Background Epidemiologic studies of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) depend upon accurate case identification. Our objective was to evaluate the positive predictive value (PPV) of ...

Conclusion Our case, underscores the potential increase in virulence among opportunistic pathogens like P. loescheii, especially in the ever-growing population of medically compromised patients ...

Soft tissue sarcoma can start in muscle, blood vessels, and fibrous tissue in the leg. STS in the leg may cause a tender growing lump. Learn more here.

In a groundbreaking study, doctors at L V Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad have found that pig tissue cornea implants offer a promising treatment for advanced keratoconus. The clinical trial ...

Background Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been used in the treatment of soft tissue and bone-related musculoskeletal disorders for over 20 years. In an overview of this treatment modality ...

The United States could soon have another tool in the fight against respiratory syncytial virus, an illness that’s the No. 1 cause of hospitalization in infants.

News US News Department of Public Health Boy, 14, dies days after catching rare bacterial infection as major warning issued William Hand, 14, woke up unwell, and within hours, died from a rare ...

Humidifiers add moisture to the air. They can help people with dry skin, allergies, and respiratory problems. They may also help prevent influenza and reduce snoring, among other benefits. Dry air ...

This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of polymer–peptide conjugates to be used as infection-resistant coating for biomaterial implants and devices. Antiadhesive polymer brushes ...