The rewrite today is for Edward Scissorhands. The deep dive is about prevention of infection from skin injuries.

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References used in this episode

Topical antibiotic sources

Effectiveness of calamine lotion as an adjunctive therapy to mometasone furoate ointment in the treatment of infant eczema: A retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Sep 2;101(35):e30237.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36107506/

The value of prophylactic antibiotics for simple lacerations. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1983 Feb;156(2):212-6.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6337421/

The natural history of streptococcal skin infection: prevention with topical antibiotics. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1985 Aug;13(2 Pt 1):207-12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2995463/

Prospective evaluation of topical antibiotics for preventing infections in uncomplicated soft-tissue wounds repaired in the ED. Acad Emerg Med. 1995 Jan;2(1):4-10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7606610/

A prospective, randomized pilot evaluation of topical triple antibiotic versus mupirocin for the prevention of uncomplicated soft tissue wound infection. Am J Emerg Med. 2004 Jan;22(1):1-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14724869/

Tetanus sources

Tetanus. Lancet. 2019 Apr 20;393(10181):1657-1668. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30935736/

ACIP recommendations on TdP vaccine 2019 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31971933/

ACIP recommendations on Td prevention and vaccination in 2018 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29702631/

Tetanus surveillance CDC https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/php/surveillance/index.html

The rewrite today is for The Menu. The deep dive is about infections associated with eating dry aged meat.

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References used in this episode

Symposium review: An abundance of replacement heifers: What is the economic impact of raising more than are needed? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32037180/

Eating and cooking retired dairy cow: https://livefrankly.co.uk/sustainable-food/what-is-retired-dairy-beef-how-to-cook-the-chefs-secret-weapon-at-home/

Investigating Bacterial Penetration of the Blood-Brain Barrier for the Pathogenesis, Prevention, and Therapy of Bacterial Meningitis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31805229/

Post-splenectomy Sepsis: A Review of the Literature. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32195065/

Acute bacterial meningitis in adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27265346/

Exploring the microbiological quality and safety of dry-aged beef: A cross-sectional study of loin surfaces during ripening and dry-aged beef steaks from commercial meat companies in Belgium. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34809945/

Dry-aged beef manufactured in Japan: Microbiota identification and their effects on product characteristics. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33648250/

Metabolic and microbial analyses of the surface and inner part of wet-aged and dry-aged beef. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37807472/

Microbiota associated with commercial dry-aged beef in France. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38448091/

National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) https://wwwn.cdc.gov/norsdashboard/

The rewrite today is for We’re the Millers. The deep dive is about management of tarantula attack.

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References used in this episode

Tarantula bite references

A verified spider bite and a review of the literature confirm Indian ornamental tree spiders (Poecilotheria species) as underestimated theraphosids of medical importance. Toxicon. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24215987/

Wessel's tiger ornamental tarantula bite envenomation: A case report and venom analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36592763/

A Case Report on Generalised Muscle Spasms After Ornamental Tarantula Bites That Responded Well to Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Treatment. Cureus. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37692640/

Tarantulas: eight-legged pharmacists and combinatorial chemists. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15066413/

Animal Venom Peptides as a Treasure Trove for New Therapeutics Against Neurodegenerative Disorders. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30378475/

Urticaria caused by tarantula hairs. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4684884/

The optical imaging of tarantula hair corneal injury: One case report and review of the literature. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28736046/

“Spider bite” infections

"Spider bite" lesions are usually diagnosed as skin and soft-tissue infections. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19939602/

A clone of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among professional football players. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15689585/

Treatment of spider venom-associated muscle cramps

Muscle spasms - A common symptom following theraphosid spider bites? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33493497/

Differential block of sodium and calcium channels by chlorpromazine in mouse neuroblastoma cells. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2157837/

Chlorpromazine (thorazine) in the treatment of intractable hiccups. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13221413/

Chlorpromazine in the treatment of stubborn hiccup. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14374117/

Pharmacologic Interventions for Intractable and Persistent Hiccups: A Systematic Review. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29079070/