If the appendix has ruptured, the surrounding area is thoroughly cleaned to prevent infection. Laparoscopic Appendectomy: This minimally invasive method uses several small incisions and a ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United ...

The first infected blood compensation payments are to be made by the government this week, with 10 victims of the scandal set to receive over £13m, the Cabinet Office has said. The government ...

An infected hangnail is a form of paronychia, a condition in which the skin next to the nail is infected. If you have a small piece of torn skin hanging loose next to your nail, you likely have a ...

“There’s been a lot of stories going around about my regressive eyesight,” John told the star-studded audience at the ...

Most cuts heal quickly. However, if a cut becomes infected, it can lead to serious illness if left untreated. Skin infections like strep or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can start ...

I taught English for a decade. After a medical leave, I decided to find something that made me happy. Now I'm a freelance ...

Histone deacetylase HDAC6 has been implicated in regulating antiviral innate immunity. However, its precise function in response to DNA virus infection remains elusive. Herein, we find that HDAC6 ...