Surgery

Type of shaving impacts body image in elective cranial sx

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing elective cranial surgery, the rate of surgical site infections is similar for regional and strip hair shaving, but regional shaving negatively affects patient body image, according to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Narrow wavelength of UV light safely kills drug-resistant bacteria

Scientists from the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University Medical Center have shown that a narrow wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light safely killed drug-resistant MRSA bacteria in mice, demonstrating a ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Bundle of practices can cut surgical site infections

(HealthDay)—Implementing a bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infection, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Prophylactic antibiotic choice impacts post-hysterectomy SSI

(HealthDay)—For women undergoing hysterectomy, prophylactic antibiotic choice impacts the risk of surgical site infection rates, according to a study published in the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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