News tagged with foot infections


Findings to help in design of drugs against virus causing childhood illnesses

New research findings may help scientists design drugs to treat a virus infection that causes potentially fatal brain swelling and paralysis in children.

Medical research created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Correct treatment of common diabetic foot infections can reduce amputations

Diabetic foot infections are an increasingly common problem, but proper care can save limbs and, ultimately, lives, suggest new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

Diabetes created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fewer amputations in diabetic patients with dual isotope SPECT/CT

Research introduced at SNM's 58th Annual Meeting reveals the extent to which an ongoing study can help save life and limb for patients with diabetes-related foot infections. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and reduced blood ...

Cancer created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0