Hyderabad: Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed a smart bandage capable of not just killing infection-causing bacteria but also visually signalling its presence without the use of ...

A wound that is not properly cared for can become a breeding ground for harmful organisms to grow and spread. Most minor infections don’t lead to sepsis, but you should watch for worsening ...

Each year, 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis. ... (such as pneumonia), kidneys, and bladder, as well as the digestive system and bloodstream. Catheter sites, wounds, ...

Sepsis is a dangerous infection that can affect anyone. If not treated quickly, it can result in serious illness and even death. Keystone Infectious Disease’s Medical Director, Dr. Raghavendra ...

Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 ...

In Florida, four people have died this year after they were exposed to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacteria found in ...

Smart wound dressing developed by BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus scientists kills bacteria and visually signals infection without antibiotics, published in ACS Infectious Diseases.

An 83-year-old woman from Norfolk died of sepsis after her pet dog licked an open leg wound. The infection, caused by the ...

If a person’s wound is healing more slowly than usual, there may be an underlying reason, such as an infection, circulatory problems, diabetes, or other health issues. There are various reasons ...

An Upstate man is sharing his story to raise awareness about a deadly illness after a small wound on his foot lead to a staph infection, and ultimately, the amputation of his leg. In February 2020 ...