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Pontefract Hospital trials nasal laser treatment to stop surgical infections
Summary by Ground News
NHS pilot will see 500 patients given nasal disinfection at Pontefract Hospital. Treatment involves shining a red light into patients' nostrils to kill off bacteria. NHS hopes it could offer an alternative to antibiotics for surgical site infections (SSIs) There are growing concerns that rising antimicrobial resistance rates will render the drugs less effective.