Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for ...

While researchers gain new insights into the transmission of Buruli ulcer in Australia, public health specialists in Africa are working to engage traditional healers. Sophie Cousins reports.

EYES TRAINED on the patient’s leg, the doctor proceeds with the operation. If the injured limb is not removed, infection and death will swiftly follow. The instrument of choice is a set of strong ...

The treatment of chronic wounds represents a major public health challenge, starting with diabetic foot ulcers which affect approximately 18.6 million people worldwide each year. A team from the ...

Every year, countless minor injuries occur in homes, garages and backyards across the country. The immediate instinct for many is to reach for a familiar brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide or a swab of ...