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Hospital infections down but new strains emerging
Controlling hospital infections such as salmonella and E.coli must be a priority, say experts. While there has been a drop in rates of the superbug MRSA and C. difficile, other infections like E. coli appear to have taken their place, they say. (BBC)
One in 12 children in hospital 'catch infections'
Almost in one in ten babies and toddlers in hospital are infected with potentially life threatening bugs they have caught on the wards, a government study has found. A survey of more than 50,000 hospital patients at more than 100 hospitals has found that one in 16 had an infection associated with their health care. (Telegraph)

FRIDAY 11th MAY 2012

Watchdog supports Botox headache jabs
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) published final draft guidance recommending the anti–wrinkle jab for migraine, headaches that can cause nausea and disturb vision. Nice has been advising the NHS whether the benefits of using Botox, or botulinum toxin, to treat chronic migraine represented value for money. The treatment would cost the NHS around £350 for a 12–week course. (Telegraph)

FRIDAY 4th MAY 2012

Hand hygiene campaign 'cut superbug infections'
The campaign to improve hand hygiene in hospitals in England and Wales contributed to a significant fall in the rates of superbug infections, according to a report. The study published on the BMJ website showed the amount of soap and hand gel being used tripled during the campaign. (BBC, Telegraph, Independent)