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| | Can We Get Too Clean? |
 | | Various studies suggest that antibacterial soaps can be harmful and may lead to problems like super bugs, dry skin, and hand eczema. | | | The SDA and CTFA do make an important point about the use of antibacterial soaps in the medical profession. | | | It is the nature of bacterium, like any living organism, to adapt so that they can survive. |
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| | Antibacterial Cleaning Products and Drug Resistance CDC EID |
| | Her research interests include antimicrobial drug and antibacterial resistance within the community and clinical setting, multidisciplinary approaches for examining antimicrobial drug resistance, and life-course socioeconomic determinants of infectious diseases. | | | A factor that might have attenuated the associations found in this study is a higher baseline level of antimicrobial drug resistance in this community. | | | Our 1-year randomized community intervention study adds to these earlier findings by assessing the potential risks associated with antibacterial product use in the home. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol11no10/04-1276.htm
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| | United Press International - Science & Technology (no pub) - Antibacterial soaps no better than regular |
| | Larson said the finding raises concerns that antibacterial soaps could be helping to create hardier strains of bacteria -- strains that can resist antibiotics and other medications more effectively. | | | Gilbert, professor of medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, said that another problem might be development of skin reactions to antibacterials. | | | However, Larson said, "If there's even a theoretical chance of that, why use it?" In particular, she noted, if they are not more effective than plain soap. |
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http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20021025-011044-8355r
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| | Antibacterial Soaps May Be a Mistake |
| | The most serious consequence, says Edwards, is that the overuse of consumer antibacterial products may make bacteria resistant to therapeutic antibiotics. | | | There are concerns that antibiotics used without a prescription could have serious consequences. | | | “There is little supportive evidence that antibacterial products are effective in preventing illnesses.” |
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| | Health Guard Antibacterial Shampoo |
| | It is a gentle antibacterial shampoo, with therapeutic moisturizers added. | | | Health Guard TM Antibacterial Shampoo is the animal lovers choice. | | | It is a non- irritating, odorless, colorless shampoo which helps eliminates odors on older animals and problems skin. |
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| | Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling Full text Construction of predictive promoter models on the example of ... |
| | The usage of Bayesian techniques, as mentioned in the previous paragraph, would be also appropriate for this kind of predictions. | | | We suggest a methodology for promoter model construction based on the search of TFBS pairs and show how it works in the particular case of antibacterial response of human lung epithelial cells. | | | It may give some hints for the next steps of experimental research, for instance providing information about the first candidates to be checked. |
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| | Antibacterial Growth Promoters: Continued Use, Continued Efficacy, Continued Controversy |
| | Some argue with good basis that antibacterial growth promoters have been used in livestock and poultry production for over 50 years and continue to be highly effective with little or no direct evidence that the effectiveness of human or animal disease treatment is jeopardized (Cromwell, 2000). | | | However, at various times since the established use of antibacterial growth promoters, concerns have been raised about potential negative aspects. | | | These concerns have centered on the potential for drug residues in meat products and the possibility of development of drug resistant bacterial that could compromise disease treatment in humans or animals. |
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http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-02_03/aps-082.html
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| | Antibacterial Cleaners Don't Reduce Infection |
| | The editorialists say more studies are needed to examine these risks in worsening an already growing problem of antibacterial and antiviral resistance, which makes treating once treatable diseases more difficult. | | | In an editorial that accompanies the study, J. Todd Weber, MD, and James M. Hughes, MD, of the National Center for Infectious Diseases at the CDC, say several reasons may help explain the study's findings. | | | For example, the antibacterial ingredients may not affect the infectious agents responsible for the symptoms studied, or the products may not have been used properly. |
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| | Aventis Pharmaceuticals -Ketek - October 2004 |
| | When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. | | | In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. | | | Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by KETEK or other antibacterial drugs in the future. |
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| | CDC - Antibacterial Household Products: Cause for Concern |
| | Moreover, if they alter a person's microflora, they may negatively affect the normal maturation of the T helper cell response of the immune system to commensal flora antigens; this change could lead to a greater chance of allergies in children. | | | Research in this laboratory has been supported through grants from the National Institutes of Health. | | | Antibacterial products were developed and have been successfully used to prevent transmission of disease-causing microorganisms among patients, particularly in hospitals. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol7no3_supp/levy.htm
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| | LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMIC ANTIBACTERIAL DRUG PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR HUMAN USE |
| | Patients should be counseled about the proper use of antibacterials and the importance of taking them only as directed. | | | Antimicrobial therapy should be modified once microbiologic results are available. | | | After that date, all systemic antibacterial new drugs and generic drugs (including drugs that have already been approved and are currently on the market) would have to comply with the labeling requirements. |
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| | HealthAtoZ Exclusive : The Dirt on Antibacterial Soaps |
| | Some researchers say no, and they caution that antibacterial products may do more harm than good. | | | Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns. | | | Triclosan has been used as an antibacterial for many years. |
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http://alegent.iqhealth.com/atoz/HealthUpdate/Alert09192000.htm
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| | Study Disproves Antibacterial Soap Scare |
| | “Antibacterial Soaps Are Safe, New Study Says,” is not a headline that you should count on seeing anytime soon -- even though it’s true. | | | Going beyond the scope of his study, however, Levy then speculated that these genetic changes could create dreaded “supergerms.” | | | While the researchers also reported that they found no evidence indicating triclosan-containing antibacterial products work better than soap and water, the key point here is that there’s no evidence that triclosan is contributing to the development of “supergerms” that would be resistant to antibiotics. |
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| | Antibacterial Spray |
| | Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider. | | | A dream is a wish your heart makes... | | | Research is also showing that antibacterial plant oils may not cause drug resistance as could be the case with common chemical disinfectants. |
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| | Antibacterial soap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Antibacterial soap is also criticized for disrupting the body's microbial ecology. | | | Overuse of chemicals like triclosan may cause sensitive bacteria to evolve resistance to its antibacterial action. | | | These studies have concluded that simply washing thoroughly with plain soap is sufficient to reduce bacteria and, further, is effective against viruses. |
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| | Research shows antibacterial soaps to be useless; ingredients may be toxic |
| | New research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that household antibacterial soaps and other products offer no protection whatsoever against infections. | | | And they can't figure out why they feel so sick all the time. | | | "For years we've been using antibacterial products and everybody assumes a health benefit," says study author Elaine Larson, a professor of pharmaceutical and therapeutic research at Columbia University School of Nursing in New York City. |
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| | Nurseweek/HealthweekWash Out: Could antibacterial soaps create new bacterial strains? |
| | Antibacterial soaps for handwashing are nothing new in clinical settings, but now that antibacterials have found their way into the consumer market, some researchers and health workers are concerned that too much germ-fighting power could be hazardous to our health. | | | Handwashing — health professionals do it hundreds of times a week. | | | Triclosan—an antibacterial agent found in products as diverse as dish soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and body washes—has permeated the retail market since being introduced into consumer products in 1995. |
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| | CTFA Proper Perspective Needed on Antibacterial Studies |
| | “In fact, this is positive information, since the primary role of antibacterial hand soaps is to kill the transient bacteria that are acquired and which may be transferred following such tasks as preparing food, changing diapers, caring for a sick person, etc., and not to affect or eliminate normal skin bacteria. | | | “Antibacterial hand soaps, when properly used, are effective at reducing the risk of infection by killing or controlling the growth of harmful transient microorganisms on the skin, as evidenced in their broad use in healthcare. | | | Antibacterial Hand Soaps, When Properly Used, are Effective at Reducing the Risk of Infection |
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http://www.ctfa.org/Template.cfm?Section=Antibacterials&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=447
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| | Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Health / Science / Study dampens hopes of antibacterial soaps |
| | But that may not be as clear to the average consumer, she said. | | | Sansoni said other studies have shown that antibacterial soaps, detergents and lotions are effective in killing off organisms that cause a variety of illnesses, including skin infections and food poisoning. | | | The growing use of antibacterial soaps in the home has been of concern to some scientists who theorize that their widespread use might lead to the evolution of harder-to-kill, antibiotic-resistant germs. |
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http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2004/03/02/study_dampens_hopes_of_antibacterial_soaps
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| | Holistic Health Encyclopedia - E |
| | Some act directly on the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, etc. When an essential oil is inhaled, the aroma passes to the top of the nasal cavity where nerve signals are modified by various body processes before being transmitted to the limbic part of the brain (the “emotional switchboard”). | | | But many such oils have direct pharmacological properties, including antibacterial, antiviral, antispasmotic, vasodilatory (widening blood vessels), vasoconstrictatory (narrowing blood vessels), and diuretic (enhancing urine secretion) properties. |
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| | Antibacterial soap overuse may help spread disease |
| | From a dermatologist’s point of view, antibacterials are among the most worrisome products contributing to skin problems, O’Donoghue said. | | | While the debate over antibacterials and superbugs continues, what is certain in the real world, O’Donoghue said, is that people who use the products can end up with serious skin diseases that need an expert’s help to correct. | | | “I’ve seen patients who have developed hand eczema from these [antibacterial] products,” he said. |
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| | Howstuffworks "Is antibacterial soap any better than regular soap?" |
| | But there are several main points to consider in our antibacterial craze: | | | Many common diseases are viral in nature, anyway, and are therefore not prevented by antibacterial products. | | | Most people are not this patient, and end up washing off the soap before the antibacterial ingredients can do their job. |
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| | Toddlers Today: A Bad Rap for Soap? Germs May be Good for Kids |
| | And while she isn’t opposed to using antibacterial products -- such as bath soap or baby wipes -- on her children, Rauhauser-Smith says she typically does not seek out products that contain these germ-fighting agents. | | | However, the use of antibacterial agents in a daycare situation with multiple children or when a child is known to be ill can be of value in preventing the spread of illness, he says. | | | But this news can be confusing to parents who have been ingrained with the importance of keeping children clean to prevent all manner of illness. |
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| | CHEC Articles: Antibacterial Soap Doesn't Stop Infection Any Better Than Plain Soap |
| | Read a Summary for Patients on the study, which was published in the March 2, 2004 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. | | | The study concluded that the use of antibacterial products does not reduce the risk for symptoms of infectious diseases among generally healthy people. | | | This is the first study to look at the effectiveness of antibacterial cleaners and soaps in a real-life setting. |
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| | Newsday.com: FDA advisers says antibacterial soaps no better than regular soap and water |
| | He advocated restricting antibacterial products from consumer use, leaving them for hospitals and homes with very sick people, where he says they are needed most. | | | The experts also wondered whether antibacterials may provide added benefit to some people who are particularly at risk for certain illnesses. | | | FDA officials and panelists raised concerns about whether the antibacterials contribute to the growth of drug-resistant bacteria, and said the agency has not found any medical studies that definitively linked specific antibacterial products to reduced rates of infection. |
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| | Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. | | | It used to be that antibacterial soaps were used mainly in clinical health care environments. | | | Children who are not exposed to common bacteria, which are wiped out by antibacterial soap, may be more prone to allergies and asthma. |
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| | News on Antibacterial Soap Doesn't Prevent Viral Infection - ActiveHerb |
| | In response to the study, the Soap and Detergent Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association said in a joint statement: "Antibacterial cleaning and personal care products do what they say they do: they kill harmful bacteria." | | | Despite the lack of an effect on symptoms, Larson and her colleagues note that antibacterial products may be appropriate for preventing bacterial symptoms, or in other specific situations, such as when a family member has a weakened immune system or has skin or gastrointestinal infections. | | | Throughout the study, use of antibacterial products did not have a significant effect on any of the symptoms. |
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| | Antibacterial Soaps |
| | So if people who don't need the extra protection are using it all the time, there's a lot germs out there that are resistant to the drugs. | | | Most people don't really need the extra 2% protection that antibacterial soaps can give them - but sick people in hospitals (and the doctors and nurses who are around them all the time) definitely do. | | | According to one study, normal, boring soap will kill about 99.4% of the bacteria on your skin. |
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| | News in Science - Antibacterial products potentially harmful - 05/06/2000 |
| | There's no proven benefits, and all the available evidence suggests it could be detrimental". | | | Science News 16/02/1999 Warning antibiotics will increase incidence of deadly illnesses | | | Experts concerned about the development of resistant 'super-bugs' are calling on people to stop wasting their time trying to kill bacteria with antibacterial products. |
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| | Antibacterial Soap Debunked |
| | The American Medical Association (AMA) recently noted that there was no evidence that antibacterial products – including soaps, lotions and other household products – work, whereas this study substantiates that they don't, said Dr. Larson. | | | Further, some health care professionals are concerned that the ubiquitous use of triclosan, the antibacterial agent most commonly found in such soaps, could add to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. | | | “There is no proof that antibacterial soaps can lead to resistance, but if there's even a theoretical risk of that, why use it?” said Dr. Larson, who searches out soaps that are not marketed as antibacterial for use in her own home. |
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| | Antibacterial Soaps - DrGreene.com - caring for the next generation |
| | Some studies show it is better, others that it is worse, and others seem to show no difference. | | | I would also recommend it for people who are exposed to a great many infectious diseases (I use it in my office). | | | It is impossible to cover every eventuality in any answer, which makes direct contact with your health care provider imperative. |
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| | Essential Oil Dictionary, Detailed Reference Guide, Herbal Encyclopedia |
| | Sage oil has antispasmodic qualities and it serves as an effective relaxant and sedative. | | | Emotional: The oil has uplifting qualities making it suitable for the treatment of depression, anxiety, tension and mental fatigue. | | | In addition, the oil is antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antiseptic, astringent, cholesterol reducing and cicatrisant. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rashes |
| | If the shampoo feels irritating or your skin becomes redder, STOP use. | | | See article on poison ivy, oak, and sumac to learn how to treat and prevent this type of contact dermatitis. | | | For impetigo, an antibacterial cream or oral antibiotic is generally prescribed. |
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| | Hydroxy acids help exfoliate dead skin cells while botanical extracts such as witch hazel, rosemary, aloe and chamomile soften, soothe, and tone the skin. | | | This light, quick-drying spray contains BHA, AHA and Retinol-pure vitamin A to eliminate oily shine and diminish the appearance of enlarged pores and blemishes, while rosemary transfers relaxing and antibacterial benefits to the skin. | | | Contains salicylic acid to help control blemishes and breakouts. |
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| | The dirt on antibacterial soaps: they may be overrated as germ fighters - 03/11/04 |
| | The study was published in the March 2 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. | | | The reason antibacterial agents seem to bring so little added benefit, researchers say, is because in homes, most illnesses are spread by the transmission of viruses from one person to another. | | | In nursing homes and some daycare settings, disinfection of the sort that comes with antibacterials has been found to make some difference in rates of illness. |
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| | Doctor's Group Questions Antibacterial Soaps |
| | This is a major problem leading to the development of more severe diseases, and in some cases death, when in the past the problem might have been easy to cure. | | | CHICAGO -- Antibacterial soaps may be no more effective against germs than common soap, and could contribute to the threat posed by drug-resistant bacterial strains, the leading U.S. doctor's group said this week. | | | In a statement, the trade group said the public should not be deterred from using antibacterial products, which can "kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause skin infections, intestinal illnesses or other commonly transmitted diseases. |
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| | Antibacterial Soaps Do Reduce Infection Risk |
| | Staph aureus is a common cause of skin infections. | | | But use of antibacterial soaps have been linked in some studies with the development of resistant strains of bacteria. | | | In the first experiment, participants did not use any antibacterial soaps for one week to eliminate any residual antibacterial effects remaining on their hands. |
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| | Science Netlinks: Science Updates |
| | Dioxin Research at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, provides some sound information about dioxin. | | | This antibacterial compound can kill germs and keep people from getting sick, but Triclosan may also have a bad side: it could harm the environment. | | | Well, what we found is that Triclosan, which is an antibacterial, when you put it in natural water and shine sunlight on it, it converts into a dioxin. |
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| | KTVU.com - Health - Study Washes Away Antibacterial Soap Claims |
| | "Antibacterial hand soaps, when properly used," they said, "are effective at reducing the risk of infection by killing or controlling the growth of harmful transient microorganisms on the skin, as evidenced in their broad use in health care." | | | But a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health is washing away the claims of antibacterial soaps. | | | Some scientists also worry that antibacterial soaps are causing germs to become stronger and resistant to current treatments like antibiotics. |
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| | Sterling Fibers - Biofresh Antibacterial Fiber for Home Furnishings |
| | Through abrasion or laundering, some of the antibacterial agent on the surface may be removed. | | | Sterling's antibacterial acrylic fiber is available in 0.9 d/f, 1.5 d/f and 3d/f natural fiber and is cut to your specifications. | | | Through this process, the antibacterial agent maintains its effectiveness clothing even after multiple washings. |
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| | Antibacterial definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | This does not preclude the potential contribution of antibacterial products to reducing symptoms of bacterial diseases in the home. | | | Antibacterial definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | Heat, chemicals such as chlorine, and antibiotic drugs all have antibacterial properties. |
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| | Antibacterial cleaners |
| | Some bacteria and viruses cause illness in humans, and some maintain bacterial harmony in our bodies. | | | On the other side, we have the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association telling us that use of antibacterial products might NOT be such a good thing. | | | Those children that are exposed to the chickenpox virus at an early age are less likely to have complications from the illness than those exposed later in life. |
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| | Antibacterial Products May Worsen Problem of Resistant Bacteria |
| | He believes that the Food and Drug Administration should regulate the distribution of triclosan just as it regulates other antibacterial drugs. | | | The researchers pinpointed that the formation of a specific complex (FabI-NAD+-triclosan) accounts for the effectiveness of triclosan as an antibacterial agent. | | | Triclosan interacts with bacteria -- and, as is their nature, the bacteria develop resistance to the compound. |
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