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May
May
Could a microscopic bacterium you don’t even know you’re carrying be the single biggest threat to your £7,500 facelift or £5,000 rhinoplasty…
06
May
May
In the 2024-2025 financial year, the proportion of superficial surgical site infections caused by MRSA rose to 3.3%, according to data from the UK…
05
May
May
Did you know that a rapid commercial PCR test for MRSA can have a 12.9% rate of false positives simply because of a biological quirk? Research…
04
May
May
If you’re preparing for a scheduled surgery, you might worry that a positive screening result means you have a dangerous, active infection. The…
03
May
May
A single nasal swab is no longer enough to guarantee you’re clear of MRSA before a major procedure. If you’re preparing for an upcoming surgery, the…
02
May
May
Could a simple swab collected in your own bedroom really be the key to keeping your surgery date on track? Many patients worry that choosing reliable…
01
May
May
Last Tuesday, Sarah discovered her elective surgery was only 72 hours away, but her required pre-operative MRSA screening had been overlooked. The…
30
Apr
Apr
What if your long awaited surgery was cancelled on the very morning of the procedure because of a simple administrative oversight or an undetected…
29
Apr
Apr
Imagine arriving at the hospital for your scheduled bypass, only to be told minutes before admission that your operation is cancelled. For many…
28
Apr
Apr
Walking into a hospital corridor and seeing a bright yellow “Contact Precautions” sign on your loved one’s door can feel like hitting a wall of…