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Woman contracts necrotizing fasciitis after cutting her leg
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
A young woman in Georgia had one leg amputated and will likely lose some fingers after becoming infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Aeromonas hydrophila. Most of the 750 cases of necrotizing fasciitis in the U.S. each year are caused by a Streptococcus germ, according to government data. Yahoo! (05/14)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may not help all foot ulcers, doctors say
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
Study: Expect skin failure in adults with other failing organs
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
Study: Honey as a secondary dressing helps wounds heal
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
Fla. wound care center moves to more accessible location
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
Doctors remove 2 pounds of tissue from man with necrotizing fasciitis
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Military medical center issues guidelines for vets' wound care
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Diabetic patients need specialized care for foot ulcers
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Band-Aids don't do much, but special dressings do
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Bandage stimulates blood vessel growth
Advanced Tissue SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
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Analysis: Medicare cuts will hit skilled nursing facilities
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