I’ve heard that a stubbed toe can lead to gangrene. Is that true? What are the signs of gangrene, and how can it be avoided? Gangrene, which refers to tissue death caused by a severe shortage of blood ...
March is associated with all things green, but one “green” thing you want to avoid is Gangrene. On today’s First Aid Friday, we looked at risks and how to clean wounds to avoid this unlucky condition ...
Researchers have found that the bacteria responsible for causing gangrene could also be used to treat patients with certain cancers. The study, which was carried out by University of Texas researchers ...
End stage peripheral vascular disease may put people at risk of limb amputation or life threatening complications, such as strokes and gangrene. Treatment typically involves surgery. Peripheral ...
The appearance of extensive soft-tissue gas after trauma is often interpreted as a sign of gas gangrene. Three patients with minor finger wounds were referred for treatment of gas gangrene because ...