According to state inspectors, the immediate cause of death was MRSA cellulitis — a dangerous skin infection that stems from staph bacteria — caused by the open wound. A second nurse aide ...

On March 6, the resident was admitted to the hospital’s emergency room with a Stage 4 wound, indicating there was sufficient loss of tissue to result in exposed bone, muscles or tendons, with the ...

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A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found a decreased incidence of surgical site infections being linked to wound closure with sutures containing triclosan. To prevent ...

Dermatologists have warned that individuals who use skin-bleaching products may experience delayed wound healing, increasing their risk of infections and other health complications. The experts ...

In lab tests, the nanoflower-enhanced dressings fought off both major types of bacteria: the thick-walled kind (like staph infections) and the thin-walled kind (like E. coli) that cause most wound ...