Q: Should we always use topical antibiotics in wounds? A: Nursing staff often use bacitracin as a standard of practice at facilities. This should be revisited because of worsening antimicrobial ...

Q: What is the role of antibiotic stewardship in post-operative wound healing for patients of sub-acute and long-term care facilities? A: Literature and research supports the use of antibiotics when ...

The next time you cut your finger and need wound care, stitches and a bandage, wouldn’t it be reassuring to know that your wound is being monitored for signs of infection--and if you need antibiotics, ...

Researchers have developed a method to treat bacterial infections which could result in better wound care. Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a method to ...

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 ...

Decubitus ulcer treatment aims to promote wound healing, prevent wounds from getting worse, ease pain, and prevent infections. Decubitus ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are injuries to the skin ...

MRSA infection may begin as a small bump on the skin. Treating the early signs can help you avoid complications like pneumonia or sepsis. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Methicillin-resistant ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed. A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of ...