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89The Walkerton Incident
On May 24th, 2000, seven people died of whom were seniors and children from a deadly strain of pathogens (E. coli O157.H7 and Campylobacter). More than 2,300 people in the town of Walkerton, Ontario were negatively affected, which echoed an unfortunate tragedy in the headlines across Canada. How this happened, the causation, the consequences, and the issues leading up to this detrimental event are important in understanding the factors that caused it.
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86Reduce Hospital Employee Injuries
Hospital medical workers face varied and numerous health and injury risks while at work, including strains and sprains from lifting, chemical hazards, radiation, blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases, sharps, and security problems. A...
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82How Pink Slime was Introduced into our Food Supply
(Warning: You may not want to read this just before or right after a meal!) By now, everyone not living in a cave has heard about the ground meat additive "Pink Slime" contained in fast food burgers, tacos and, indeed, approved for the U.S....
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84Chronic Hives (Urticaria) Can Be Symptom of Autoimmune Disease While Angioedema Can Be Treated
I recommend always consulting a physician when hives appear. Chronic Hives If you have ever experienced red round skin splotches (called welts or wheals), you know that they can appear suddenly developing into a full scale rash. The hives are...
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83A Historical Microbiology Lesson: Pathogens and Infectious Diseases of Medieval Times in Europe
Living in the Medieval times was no simple feat for any class or culture of people. In addition to pillagers and thieves, political corruption, and ongoing famine, the people also had to suffer through infectious diseases that were untreatable and inevitably incurable. Had the doctors of the Medieval Era been as educated as the doctors of today, maybe some of these pathogens could have been eradicated; however, these "intelligent men" were not even aware of the fact that these tiny cells or bein
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83How to Reuse Old Potting Soil Safely
Lower the cost and reduce the hassle of filling seasonal containers by reusing last year’s potting soil. To minimize risk to your plants and maximize the effectiveness of used soil, follow these recycling tips.
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79How Infections Spread in the Workplace - Sites, Causes, Prevention Strategies
Infection control in the workplace begins by assuming that everyone is potentially infectious and the environment is dirty and highly infectious. Is this too tough? No, because the workplace is a major source infection over which you have very little control.
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83The Ugly Truth about Public Swimming Pools and Recreational Water Illnesses
While reading this morning's newspaper, this headline caught my eye: "Phoenix closes all city pools." The article explained that an intestinal parasite called Cryptosporidium was discovered at one location. There is one confirmed case in addition to...
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80Helping Those Amazing Hummingbirds: Hummingbird Feeders
Hummingbird feeders and how to provide an appropriate diet for them. Video of David Attenbourough and picture from my friend Christian Ziegler, National Geographic
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80McDonald's Inappropriate Response To Allegations Of Unsanitary Play Areas
An inappropriate response on the part of MC Donald's corporation in regards to dirty play areas, areas contaminated with pathogens that could result in serious illness. Corporate responsibility to help insure health and safety of patrons visiting their businesses.
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