Pharmacy Daily | Dispensary Corner 3 Aug 16

SCIENTISTS got a bit nosey in their latest search for antibiotics. With antibiotic resistance a growing problem, researchers looked to the human body as a source for new strains. The study conducted by the University of Tübingen in Germany found some noses contained a microbe that can kill bugs resistant to other antibiotics. After completing the charming job of analysing nasal samples from 37 participants the team found about 10% of people had the bacterium staphylococcus lugdunensis in their noses. This can produce lugdunin, an antibiotic which has been shown to kill off the “super bug” methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. We’re glad the scientists followed their noses on this one. HI-TECH Japanese slippers that do the walking for you may work as a preventative measure for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The shoes are connected to a pump which applies pressure to the bottom of the foot, designed to mimic the effects of walking. According to a report in the Journal of Arthroplasty, a study of hip surgery patients found those who wore the slippers had no DVTs even without taking anticlotting medication. The nifty shoes are said to prevent the pooling of blood in the foot which can cause DVT. Simply walking may seem like an easier solution but they would be ideal for those on bed rest.

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