Maggots: MHRA: "Although maggots have been classified as 'medicinal products' there are currently no 'licensed maggots'. I believe those that are used in hospitals are produced as 'specials' under a special manufacturing licence for unlicensed medicines. Medicinal leeches are similarly classed as medicines but they aren't licensed." Ref: A prescription for maggots: Jill Yesko. Dr Ronald Serman's research could transform wound care and infection control.

Bacteriophage: Phage© courtesy Dr.A.Tanczos, University of Surrey DFW to MHRA: "Hopefully you could again help with this question - theoretically:   Now that primary wound dressings with active honey e.g. Activon Tulle are routinely prescribed on the NHS as medical devices, is it possible for primary wound dressings with active phages to also be on the list of medical devices?" MHRA to DFW: "In theory these would be either a medical device or a medicine in combination with a medical device.  This can only be determined when we receive full specifications and any claims made for the product from the manufacturer.  Whether the NHS would put it on their list is a matter for them to determine." Special Licences: As with any unlicensed medicines in the UK, phage can be prescribed to a named patient by GPs and dentists who agree to take the responsibility with informed consent. We can provide the contact details for licensed wholesale dealers/importers. Clinics in Poland, the Republic of Georgia and Texas welcome patients with various bacterial infections that no longer respond to antibiotics, and are successful with tens of thousands of patients and no harmful effects. In Germany phage therapy is applied for individual cases of MRSA. Ref: Financial Times Germany Free phages in food: 'Without knowing we constantly consume phages with our fermented food in yogurt (Brüssow et al., 1994), sauerkraut (Lu et al., 2003b), pickles (Lu et al., 2003a) or salami (Chibani-Chennoufi et al., 2004c)' Prof. T. H. Pennington Ref:Phage Therapy: the Escherichia coli experience - Harald Bruessow Protective effects were most pronounced in children younger than 3 years. Note, however, that this apparently well-designed study was documented in a 75-line publication written in Russian containing a single table (Babalova et al., 1968).' ..." free phages? Questions to the MHRA 25.8.06 DFW: 1. Is it legally OK for someone to bring back to the UK a phage preparation for their own use or as a gift? MHRA: Yes DFW:2. Is it legally OK for people in the UK to be sent free samples of phage preparations (not necessarily for medical use but for food use - or simply educational purposes)?   MHRA: Yes  - but probably not unsolicited mail shots which could be construed as advertising or promotion of the product. summary - signposts to all our innovative phage therapy resources. mini-review - bacteriophage therapy ( pdf - 11 pages)

Bacteriophage efficacy data
from Polish Academy of Sciences
"highly effective" 85.9%

Activated oxygen/Medical Ozone F.Fennell, Activated Oxygen Ltd.: "We met a number of interesting people at the conference and exchanged information with them. Many infection control personnel were surprised to find our products and treatments as they had seldom considered Medical Ozone as an approach in treating patients. It is believed this has stimulated interest in further research into the field. We are planning to attend some universities in the near future to eradicate biofilms of various types in the laboratories." Lord Colwyn: "...There is no doubt that ozone therapy will play an increasingly important role in healthcare in the future. Now is not the time to explain how controlled exposure to minute amounts of ozone can immediately halt the process of dental decay and eliminate the use of the dental drill. The prospects for primary dental care are enormous." Lords Hansard text for 30 April 2003

Bio-active copper textiles - antimicrobial face masks see calendar for recent correspondence "We are the bacterial warfare product." "We're going to save a lot of lives." Jeff Gabbay Jeff with Hillary Clinton, US Senate, 2005 HCAI, MRSA etc.: "We have the same kind of thing that we've done for surgeons." "Sheets that kill bacteria will go a long way towards solving the problem of infections acquired in hospitals." Bird flu: "so the mask that we have will kill - actually destroy the virus when it comes in contact with it." "This is a mask that is going to cost almost the same as a normal mask." "This will be made for general distribution." " Skin infections: Bioactive copper socks are now standard issue for US Marines - "the rough and tough guys are wearing our socks" - "no smell". This technology bonds copper compounds to fabrics, paper etc., therefore giving them powerful, long-lasting antimicrobial properties without causing any harm - e.g. clothing for surgeons, pyjamas, sheets. to article at Israel21c 'Jerusalem News' article: Fighting germs with fabrics:

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