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• AngioDynamics Port Catheter Lawsuit Claims Woman’s SmartPort Implants Caused Multiple Infections

  June 23, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Georgia woman has filed an AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuit alleging two SmartPort implants caused repeated infections requiring multiple surgeries.

• Xcela Port Lawsuit Claims AngioDynamics Catheter Caused Thrombosis

  June 12, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  AngioDynamics faces nearly 400 port catheter lawsuits for its allegedly defective design, which a Florida woman says led to device failure and potentially deadly blood clots.

• Nursing Home Staffing Solutions Could Reduce Hospitalizations by Thousands Each Year

  January 26, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates nursing homes could be financially incentivized to address low staffing levels, which could reduce hospitalizations and improve residents' health.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Could Be Increasing Due to Greater Painkiller Use

  September 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The use of Advil and Tylenol, often prescribed to help with pain during infections, could increase the risk of pathogens developing antibiotic resistance, a new study warns.

• Hospitalizations for Nursing Home Residents Are Often Avoidable, Study Finds

  September 3, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that more than a third of nursing home resident hospitalizations could be avoided with better preventive care.

• Cancer Deaths Among Surgeons Suggest Work-Related Risks in Operating Room: Study

  August 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Surgeons die of cancer at twice the rate of other kinds of doctors, according to a new Harvard study.

• UV Lights Led to Slight Reduction in Nursing Home Infections: Study

  August 6, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study appears to demonstrate that UV lights in nursing home common rooms can lower the risk of infections among residents.

• Contaminated Drinking Water Can Lead to Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Infections: Study

  May 30, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Drinking water storage containers, particularly in developing areas, could be a pathway for the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria, researchers warn.

• Two New Studies Highlight Ways To Reduce Antibiotic Use in NICUs

  March 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that reducing the overuse of antibiotics in newborns could significantly lower their risk of developing late-onset sepsis or contracting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to severe illnesses or death, according to health experts.

• Olympus Endoscope Components Linked to 120 Patient Injuries and 1 Death, FDA Warns

  December 30, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning that some Olympus endoscope parts may cause serious infections if not cleaned properly, which has already led to more than 100 patient infections and at least one death.