8/14/2020· Medicine
Plantar Puncture Wounds - Are Antibiotics Necessary?
By: Dr. Sajid Khan
Plantar puncture wounds are common and the anatomy of the foot makes it an excellent environment for infection to rapidly spread. Puncture wounds in particular can inoculate bacteria deep into the soft tissues.
4/25/2019· Emergency Medicine
Ready for the Measles' Comeback?
By: Dr. Sajid Khan
As disease patterns evolve, so too must we. Being aware of emerging illnesses and remaining diligent in identifying their presence ensures a safe environment for the patient and the community. Measles is a highly contagious and potentially lethal viral infectious disease.
11/1/2012· Medicine
New Therapeutic Options for Lower-Extremity Ulcers
Adequate debridement, control of infection, off-loading of pressure, and appropriate topical management are the most important interventions in treating nonhealing wounds.
11/3/2004· Medicine
By: Dr. Sat Sharma and Nicholas Anthonisen
After 60 years of availability of antibiotics, surprisingly little is known about their role in obstructive airway diseases. Areview of antibiotic therapy will necessarily involve a discussion of the role of bacterial infection in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
by Malcom S. Cohen, PhD
by Diane Atkins, OTR, et al
by Thomas J. Berger, MD, et al
