Yes, it's disgusting, but...
A tiny sponge camouflaged as a red blood cell could soak up toxins ranging from anthrax to snake venom, new research suggests. The new "nanosponge," described April 14 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, takes advantage of the fact that many threats, from superbugs to E. coli, use the same strategies to damage cells. The nanoparticles, also called nanosponges, act as decoys that lure and inactivate the deadly compounds. When injected into mice, the tiny decoys protect mice against lethal doses of a toxin produced by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Follow-up studies need to be done in humans. But if those are positive,...
A new study throws light on the manner in which microscopic sponges conquer the superbug MRSA. These sponges maneuver through the bloodstream and evade the toxins. The study conducted by US scientists highlights that these nanosponges have the potential of reducing alpha-haemolysin toxin produced by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The study showed that 89%of mice, on which the trial was conducted, survive lethal infections. After the cure, it was found that 44%of the animals survived. In addition to this, the study also says that sponges can also defeat toxin from the food bug Escherichia coli (E. coli) and venom from poisonous...
Tattoo artists can minimize the risk of infection by using inks that have been formulated or processed to ensure they are free from disease-causing bacteria, and avoiding the use of non-sterile water to dilute the inks or wash the skin. Non-sterile water includes tap, bottled, filtered or distilled water. Consumers should know that the ointments often provided by tattoo parlors are not effective against these infections. NTM infections may look similar to allergic reactions, which means they might be easily misdiagnosed and treated ineffectively. Once an infection is diagnosed, health care providers will prescribe appropriate antibiotic treatment according to Katz. Such treatment...
Bloodborne Pathogens Standards for Permanent Makeup Artists, Tattoo Artists, Piercers and Branders Hep B & MRSA © Permanent cosmetics, body piercings, and Body art have seen a steady rise in the last decade and with it the challenges associated in the generation of the said procedures. Many states have passed guidelines or regulations that govern this varied subject matter. For these guidelines, we recommend that you check with your local Board of Health, if you have specific questions about your state requirements, this will keep you proactive and in the “know” for what is needed as a practitioner. Since puncturing (tattooing) or piercing/branding of...
Barrier film,we just can’t live without it!...