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FDA issues warning to all duodenoscope manufacturers
The warning is part of an ongoing effort to prevent patient infections associated with the transmission of bacteria from contaminated...
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Opioid deaths in the ED increase nationally
Opioid overdose deaths have reached an all-time high across the country.
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FDA bans 24 ingredients from OTC health care antiseptic products
Affected products include health care personnel hand washes and hand rubs, surgical hand scrubs and hand rubs, and patient antiseptic skin...
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FDA: Laparoscopic power morcellators can spread malignant cells when used in women with occult uterine cancers*
The findings reinforce the FDA’s warnings that these devices shouldn’t be used to remove fibroids from some women.
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FDA: Ultrasound surgical devices are contraindicated for uterine fibroid removal
These devices have the potential to disseminate undetected tumor tissue.
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Opioid prescribing drops nationally, remains high in some counties
The CDC calls for “more consistency among health care providers” when it comes to prescribing opioids.
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FDA approves Sapien 3 transcatheter valve for bioprosthetic valve failure
Patients at high risk can now avoid open surgery when prosthetic valves fail.
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FDA approves first dedicated bifurcation device to treat coronary bifurcation lesions
Treatment with this stent reduced the need for additional bailout stenting in a clinical trial.