Septic Arthritis: Who's at Risk?

Septic arthritis is infection of one or more joints by microorganisms

Wednesday, September 07, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Septic Arthritis: Facts on Symptoms and Treatment Guidelines Septic arthritis is infection of one or more joints by microorganisms. Septic arthritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Septic arthritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi... Read more ...  News Heart Rhythm Disorder May Be Tied to Wider Range of Ills Atrial fibrillation, a common type of heart rhythm disorder, is associated with a wider range of conditions than previously believed, researchers report. The findings add 'to the growing literature... Read more ... Health Tip: Heal Your Body With Nutrition Your body needs vitamins, protein, minerals and other essential nutrients to help heal itself, so food can play a role in healing. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics... Read more ... Opioid Abuse Fueling Drug-Related Heart Infections: Study The number of Americans hospitalized with heart infections caused by use of injected opioid drugs is on the rise, a new study indicates. Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine in... Read more ... In Mice, a Way for Stem Cells to Build Bone Researchers say they've found an easy way to spur stem cells to build bone in mice -- a discovery that could lead to new treatments for bone disease. The team of scientists from the University of... Read more ... Heart Attack Before 50 Ups Early Death Risk The risk of early death after a heart attack has lessened over the past 30 years among those younger than 50. But it's still nearly twice as high as the general public, Danish researchers report.... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home