The full name for MRSA is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). These are bacteria resistant to medicines called methicillin-type antibiotics, and are sometimes referred to as ’superbugs’.
About MRSA
S. aureus is a member of the Staphylococcus family of bacteria. S. aureus bacteria are common - it’s estimated that one in three healthy people carry this type [...]
Category Archives: Health Management
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
August 31, 2008 – 1:20 am
MRSA Against Infection
August 19, 2008 – 7:32 am
It’s important to note that we carry certain microorganism on our skin and in our noses all the time. Staphylococcus aureus is particularly fond of noses, because they provide moisture and warmth — just what that “bug” needs to live comfortably. MRSA is simply staphylococcus aureus that has changed itself genetically in order to survive [...]
Nutrition Guides For Better Health
July 18, 2008 – 8:12 pm
For the person who’s overweight, there never seems to be any help at hand. Oh sure there are diets and fad diets by the bowlful, but what kind of support is there really for you if you want to lose weight? You’d be surprised at how many people feel this way, and those same people [...]
Health Insurance Basics - All About Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
June 16, 2008 – 11:56 pm
A Health Savings Account is an account that is owned by an individual used to pay for current and future medical expenses. These accounts are offered in conjunction with a “High Deductible Health Plan.”
High Deductible Health Plans are health insurance policies that do not cover first dollar medical expenses, other than preventative care. They can [...]
Health And Medical Insurance - Comparing Managed Care Health Plans
June 14, 2008 – 11:50 pm
Health insurance plans have been forced to take action to contain costs of quality health care delivery as health care costs have skyrocketed. Health insurance premiums, deductibles and co-pays have steadily increased, and health insurance companies have implemented certain strategies for reducing health care costs. “Managed care” describes a group of strategies aimed at reducing [...]