D.C. United's Burch Undergoes Ankle Surgery Sep 9, 2009
The defender's ankle developed cellulitis after a college ankle injury was re- aggravated several weeks ago. Burch is expected to miss two to three weeks. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mystery solved: Schneider had talked about walking into woods to die, says sister Aug 22, 2009
A friend drove Schneider to LSU Bogalusa Medical Center from his home in Hopedale on June 24 or 25 due to a case of severe cellulitis, Ferris said. He found out that his leg had to be amputated, she said. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
FDA to review expensive injectable drug to fight osteoporosis Aug 12, 2009
The studies found denosumab caused eczema in some patients, and a dozen women got a serious skin infection, cellulitis, that sometimes required hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
New bone drug can cut fracture risk in elderly Aug 12, 2009
The studies found denosumab caused eczema in some patients, and a dozen of the women got a serious skin infection, cellulitis, that sometimes required hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics. "Because this drug affects the immune system, the long-term effects on cancer risk or immune function is still unknown," she warned, saying she expects FDA will require Amgen to track risks over time if the drug is approved. (MSNBC -- Health)
Facts About MRSA Aug 7, 2009
MRSA causes the same infections that normal staph does, including pimples, boils, cellulitis, blood infections, and food poisoning. Since it is a nosocomial infection that is most prevalent in healthcare settings, it is often caught by people whose immune systems are already compromised. (Suite101.com)
Iron-binding Drug Could Help Diabetics Heal Stubborn Wounds Aug 1, 2009
Complications from a 2002 car accident left Hurlburt, a borderline diabetic, with recurring cellulitis and staph infections. One of those. (Science Daily)
Mans illness diagnosed by phone Jun 19, 2009
"He told me the infection had virtually popped up overnight, so I suspected it was more serious than the typical cellulitis that we see daily in hospital practice. We drew tissue and blood cultures to identify the infection, but time was of the essence and we could not wait for culture results. Within two hours, Mr. Mundel's temperature had spiked to 106. Something ominous was occurring, and I needed another opinion quickly.". Streeter contacted his colleague, Javeed Siddiqui, an infectious... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
What is Scarlet Fever? Jun 18, 2009
Without intervention a person can develop rheumatic fever, heart and kidney damage, meningitis, cellulitis, sinusitis, otitis media (middle ear infection), serious skin infections and several other disorders. How is Scarlet Fever Treated. (Suite101.com)
Beware of bikini wax mishaps Jun 18, 2009
Her doctor diagnosed her with cellulitis, a potentially life-threatening. Jennifer spent the next 15 days in the hospital hooked up to an IV that pumped her full of antibiotics and heavy-duty painkillers. (MSNBC -- Health)
'Double the size' May 9, 2009
Lymphoedema can be a difficult condition to manage and Steve also has to take daily antibiotics in a bid to prevent cellulitis - a tissue infection, which has already led to a couple of hospital stays. He is now responding well to treatment and the swelling has reduced by a third and he hopes he will see further reductions. (BBC News -- UK)
Lymphedema Raises Cost of Breast Cancer Care Mar 19, 2009
While some have mild cases, for others, the swelling can lead to loss of motion in the affected arm, cysts, skin thickening and infections such as lymphangitis, a bacterial infection of the lymphatic vessels, or cellulitis, an inflammation and infection just below the surface of the skin. About a third of people with lymphedema get infections, which occur because the fluid backup inhibits the immune system's response, Lawenda said. (MEDLINEplus)
Poison Ivy Dermatitis Mar 5, 2009
The Commonest Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Plants in United States. Poison ivy contact dermatitis is the commonest allergic contact dermatitis to plants, also known as allergic phytodermatitis, in the United States. (Suite101.com)
Palm Bay fighter goes the distance Feb 16, 2009
Babcock entered the ring with a cellulitis infection in his left knee. It was visible to the crowd, and surely to Trigg, who attempted plenty of inside kicks. (Florida Today)
