Surgical-site infections associated with bariatric surgery ... prophylaxis for bariatric surgery should not exceed 24 h after surgery is completed.

After surviving a life-threatening heart infection and undergoing emergency surgery, an Ontario man is celebrating both his recovery and his birthday on Valentine’s Day.

Francis was serene after arriving at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after presiding over his morning audiences, Vatican spokesperson ...

A doctor has issued a serious warning to anyone who bites their nails after one woman contracted a ‘deadly infection’.

We aimed to estimate the rates of infections after colonoscopy and OGD performed in ambulatory surgery centres (ASCs). Design We identified colonoscopy and OGD procedures performed at ASCs in 2014 all ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened and was receiving drug therapy ...

She was extremely matted, weak, running a high fever, and had symptoms of pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the ...

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some ...

There is a risk of problems or complications after any operation. Many problems are minor but some can be life threatening. Treating them as soon as possible is important. The possible problems depend ...

A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede healing, so it's best to let it fall off on ...