Skin Infection May Be MRSA
One of the keys to preventing the spread of the antibiotic-resistant skin infection or "super bug" known as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA") is proper identification and treatment...
View ArticlePreventing MRSA and Other Skin Diseases in Athletics
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) has issued a position statement on preventing MRSA and other skin diseases among athletes at all levels, from youth to professionals. The statement,...
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Sports Camps Are MRSA Hot Spots
As your child goes off to camp this summer, whether it be a sports- or old-fashioned general-interest camp, health experts say parents and kids need to be on the lookout for MRSA and other skin...
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Skin Infections in Athletics: Preventing, Recognizing & Treating
Skin infections in athletes, including community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), are extremely common. A new position statement by the National Athletic Trainers'...
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Wash Hands To Prevent Spread of Skin Infections
Good hand hygiene, including correct hand-washing technique, is the single most important practice in reducing the spread of skin infections, says a new position statement by the National Athletic...
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MRSA Skin Infections Are Preventable
With the beginning of the fall youth sports season come injuries. Many common injuries, such as sprains, strains, fractures and concussions,1 are hard to prevent. Some injuries, however, including...
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CHG-Medicated Soap Helps Prevent MRSA Spread: Study
Using soaps medicated with 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is more effective in preventing the spread of community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than...
View ArticleSafety Comes First, No Matter Sport or Season
The winter sports season is in full swing, and spring sports are a ways off, but safety comes first, no matter what the sport or the season.read more
View ArticleDoes Body Shaving Increase MRSA Risk?
Staph skin infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are a well-documented complication of participation on athletic teams, with football teams, in particular,...
View ArticleTexas Youth Football Program: Ten Ways It Is Walking The Talk On Safety
Participation in youth sports in general, and in youth football in particular, is on the decline in some parts of the nation. One of the biggest factors driving the decline is a concern about...
View ArticleSkin Infection May Be MRSA
One of the keys to preventing the spread of the antibiotic-resistant skin infection or "super bug" known as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA") is proper identification and treatment...
View ArticlePreventing MRSA and Other Skin Diseases in Athletics
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) has issued a position statement on preventing MRSA and other skin diseases among athletes at all levels, from youth to professionals. The statement,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sports Camps Are MRSA Hot Spots
As your child goes off to camp this summer, whether it be a sports- or old-fashioned general-interest camp, health experts say parents and kids need to be on the lookout for MRSA and other skin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Skin Infections in Athletics: Preventing, Recognizing & Treating
Skin infections in athletes, including community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), are extremely common. A new position statement by the National Athletic Trainers'...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wash Hands To Prevent Spread of Skin Infections
Good hand hygiene, including correct hand-washing technique, is the single most important practice in reducing the spread of skin infections, says a position statement by the National Athletic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MRSA Skin Infections Are Preventable
With the beginning of the winter youth sports season come injuries. Many common injuries, such as sprains, strains, fractures and concussions,1 are hard to prevent. Some injuries, however, including...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CHG-Medicated Soap Helps Prevent MRSA Spread: Study
Using soaps medicated with 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is more effective in preventing the spread of community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than...
View ArticleSafety Comes First, No Matter Sport or Season
The winter sports season is in full swing, and spring sports are a ways off, but safety comes first, no matter what the sport or the season.read more
View ArticleDoes Body Shaving Increase MRSA Risk?
Staph skin infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are a well-documented complication of participation on athletic teams, with football teams, in particular,...
View ArticleTexas Youth Football and Cheer Program: Ten Ways It Is Walking The Talk On...
Participation in youth sports in general, and in youth football in particular, is on the decline in some parts of the nation. One of the biggest factors driving the decline is a concern about...
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