Three patients undergoing laser eye surgery at a New York City ophthalmology clinic developed Purpureocillium lilacinum ...

Genetic analysis of the bacteria causing surgical site infections revealed that many were already present on the patient's skin. Ruben Bonilla Gonzalo/Moment via Getty Images Our newly published ...

Research indicates that uniform materials could be the culprit of deadly infections that can occur when using synthetic materials for cardiovascular grafts.

Surgical Outcomes Information Exchange recently completed a survey of their ASC members, looking at post-operative surgical site infections. Jennifer Green, vice president of network development for ...

Nine cataract patients lost their eyesight after developing an infection following surgeries at a private hospital in UP's ...

In general, prophylaxis for urologic surgery should be discontinued within 24 hours, and in many cases, a single dose is appropriate. Although common practice has been to administer agents longer when ...

About 86% of infections following spine surgery could be linked to the patient’s natural skin microbiome, a recent study from Seattle-based University of Washington School of Medicine found. The study ...

Avoiding infection in lower joint replacement surgery results in an average cost savings of about $100,000 per patient. The use of an alcohol-based nasal antiseptic before surgery lowers surgical site ...

The boy underwent surgery in January 2022 to remove a festering bacterial infection in his arm and thigh. He’s among 13 children, from newborns to teenagers, who were treated at Nicklaus within a span ...

Surgical procedures for Crohn’s are no longer considered a last resort. Here’s what you need to know if your doctor recommends surgery.

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing. Ear tube ...

Health care providers and patients have traditionally thought that infections patients get while in the hospital are caused by superbugs they're exposed to while they're in a medical facility. Genetic ...