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Videos: Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin Discuss Their UFC 106 Rematch

2009-10-31T16:48:00.000-07:00

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10 November Tussles Worth Watching fedor rogers

2009-10-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

As 2009 hits the home stretch, the stars come out. The world’s best fighters, even those who have remained relatively quiet, remember awards, titles, fame and fortune are up for grabs at the end of the year. More than a dozen athletes who are recognized as top 10 fighters in their respective weight classes -- and even a couple of pound-for-pound kings -- will ply their trades in November. Still, there are some unusual cases of hardship this month.

At any other time, fights involving heavy hitters like former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin, reigning Strikeforce light heavyweight titleholder Gegard Mousasi and Takeshi Inoue might have been guaranteed a spot in the top 10. Not this time.

As always, the list does not necessarily focus on the major bouts you already know to watch, but rather on fights from all over the planet that are worth seeing.

10. Ivan Mussardo vs. Philipp Schranz
La Onda “Manto Cup,” Nov. 1 -- Magdeburg, Germany

Two of the finest unsigned welterweight talents in Europe will clash when Italy’s Mussardo meets Austria’s Schranz. Both men like to stand and bang, but they are equally well-versed on the ground thanks to extensive training under Augusto Frota and Jorge Balarin, respectively. This Alpine duel was originally set to take place in the summer of last year in Basle, Switzerland, and La Onda promoter Sascha Poppendieck has jumped at the chance of adding this super fight to an already impressive card.

9. Wander Braga vs. Alberto Crane
Called Out MMA 2, Nov. 14 -- Ontario, Calif.

A handful of fighters were so far ahead of their time that they were successful during the “dark ages” of MMA but unable to reap the success they deserve. Frank Shamrock is one of them; Braga is another. This Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt ruled the mid 1990s with an iron hand in Brazil and returned from a five-year break to succeed inside the World Extreme Cagefighting and King of the Cage promotions in 2003-04. After another five-year hiatus, he returned this summer and lost for the first time as a professional mixed martial artist. Braga will try to eliminate the mistakes he made in his defeat to Gabe Ruediger, as he takes on Crane, another UFC veteran.

8. Michal Fijalka vs. Dave Dalgliesh
Beast of the East “Grabowski vs. Overeem,” Nov. 14 -- Gdynia, Poland

The collaboration between Dutch promoter Beast of the East and Polish fight gear manufacturer Pit Bull West Coast represents the alliance that is supposed to save Polish MMA. So far this year, the sport has been plagued in Poland by cancellations of major events, and the whole scene longs for Beasts of the East to succeed. Arguably the most competitive matchup on the stacked card pits the last KSW tournament champion, Dalgliesh, against Fijalka, an undefeated powerhouse spawned by the Polish monster forge Berserker’s Team in Szczecin.

7. Ryuichi Miki vs. Masaaki Sugawara
Shooto “Revolutionary Exchanges 3,” Nov. 23 -- Tokyo

All lovers of highly technical fighting should mark Shooto’s third installment of its “Revolutionary Exchanges” series with a big red cross, as two of Japan’s most talented flyweights look to remain fixtures in the world’s top ten rankings. Miki finds himself on the rebound after his first defeat in more than three years -- a tough unanimous decision loss against Yasuhiro Urushitani in September. It may prove equally difficult for him to bounce back, as he takes on another experienced ring wolf in Sugawara.

6. Che Mills vs. Jim Wallhead
Knuckleup at the Manor “Mills vs. Wallhead,” Nov. 1 -- Newport, Wales

Fledgling promotion Knuckle Up comes in strong with an intriguing bout between two of the UK’s top welterweights. Wallhead has emerged as the top 170-pound fighter in Europe yet to be signed by a major promotion. Mills came onto the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” with a plenty of hype following two knockout wins over current Dream champion Marius Zaromskis. However, he had the bad luck of facing eventual winner James Wilks in the first round. The winner of this one will make a strong case that he belongs on a bigger stage.

5. Fabricio Monteiro vs. Edilberto de Oliveira
Win Fight & Entertainment 5, Nov. 21 -- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Brazilian MMA is clearly on the rise again, with Bitetti Combat Nordeste putting on a major event recently, Jungle Fight firing on all cylinders and WFE coming into the frame. The promotion, from the northeast coast of Brazil, has compiled its strongest card so far, co-headlined by a battle between the Japan-experienced Monteiro and UFC veteran Oliveira. Gracie Fusion’s Monteiro suffered a tough loss to Jorge Michelan last month and will be extra motivated against “Crocota,” who has finished his last three WFE opponents.

4. Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy
UFC 105 “Couture vs. Vera,” Nov. 14 -- Manchester, England

One man’s joy is another man’s sorrow. Martin Kampmann was supposed to fight Swick in a title eliminator in September but instead faced Dan Hardy’s teammate, Paul Daley, after Swick had to pass due to injury. Kampmann came out on the wrong end of a “Semtex” knockout. Hardy, the 27-year-old Nottingham, England, native now stands just one win away from challenging from UFC gold. Swick may have something to say about those plans, but it remains to be seen what kind of shape he will enter in after continuous injury woes.

3. Jorge Santiago vs. Mamed Khalidov
Sengoku “Eleventh Battle,” Nov. 7 -- Tokyo

For some, it may look like a tune-up fight for Santiago before the American Top Team ace defends his Sengoku middleweight crown against a deserving Japanese challenger. For others, it represents a significant opportunity for one of Europe’s brightest prospects to legitimize the European fight scene in the Land of the Rising Sun. Khalidov has fought his tail off in recent years, beating UFC veteran Igor Pokrajac and most recently former Pride Fighting Championships veteran Daniel Acacio. Can he reap the rewards now, or will he fall prey to the world-ranked Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt?

2. Mike Thomas Brown vs. Jose Aldo
WEC 44 “Brown vs. Aldo,” Nov. 18 -- Las Vegas

Another of American Top Team’s champions will actually have to put his belt on the line. Brown will put his coveted title up for grabs for the third time when he takes on Aldo, the Brazilian sensation who has torn through the WEC ranks. An Andrei Pederneiras protégé, Aldo represents everything good about mixed martial arts. Aldo, an exciting young prospect, feels comfortable in every position and has pleased fans stateside with his spectacular knockouts. A perfect battle between experience and youth, wrestling and jiu-jitsu, Brown vs. Aldo promises to be a barnburner.

1. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers
Strikeforce/M-1 Global “Fedor vs. Rogers,” Nov. 7 -- Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Even though he may not have gained mass appeal in the United States yet, Emelianenko remains a transcendent figure in the sport. Beyond reproach after two first-round destructions of two former UFC champions, his supporters and critics alike will watch in awe as he steps into the cage for the first time. He will takes on Rogers, an undefeated knockout machine, in the main event of Strikeforce’s debut on CBS.

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TUF 10 Episode 7 Video

2009-10-29T08:46:00.000-07:00

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Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua UFC 104

2009-10-26T09:48:00.001-07:00

Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua UFC 104

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Dana White's UFC 104 Video Blog - Oct. 24

2009-10-24T18:19:00.000-07:00

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Dana White Denies Kimbo Got Special Treatment on 'TUF 10', Hypes UFC 104 + More

2009-10-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

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Even After Gruesome Arm Injury, Razak Al-Hassan Still Thinks Tapping Out Is For Bitches

2009-10-22T07:31:00.001-07:00

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Fedor vs. Rogers Showtime Ramps Up Strikeforce Promotion With 'Fight Camp 360'

2009-10-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

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UFC Bookings/Rumors Roundup: Koscheck, Escudero, Griffin, Daley + More

2009-10-19T07:19:00.000-07:00

The UFC is reportedly making its first visit to Virginia for UFC Fight Night 20 (January 11th; Fairfax), and the lineup is starting to come together. Here's what we're hearing:

— Josh Koscheck (13-4), fresh off his first-round TKO over Frank Trigg at UFC 103, will be taking on Mike Pierce (9-1), who most recently scored a big upset over Brock Larson in his Octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 19. Koscheck is under the impression that he'll be getting Georges St. Pierre soon, though he's probably still in line after his teammate Mike Swick.

— TUF 8 winner Efrain Escudero (12-0) and Nik Lentz (17-3-1) have agreed to meet each other in a lightweight bout. Escudero's last win was a first-round TKO over Cole Miller at UFC 103, while Lentz defeated Rafaello Oliveira by decision at the same event. Not exactly a step up the ladder for Escudero, but the UFC has a way of building up their TUF winners slowly.

— Chris Leben (18-6), who has dropped back-to-back fights to Michael Bisping and Jake Rosholt (with a steroid suspension sandwiched between them), could be facing a win-or-get-lost match against Jay Silva (5-2), who's also under the gun after losing his UFC debut to CB Dollaway at UFC Fight Night 19.

— Tom "Just Bleed" Lawlor (6-1) is expected to be on the card against hot middleweight prospect Aaron Simpson, who has ended all his fights by TKO, including his UFC appearances against Tim McKenzie and Ed Herman. Lawlor most recently choked out CB Dollaway in 55 seconds at UFC 100.

— UFC Fight Night 20 is also rumored to feature a scrap between 35-year-old King of the Cage welterweight champ Mike Guymon (11-2) and 20-year-old Canadian prospect Rory MacDonald (9-0).

In other booking news...

— Following his loss to Mike Pierce, Brock Larson (26-3) will attempt to rebound at UFC 106 (November 21st, Las Vegas) against HIT Squad product Brian Foster (12-4), who was submitted by Rick Story in his Octagon debut at UFC 103.

— After making a statement in his first UFC fight by TKO'ing Amir Sadollah (6-0) in 29 seconds, Johny Hendricks will take on another undefeated welterweight, Ricardo Funch, at UFC 107 (December 12th, Memphis).

— UFC 108 (January 2nd, Las Vegas) may feature the return of Paul Daley, who's fresh off his first-round storming of Martin Kampmann at UFC 103; Daley will reportedly face Carlos Condit, who scored his first UFC win with his split-decision over Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 19. The New year's event could also feature a lightweight battle between Tyson Griffin and Jim Miller.

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What Value Are Submission Attempts in Mixed Martial Arts?

2009-10-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

What Value Are Submission Attempts in Mixed Martial Arts?
by Luke Thomas on Oct 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT in News
The biggest issue is that many people -- some fighters included -- see submissions as an "all or nothing" proposition. Either your opponent taps, or there is no value in the technique at all. If that were the case, submissions shouldn't be a part of MMA at all if the technical application has no inherent value. Some rogue promoters are starting to run shows that feature both striking and ground-and-pound, but no submissions -- maybe that should be our goal.

As you point out, some readers and listeners outright admitted they reward a fighter for escaping a submission more than the fighter attacking, which is illogical on all levels. On top of that, the judging criteria set forth ages ago, which are supposed to be adhered to under the Unified Rules, recognize Cerrone's action. "Repeated threatening attempts at submission and reversal resulting in continuous defense from the top fighter" ... sounds like Cerrone-Henderson to me.

The issue is really about the fundamental value of any submission attempt. With striking, it is easy to assess whether strikes are clean, effective and efficient. With submissions, gauging the value of the technique is much more difficult, especially with regards to reconciling it against strikes, as is the case in the first round of Cerrone-Henderson.

I think in order to have a fair and equitable evaluation of striking and grappling, essentially apples and oranges, scoring needs to actually become a bit more abstract. I like to ask myself, "What fighter is being more dominant or threatening, forcing his opponent to continuously defend rather than attack, with emphasis on quality of technique?" I emphasize the "quality of technique" part, as well; many people lump all submission effort that don't yield taps together. However, there's a vast difference between the quality of execution that someone like Donald Cerrone showed and a fighter aimlessly squeezing a lukewarm guillotine.

I have very little to add except two comments. First, like Breen, I, too, scored the fight for Cerrone.

Second, I have had many discussions with top-level referees and athletic commission officials. One constant that was consistently articulated to me was that escapes are of very insignificant value in MMA. As they suggested, what makes a fight possible is offense. Defense is valuable and noteworthy, but defense alone does not create the essence of the fight. Fighting, in its purest form, is offense. Without someone taking action or initiating violence or choosing to press the fight, there is no fight. Simply escaping an offensive maneuver, as they suggest, only means they brought the offense of their opponent and the fight itself back to even at the moment of the escape since the escapee had been losing up until that point.

I place high value on submission attempts. As Breen suggests, not all attempts are created equal, but the notion that because escaping dominant holds or positions counts for points in wrestling, that therefore escaping submissions should count for points in MMA is highly misplaced. We are dealing with a highly different animal with alien values that underwrite what actions are meaningful (offensive with a finishing quotient) and which aren't. Submission attempts - good ones, ones that threaten even when they don't finish - are not negated because they fail. They are negated when inept judges deem them worthless for having less than perfect application.
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TUF 10 episode 5 fight finish. Justin Wren vs. Wes Sims

2009-10-15T09:22:00.000-07:00

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Video: Chuck Liddell Gets Mixed Reviews on 'Dancing With the Stars'

2009-09-23T19:02:00.000-07:00

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UFC Fight Night 19 Video Hype: Huerta, Cantwell, Guillard

2009-09-16T07:40:00.000-07:00

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2009-09-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

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2009-09-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

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Kimbo Slice vs Caterpillar: Security Software - UFC Fights | Norton

2009-09-10T11:04:00.000-07:00

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Videos: Miguel Torres "Hurt" Highlight, UFC 103 Extended Preview + More

2009-09-09T08:36:00.001-07:00

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UFC 105

2009-09-08T09:51:00.001-07:00

British standout Michael Bisping will return to the Octagon on Nov. 14, when he collides with Pride Fighting Championships veteran Denis Kang in one of the UFC 105 featured bouts at the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England. The promotion made the middleweight matchup official on Tuesday.

Bisping, the light heavyweight winner on Season 3 of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series, has not competed since he suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of two-time Olympian Dan Henderson at UFC 100 in July. The defeat, his first as a middleweight, snapped a three-fight winning streak for Bipsing, a 30-year-old Liverpool, England, native. Victories over Chris Leben and Matt Hamill anchor his resume, which includes 15 finishes.

The soon-to-be 32-year-old Kang has posted three wins in four fights. A former Spirit Martial Challenge heavyweight titleholder and Pride welterweight grand prix finalist, he last appeared at UFC 97 in April, when he earned a unanimous decision against Xavier Foupa-Pokam. From April 4, 2003 to Nov. 5, 2006, Kang enjoyed a 23-match unbeaten streak that included wins against UFC veterans Mark Weir and Akihiro Gono, plus a 15-second knockout of former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua. Twenty seven of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt’s 43 career victories have come by KO, technical knockout or submission.

In addition to the Bisping-Kang showdown, world-ranked welterweight Dan Hardy will lock horns with the unbeaten Dong Hyun Kim in a pivotal 170-pound tilt.

An emerging star, Hardy will carry a six-fight winning streak into the bout. The 27-year-old defeated Marcus Davis by split decision at UFC 99 in June but has not competed since. Based out of Team Rough House, the one-time Cage Warriors welterweight titleholder counts victories against Gono, UFC veteran Chad Reiner and former International Fight League mainstay Rory Markham among his 22 conquests. Hardy has not been finished in more than four years.

Kim, meanwhile, outpointed fast-rising Canadian T.J. Grant in a preliminary bout at UFC 100. The decorated 27-year-old Korean judoka cut his teeth inside the Japan-based Deep promotion, arriving in the UFC in 2008 with victories against Jason Tan and Matt Brown. Kim suffered a split decision loss to Karo Parisyan at UFC 94 in January, though the result of the match was later changed to a no contest after Parisyan tested positive for banned painkillers. Half of Kim’s 12 career wins have come by KO or TKO.

Other bouts rumored for the UFC 105 show include lightweight matchups pairing Aaron Riley with Ross Pearson and Terry Etim with Shannon Gugerty. A main event has not yet been announced.
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2009-08-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

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ufc 102. UFC® 102 COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA

2009-08-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

UFC® 102 COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA.
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corbinhas seminar

2009-08-02T16:56:00.000-07:00

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uFC 101

2009-07-29T10:19:00.000-07:00

WHO'S GONNA WIN BETWEEN bj AND FLORIAN,
My vote is on Florian by ref stoppage or unanimous decision.
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2009-07-27T11:29:00.000-07:00

Shinya aoki the kickboxer?
IN his dream fight shinya aoki fought south paw and kept it a stand up fight. who would of guessed? Do you think this is a smart move or him just becoming more well rounded?
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2009-07-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

ufc 101 Forrest versus anderson silva. Silva fights with patience in the beginning with a counter style until he gets the edge then closes in. Forrest use to only go forward and after his jardine loss learned to pick and choose his battles. If forrest has play the right strategy then he can out point silva and take the split or unanimous. Silva is the favorite by knock out or stoppage but never count out forrest.

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WEC 41 Mike BRown vs. Urijah Faber

2009-06-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

Urijah Faber broke his hand wearing WEC gloves. Which gloves offer you the most protection while fighting and training, but still allow you power for knock outs?

Well the Tiny Quano gloves are the gloves that the WEC use and the UFC quit using.

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hybrid training gloves

2009-03-16T20:02:00.000-07:00

I have been using a pair of combat sports hybrid training fight gloves and they are great. Just enough but not too much padding. They also didn't tear up like all the others.
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warning about gloves.

2009-02-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

These Combat Sports sparring CSI IMF Tech™ MMA Training Gloves have pros and cons.

Pros
1.Great padding-Unless your fedor is your partner these don't hurt to get hit with. All of the guys were scared when they first saw how small they were but everyone took turns taking and giving shots to the face with these on. The result was it is about as easy as it is gonna get.

Cons
1.Fit- since this is a complete open palm style glove they slide around too much on your hand.
2. design- your knuckles never feel good hitting the bag, pads, or person. The padding is akward for hitting, especially on hooks.
3.durability- POOR! all of the sets that we have are toast. the finger loops tear due to excesive stress from lack of support. the lack of reinforment on padding causes covering to rip open. in general these fall apart quickly.
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2008-12-29T22:35:00.001-08:00

Prevention
Hospitals are fighting back against MRSA infection by using surveillance systems that track bacterial outbreaks and by investigating products such as antibiotic-coated catheters and gloves that release disinfectants.
Still, the best way to prevent the spread of germs is for health care workers to wash their hands frequently, to properly disinfect hospital surfaces and to take other precautions, such as wearing gowns and gloves when working with people infected with resistant bacteria.
In the hospital, people who are infected or colonized with MRSA are placed in isolation to prevent the spread of MRSA. Visitors and health care workers caring for people in isolation may be required to wear protective garments and must follow strict hand-washing procedures.
What you can do in the hospitalHere's what you can do to protect yourself, family members or friends from health care-associated infections.
Ask all hospital staff to wash their hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before touching you — every time.
Wash your own hands frequently.
Make sure that intravenous tubes and catheters are inserted under sterile conditions, for example, the person inserting them wears a gown, gloves and mask and sterilizes your skin first.
What you can do in your communityProtecting yourself from MRSA in your community — which might be just about anywhere — may seem daunting, but these common-sense precautions can help reduce your risk:
Wash your hands. Careful hand washing remains your best defense against germs. Scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet. Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol for times when you don't have access to soap and water.
Keep personal items personal. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, sheets, razors, clothing and athletic equipment. MRSA spreads on contaminated objects as well as through direct contact.
Keep wounds covered. Keep cuts and abrasions clean and covered with sterile, dry bandages until they heal. The pus from infected sores may contain MRSA, and keeping wounds covered will help keep the bacteria from spreading.
Shower after athletic games or practices. Shower immediately after each game or practice. Use soap and water. Don't share towels.
Sit out athletic games or practices if you have a concerning infection. If you have a wound that's draining or appears infected — for example, is red, swollen, warm to the touch or tender — consider sitting out athletic games or practices until the wound has healed.
Sanitize linens. If you have a cut or sore, wash towels and bed linens in a washing machine set to the "hot" water setting (with added bleach, if possible) and dry them in a hot dryer. Wash gym and athletic clothes after each wearing.
Get tested. If you have a skin infection that requires treatment, ask your doctor if you should be tested for MRSA. Doctors may prescribe drugs that aren't effective against antibiotic-resistant staph, which delays treatment and creates more resistant germs. Testing specifically for MRSA may get you the specific antibiotic you need to effectively treat your infection.
Use antibiotics appropriately. When you're prescribed an antibiotic, take all of the doses, even if the infection is getting better. Don't stop until your doctor tells you to stop. Don't share antibiotics with others or save unfinished antibiotics for another time. Inappropriate use of antibiotics, including not taking all of your prescription and overuse, contributes to resistance. If your infection isn't improving after a few days of taking an antibiotic, contact your doctor. -mayo clinic
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2008-12-16T08:55:00.000-08:00

Treatments and drugs
Both hospital- and community-associated strains of MRSA still respond to certain medications. In hospitals and care facilities, doctors often rely on the antibiotic vancomycin to treat resistant germs. CA-MRSA may be treated with vancomycin or other antibiotics that have proved effective against particular strains. Although vancomycin saves lives, it may become less effective as well. Some hospitals are already seeing strains of MRSA that are less easily killed by vancomycin.
In some cases, antibiotics may not be necessary. For example, doctors may drain a superficial abscess caused by MRSA rather than treat the infection with drugs. - mayo clinic

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2008-12-13T19:41:00.000-08:00

Tests and diagnosis
Doctors diagnose MRSA by checking a tissue sample or nasal secretions for signs of drug-resistant bacteria. The sample is sent to a lab where it's placed in a dish of nutrients that encourage bacterial growth (culture). But because it takes about 48 hours for the bacteria to grow, newer tests that can detect staph DNA in a matter of hours are now becoming more widely available.
In the hospital, you may be tested for MRSA if you show signs of infection or if you are transferred into a hospital from another health care setting where MRSA is known to be present. You may also be tested if you have had a previous history of MRSA. - mayo clinic.
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2008-12-04T20:02:00.000-08:00

When to seek medical advice
Keep an eye on minor skin problems — pimples, insect bites, cuts and scrapes — especially in children. If wounds become infected, see your doctor.
Signs and symptoms of a wound infection
Redness, warmth and tenderness of the wound
Pus — a yellowish-white fluid that may have a foul smell
Fever
Ask to have any skin infection tested for MRSA before starting antibiotic therapy. Some drugs that treat ordinary staph aren't effective against MRSA, and their use could lead to serious illness and more resistant bacteria.
-mayo clinic
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2008-11-30T21:29:00.000-08:00

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Risk factors
Because hospital and community strains of MRSA generally occur in different settings, the risk factors for the two strains differ.
Risk factors for community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA)
Young age. CA-MRSA can be particularly dangerous in children. Often entering the body through a cut or scrape, MRSA can quickly cause a widespread infection. Children may be susceptible because their immune systems aren't fully developed or they don't yet have antibodies to common germs. Children and young adults are also much more likely to develop dangerous forms of pneumonia, which can result from CA-MRSA, than older people are.
Participating in contact sports. CA-MRSA has affected sports teams. The bacteria spread easily through cuts and abrasions and skin-to-skin contact.
Sharing towels or athletic equipment. CA-MRSA has spread among athletes sharing razors, towels, uniforms or equipment.
Having a weakened immune system. People with weakened immune systems, such as those living with HIV/AIDS, are more likely to have severe CA-MRSA infections.
Living in crowded or unsanitary conditions. Outbreaks of CA-MRSA have occurred in military training camps and in American and European prisons.
Association with health care workers. People who are in close contact with health care workers are at increased risk of serious staph infections.
In addition to these risk factors, CA-MRSA is also spreading through certain groups of gay men. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found a new strain of MRSA spreading rapidly among gay men in Boston and San Francisco. For example, gay men in San Francisco were 13 times more likely to be infected than others in the city.
Risk factors for health care-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA)
A current or recent hospitalization. MRSA remains a concern in hospitals, where it can attack those most vulnerable — older adults and people with weakened immune systems, burns, surgical wounds or serious underlying health problems. This is particularly true if you have a hospital stay of more than 14 days. A 2007 report from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology estimated that 46 out of every 1,000 people hospitalized are infected or colonized with MRSA.
Living in a long term care facility. MRSA is also prevalent in these facilities. Carriers of MRSA have the ability to spread it, even if they're not sick themselves.
Invasive devices. People who are on dialysis, are catheterized, or have feeding tubes or other invasive devices are at higher risk.
Recent antibiotic use. Treatment with fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin or levofloxacin) or cephalosporin antibiotics can increase the risk of HA-MRSA. -courtesy of MAYO clinic.

Staph part 2

2008-10-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

"Causes
MRSA is a strain of staph that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it.
Staph infections Staph bacteria are normally found on the skin or in the nose of about one-third of the population. If you have staph on your skin or in your nose but aren't sick, you are said to be "colonized" but not infected. Healthy people can be colonized and have no ill effects. However, they can pass the germ to others.
Staph bacteria are generally harmless unless they enter the body through a cut or other wound, and even then they often cause only minor skin problems in healthy people. However, staph infections can cause serious illness. This most often happens in older adults and people who have weakened immune systems, usually in hospitals and long term care facilities. But in the past several years, serious infections have been occurring in otherwise healthy people in the community, for example athletes who share equipment or personal items.
Antibiotic resistanceAlthough the survival tactics of bacteria contribute to antibiotic resistance, humans bear most of the responsibility for the problem. Leading causes of antibiotic resistance include:
Unnecessary antibiotic use. Like other superbugs, MRSA is the result of decades of excessive and unnecessary antibiotic use. For years, antibiotics have been prescribed for colds, flu and other viral infections that don't respond to these drugs, as well as for simple bacterial infections that normally clear on their own.
Antibiotics in food and water. Prescription drugs aren't the only source of antibiotics. In the United States, antibiotics can be found in livestock. These antibiotics find their way into municipal water systems when the runoff from feedlots contaminates streams and groundwater.
Germ mutation. Even when antibiotics are used appropriately, they contribute to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria because they don't destroy every germ they target. Bacteria live on an evolutionary fast track, so germs that survive treatment with one antibiotic soon learn to resist others. And because bacteria mutate much more quickly than new drugs can be produced, some germs end up resistant to just about everything. That's why only a handful of drugs are now effective against most forms of staph. "-Mayoclinic

MRSA (Staph) Everyones heard of it. Here is a info series about it.

2008-09-17T08:39:00.000-07:00

Everyone is scared to get it. Here is some info.
"Definition
MRSA infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria — often called "staph." MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It's a strain of staph that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA can be fatal.
Most MRSA infections occur in hospitals or other health care settings, such as nursing homes and dialysis centers. It's known as health care-associated MRSA, or HA-MRSA. Older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at most risk of HA-MRSA. More recently, another type of MRSA has occurred among otherwise healthy people in the wider community. This form, community-associated MRSA, or CA-MRSA, is responsible for serious skin and soft tissue infections and for a serious form of pneumonia. "-Mayoclinic

2008-09-15T19:38:00.001-07:00