Lung to gut movement of hospital-acquired bacterium raises the risk of sepsis
A hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same…
New light-based technology arranges cellular messengers with unprecedented precision
In stunning new time-lapse videos, biological nanoparticles scoot and flit across a starry field of glowing dots. Guided…
Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain relief
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative…
AI-powered hydrogel dressings transform chronic wound care
As chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and articular wounds continue to challenge global healthcare systems,…
OU researchers explore how cannabis use affects recovery after head and neck cancer surgery
University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the…
Smart wound patch detects healing progress and infection risk
A Bluetooth-enabled flexible sensor patch from RMIT lets doctors and patients see inside a healing wound without lifting…