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Risk Factors for Bone Infection in Diabetic Wounds Identified by Northcoast Footcare Facebook

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm Individuals with diabetes have a greater risk for developing open wounds (ulcers) due to reduced sensation and circulation. Diabetic ulcers can become infected and severe infection may reach the bone. The medical term for bone infection is osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis associated with diabetic wounds worsens the chances of recovery. Treatment of bone Read on »

Proper wound cleaning key to treating MRSA infections in children by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 06 Mar 2011 12:00am investigator Aaron Chen, M.D., an emergency physician at Hopkins Children’s. “The better news might be that good low-tech wound care, cleaning, draining and keeping the infected area clean, is what truly makes the difference between rapid healing and persistent infection.” Chen says that proper wound care has always been the cornerstone of skin infection Read on »

Tracking outbreaks of unusual breast augmentation infections by Dr. Robert O. Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 18 Jun 2009 1:03am An interesting study of microbial forensics was published about surgical wound infections caused by an unusual and rapidly growing mycobacterium (seen at right) developed... strains of mycobacterium were grown from the infected wounds of the patients; from the eyebrows, hair, face, nose, ears, and groin of this particular surgeon. What's also Read on »

Staph Skin Infections: Cause and Prevention by FitBuff Brandon Patient Expert

Posted Thu 21 Oct 2010 5:10am infection include surgical wound infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia. So how can you help to prevent MRSA and staph infection? Follow these tips: Wash hands... Staph skin infections are caused by staph bacteria (Staphylococcus). Staph infections range from boils to flesh-eating infections to antibiotic-resistant Read on »

Maggot News – Clinical Trials, Wound Care and Surgical Theatre Closings in the UK by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Thu 09 Jul 2009 4:45pm If individuals have wounds that will not heal, the University in Cardiff can perhaps enroll you in the trial. A children’s hospital in Bristol in the UK is also using... gotten lose or got in without being invited as 3 surgical theatres had to be closed due to maggot infestation. I don’t think these maggots are in the same class as mentioned Read on »

Wound V.A.C Medical Device Helps Wounds Heal After Cancer Surgery by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Fri 21 Nov 2008 3:00pm

1 Comment peritonei (PMP), Bayless was left with a 13-inch incision wound reaching from his bladder to his breastbone. Then, he suffered a wound infection that required his entire incision... with a plastic tape-like sheet. A pump applies negative pressure to the wound, removing fluids and other materials that might enable infection to progress. It maintains optimum moisture Read on »

Dental Health and Surgical Infection by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Thu 17 Sep 2009 10:03pm Today, physicians and dentists are aware of a relationship between dental health and surgical infection. Patients arrive at their dental office with a request from... and Surgical Infection Read on »

Surgical Implants Coated with One of “Nature’s Antibiotics” Could Prevent Infection by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Mon 02 Feb 2009 10:46pm Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a mimic of one of “nature’s antibiotics” that can be used to coat medical devices to prevent infection..., like those of medical devices, killing bacteria and fungi that come into contact with them. Peptides are small proteins. Medical devices such as surgical implants, catheters Read on »

Preventing Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) after Surgery by Robert W. Posted Sun 10 Jan 2010 1:02pm Weekly Health Update: Preventing Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) after Surgery "A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health... of certain types of operations. In view of these statistics, surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major public health problem throughout the world. On average, patients in the United Read on »

Kids Benefitting from Smoke-Free Laws, Serious Problems with Infection Control at Surgical Sites Named Best/Worst Prevention Ide by Partnership for Prevention Posted Tue 15 Jun 2010 12:44pm that loose infection practices are contributing to problems with infection control at same-day surgery centers was named the “Worst Prevention Idea of the Week." BEST Smoke-Free... in blood for a minimum of several days after exposure to tobacco smoke. WORST Poor infection control at many surgery centers A new federal study finds many same-day surgery Read on »