A generation ago, many people who lost teeth due to age-related complications typically wore dentures. Now, dental implants ...

Opening statements were held Tuesday in a trial brought by a former Portland Timbers goalie – alleging medical malpractice ...

Scientists have developed copper oxide nanoparticles which can be coated onto implanted medical devices to reduce the risk of infection after operations. A team at Nottingham Trent University has led ...

However, certain risks and difficulties are associated with dental implants, as with any medical operation. Infection, ...

in vivo optical imaging “is one really powerful tool to noninvasively monitor infection over time,” says Lloyd Miller, an associate professor of dermatology and orthopedic surgery at Johns Hopkins ...

Time to take a long hard look at non-metal constructs? We’re referring to PEKK, not PEEK. PEKK is antibacterial, a ...

Overview: One particular antiseptic solution tops list for effectiveness against methicillin-sensitive S. aureus and E. coli.

Despite showcasing the technical advancements of their implants, the need for improved solutions indicates that previous products may not have effectively addressed infection risks. The use of ...

Since it works by damping down the immune system, it also exposes patients to infection. To help enable better treatments, the research team used a sponge-like implant, previously used to diagnose ...