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.

A second prescription mouthwash made by Sunstar Americas has been recalled for a possible bacterial contamination 13 days after another oral rinse from Sunstar was recalled for the same reason. Lohxa ...

Lohxa, LLC is voluntarily recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Alcohol free (NDC:70166-027-15) products bearing an expiration date from 01/31/21 – 03/31/21 (see specific lots below) ...

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 ...

Last week’s expanded recall of GUM Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse after bacterial contamination sickened some users has expanded again to include a year’s worth of single dose cups of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The iodine povacrylex group had reduced risks for surgical site infection after closed fracture vs. those ...