Probiotic Proves Its Might for Staph Decolonization
A Bacillus subtilis probiotic demonstrated the ability to wipe out most Staphylococcus aureus colonization without altering the gut microbiome, a placebo-controlled phase II study conducted in Thailand showed. Of 115 healthy individuals with natural S. aureus colonization, 30 days of the probiotic led to a 96.8% reduction in S. aureus in stool (P<0.0001) and a […]
Pathogens Head for Surgical Helmets During Orthopedic Surgeries
Bacterial colonization of surgical helmets, a prophylactic aspirin regimen for venous thromboembolism (VTE), and the value of virtual visits in pediatric orthopedics were examined in several studies at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting. Pathogens and Surgical Helmets Nearly three-fourths of a sample of surgical helmets and surgeons’ foreheads swabbed after a day’s worth […]