Study Highlights Healthcare Infection Risks From Bacteria in Hospital Sink Drains
Bacteria capable of causing infections were found in hospital sinks even after stringent cleaning protocols were followed, researchers warn.
Tag Archives: Infection
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AngioDynamics Vortex Port Lawsuit Filed Over Infection, Need for Surgical Removal
Manufacturers failed to warn the public of high failure rates linked to AngioDynamics port catheters, lawsuit claims.
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Joint BioZorb Marker Lawsuit Claims Implant Caused Seroma, Infections and Other Complications
The women were left with intense pain and fears of the development of new tumors caused by BioZorb after undergoing breast cancer surgery.
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Fails To Lower Risk of Surgical Site Infections: Study
The findings go against centuries of assumption that negative pressure wound therapy helps prevent infections.
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AngioDynamics Xcela Port Catheter Lawsuit Filed Over Infection, Need for Implant Removal
Lawsuit accuses AngioDynamics of failing to warn the public and doctors about known risk of infection and failure of the Xcela port catheter.
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Infant Formula Lawsuit Links Similac and Similac Special Care to Newborn’s NEC Injuries
Premature infant faces permanent, life-long bowel problems after being fed Similac Special Care, lawsuit claims.
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New Catheter Materials Fail To Prevent Infections, Complications: Study
Catheters with special coatings fared no better than polyurethane when it came to infection and thrombosis risks.
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Bard PowerPort MDL Judge Allows More Time To Select Next Round of Bellwether Cases
Lawyers are currently completing discovery in a group of 15 Bard PowerPort lawsuits, which will then be narrowed down to six potential trial cases by mid-April 2025.
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Electronic Screening Could Lower Risk of Hospital Sepsis Deaths, Study Finds
About 300,000 patients each year will die of sepsis infections they likely acquired at the hospital where they were treated, according to the CDC.
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Lawyers Identify 15 Bard PowerPort Injury Lawsuits for Next Phase of Bellwether Trial Discovery
Each of the selected lawsuits involve allegations that the Bard PowerPort system was defectively designed, resulting in life-threatening complications for plaintiffs.
