Few terms strike as much concern in hospitals and laboratories worldwide as MRSA. It is really a serious challenge for medical professionals(especially Nurses, Doctors and Medical Laboratory Scientists) and patients alike. But what exactly is MRSA, and why does it matter so much to you? What is MRSA? Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, commonly known as […]
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In the battle against healthcare-associated infections, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) appears to be most common compared to others like ESBL, VRE, and CPE. MRSA is a significant concern in healthcare settings, challenging medical professionals and hospitals to implement robust prevention strategies. Below are ten proven methods that healthcare facilities can adopt to combat MRSA effectively […]
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I assume you are searching for signs and symptoms of MRSA infection. This article is for you. Vigilance is critical in healthcare and even in our personal lives. One infection that demands our utmost attention (among others like ESBL)is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This bacterium strain has evolved to resist many common antibiotics, making early […]
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MacConkey Agar is an essential medium used in microbiology labs to isolate and differentiate Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Enterobacteriaceae. Its importance spans clinical diagnostics, research, and food safety testing. Composition of MacConkey Agar MacConkey Agar’s main components include: Lactose: Acts as a fermentable carbohydrate. Bile salts: Inhibits gram-positive organisms. Neutral red: pH indicator to detect fermentation […]
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For those of us working in medical laboratories, stool samples for TB diagnosis are not common, and faeces may not seem connected to Tuberculosis at first glance. They’re often dismissed as ‘dirty, smelling samples’ that we, as medical scientists, may not appreciate, but we have no choice. As a medical laboratory scientist, I’ve seen it […]
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Have you ever heard of a “superbug” that’s resistant to most antibiotics? Well, let me introduce you to MRSA infection, a bacterial infection that’s a concern in healthcare settings and communities alike. In this article, I will explain what it is, how it spreads, and, most importantly, how you can protect yourself and your loved […]
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You may not know what meconium ileus means, however, the name given to the very first stool (poo) that your baby passes within 24 to 48 hours after birth is called Meconium. This poo (meconium) is not from the food the babe eats after delivery, like breast milk. Meconium forms in a baby’s […]
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Gram Stain Quality control is one of the most neglected practices in less organised laboratories. Gram Stain is the simplest and most important test in medical microbiology laboratories. This was developed by a man called Hans Christian Gram in 1884. One thing a good medical laboratory does is to have a quality […]
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We all asked about the best specialty in Medical Laboratory Science, especially during our penultimate year when we wanted to choose majors and minors. I had to call some of my senior colleagues for advice because I needed clarification about which to choose. If you are here because of the same issues, know you are […]
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The Republic of Ireland is an attractive destination for many Healthcare Professionals, including Medical Laboratory Scientists. The country has a good healthcare system, a strong economy, excellent career opportunities, and a high standard of living—a quiet place to live and raise a family if you ask me. Before I begin, I want to let […]