Antimicrobial prophylaxis for prevention of HACEK bacterial endocarditis before invasive dental procedures should be reserved for selected high-risk patients with prosthetic heart valves ...

One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery - with women far more likely to develop one, ...

One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also had higher rates of ...

In a nutshell Scientists discovered that fluoxetine (Prozac) protects against deadly infections in two ways: by directly ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.

Findings highlight the importance of infection prevention measures and personalized heart failure care. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that adults who were ...

Doctors are treating Pope Francis for a “ polymicrobial infection ” of his respiratory tract in what they are describing as a a “complex clinical situation” that will require the pontiff to remain ...

People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated ...

Science reveals a hidden link between oral health and heart health. Understanding this connection could change how we view dental care forever.

and prosthetic heart valves or vascular grafts. Furthermore, elderly patients with several comorbid conditions, immunocompromised status, and recent GI and/or genitourinary infection with ...