According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, surgical site infections account for 17 percent of all nosocomial infections. Of the more than 30 million surgeries performed in the U.S.
Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease at home, according ...
Concerns are rising about mouthwash impacting beneficial oral bacteria crucial for heart health. While potent antiseptic ...
Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of high blood pressure – and potentially damage heart ...
Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of if high blood pressure and heart disease by wiping out ...
Don't ignore cord care! Antiseptic use can save newborn lives. Using chlorhexidine (an antiseptic) can reduce umbilical cord infections by around 29% in low- and middle-income countries and may also ...