Inhibitor blocks flesh-eating bacteria's metabolism, reducing tissue damage in infections
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices, but the US is hesitant
Without a new policy including vaccines, the government will continue to slaughter every flock with a bird flu infection to limit the spread of the disease. Those deaths have totaled over 166 ...
Tuberculosis Is Making a Comeback—Here's the Most Common Symptom to Watch Out For
Actually getting treatment is key: The World Health Organization (WHO) says that for two-thirds of TB patients who don't get ...
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress
Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia Saturday very much looking ahead as he worked ...
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The unexpected healing power of medical honey
Medical honey proves effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, transforming wound care and offering hope in the fight ...
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Avoid Making These Common Mistakes When Pruning Your Fruit Trees
Pruning at the wrong time, making incorrect cuts, using wound dressing, and not tailoring the technique are fruit tree ...
Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True.
A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest ...
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Measles, bird flu and more: Where Massachusetts stands with public health right now
As outbreaks for several diseases are being monitored across the U.S., state DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein has an update ...
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The 'sprint' strategy that cut patient infections by up to 67% at Scripps
Learn how Scripps Health improved their hospitals' LeapFrog scores and patient safety through the implementation of sprint teams and a culture of ownership.
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New Infection Prevention Strategies Similar to Saline in High-Risk Hip Arthroplasty
Vancomycin powder, dilute povidone-iodine lavage, and a combination of both treatments were not superior to standard saline for the prevention of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients ...