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• CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heaters Increase Risk Of Infections During Heart Surgery, FDA Warns

  October 1, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that every heater-cooler system on the market has been linked to NTM infections, following reports linked to the CardioQuip MCH.

• Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medications May Complicate COVID-19 Treatment: Study

  September 16, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns the side effects of high or low blood pressure may affect COVID-19 complications and outcomes.

• “Laws of Motion” PPE Surgical Gowns Should Not Be Used, FDA Warns

  August 31, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning health care professionals not to use PPE by Laws of Motion, due to a lack of adequate fluid barrier protection.

• Patients With ICU Hospital-Acquired Infections Face Higher Risk of Death: Study

  March 25, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that patients with hospital-acquired infections have a higher risk of death than other infected patients.

• ISMP To Conduct Hospital Medication Safety Assessment For FDA

  March 19, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The ISMP has been charged with conducting an assessment of medication error safety at hospitals nationwide.

• Hospital Infection Control Procedures Effective At Preventing Coronovirus for Patients, Staff: Study

  March 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Hospitals should use standard cleaning practices and infection control measures to combat the spread of coronavirus, according to the findings of a new study.

• Infant Deaths During Preterm Births May Be Reduced By Early Hospital Transfers: Study

  February 18, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Transferring pregnant women likely to have a preterm deliver to a Level III hospital increases the chances of infant survival, according to the findings of a new study.

• Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure Increases Health Risks Even At Levels Below International Standards: Study

  December 10, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows that exposure even to low levels of air pollution increases the risk of hospitalization for a variety of ailments.

• Indiana Hospital Warns More Than 1,100 Patients Of Possible HIV, Hepatitis Exposure, Class Action Lawsuit Filed

  November 26, 2019

  Russell Maas

  An Indiana hospital has warned more than 1,100 patients that they may have been exposed to infectious diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis, due to a failure to properly sterilize surgical tools.

• Delayed Diagnosis Of Joint Replacement Infections Often Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims: Study

  November 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that delays in treating joint surgery infections are often a significant driver of litigation.