Olympus Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit over Contaminated Duodenoscope
A wrongful death lawsuit against Olympus America, Olympus Medical Systems Corp. and Custom Ultrasonics has been filed over the use of an allegedly contaminated medical scope. The suit was filed on behalf of a woman whose husband died of an antibiotic-resistant infection after undergoing a routine Endoscopic Retrograde … [Read more...] about Olympus Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit over Contaminated Duodenoscope
Antibiotic Resistance Possible Due to Faulty Disinfectant Use
Faulty Disinfectant Use Could Cause Antibiotic Resistance. The improper use of the disinfectant benzalkonium chloride, could cause some germs to develop antibiotic resistance, Business Week just reported, citing emerging research published in the January issue of the journal Microbiology. According to Business Week, the … [Read more...] about Antibiotic Resistance Possible Due to Faulty Disinfectant Use
Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Strain Spreading Rapidly
CDC Estimates About 32 Infections for Every 100,000 People. MRSA—methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—is so prevalent that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 32 infections for every 100,000 people. Now, the MRSA linked to infections in communities appears to be caused by one strain that is … [Read more...] about Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Strain Spreading Rapidly
