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Researchers have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses.
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Regardless of where we practice, increasingly we are confronted with patients who have been exposed to unusual diseases through travel. In a previous series of articles, we reviewed the diseases associated with travel, largely based on the geography. This article reviews infectious disease associated with travel by symptoms.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing a device made from a new form of natural rubber latex, guayule latex. The Yulex Patient Examination Glove, made by Maricopa, AZ-based Yulex, is derived from the guayule bush, a desert plant native to the southwestern United States.
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The following information is excerpted with permission from the April 2008 issue of SAMBA Talks, published by the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia:
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Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an updated Safety and Health Information Bulletin on latex sensitization and latex allergy. In it, OSHA suggests the following measures to reduce health care worker exposure to latex:
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Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) should re-examine their specialty services as they enter 2009 reimbursement, which will be 50% of the hospital outpatient department (HOPD) rate, according to Judith L. English, vice president of business operations and partner at Surgery Consultants of America (SCA) and Serbin Surgery Center Billing, both in Fort Myers, FL.
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The orthopedic surgeon was running late for two procedures, and there were two new nurses in the room. He became frustrated with a pair of scissors. The surgeon threw them and almost hit a nurse.
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When developing a code of conduct and addressing inappropriate behavior, consider these suggestions from your peers:
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How can patients with latex allergies be taken care of in a manner that keep the patients safe and you free from liability? What products will keep your staff free from allergic reactions?
