Slide Show: Tattoo-Related Infection Risks
Surveys estimate that about 1 in 5 Americans now has at least one tattoo. And with the rising popularity of tattoos, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also seeing an increase in reports of people developing infections from contaminated tattoo inks, as well as having bad reactions to the inks themselves, according to Linda Katz, MD, MPH, director of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors. Before you get a tattoo, consider these seven important questions, as answered by Katz.
Understanding Infection Risks for Patients With Diabetes During Diabetes Awareness Month
November 30th 2023Diabetes Awareness Month in November highlights the heightened susceptibility of diabetes patients to infections. Explore the key reasons behind their increased infection risk and the importance of infection prevention.
