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• Cosmetic Surgery Linked to NTM Infection Outbreak in Florida: CDC

  January 26, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CDC has linked 15 NTM infections to a cosmetic surgery clinic in Florida that used poor infection controls while in a temporary office during renovations.

• Prenatal Exposure to Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Infections, Skin Problems: Study

  January 24, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study links prenatal exposure to opioids to an increased risk of infections, respiratory and skin problems among newborns and young children.

• Inpatient Hospital Complications Increase After Private Equity Firms Take Over: Study

  January 5, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  Patients face a higher risk of complications such as falls and bloodstream infections at hospitals owned by private equity firms, according to a new study.

• Multiple Brands of Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Risks

  November 16, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Dozens of eye drops sold at Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid and other retailers have been recalled following reports of possible eye infections.

• Fresenius Sanxin Single Use Syringe Recall Issued Due to Risk of Blood, Heparin Leaks

  November 16, 2023

  Hannah Brown

  Nearly 12.5 million Fresenius Sanxin single-use syringes are being recalled following reports of blood and heparin leaks, which could result in infections, blood loss, embolism and death.

• Newborn Syphilis Rates Increasing Due to Failure to Test and Treat Mothers During Pregnancy: CDC

  November 14, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CDC warns that hospitals are failing to test and treat pregnant mothers for syphilis, which has resulted in skyrocketing rates of the sexually transmitted disease among U.S. newborns.

• Older Patients Face Higher Risk of Death if They Spend the Night in ER, Study Warns

  November 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  Older patients who spend the night in the Emergency Room instead of a hospital ward face an increased risk of death and adverse events, a new study warns.

• Eye Drops Removed From Shelves at CVS, Target and Rite Aid Due To Eye Infection Risk

  October 30, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA warns that eye drops sold at popular pharmacies, like CVS and Rite Aid, may carry bacterial contamination that could lead to severe injuries, blindness and death.

• Treatment-Resistant Infections More Common Among Nursing Home Ventilator Patients: Study

  October 20, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals both hospital and nursing home patients on ventilators are frequently infected with treatment-resistant "superbugs", with the latter facing risks several times higher than their hospitalized peers.

• Potentially Dangerous Eye Products Were Sold By Walgreens, CVS, Others Retailers, Per FDA Warning Letters

  September 13, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA warning letters, sent to companies including Walgreen's and CVS, indicate some eye drops are being illegally sold as treatments for pink eye and other medical conditions without the agency's approval.