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 13, 2010

Antibiotic resistance comes from many sources and behaviours Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Canadians abusing antibiotics: doctors

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 12, 2010

Novel superbug mechanism found Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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British scientists discover new superbug resistant to strongest antibiotics

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Emergence of a new antibiotic resistance mechanism in India, Pakistan, and the UK: a molecular, biological, and epidemiological study