People with diabetes who were taking GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as tirzepatide and semaglutide had significantly lower ...

It can be a complication of bacterial pneumonia or lung surgery. There are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing an infection with pus: Wash cuts and other wounds thoroughly with soap ...

Tissue adhesive had a lower rate of surgical site infections when compared with suture for epidermal closure in dermatologic ...

Cesarean section (CS) is one of the most performed major surgical procedures in obstetrics. When adequately indicated, it can ...

A fever after surgery (postoperative fever) is a common complication. There are a range of reasons why you might get a fever after surgery, including problems like infections that need treatment. You ...

At face value, our results may seem intuitive – surgical wound infections come from bacteria that hang out around that part of the body. But this realization has some potentially powerful ...

Future wound care will feature regenerative medicine, smart dressings with sensors, and nanotechnology-infused bandages for ...

A Manitoba woman suffering from a post-surgery infection says ... who's facing an amputation after a post-operative infection was left to fester and the wound wasn't stitched up.

Hello, Health Rounds Readers! Today we feature a study that found yet another potential health benefit of GLP-1 drugs, this ...

You can also take additional measures to reduce the likelihood of infection, including: Not removing the bandage for the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery Keeping the surrounding area clean Showering ...