New Bandage Material Uses Silver to Fight Infection and Speed Healing
Scientists created a new type of wound dressing using silver and a vitamin called folate that works better than regular bandages. The special gel slowly …
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Dangerous Hospital Bacteria: What Scientists Found in Thailand
Researchers in Thailand discovered a particularly dangerous type of bacteria called Acinetobacter baumannii that doesn't respond to most antibiotics. They …
Read MoreHow Nursing Care Helps Stop Hospital Infections
Hospitals work hard to prevent infections that patients catch during their stay, but most focus on infections from medical devices like tubes and catheters. …
Read MoreDangerous Superbugs Found in 7 Out of 10 ICU Patients in India
Researchers studied 236 patients in intensive care units at an Indian hospital and found that nearly 70% carried dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in …
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