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 ...

The journey of motherhood is transformative, but recovering from a Caesarean section (C-section) adds a layer of physical challenge. While a C-section is a common and safe procedure, it is still a ...

Fracture-related infection is a frequent and costly complication after fracture fixation, with previously published ...

Following a trio of fatal cases in the Northeast, the CDC is alerting healthcare professionals to suspect Vibrio vulnificus infection, which requires rapid treatment to reduce mortality. CDC issued a ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—A standardized initiative to prevent deep sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery more than halved the rate of this risky complication over 4 years, according ...

In our weekly health segment, KC Counts talks with Memorial Wound Care Center's Melissa Cometti about the challenges treating ...