A simple item found in almost every medicine cabinet -- a cotton swab -- may be a key tool in the fight against post-surgical wound infections. A simple item found in almost every medicine cabinet -- ...

When bacteria make their way into wounds, they literally threaten life and limb—unless they are detected as quickly as possible. Now a new sensor can nestle in bandages and alert a nearby smartphone ...

A simple item found in almost every medicine cabinet – a cotton swab -- may be a key tool in the fight against post-surgical wound infections. In a sentinel trial, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center surgeon ...

A sentinel trial conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles showed that painless and gentle probing of a wound with a dry cotton swab after surgery dramatically reduced infections in post ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A negative MRSA nasal swab could help clinicians determine whether to withhold or discontinue MRSA treatment ...

Q. If a wound is infected with anaerobic bacteria, are there specific dressings that should not be used? A. Despite concerns that occlusive dressings may encourage anaerobic growth by providing an ...