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Nursing Home Worker Glove Use Needs Improvement, Monitoring: Study

September 26, 2017 By: Irvin Jackson

The findings of a new study indicate that nursing home workers do not change their medical gloves frequently enough, which could put residents at an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections.
Powdered Medical Glove Allergy Risk Leads FDA to Ban Certain Products

December 20, 2016 By: Irvin Jackson

The FDA has passed a final rule which bans powdered surgical gloves due to the risks of allergic reactions and the availability of safer alternatives.
Powdered Medical Glove Ban Considered By FDA Due To Allergy Risks

March 22, 2016 By: Irvin Jackson

The FDA has proposed a ban on all powdered medical gloves, saying they can cause allergic reactions and severe adverse medical events.

Problems with Philips CPAP Machines Reported 11 Years Before Recall Issued By Manufacturer (Posted 5 days ago)

A ProPublica report reveals that Philips officials hid thousands of reports of problems with sound abatement foam used in millions of CPAP machines, failing to recall the devices for more than a decade after receiving the first complaints.

Suboxone Dental Side Effects Caused Permanent Damage to Teeth, Lawsuit Claims (Posted 6 days ago)

A Suboxone lawsuit claims the opioid addiction treatment's dental side effects can lead to severe tooth damage and decay.

Ozempic Intestinal Blockage Warnings Added to FDA Label About Gastrointestinal Risks (Posted 6 days ago)

The FDA is requiring new label warnings to alert patients and doctors to the risk of Ozempic intestinal blockage side effects.

Tag Archives: Medical Gloves

Nursing Home Worker Glove Use Needs Improvement, Monitoring: Study

Powdered Medical Glove Allergy Risk Leads FDA to Ban Certain Products

Powdered Medical Glove Ban Considered By FDA Due To Allergy Risks

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