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How to Stop Bleeding: First Aid for Bleeding Cuts and Wounds

November 6, 2016

For most minor cuts, you can clean the wound and stop the flow. Find out how to stop bleeding at home and when you may need to see a doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bleeding, cuts, how to stop bleeding, scrapes, stop bleeding, wounds
Article - 2 Minute Read

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

September 6, 2016

Learn about necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria symptoms so you can recognize this rare but serious disease of the soft tissue. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care
Tagged with: flesh-eating bacteria, infection, Necrotizing fasciitis, surgical/injection site, wounds
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