Louise Marshallsay was trying to naturally pass a kidney stone when she developed an infection that led to septic shock. In ...

A toe amputation may be necessary for a number of reasons, including following an accident or reduced blood supply due to a medical condition. The thought of this type of surgery can be frightening, ...

With tick-borne afflictions spreading across the US at an alarming rate, there’s been an up-tick in horror stories involving this eight-legged scourge. Recently, an Ohio man lost all the toes on one ...

May 23, 2012 — Correct multidisciplinary treatment of common diabetic foot infections can reduce amputations, according to guidelines for diagnosis and treatment issued by the Infectious Diseases ...

LaVar Ball, the father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, told Slam on Tuesday that diabetic complications caused him to need an amputation on part of his right leg. Ball said he got an infection ...

Ed Rivas, a nurse in the metro-Phoenix area, is now relying on help from others after providing care to people for 15 years. Rivas contracted MRSA during a vacation to Florida and is adjusting to life ...