Hospital News

Torrevieja - A record 25 kilogram (55 pound) tumor was recently removed from a 47-year-old woman in Torrevieja, Spain. This is one of only five similar cases recorded in the world, although the next biggest was a mere 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds).

Scientists have discovered how the staph pathogen — S. aureus — has the ability to hijack a primary human immune defense mechanism and use it to destroy white blood cells.

A novel approach to treat and eliminate methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been proposed by a research team.

Bergamo - The 13-year-old boy had been spending too much time playing games on his Playstation, and not enough time studying. When he received a bad grade at school, his father destroyed his Playstation. The boy was so upset he jumped from the balcony.

A new microfluidic device (for handling small volumes of fluids) has been developed by researchers to screen for hospital pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

A new infectious agent of concern has been reported. A fungus named Cryptococcus gattii has reportedly spread from warmer climates and has reached the U.S.

Madrid - Spanish King Juan Carlos was about to undergo hip surgery at Madrid's private Quirón University Hospital. While Queen Sofia was heading into the hospital, a naked protester appeared.

The MRSA strain of bacteria that causes skin and soft tissue infections in humans, and is linked to serious hospital acquired infections, originally came from cattle.

Stuart - As the medical system changes from a “sick care” system to one with more emphasis on “well care,” our culture will shift.

Plano - On July 31, it was announced via an official press release that country singer Randy Travis has been discharged from Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas.