Diabetics face many health challenges, and among them is the risk of developing foot ulcers.
“Foot ulcers can be painful and can lead to further infections and even limb amputation if they are not monitored or treated correctly,” said Marcus M. Riedhammer, M.D., Certified Wound Specialist, Geisinger Medical Center. “Diabetes can cause nerve damage, which lessens [...]

The resistance of infectious organisms to antibiotics is particularly serious in drugs against fungi. Fungal cells are similar to human cells, which means that it is difficult to develop effective drugs that can destroy them without also damaging human cells, i.e. without causing side effects. We must therefore safeguard the effectiveness of the few antifungal [...]

Responding to the PAC’s1 report on healthcare associated infections or so-called ’superbugs’, Chairman of the BMA’s Consultants’ Committee, Dr Mark Porter, said:
“The BMA agrees with the PAC that the Government needs to take more decisive action to tackle healthcare associated infections. While progress has been made on reducing infection rates of MRSA and Clostridium difficile, [...]

Antibiotic over-prescription is promoted by pediatricians’ perception of parents’ expectations. Research published in the open access journal BMC Pediatrics shows that pediatricians are more likely to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics for respiratory tract infections if they perceived parents were expecting a prescription.

Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates is one of the first in the area to offer an effective new treatment for chronic sinusitis (CRS) called FinESS™ Sinus Treatment. FinESS is a balloon sinuplasty option that breaks the cycle of chronic sinusitis with immediate relief and lasting results and is less-invasive than traditional sinus surgery.