USA Hockey Magazine published a great article about MRSA infections and hockey players.

"Bacteria can lurk on the equipment, which allows a means for infection to spread quickly among teammates, opponents and through an entire athletic program."

Read the entire story online to learn about the dangers of stinky equipment!

1.08.2008
FDA Approves First Rapid Blood Test for MRSA
The Federal Drug Administration recently announced that it has approved the first rapid blood test for MRSA, called the BD GeneOhm StaphSR assay, which delivers results in only two hours. This is a major advancement in fighting against deadly MRSA infection because doctors can identify MRSA quicker and administer the correct medical protocol earlier. More effective diagnosis and treatment saves lives. To read more about this new test, click here.