Ultrasound Gel Bacterial Contamination Outbreak in 2021 Led to 2 Deaths, 119 Infections: CDC
A CDC report indicates 119 people suffered infections last year in an outbreak linked to bacterial contamination found in ultrasound gel.
A CDC report indicates 119 people suffered infections last year in an outbreak linked to bacterial contamination found in ultrasound gel.
Following a recent recall due to reports of bacterial infections. the FDA is now advising all healthcare professionals to avoid the use of any Eco-Med ultrasound gel or lotion products.
Several lots of ultrasound gel used in hospitals worldwide has been recalled after reports of more than a dozen bacterial infections.
A new study finds that many thyroid ultrasounds are unnecessary and ordered by doctors who did not follow clinical guidelines.
A new study warns that powerful ultrasound sessions during pregnancy may increase the risk of a child being born with an autism spectrum disorder.
A new way of testing the placement of Essure birth control implants has been approved by the FDA.
A study finds that about one-third of all patients do not fully understand the risks of medical testing procedures they undergo.
The FDA is cautioning pregnant mothers to avoid unnecessary and novelty ultrasound imaging of their babies, for fear of potential fetal harm.