One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also had higher rates of ...

"He was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder, as well as a significant injury to his (acromioclavicular) ...

The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy “underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure” ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Another system for evaluating wound infection is based on the need for additional treatment; the presence of serous discharge, erythema, purulent exudate, and separation of the deep tissues ...

In preparing for this case, we learned that the overall success rate for treatment of spinal infection involving hardware with suppressive antibiotics is nearly 80 percent. A simple, well-known ...

Aberrations in the typical healing process of wounds may result in atypical scar development and the establishment of a persistent condition, rendering patients more vulnerable to infections. Chronic ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

A scab is usually dark red or brown. As a surgical wound heals, its border pulls inward and it gets smaller. This can cause the scab covering the area to feel itchy. Pus or any fluid oozing from the ...

Stryker has agreed to sell its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers to create a newly formed company called VB Spine. The medical technology company said Tuesday the New York City ...