About Michael Manning

Michael Manning holds a Master's degree in Immunology, and a B.A. Mod in Microbiology from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Michael has spent three years as a Science and Maths teacher, and twelve years in clinical research in major teaching hospitals in Germany, France, U.K. and in Ireland. He is a member of the European Medical Writers Associaton, and the European Science Journalists Association.

Measles Outbreak in U.K. Linked to Poor MMR Vaccine Uptake After Autism Scare

April 28, 2013 by Michael Manning 2 Comments

The measles virus transmits rapidly through high-population areas. Image courtesy of the U.S. CDC

There’s a major outbreak of measles in the UK – is it due to reduced vaccination levels resulting from the 1998 paper that linked vaccines and autism?

Filed Under: Headlines, Microbiology

New Anthrax-Killing Antibiotic Also Eliminates MRSA

April 14, 2013 by Michael Manning 2 Comments

What is the link between antibiotics and staph infections? A recent study showed that a reduction in use of antibiotics actually reduced hospital-acquired MRSA infections, so they're linked tighter than you might think. Staph bacteria image courtesy of the US CDC.

A new MRSA antibiotic kills Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, as well as Anthrax bacteria – could this be the new universal antibiotic?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Health, Microbiology

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria may Lead to Intractable Gonorrhoea Infections and Restrict Operations

March 27, 2013 by Michael Manning Leave a Comment

Antibiotics, the conversation, Wikimedia Commons

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may lead to increased rates of gonorrhea and may limit the use of minor surgery to correct health issues.

Filed Under: Headlines, Microbiology

An Infection with Hepatitis C May Eventually Lead to Liver Cancer

March 15, 2013 by Michael Manning Leave a Comment

Long-term hepatitis C infections, possibly from blood transfusions in the pre-screening era, are often asymptomatic, so test for this liver cancer risk factor.

Filed Under: Headlines, Oncology

Researchers Discover how Staphylococcus Aureus, Colonizing the Human Nose, Spreads MRSA

February 22, 2013 by Michael Manning Leave a Comment

MRSA bacteria can cause fatal infections. Image courtesy of Keith Gregg - Curtin University

At least 20% of Humans host S. aureus in their nose. These staph colonies may lead to MRSA infections in hospital settings, when bacterium move to wounds.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Health

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About Michael Manning

Measles Outbreak in U.K. Linked to Poor MMR Vaccine Uptake After Autism Scare

New Anthrax-Killing Antibiotic Also Eliminates MRSA

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria may Lead to Intractable Gonorrhoea Infections and Restrict Operations

An Infection with Hepatitis C May Eventually Lead to Liver Cancer

Researchers Discover how Staphylococcus Aureus, Colonizing the Human Nose, Spreads MRSA

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