Staph infections rise in schools with MRSA cases
Across the United States schools report outbreaks of staph infections among athletes, including MRSA. Virginia cases led Newport News High School to disinfect a weight room after at least four infections, one drug-resistant, and Galax High postponed a football game. CDC notes mild by and large but warns of serious infections.
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VA medical center faces scrutiny over surgeon licensing and patient deaths
Representative Costello says VA took appropriate action when the Marion surgical unit shut down and calls for patience as the investigation proceeds. Senators Durbin and Obama accuse VA of inadequate oversight after Veizaga Mendez, hired post license surrender in Massachusetts amid malpractice cases, may have endangered veterans. Four top hospital officials were reassigned as the VA probes the rise in inpatient deaths and hiring procedures.
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Lawmakers clash over potential trooper layoff plan
Debate centers on funding for state troopers and CeaseFire amid threats of layoffs. Lawmakers in Springfield push for a full state budget before approving bills to pay troopers and boost school funding as tensions persist among top Democrats and Republicans.
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