Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Diaper Rash Jul 28, 2008
Until recently, parents had to use a combination of creams and ointments to treat a diaper rash with yeast infection, including antifungal products, steroids to relieve symptoms, and a barrier ointment. However, the Federal Food and Drug Administration has approved Vusion Ointment (0. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Nurses available at all post schools Jul 25, 2008
The school nurses have signed physician's orders that permit them to dispense Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Mylanta, Maalox, Tums, throat lozenges, Chloraseptic throat spray, Calamine/Caladryl lotion, antibiotic ointment and hydrocortisone cream ... If a child will be absent from school due to illness or appointments, parents are asked to notify the office or school nurse ... Physicals are by appointment only. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Arizona's Johnson beats Cubs again, 2-0 Jul 23, 2008
Chicago RHP Kerry Wood will treat the blister on his finger with ointment then attempt to throw on Wednesday, Piniella said. The Cubs fell to 21-29 on the road. (FOX 11, AZ)
5 things you didn’t know about ... bell’s palsy Jul 23, 2008
Danger: If Bell s Palsy prevents you from closing your eye, you ll need to keep the eye moist with eyedrops during the day and an eye ointment at night. If your cornea becomes too dry, it can cause permanent vision loss. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wood receives treatment for blister Jul 22, 2008
PHOENIX -- Kerry Wood saw a hand specialist on Monday who gave the Cubs closer some ointment in hopes of healing a blister on Wood's right hand that has sidelined him since July 11. The plan now is for Wood to use the ointment for two days, and hopefully be able to throw on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Health Watch: Mississippi remains most obese state Jul 21, 2008
- Most minor cuts and scrapes will heal just fine without antibiotic ointment, but applying a product can speed healing and has been shown to be effective against MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant organisms. - Although some people may say to let the wound "breathe," the most current medical advice is to cover it up with an adhesive bandage. (Norwich Bulletin)
3M expands deal for Greystones wound-closure technology Jul 18, 2008
It uses a mixture of metal ions, such as zinc, calcium, potassium and rubidium in an ointment attached to the dressing, to provide protections and speed the healing process. Under terms of the deal, 3M obtained a worldwide license agreement for the products, and will roll it out in the United States and global markets. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Nasal Antibiotic Doesn't Get Rid of Hay Fever Jul 18, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients with hay fever, a nasal ointment containing the antibiotic mupirocin can eliminate Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the nose, but this does not improve symptoms, Israeli researchers report ... The patients then used mupirocin nasal ointment twice daily for 5 days. (MEDLINEplus)
Girl, 6, tells court 'bad' parents beat her little sister Jul 16, 2008
The doctor told another detective he recommended an ointment for pink eye; he did not recall bruising on the buttocks and thighs, Jones said. The two sisters were placed in foster care in Fresno. (Modesto Bee, CA)
What you need before the baby comes Jul 15, 2008
-- Diaper-rash ointment ... -- Infant chest ointment. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Removing a Tick from Pets Jul 14, 2008
Finally, apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment to help minimize the risk of. I recommend writing a note on your calendar, noting the date when the tick was removed. (Suite101.com)
They don’t speak Russian; she doesn’t speak much English, ‘but it doesn’t matter’ Jul 13, 2008
They ll be sending back winter clothes, Band-Aids, tooth paste, tooth brushes, Tylenol, antibiotic ointment, Laura Quinn, First Methodist Children of Chernobyl project coordinator said. They can only take back 77 pounds, as a Belusrian requirement. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Podiatrists Offer Tips to Combat Heat-Related Stress on Feet: Xenna Foot Care Products Can Help Jul 7, 2008
They recommend: * Wearing sandals or "open" style shoes that allow feet to breathe * Using a foot powder, such as Zeasorb, to help keep feet dry * If wearing socks, using socks that wick away moisture * Washing feet at least once a day, being sure to dry well between toes * Rotating socks and shoes more often -- up to several times a day * While staying hydrated, being careful not to overdo fluids which can cause extremities to swell Buck adds, "While these are recommendations that everyone... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Unusual Baby Shower Gift Ideas Jul 3, 2008
Items could also include anything associated with diapering such as wipes, ointment, powder, etc. Casserole Party- For the mother who has everything already, how about a Casserole Shower. (Suite101.com)
Unhooking yourself Jul 3, 2008
Alcohol, bandages and antibiotic ointment. With that and practice, fishermen can remove most hooks by one of three methods without a trip to the emergency room. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Her skin erupted, and the detective work began Jul 2, 2008
Her dermatologist gave her a shot of potent, anti-inflammatory cortisone and prescribed a daily corticosteroid ointment ... Along with a higher-potency topical corticosteroid, that doctor agreed to prescribe antibiotic pills, along with a bacteria-killing ointment called mupirocin which Sis was to dab up her nose. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Kitchen-Ready Household Cures Jun 30, 2008
Treat Itches, Burns and Scrapes, No Ointment Necessary ... Along with summer fun comes summer bumps, burns and bites and all those ointments and salves you pick up at the store to treat them. (ABC News)
Milpitas clinic owner gets jail for scamming Medicare Jun 28, 2008
The defendants promised Medicare beneficiaries that they could receive free transportation, food and medical care, cans of nutritional supplement and Chinese ointment or oil if they went to the Milpitas Medical Clinic, authorities said. Some patients received cursory exams or didn't undergo any procedures, but the defendants billed Medicare anyway, the indictment said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hayward Toddler Dies In Scalding Jun 27, 2008
In two hours, the trio drove the toddler several miles across Hayward to a Walgreens drugstore, bought ointment off the shelf and tried to apply it to the child's burns, police said. They allegedly called relatives in Mexico to ask for advice and tried to put the injured boy to bed at the sister's home. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Canton has ordinance on fireworks; fire department provides safety tips Jun 27, 2008
Also, don't flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it. Instead, cut out the bottom of a paper cup, place it around the eye, and immediately seek medical attention -- your child's eyesight may depend on it. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Illinois Football Team To Host 3rd Annual Supply Drive For Cunningham Children's Home Jun 24, 2008
scissors (6" only) 3-hole pencil pouches markers and colored pencils 3x5 lined index cards award stickers ated pencils current USA atlas atlas math games TV/VCR (all in one unit) HEALTH CARE cool mist humidifiers/vaporizers heating pads alcohol free mouthwash band-aids Ace bandages ibuprofen/acetaminophen gauze squares/first aid tape peroxide/rubbing alcohol antibiotic ointment cold medicine/cough syrup cough drops thermometers SUBSCRIPTIONS Newsweek National Geographic World National Geographic... (Fightingillini.com)
More of this story Jun 20, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008. Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:25 PM CDT. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Baby gear that'll keep them safe and green Jun 18, 2008
Weleda makes some of the best with its calendula line (calendula is extremely soothing to the skin) of diaper rash ointment, lotion, oil, and soap. Marisa Belger is a writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience covering health and wellness. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Nurses' Notes - Cancer survivors will face a new normal life Jun 18, 2008
If you have lymphedema, wear gAloves or shoes, apply antibiotic ointment and cover any wounds you may have, and visit with a physical therapist about massage therapy and an exercise program ... Some goals may be to talk more openly with family and friends about cancer, to ask an employer or supervisor for a more flexible schedule at work to better accommodate medical appointments or to volunteer to help other people with cancer. (Missoulian, MT)
10 health items to be carried on vacation Jun 17, 2008
Antifungal and antibacterial ointments ... Parents traveling with kids should also carry water and snacks, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, oral rehydration salt packets (for dehydration caused by diarrhea), diaper rash ointment, baby formula, any necessary medications. (India Times)
Govt must rule out beer and wine tax increase: Nelson Jun 16, 2008
You could spare yourself some disappointment by waiting for the Government to say it will increase these taxes rather than basing your assessment on what the Opposition calls on it not to do ... I'd get some ointment for that. (ABC Online)
Health Tip: Using a Breast Pump Jun 15, 2008
You may want to wash your breasts if you have used a cream, ointment or other topical product. Make sure your pump is properly assembled, and that you are in a comfortable place where you can relax. (Forbes)
Green Tea Extract Helps Genital Warts Jun 9, 2008
A botanical ointment containing sinecatechins, a green tea extract, is an effective and well tolerated treatment for external genital and anal warts, results of a controlled study confirm ... Given that genital and anal warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and that effective, well tolerated treatments are lacking, there has been interest in treatment with sinecatechins ointments ... In their study, Tatti's team randomly assigned 502 adults with 2 to 30 warts to either sinecatechins... (Newsmax)
He sees his job as a chance to educate Jun 8, 2008
Sam Pessaroff says he always brings backup supplies, such as diapers and Bacitracin Ointment, when he performs a brit, just in case nervous parents forget something ... He arrives carrying his so-called bris kit, which includes special instruments used specifically for a ritual circumcision, as well backup supplies such as cloth diapers, sterile gauze pads, cotton balls, Bacitracin Ointment, skull caps, a tube of Vaseline, and more. (Boston Globe)
June is National Pet Preparedness Month Jun 7, 2008
A pet first-aid kit should include cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors, antibiotic ointment, flea and tick prevention, latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol and saline solution. A pet first-aid book would also be beneficial. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
How to keep kids healthy in the summer Jun 5, 2008
If the infection is extensive, has already spread, or doesn't respond to the topical ointment, oral antibiotics are used for seven to10 days. Because of the recent increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), watch your child's symptoms carefully to make sure the condition improves after the first course of antibiotics. (CNN)
First Aid Kits for Pets Jun 2, 2008
Essential Emergency Kit Supplies for the Home and Car. Keeping a fully stocked first aid kit in the home and car will ensure that you have the supplies to administer first aid to your pet. (Suite101.com)
Preventive Treatment Curbs Eczema Flare-Ups May 30, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among adults with eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, "proactive" long-term treatment with tacrolimus ointment applied twice-weekly safely reduces exacerbations of the condition, European investigators have shown ... Dr. Andreas Wollenberg, from Ludwig-Maximilian Universitat in Munich, Germany, and members of the European Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group conducted a clinical trial in which 247 adult patients with atopic dermatitis initially applied tacrolimus... (MEDLINEplus)
Gordon Brown's economic options May 24, 2008
Another fly in the ointment is that lower growth is already likely to see the government overshoot its borrowing forecasts. The midpoint of the Treasury forecast for economic growth in 2009 is 2. (BBC News)
Staying healthy while on vacation May 21, 2008
Antibacterial ointment. Cotton balls and swabs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Baby Registry Etiquette & How To's May 15, 2008
Baby Hygiene and Diapering Needs Consider registering for things like an infant bath tub, hooded baby towels, newborn diapers and size 1 diapers, baby wipes, diaper-rash ointment, and tear-free shampoo. Baby Toys and Playtime Think about adding a crib mobile, lullaby CD s, floor mat, baby rattles and other toys, a bouncing seat or swing, and an activity center. (Suite101.com)
Nearly One-third Of All Inexpensive Earrings Examined Tested Positive For Nickel May 14, 2008
Use 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment, which can be purchased over-the-counter, to treat nickel-induced dermatitis. See your dermatologist if symptoms worsen or do not improve within three to five days of not wearing jewelry. (Science Daily)
Ron Wilson Released From Shark Tank May 14, 2008
I would hate it but I could survive the disappointment of a Wilson coached Thrashers team losing in 7 to the Wings in the playoffs next year ... Tony C - OK, you are in charge of planting incriminating evidence on Zetterberg and as long as I m given the proper ointment, I think I can produce that golden chicken for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
When The Best Treatment Is No Treatment May 11, 2008
You can put a topical antibiotic ointment on it to help prevent infection and cover the wound, but that's about all you can do. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Poisoned medicine victims sought May 11, 2008
The bottles were handed over to the government two years ago when at least 116 people died after taking poisonous cough syrup, antihistamine tablets, calamine lotion and rash ointment made at a government laboratory. The medicines were found to be contaminated with diethylene glycol. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Anti-capital ActionAid should hang its head in shame May 9, 2008
The only fly in the ointment is donor fatigue. This is not to say these organisations are not doing good. (Business Report, South Africa)
Bureaucracy Hampers an E. Coli Weapon May 7, 2008
There's only one fly in the ointment and it's a doozy. GeneSystems has run into a wall of red tape and resistance to change among public-health authorities in Europe, especially in France, who aren't ready to accept tests based on PCR. According to Darryl Spurling, the chief executive of GeneSystems, the food industry and regulators are still "deeply wedded" to slow tests using cultures grown in Petri dishes, a method first introduced in 1887. (BusinessWeek)
Sid Blumenthal, Busted May 2, 2008
P.S.: Didn't Brown get into trouble with his appointment to the state Supreme Court of Rose Bird, whose jurisprudence would have led judges to make lots of decisions now made by elected legislators ... " (Buy this before we do something rash!) ... P.S.: The only fly in the ointment is the slim possibility that Microsoft's next operating system, due in 2010, will actually be an improvement over Windows XP. But Ballmer & Co. know better than to let that happen. P.P.S.: Back in 2001, I was so... (Slate)
Predicting Pennsylvania Apr 22, 2008
"I'm not sure rules like this really dispel the stench of condescension. Rule #3 seems like a PR gambit--hiding what you really think, maybe by keeping troublesome bloggers out of your San Francisco fundraisers. And even #4, don't the Chinese know we think we're not only "right" on a specific issue but "better" in some sense--more advanced, further along on the arc of history? I don't know that it helps if they feel the same way about us.If anyone has the answer-even Charlie Rose!--I'm all ears.... (Slate)
Important, Common First-Aid Mistakes Apr 17, 2008
What you SHOULD do is wash the area with cool water and apply antibiotic ointment to mild burns. For burns around sensitive areas such as the eyes or mouth, or any burn that covers an area larger than your hand, see a doctor. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Did Obama Just Pivot? Apr 17, 2008
P.S.: The only fly in the ointment is the slim possibility that Microsoft's next operating system, due in 2010, will actually be an improvement over Windows XP. But Ballmer & Co. know better than to let that happen. P.P.S.: Back in 2001, I was so convinced of the primacy and potential of Windows XP that then underway. (Slate)
Are You Man Enough? Apr 15, 2008
All of that will change this summer when an easy to apply testosterone ointment, AndroGel, becomes generally available for the first time by prescription. The company that developed it, Illinois-based Unimed Pharmaceuticals, promises that because AndroGel is administered once or more a day, it will produce a more even plateau of testosterone, avoiding the ups and downs of the shots. (Time.com)
What's in a First Aid Kit? Apr 12, 2008
A tube of antibiotic or antiseptic ointment should be on hand as well ... Check the dates on the eyewash and saline solutions as well as the antibiotic/antiseptic ointments. (Suite101.com)
Superbugs No Problem for Gator Blood Apr 10, 2008
Mark Merchant, PhD, biochemist at McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and colleagues Kermit Murray and Lancia Darville, both associated with Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, say the alligator blood extracts are particularly promising when used as a topical ointment and they express hope that the alligator proteins will some day be marketed as antifungal and antibacterial drugs in both pill and cream form. There are several factors under further study to determine the... (MedHeadlines)
Bino's Blogaroni Apr 9, 2008
Condition No. 2: Soloway will be required to buy all the penile dysfunction ointments and creams he is offered online, up to one gallon of ointment per month. Condition No. 3: Soloway will accept all offers to join online gaming sites, as well as snap up any can t-miss stock offer that comes his way. (The Palm Beach Post)
Barrier Therapeutics Announces Positive Results in Reducing Itch Symptoms With Novel Oral Antihistamine Agent Hivenyl Apr 9, 2008
35% white petrolatum) Ointment, for diaper dermatitis complicated by documented candidiasis; and Solage(r) (mequinol 2. 0%, tretinoin 0. (Primezone Releases)
How much baby stuff do you really need? Apr 8, 2008
You can get rash ointment if you want, but as long as you don't leave baby sitting in a wet diaper for a long time, then they shouldn't develop rashes. Same with baby wash/ shampoo since newborns don't really sweat. (The Palm Beach Post)
Almost 8,000 Women Competed at the Fifth-Annual More Magazine Marathon + Half- Marathon Apr 7, 2008
The 2008 More Magazine Marathon + Half-Marathon was presented by Aquaphor(R) Healing Ointment; Corporate Contributing sponsors are South Beach Living(TM) foods from Kraft, MBT, the anti-shoe, and Dodge Journey ... About Aquaphor Healing Ointment Aquaphor Healing Ointment is a runner's must-have item because it prevents uncomfortable chafing, blisters and very dry, chapped skin ... Trusted by dermatologists for over 50 years, Aquaphor Healing Ointment forms a protective barrier to prevent damaged... (PR Newswire)
'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases Apr 7, 2008
Unlike conventional antibiotics that are often administered by injection or pills, the so-called healing clays could be used as rub-on creams or ointments to keep MRSA infections from spreading, the researchers say ... They hope that the more promising clays will be developed into a skin ointment or pill to fight a variety of bacterial infections or possibly as an agricultural wash to prevent food poisoning. (EurekAlert!)
5 Home Remedy No-No's Apr 5, 2008
For mild to moderate first-degree burns and second-degree burns limited to an area no larger than 3 inches in diameter, Sheridan recommends an over-the-counter antibiotic burn ointment. Gently apply it to the burned skin, and keep it covered for cleanliness. (CBS News)
REGION: District attorney releases statement on Oceanside shooting Apr 4, 2008
She has a web to spin and this could really put a fly in the ointment. to Does Anybody Know wrote on Apr 3, 2008 3:12 PM:They used to - they might still. (North County Times)
Healthful Hints: Oral, topical treatments available for impetigo Apr 3, 2008
A new ointment has oozed onto the skin scene, called retapamulin (re-TAP-a-MEW-lin), brand Altabax. It is a new class of antibacterials called pleuromutilins, obtained from a fermentation product of fungi (not to be confused with the 12-ounce containers of yeast fermentation product). (Winona Daily News, MN)
BJ Darnell: The importance of First Aid for animals Apr 2, 2008
Betadine, triple antibiotic ointment, adhesive tape (1 inch), exam gloves. rubbing alcohol. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Sekula Gibbs ready for rematch Mar 29, 2008
Sekula Gibbs said she supports continued tax cuts as an ointment for recent economic ailments and the growing national deficit. Citing her experience as a member of Houston's City Council, she said she knows the country has a problem of predatory lending practices, but she is reluctant to propose a bail-out for all families hit by the mortgage crisis. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Circus Shut Down After Woman Forced in Piranha Tank Mar 27, 2008
The circus owners had rubbed ointment on snake bites on her legs but had refused to take her to a doctor. Police said the Bulgarian family had lived in the back of a cockroach-infested lorry used for animal transport. (Fox News)
Fujifilm Focuses on Pharma Mar 20, 2008
One example that predates the Toyama deal: an experimental cancer treatment that's made from microscopic particles like those in gelatin coatings on film and that's spread on skin like an ointment. Selling pharmaceuticals complements Fujifilm's existing businesses in gene analysis and imaging technology for ultrasound and X-ray machines, Komori told the Japanese financial daily. (BusinessWeek)
Summary for Patients Mar 18, 2008
Some doctors treated the patients who were colonized with antibiotic ointment, whereas others did not. Some parts of the hospital tested fewer patients than expected. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Woman, cat shared staph bug Mar 15, 2008
Antiseptic washes and antibiotic nasal ointment killed the germ in the other family members, but the woman was still infected. Four weeks after the apparently healthy cat was treated with antibiotics, the woman was free of MRSA and her abscesses had all healed, Sing wrote in a brief report in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Skin Emollients Improve Survival in Preemies Mar 15, 2008
In the randomized trial, 159 neonates received topical application of sunflower oil, 157 received topical Aquaphor, an emollient ointment, in addition to routine care, while 181 neonates served as controls. Starting within 72 hours after birth, emollients were applied to the whole body excluding, the face and scalp, three times a day for the first two weeks and twice daily thereafter until hospital discharge. (MEDLINEplus)
Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel Mar 9, 2008
He recommended packing a fever reducer, an antihistamine, bandages and a topical antibiotic ointment, but advised against including an anti-diarrhea medicine for traveler's diarrhea. It's better to consult with your doctor to learn about antibiotics that treat bacterial infections that can cause diarrhea. (Health-Finder)
