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!

3.18.2008
MRSA in Facelift Patients
Not surprisingly, the rate of MRSA infections in patients who receive facelifts has risen. The report published in the current issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery said doctors who perform face-lifts may want to start screening patients to track down those who may be at risk. It is recommended that before any elective surgery, as part of the preoperative evaluation, a patient's full medical history should include information on possible prior contacts with persons at high risk for carrying MRSA. To read more, click here.