DEAR DR. ROACH: In December 2023, I had an open-heart aortic valve replacement. All went well, but then I contracted a staph infection. I had to have a second procedure to remove the top four sternal ...

Researchers from the United Kingdom found that closing wounds with metal staples after hip surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using nylon sutures, according to a release from the ...

In a critical condition, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre’s team stepped in to perform a high-risk corrective surgery to ...

Credit: Getty Images Preventing sepsis after surgery should include screening before the surgery, close monitoring after surgery, and teaching patients how to recognize the signs of sepsis. Our ...

A mom of three is speaking out and sharing a warning after she contracted and nearly died from a bacterial infection.

A young man who was assaulted over the weekend during a home invasion in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, is recovering at home. Witbank News reports that Enrico Rossi (21) has been discharged from the ...

It‘s possible to return to light activity soon after carpel tunnel surgery. Following restrictions like not lifting heavy objects and avoiding repetitive hand use can help you heal properly. Share on ...

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City woman is suing the nursing home she claims is responsible for her mother’s death. In ...