Category: Colonoscopes

Florida Judge Rules in Favor of Veteran in Colonoscopy, Hepatitis C case

A recent newspaper article in Miami (FL) states on 10/11/12 that: “A Miami federal judge ruled in favor of a veteran who says shoddy hygiene practices at a Veterans Administration…

Biofilms and the Risk of Transmission of Clostridium difficile during GI Endoscopy

March 12, 2012 — Clostridium difficile is an important healthcare-acquired pathogen that is responsible for a number of diseases of the intestines, including Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). Contact Precautions, diligent…